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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 2002

Page

6

Stockyard Prices and Hog Purchases From Illinois Market

Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices range 34.25 to 49.59 per hundredweight across defined inch classes. Illinois direct hog purchases total 13,981 with steady to firm cash quotes. Demand remains light for lighter offerings as buyers set bid ranges from 16.00 to 24.00 for varying weights. Boars under 300 pounds bring 14.00 to 20.00, over 300 pounds 4.00 to 7.00.

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stock list snapshot from New York market report

New York AP stock roundup lists numerous tickers with high, low and closing prices including IBM, AOL, Kroger, AT&T, Dell, General Electric and Coca Cola among others, showing daily market activity across exchanges. It notes IBM closing near 68.48 and many banks, techs, and consumer firms in varied trading levels.

Wheat futures soar on Egypts surprise U.S. purchase

Chicago grain futures jumped the daily limit after Egypt unexpectedly bought a large quantity of U S wheat, sending wheat prices higher on the Chicago Board of Trade.

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Futures rise on grain prices across board

Wheat for December delivery climbed 30 cents to 3.93 1/4 a bushel while December corn gained 8 1/2 cents to 2.54, December oats up 7 1/2 cents to 2.02 3/4, and November soybeans advanced 15 1/4 cents to 5.47 3/4 a bushel.

Stocks surge as earnings lift Dow past 8000 for first time since September

New York AP reports upbeat third quarter results push major indexes higher. The Dow gains 378.28 to 8255.68, up 969.41 over four sessions, with Nasdaq up 61.91 and S&P 39.83 as Citigroup General Motors and Johnson & Johnson lift the market. Investors see sustainable rally after weeks of sell-offs.

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Businesses Trim Inventories in August Amid Uncertain Recovery

The Commerce Department reports a 0.1 percent drop in August inventories, first decline since April as firms and retailers tighten stockpiles amid weak demand and war-related uncertainty. Sales rose 0.2 percent, while the inventory to sales ratio fell to a record low 1.34 months. Economists warn continued caution on capital spending and hiring.

Washington Commerce Department Iraq Clifford Waldman Waldman Associates

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