Fed raises key rate as inflation concerns persist
The Federal Reserve lifted the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.0 percent, citing inflation risks. Banks raised prime lending rates to 6.0 percent, the highest since 2001, while policymakers signaled more hikes likely this year. The Dow edged higher as investors anticipated further tightening.
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Open Media Network aims to share audio video on the Internet
Mike Homer and Marc Andreessen promote a nonprofit Open Media Network to distribute authorized audio and video files for free via file sharing. Unlike peer to peer rivals, it screens bootlegs and targets independent filmmakers public television and hobbyists. The venture taps weblog growth and high speed net access while facing market uncertainty.
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Tiny March Rise in U.S. Factory Orders Yet to Boost Economy
Commerce Department data show U.S. factory orders up 0.1 percent in March, marking a smaller gain after a 0.5 percent drop in February. Durable goods demand slid previously with revisions cooling the pace, while analysts call the slowdown a temporary soft patch.
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Evans to lead Financial Services Forum a major lobbying group
Former Commerce Secretary Donald Evans named chief executive officer of the Financial Services Forum, a Washington lobby group representing Citigroup Goldman Sachs JP Morgan Chase Allstate American Express and AIG. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Forum, a coalition of 18 large financial services firms.
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Tyco CEO defends his actions in court
Tyco chief executive Bronis Kozlowski testified in a Manhattan state court defending his compensation decisions. He said he left communications to lawyers and accountants while acknowledging he signed key documents concerning the company’s finances.
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