Ameristar rises as analyst optimistic on St. Charles hotel

Ameristar Casinos Inc.’s stock climbed Wednesday as an analyst said he was optimistic that the casino operator’s new hotel in St. Charles, Mo., will be able to handle local competition.

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Wed, April 30th, 2008

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