Chevron to Acquire Texaco For $35 Billion

Chevron Corp, the second-largest U.S. oil company, Sunday agreed to buy third-ranked Texaco Inc in a $35 billion stock deal that will form an energy powerhouse, sources familiar with the situation said.

Last Updated 10/16/00 6:41 a.m. E.T.

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Blue chips rose at the opening Monday while technology issues quickly fell as analysts questioned the sustainability of Friday's stellar rally.

Last Updated 10/16/00 10:04 a.m. E.T.

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