Cable TV rate freeze urged amid rising prices
Consumer groups urge FCC to freeze cable rates for one year arguing protections are weak and inflation is outpacing regulation. They say regulated rates rise faster than predicted and total customer costs reach about 16 billion annually.
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Dow dips after flirting with 8000 as weak earnings loom
New York AP report notes a late rally helps small caps while blue chips slip. Dow Jones briefly topped 8000 then closed down 26.77 at 7970.06 as Russell 2000 and Nasdaq turn positive late. Russell posts eighth straight close high amid mixed cues. Witnessed losses in Union Carbide, AT&T, and Wal-Mart.
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Countrymark CEO resigns amid leadership change
Countrymark Cooperative Inc. announced president and CEO David H. Swanson resigned to pursue a new job. Swanson led the Indianapolis based co op serving 140,000 farmers in Indiana Illinois and Ohio and will be replaced by Jeff Stroburg of a Michigan co op.
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IMF and World Bank pledge reforms amid aid push
At the start of their annual meetings in Hong Kong the IMF and World Bank leaders said they would push for social reforms and anti corruption measures for countries seeking aid. Chinese Premier Li Peng criticized linking aid to political conditions as the IMF broadens its reform agenda.
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Creston Livestock Auction Sees Large Sale Across Classes
Creston livestock sale Monday total 270 consignors moved 865 animals. Hog prices ranged 49.25 to 50.60 for butcher hogs, sows and boars 36.50 to 37, cattle mostly 58 to 66 for steers and heifers with Holstein prices noted. Veal calves 80 to 115, sheep 70 to 82.50, goats 12.50 to 50, and various prices across cows bulls feeders and calves. Some cattle did not reach quoted prices due to finish or weight.
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