U S Officials Seek End to Japan Steel Threat as Imports Fall
Washington officials say upcoming steel import figures may show a drop from Japan but not enough to erase the risk of sanctions. Commerce Secretary Daley notes one-month declines do not establish a trend and says long-term drops are needed to lift potential U S action. Clinton pledges a case unless imports fall to pre-1998 levels.
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Opening Stocks Mixed as Markets Close Higher in Heavy Trading
New York trading session shows broad gains with notable activity in technology and energy sectors. Investors tracked moves in major names including Genble, GME, and HSA while noting volatility in midday sessions and gains in blue-chip stocks.
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Local Stocks Trade Amid Slog of Quoted Offers
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GM retires Olds 88 ending 50 year run
General Motors ends America's longest continuous car line with the Olds 88. Ten million produced before the final V-8 model in 1990 and last 88 joined museum display after a 50th anniversary edition with gold trim. Orion plant layoffs total 1,400 as GM shifts to newer models.
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Invacare reports record 1998 sales and earnings gains
Invacare Corp a leading health care products maker reports record results for 1998 with net sales up 22 percent to 797 million and earnings per share 1.50 for the year up 13 percent. Fourth quarter net sales rise 23 percent to 210 million and full year income climbs to 45.7 million. CEO A Malachi Mixon cites market share gains and plans heavy 1999 investments.
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Manco Inc Sets Record Sales for Last Year
Avon Manco Inc announced record sales of 180 million dollars for the previous year and will disclose full figures at its annual meeting on Monday. Chief executive John Kahl cited core business focus and European products from parent Henkel Group as boosts to performance.
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