US oil analysts foresee OPEC price relief at the pump
US analysts say a global oil surplus will force OPEC North African producers to cut prices. BP plans a stage for a price retreat after lowering North Sea output due to weak demand. North Sea crude at about $39.50 to $40 a barrel lags North African levels near $41. The glut keeps oil under pressure as North African and North Sea crudes fetch around $33 to $34 a barrel.
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Oil price battle heats as North Africa eyed to lead fall
Oil analysts warn North Sea prices may dip before North African crudes as producers trim output and offer credit terms to hold customers. US demand remains tied to Libya Nigeria and Algeria as talks in Washington loom over price cuts and pricing unity at OPEC.
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Sohio completes $177 billion Kennecott takeover
Standard Oil of Ohio finishes merging Kennecott Corp making Sohio the 16th largest US company by sales and top US crude producer with major North Slope assets. BP agrees to FTC conditions to avoid challenge. Board chair Thomas D Barrow to join Sohio board after merger.
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Chrysler chief outlines profitable path amid optimism
Lee Iacocca told 900 shareholders at Chrysler’s annual meeting that sales rise month after month, break even near half prior levels, and a profit could come by the second quarter ending June 30. He announced new models arriving this decade, including a front wheel drive convertible and Town and Country station wagon, and cautioned Omnis and Horizon would face stiff J-car competition from GM and Japan.
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Opening stocks as Girard Bank hikes rate to 21 percent
Girard Bank of Philadelphia raises its prime rate a full point to 21 percent, marking a potential rate turnaround. The stock market opens mixed as investors weigh higher rates despite a cooler inflation report. The Dow slips 83 to 9859.1 as gains and losses balance on the NYSE. Labor data show a 0.4 percent May rise in wholesale energy prices, roughly expected by analysts.
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Kidron Auction Sees Steady Sale Amid Fair Weather
Thurs day market at Kidron Auction reports strong hogs and steady feeder pigs as 2244 head were sold by 500 consignors. Live cattle and dairy prices held with calves, steers, heifers and cows posting varied values. six loads of hay and straw listed alongside.
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Grain Prices Reported at Lorain County Market
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association lists closing grain prices from yesterday's market. Wheat at 393 cents per bushel, shelled corn 308, oats 260, soybeans 693.
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Grain prices by region in Ohio after markets close
UPI reports cash grain prices paid to farmers in Ohio by elevators after markets closed Thursday and opened today. Northeast area shows No 2 wheat 3.41, corn 3.12, oats 2.23, soybeans 6.94. Northwest lists No 2 wheat 3.40, corn 3.13, oats 2.39, soybeans 3.70. Central Ohio shows No 2 wheat 3.45, corn 3.12, oats 2.38, soybeans 9.8. Trend: wheat higher, corn and oats unchanged, soybeans lower.
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Nonferrous metal price quotes from New York market
AP reports yesterday spot prices for copper at 8550 87, lead 3738 cents, zinc 46 percent cents, tin 96.458 a pound, aluminum 76-80 cents, gold 482.30 per ounce, silver 1062 per troy ounce, mercury 425 per flask, and platinum 448 per troy ounce. Handy & Harman provided the daily quotes.
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