Asian shares rise as Wall Street gains for 3rd straight day

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for the third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns to stem the coronavirus pandemic.

Asian shares rise as Wall Street gains for 3rd straight day

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for the third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns to stem the coronavirus pandemic.

Alaska April job numbers down sharply amid virus concerns

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska had 42,200 fewer jobs in April than a year earlier as coronavirus fears shut down or disrupted businesses at a time when many traditionally would start adding jobs for the summer, the state labor department reported Friday.

Alaska April job numbers down sharply amid virus concerns

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska had 42,200 fewer jobs in April than a year earlier as coronavirus fears shut down or disrupted businesses at a time when many traditionally would start adding jobs for the summer, the state labor department reported Friday.

No longer business as usual

CdAEDC involved in different aspects of workforce development

Gilliam said three larger businesses decided last year to expand to Kootenai County, but those transitions take longer and are not done deals.

Switching slopes

Local guiding company adjusts to new terrain

After two decades operating on the back side of Schweitzer, local ski and snowboard guiding business Selkirk Powder Company is making fresh tracks in a new sector of the Selkirk Mountains and beginning the process of improving the area for winter recreation.

China's 2019 economic growth weakens amid trade war

BEIJING (AP) — China’s economic growth sank to a new multi-decade low in 2019 as Beijing fought a tariff war with Washington, but forecasters said a U.S.-Chinese trade truce might help to revive consumer and business activity.

US stocks flat as health authorities focus on China virus

Major U.S. stock indexes ended little changed Wednesday after an early rebound rally faded in the final minutes of trading.

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 still hitting Beijing's target of "around 5%" growth. Strong exports and recent stimulus measures accelerated growth in the last quarter, raising it to 5.4% in October-December.

Target, like other retailers, did not have a Merry Christmas

Target reported a rare shortfall in holiday sales, raising concerns about the challenges ahead for the traditional retail industry even as the economy remains strong.

Asian shares rise on optimism about US-China trade deal

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares followed Wall Street higher on Tuesday amid optimism that a trade deal between the U.S. and China will be a boon for the regional economy.

Asian shares rise on optimism about US-China trade deal

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares followed Wall Street higher on Tuesday amid optimism that a trade deal between the U.S. and China will be a boon for the regional economy.

Stocks drop, but hold on to weekly gains after a big rally

Wall Street closed lower Friday but still notched big gains for the week as investors held out hope that a $2 trillion rescue package will cushion businesses and households from the economic devastation being caused by the coronavirus.

Stocks drop, but hold on to weekly gains after a big rally

Wall Street closed lower Friday but still notched big gains for the week as investors held out hope that a $2 trillion rescue package will cushion businesses and households from the economic devastation being caused by the coronavirus.

Stocks move lower on Wall Street following a big 3-day rally

Stocks are lower Friday on Wall Street, erasing part of a huge rally over the past three days. The market is still on track for sizable gains for the week following two weeks of relentless selling.

Stocks drop, but hold on to weekly gains after a big rally

Wall Street closed lower Friday but still notched big gains for the week as investors held out hope that a $2 trillion rescue package will cushion businesses and households from the economic devastation being caused by the coronavirus.

Stocks drop, but hold on to weekly gains after a big rally

Wall Street closed lower Friday but still notched big gains for the week as investors held out hope that a $2 trillion rescue package will cushion businesses and households from the economic devastation being caused by the coronavirus.

Hard-hit restaurants await word on California reopening

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California restaurants waiting for permission to reopen have been preparing for the “new normal” in the age of the coronavirus.

An unexpected job surge confounds the Fed's economic models

For months, the Fed has been warily watching the economy's robust job gains out of concern that employers, desperate to hire, will keep boosting pay and, in turn, keep inflation elevated.

Candidates laud downtown plan; pinpoint traffic concerns

Kalispell City Council members Sandy Carlson of Ward 1 and Chad Graham of Ward 2 will run uncontested in the upcoming municipal election Nov. 7. Ward 1 is the northwest portion of town, west of Meridian Road and north of Railroad Street. Ward 2 encompasses the northeast sector of Kalispell, which runs east of Meridian and north of the railroad tracks.