Shaky Stocks as Core Prices Jump and Costs Hit Industry
Stocks waver as the S&P 500 retreats to 1413.40 and the Nasdaq declines while Kevin G. Hail rises 199.48 points to 12,828.68. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes core prices for metals climbed 78.7 percent since year start, squeezing manufacturers to absorb costs despite efforts to pass them along the chain.
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Frugal cooks turn to Web for budget meal ideas
Frugal cooks boost visits to cost cutting sites as grocery prices rise. Allrecipes, Thrifty Fun, and Hillbilly Housewife report surged traffic with tips to stretch staples, from tortillas to powdered milk, as families seek cheaper meals and smarter cooking choices.
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Diesel costs spark new fuel efficiency in trucking
With diesel at a record 4.33 a gallon and oil hitting 127.82 a barrel, truckers push for aerodynamics and efficiency. Fleets adopt route software and fuel-saving tech as independents switch to aerodynamic Kenworths and ProStars aiming to cut costs and survive rising fuel prices.
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Cincinnati Airport shines in mixed national satisfaction report
J.D. Power ranks Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport ninth among 10 to 30 million passenger facilities for general satisfaction and efficiency. Cleveland and Columbus airports score near average as travelers remain less satisfied with U S airports overall compared with hotels and cars. Convergys expands in the Philippines adding five centers and up to 7000 jobs. UTC weighs $2.6 billion Diebold offer as talks continue. Brussels vows to appeal a WTO ruling on EU banana tariffs.
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