Roanoke Times

& World-News

Business: Thursday, October 17, 1996

• SEPT. INFLATION UP 0.3%; NO BIG DEAL, ANALYSTS SAY
• FEELING PRESIDENTIAL-DEBATE WITHDRAWAL? HAVE NO FEAR
• FORD'S EARNINGS CAP HOT QUARTER FOR AUTO'S BIG 3
• IN BUSINESS
• BROKERAGE FIRM OPENS NEW OFFICE PRESIDENT OFFERS STOCK-PICKING TIPS
• PHONE CHANGES COSTLY COMPANIES BETTING BILLIONS THAT MARKETS WILL OPEN SOON
• REPORTED EARNINGS
• LOOKING TO THE FUTURE