Dow Rally Follows Inflation Report Charms Markets
The Dow jumped 135.26 points to 6587.16 in an unusually large gain on a tame inflation figure, the second biggest point rise ever, while the Nasdaq dipped on Intel’s cautious forecast and tech woes. Bond yields fell as rates eased, and broader indexes rallied on mixed earnings.
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Five year car lease trouble and buyout advice
Dear Bruce advises against five year car leases, noting long binding terms and potential buyout costs. The reader faces near mileage limits and a $5,000 buyout. the columnist suggests evaluating complete transaction costs over monthly payments and warns against relying on sales pitches focused on monthly price rather than total cost.
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Banana protest erupts over trade policy clash in Washington
About 2,000 pounds of bananas were dumped outside the U S Trade Representative office as protesters accuse the United States of challenging a European Union policy that favors Caribbean banana growers. Spokesman Joseph Hagin of Chiquita Brands said there is no evidence linking the company to the protest and no arrests were made.
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Creston Livestock Auction Totals 217 Consignors Sell 653 head
Creston auction records show 217 consignors offering 653 livestock including cattle calves veal and sheep. Prices span cattle types from steers at 58 to 69 dollars and cows 25 to 46 with veal calves 70 to 100 and aged sheep 15 to 70 per head. Some animals failed to meet quoted weights or finish.
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Anti-smoking activists back tobacco program talks in Raleigh
Anti-smoking groups and tobacco farmers are showing willingness to cooperate minding a federal program of production controls and price supports. Scott Ballin of the American Heart Association and Wake Forest professor David Altman warned eliminating the program could lower raw tobacco prices and push more people to smoke. The Raleigh meeting signaled a bid to find common ground to preserve the program while aiding farmers in transitioning to new crops.
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