Japanese cars still most reliable says Consumer Reports
DETROIT AP Japanese cars retain reliability edge though on board computers are narrowing the gap. Acura and Infiniti top owner-reported reliability, while GM Saturn and Geo lead American brands. European cars level with US makers as tech improves.
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Tobacco stocks fall on nicotine charges and fund exposure
Shares in tobacco firms slipped after former Philip Morris employees alleged the industry knew nicotine was addictive and sought to control it. Analysts say the drop is likely an overreaction as mutual funds hold big stakes while overseas markets and diversification into non tobacco products keep companies resilient.
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Marathon talks continue as GM brake workers strike enters 15th day
In Dayton the 2700 GM brake workers remain on strike after 40 hours of nonstop talks, with negotiators resuming at noon. The walkout idles about 150,000 GM workers across the US, Mexico and Canada, crippling North American production and prompting calls for possible federal mediation as talks focus on outsourcing and cost cuts amid plant closures and layoffs.
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Reston Livestock Auction Sells 982 Head in Monday Sale
A Greston auction Monday saw 295 consignors move 982 live stock. Hog prices ranged 30 to 61 dollars with top butcher hogs 47 to 61, sows 32 to 40, boars 30 to 31. cattle featured steers 58 to 82.85, heifers 52.75 to 57, Holstein stock in mid 40s to mid 50s, cows mainly 35 to 42, canners and cutters 25 and down. Bulls 38 to 44.50. calves and veal calves quoted with steers 50 and up, Heifers 4 and up. veal calves 20 to 125. utilities and cull stock noted. Back-to-farm bulls 80 to 135, heifers 100 to 150.
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Treasury sells $27.0 billion in three and six month bills
The Treasury sold 13.5 billion in three month bills at an average discount rate of 5.02 percent, up from 4.95. Another 13.5 billion in six month bills carried an average discount rate of 5.06 percent, up from 5.00. The actual returns to investors were 5.16 percent for the three month bills and 5.26 percent for the six month bills based on the quoted prices.
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County to review abatements for 25 firms
Lorain County Tax Incentive Review Council will meet Wednesday to review 25 tax abatement agreements under its jurisdiction. Ed Skimin of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce said the council will likely recommend continued agreements since all firms meet employment requirements. No representatives are expected at the meeting. The eight member council will review Geon Co to Alden Press and other listed firms.
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New York Metals and Grain Markets Close Prices Summary
AP reports yesterday closing prices on the Comex showing GOLD at 396.20 per ounce and SILVER at 5.576 per ounce. Merc prices list PLATINUM 418.10 per ounce and PALLADIUM 129.25 per ounce. Nonferrous spot prices include COPPER at 1.845 cents per pound and ALUMINUM 0.731 per pound. Lead 0.50 per pound, Tin 4.077 per pound, Mercury 260 per 76-pound flask. grain bids show WHEAT 4.37, SHELLER CORN 3.84, OATS 2.00, SOYBEANS 6.91 per bushel.
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