Housing construction jump signals economic recovery
May saw housing starts surge 11.6 percent the largest gain in seven years aiding the gradual recovery. Gasoline clothes and car prices fell keeping overall consumer prices flat while Fed policy makers consider rate moves to sustain growth. African American investors increased stock market participation rising 30 percent in five years.
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Amtrak chief seeks quick action from Congress
Amtrak President David Gunn, barely a month in office, warns of a possible nationwide train shutdown next month unless Congress provides a $200 million loan or other aid. He will address the Senate Appropriations subcommittee as Amtrak restructures to cut costs and restore stability while seeking a long term funding path.
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Avon Lake weighs tax abatement to save Ford jobs
Avon Lake council discusses a preliminary tax abatement plan worth about 83 million dollars to retain 2,180 Ford Ohio Assembly Plant jobs. If approved by three jurisdictions and schools, Ford would keep roughly 900 current jobs and recapitalize 50 million dollars in equipment while recalling 70 displaced minivan line workers as production shifts to the Escape next year.
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Sega’s Comeback Drives SoftWare Rise At E3
Sega Corp pivots from hardware to software, posting operating profit and a hit title lineup that draws attention from Sony Microsoft and Nintendo. Analysts call it a major comeback story after ending the Dreamcast era with a billion-dollar loss and debt, signaling a shift to a software focused future.
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Wall Street closes mixed as IBM downgrade caps rally
U S stocks drifted to a narrowly mixed close after IBM issued a weak revenue outlook for the coming quarters. Dow rose 18.70 to 9706.12 while S&P 500 inched up 0.94 to 1037.11 and Nasdaq fell 19.52 to 1542.77 amid mixed housing data and cautious investor sentiment.
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Dollar slips as currencies rise with gold movement
U S dollar declines against major currencies in European trading while gold gains. The euro rises to 94.75 cents in late Europe trading and to 4.87 cents in New York midday trading. Other dollar rates shift with yen at 124.51, Swiss francs at 1.5572, and Canadian dollars at 1.524. Pound at 1.4866. Gold closes higher in London and Zurich while falling in Hong Kong. details remain incomplete due to partial text.
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