Ford's three year wage freeze proposed in UAW talks
Auto Workers react to Ford’s initial offer which freezes base wages for three years and pays lump sums only in year one while keeping benefits. No job security or outsourcing details are provided. UAW leaders urge protection of layoffs and open-job rules as GM faces a second proposal. Contracts for Ford and GM workers expire Sept 14.
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Metal prices report from New York markets
Closing prices listed for COMEX and Merc markets include Gold at 455.40 per ounce and Silver at 7.533 per ounce, Platinum at 609.00 per ounce, and spot nonferrous metals with Aluminum 0.7975 per pound Copper 0.6670 per pound Lead 0.42 per pound Zinc 0.4748 per pound Tin 4.1715 per pound and Mercury 310-330 per 76 lb flask.
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Inflation fears drag down stocks and bonds on Wall Street
Inflation fears and tight credit raise concerns over U S consumer demand for foreign goods. On Thursday the Dow fell 26.79 to 2675.06 while broader indices also declined as investors worried about higher rates and a stronger dollar. The 30 year Treasury dropped, yields rose above 9 percent as the dollar weakened against the yen and pfennig amid central bank intervention fears.
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Nordson posts 23 percent rise in q3 sales
Nordson Corp reports 1987 third quarter net income of 6.145 million on sales of 51.492 million, 58 cents per share, up from 1986. First nine months income 18.238 million on sales 151.375 million, 1.74 per share, with 26 percent nine‑month sales growth and 16 percent volume gain.
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Kidron auction reports heavier consignments and solid prices
Kidron livestock consignments were heavier than recent weeks at the Kidron Auction. Hogs sold mainly at 52.50 to 60.50 per hundredweight, feeder pigs improved with 25 to 60 lb ranges, and Holstein calves 95 to 120 lb brought 170 to 645. Dairy cattle remained strong with cows up to 1235 and heifers to 1010. Hay demand remained excellent with third cutting up to 125 per ton. Total head 2450 from 603 consignors.
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