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And historic. It took just a twopoint gain for the s p 500 index to cross and close above the 2000 level. Its 30th record so far this year. There was some euphoria about the dow, as well. The blue chip average hit a record high of 17,153 in intraday trading but pull back by the close. Some good Economic News helped fueled todays gains. Consumer confidence climbed to its highest level since 2007. Also driving stocks, an unusually high number for big ticket orders called durable goods. Those numbe...

But today was different. And historic. It took just a twopoint gain for the s p 500 index to cross and close above the 2000 level. Its 30th record so far this year. There was some euphoria about the dow, as well. The blue chip average hit a record high of 17,153 in intraday trading but pull back by the close. Some good Economic News helped fueled todays gains. Consumer confidence climbed to its highest level since 2007. Also driving stocks, an unusually high number for big ticket orders called d...

It took just a twopoint gain for the s p 500 index to cross and close above the 2000 level. Its 30th record so far this year. There was some euphoria about the dow, as well. The blue chip average hit a record high of 17,153 in intraday trading but pull back by the close. Some good Economic News helped fueled todays gains. Consumer confidence climbed to its highest level since 2007. Also driving stocks, an unusually high number for big ticket orders called durable goods. Those numbers jumped more...

Big headwinds facing the market, and the Obama Administration saying it is ready to act in syria if needed. Secretary jack lew on squawk saying moments ago the president will not negotiate over the debt ceiling. Good news for tiffany, and luxury, in that it was boosted by sales in china. And the end of the era, bill ackman is bailing on jcpenney, and they are looki in ing to ses shares. And we will look at the new home sales to be released. Treasury secretary jack lew telling our own john harwoo...

We begin with the very latest developments in the crisis in syria. Secretary of state john kerry went on all five sunday network talk shows today to say that preliminary tests prove deadly sarin gas was used to kill more than 1400 people in damascus. The arab league, a group of Foreign Ministers from several gulf countries, ended their meeting in cairo with a call for International Effort to end the violence against the syrian people. Meanwhile in washington, congressional leaders will hold hear...

And it is compelling. So, i also want to underscore that while investigators are gathering additional evidence on the ground, our understanding of what has already happened in syria is grounded in facts, informed by conscience and guided by common sense. Uncertainty about the possible military action against the Syrian Government is helping lift Oil Prices Near a fivemonth high. And also, some new numbers on the massive california rim wildfire that continues to burn out of control. Crews now hav...

Live from berlin up next turning toxic and t w documentary film about the merger of the chemical groups by air and monsanto for the latest news dont forget you can always get it on our website at the t w dot com and you can follow news and myself on social media mining sarah cali thanks for watching have a great day. And im dave im with the brand new delusions on the Spokes Person device of the topics that affect us all Water Pollution Climate Change in the return of. Only dream fans check it ou...

Baier a german corporate heavyweight under pressure and 21000. 00 its blockbuster merger with u. S. Rival monsanto has seemingly backfired its facing one of the deepest crises in its 155 year history. Of bowmans own fortunes christabel mon and his colleagues on the board miscalculated the risks they should have said no the deal is off to do research on. At the center of the controversy the week killer roundup and its active ingredient life did monsanto conceal the health risks as lawsuits mainta...

Kansas and Iowa crop updates, dairy markets, bio ag and the Farm Progress Show and HPAI management are highlighted this week.

Mike Pearson takes a look at how beef exports may play a big role in the bribery trial of New Jersey U.S. Senator Robert Menendez.