Nordson Completes Purchase of March Instruments
Nordson Corporation announced the acquisition of California based March Instruments Inc a Concord headquarted private firm founded in 1984 with 10 million in annual sales and 50 employees. March makes gas plasma cleaning systems for chip packaging that boost bonding strength yield and durability while reducing liquid waste and disposal costs.
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Nordson Corporation
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New option charges tax via credit card payment
A federal income tax pilot allows paying taxes by telephone or computer. Taxpayers call a toll free number or use Intuit software to charge 1998 taxes to Master Card Discover or American Express. Private processors handle transactions and report amounts. fees are set by the private sector.
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Tax tips from AARP Tax-Ride program
AARP Tax-Ride offers free tax preparation through local sites. Call the American Red Cross at (440) 824-2929 to get the telephone number of a nearby site offering this free service.
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Pride of Cleveland P.O.C. beer returns in Bohemian style
Cleveland reintroduces P.O.C. Pride of Cleveland with a Bohemian high-alcohol heritage flavor, reviving a beer once popular in eight states and 1950s Cleveland. Stuart Sheridan markets the premium pilsener at about five dollars per six-pack in initial Cuyahoga County distribution.
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Ray Mlaker
P.O.C
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Sheridan
Cleveland
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Net auto sellers to offer stocks
Two Internet auto sellers plan stock sales this week as online car buying grows. Autoweb.com seeks 5 million shares at 10 to 12 dollars, aiming to raise about 55 million. Autobytel.com plans 4.5 million shares at 16 to 18 dollars, targeting roughly 76.5 million. Microsoft Carpoint also competes in this market.
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Forrester Research Inc
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Autoweb.com
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America West eyes public relations fix
PHOENIX AP After an hours long labor dispute, America West Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants settled for 80 million dollars averting a strike that could have stranded 100000 passengers. Analysts say the carrier must lure business travelers back with incentives like free miles seat upgrades or fare sales. America West operates hubs in Las Vegas and Columbus serving 53 domestic destinations and eight cities in Mexico and Canada. Patty Nowack, an airline spokeswoman, declined to discuss specific outreach plans.
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Retirement IRA conversions and beneficiary changes explained
A 401(k) cannot be converted to a Roth IRA. only traditional IRAs can. Roth conversions require AGI under $100,000 and not married filing separately, with income tax due on converted amounts. Beneficiary changes are allowed anytime via your IRA custodian with effects on required minimum distributions and tax treatment.
Opening Stocks Rise on Strong NYSE Activity
Early prices show broad gains among NYSE listed names with notable advances for AT&T Abbabs AMD and Bank of America amid active trading. Investors monitor closing levels as movements hint at broader market momentum.
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Investment firm notice fragment in NASD SIPC AISG context
Early quotation fragment from Alon Investment Securities offered through Walnut Street Securities Inc. Member NASD SIPC AISG. Asset Managers operate independently of WSS.
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Walnut Street Secuntes, Inc
NASD
SIPC
AISG
WSS
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