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American shoppers wrap up the year in a spending mood, boding well for the U.S. economy
American consumers wrapped up the year in a spending mood, buying all sorts of merchandise from furniture to clothing and eating out at restaurants, according to the latest government snapshot. The figures, announced Thursday, marked a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop, and the data …
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World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty
The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates. It …
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China's economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures
China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, slower than the year before but …
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Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 7% after 5th straight increase, now highest level since May
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticked up this week to slightly above 7%, the highest …
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Pursuit buys iconic Montana House in Glacier Park
Pursuit continues to acquire properties in Apgar Village in Glacier National Park.
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Kalispell’s Fair Trade Tattoo focuses on traditional tattoos
From opening a massive shop with Zac Brown from the Zac Brown Band in Georgia to competing on the TV …
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Stock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks pull Wall Street higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Rising technology stocks on Monday are helping U.S. indexes recover more of their holiday-season slide that …
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CES 2025 is here. What can we expect from the annual show of all things tech?
The multi-day event, organized by the Consumer Technology Association, kicks off this week in Las Vegas — where swaths of …
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What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant …
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Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month
The Federal Reserve's top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation with the …
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Skin care company focuses on natural ingredients
Products that are all natural, all organic and sourced from the woods of Montana when possible.
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Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel takeover creates uncertainty for U.S. Steel workers
By blocking a Japanese company's takeover of U.S. Steel, President Joe Biden says he is protecting good jobs in the …
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