Market strength hints amid mixed news and March rally
The article argues that stock market strength shows during bad or indifferent news with modest declines and sharp gains. It notes a March rally despite negative weekend headlines on strikes, a Harrisburg nuclear scare, and higher oil prices. Institutional portfolios, liquid markets, and ongoing earnings yields are cited as supports while cautious sellers remain. Local farm prices report crops at wheat 3.32, corn 2.27, oats 1.40, soybeans 7.05 per bushel.
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Has consumerism driven spending and prices risen
New York AP examines the consumer movement's mixed impact on prices and spending. It notes shoppers learned clever techniques but faced higher costs as prices rise, while credit card use and aggressive buying behaviors expanded. It questions whether consumers are outmarketed or simply preserving earnings by converting paychecks into goods.
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Dollar Opens Higher in Europe Markets
The dollar rose in European trading as Easter and Passover holidays reduced market activity. In Brussels the dollar jumped to 30 625 francs at the open, up from 30 605. In Paris it opened at 43675 francs, above Thursday’s 4366. Most other exchanges remained closed.
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Grain prices in Ohio after markets close
Grain elevators in Ohio report cash prices per bushel after Thursday close through Monday. Northeast region shows No 2 wheat 3.40, shelled corn 2.28, No 2 corn 1.43, soybeans 7.017. Northwest lists wheat 3.45, shelled corn 2.32, corn 1.37, soybeans 7.12. Central Ohio shows No 2 wheat 3.50, shelled corn 2.40, oats 1.42, soybeans 7.04. Trend notes No 2 wheat, No 2 shelled corn, No 2 oats flat and soybeans up sharply.
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PPG makes aircraft window transparencies in Valencia Calif
A PPG Industries technician drills holes in mounting frames of bubble shaped aircraft windows at a Valencia plant. The facility can produce over 250 aircraft window designs including observation ports for Lockheed P 3 Orion submarinero patrol planes as stated by PPG, the world leading aircraft transparencies maker.
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