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Money & Markets modules for Wednesday, June 3

TODAY

Payroll processor ADP releases today its latest survey of hiring by private U.S. companies.

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT

Cracker Barrel increases dividend

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store shares rose Tuesday after the restaurant chain reported a better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter profit and increased its quarterly dividend.

CENTERPIECE

Troubled transports

The Dow Jones Transportation average is trading more than 10 percent below its 52-week high. Should investors be concerned that the broader market may soon lose its upward momentum.

STORY STOCKS

Dollar General (DG)

TravelCenters of America (TA)

Delta Air Lines (DAL)

PVH (PVH)

Cracker Barrel (CBRL)

Zions Bancorporation (ZION)

Ctrip.com (CTRP)

Clean Diesel Tech. (CDTI)

FUND FOCUS

Mairs & Power Small Cap (MSCFX)

Mairs & Power Small Cap has been led by Andrew Adams since its inception in 2011 and has earned Morningstar's silver-medal analyst rating for expected performance.

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