Audi recall could repair or worsen carmaker image
AP reports Audi recalls 250000 5000 series cars as critics cite past delays while NHTSA says recall may restore confidence. Analysts note potential sales impact with Audi share of imports shrinking from 2.6 to 1.9 percent last year and projected costs over 10 million dollars. Diane Steed and Tom O Grady offer mixed views on image and sales effects.
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Ohio egg and metal prices in daily market report
Prices shown for eggs in Columbus with carton types and small notes. New York Comex closing prices for gold and silver. Merc platinum. nonferrous metals including aluminum copper lead zinc tin and mercury. Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association listed. grain closing prices: wheat corn oats soybeans per bushel.
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Kidron Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Movements
Kidron consignments Thursday showed nearly steady trends with good hogs earning 46 to 347 dollars, feeder pigs rising to around 13 dollars per pound, and Holstein calf values climbing toward 889 dollars. Beef cattle advanced with cows near 143 and bulls to 52.50, dairy cattle prices up and heifers at 1,000 dollars, hay and straw mostly steady with straw easing slightly. A totals headcount listed four horses, 1,293 total head, and 496 consignors for the session.
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Lockheed unit trims C-5B cost by 253 million
Lockheed-Georgia Co accepts a reduced 1.95 billion contract to complete the final 21 C-5B cargo planes. The price cut brings total cost for 50 aircraft to about 6.95 billion, down from 7.8 billion, under the 1982 agreement.
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Wall Street Rises as Dow Surges amid Dollar Pressure
Wall Street gains momentum as the Dow Jones average climbs 35.72 to 2070.73 led a 10th straight rise with 253.12 million NYSE shares traded. Analysts cite falling bond rates and expected interest cuts abroad while the dollar weakens on hopes of U.S. trade relief and weaker currency. The Commerce Department notes 16 states face income declines, led by North Dakota 8.8 percent, Nebraska 8.3 percent, and South Dakota 7.3 percent, amid farm and energy sector stress.
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Two Major Airlines Offer 2-for-1 Fares in February
American Airlines and United Airlines launched a promotional sale offering two tickets for the price of one from New York and several Northeast cities between February 1 and March 1. Tickets must be booked by January 31 with limited seats and some restrictions apply. Continental promotes its recent absorption of People Express and New York Air with a similar deal.
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War declared on phone fraud
State and federal officials declare war on telemarketing fraud. The Federal Trade Commission said the aim is to wage war on those who would fleece the American public.
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