Saturday, January 18, 2025

Drive-thru dominates even as dine-in restrictions ease

Even with cities like New York relaxing rules for dining in, sales figures from chains like McDonalds and Domino’s Pizza on Thursday suggest that most people continue to favor keeping their distance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mostly higher on US stimulus hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and Wall Street futures mostly rose Friday after President Donald Trump said talks had resumed on an aid package for the struggling U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks follow Wall Street higher on stimulus hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and Wall Street futures rose Friday after President Donald Trump said talks had resumed on an aid package for the struggling U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on stimulus hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday on hopes Washington will provide more aid to the struggling U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning

Airbnb said Thursday it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures as part of its effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Waymo removing backup drivers from its autonomous vehicles

NEW YORK (AP) — Waymo is allowing the general public to hitch a ride in its driverless autonomous vehicles in Phoenix, expanding a service it had been quietly offering to a select group of riders for the past year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Drive-thru dominates even as dine-in restrictions ease

Even with cities like New York relaxing rules for dining in, sales figures from chains like McDonalds and Domino’s Pizza on Thursday suggest that most people continue to favor keeping their distance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on stimulus hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday on hopes Washington will provide more aid to the struggling U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning

Airbnb said Thursday it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures as part of its effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Drive-thru dominates even as dine-in restrictions ease

Even with cities like New York relaxing rules for dining in, sales figures from chains like McDonalds and Domino’s Pizza on Thursday suggest that most people continue to favor keeping their distance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Waymo removing backup drivers from its autonomous vehicles

NEW YORK (AP) — Waymo is allowing the general public to hitch a ride in its driverless autonomous vehicles in Phoenix, expanding a service it had been quietly offering to a select group of riders for the past year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mostly higher on hopes for US stimulus

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly higher on Thursday on optimism that U.S. stimulus may be coming after all, as President Donald Trump appeared to reverse his earlier decision to halt talks on another economic rescue effort.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Big Tech

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to break up their businesses, while making it harder for them to acquire others and imposing new rules to safeguard competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Trump signals willingness to help airlines and markets jump

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Shares in major U.S. airlines jumped at the opening bell, pulling the broader market along, after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to help the decimated carriers in seemingly contradictory tweets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

IRS chief: agency reaching out on pandemic relief payments

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, said Wednesday the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher after Trump stops stimulus talks

Stocks were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday despite an overnight decline on Wall Street after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to talks on another round of aid for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher on hopes for U.S. stimulus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday on optimism U.S. stimulus may be coming after all, as President Donald Trump appeared to reverse his earlier decision to halt talks on another economic rescue effort.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher on hopes for U.S. stimulus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday on optimism U.S. stimulus may be coming after all, as President Donald Trump appeared to reverse his earlier decision to halt talks on another economic rescue effort.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

IRS chief: agency reaching out on pandemic relief payments

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, said Wednesday the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Trump signals willingness to help airlines and markets jump

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Shares in major U.S. airlines jumped at the opening bell, pulling the broader market along, after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to help the decimated carriers in seemingly contradictory tweets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Airline shares get a boost from Trump's late tweets

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Shares in major U.S. airlines were poised for gains Wednesday after President Donald Trump tweeted his support for relief package for the struggling industry and prodded Congress to take action.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed after Trump calls halt to stimulus talks

World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a stop to talks on another round of aid for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after Trump calls off stimulus talks

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Wednesday despite an overnight decline on Wall Street after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to talks on another round of aid for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks to boost catch limits of prized bluefin tuna

MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan has proposed raising its catch quotas for Pacific bluefin tuna, a fish so highly prized for sushi and sashimi that its population is at less than 5% of historical levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Regulators may take action against GE over faulty accounting

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators may take action against General Electric for possible violations of securities laws, the company said Tuesday, signaling a new phase in ongoing federal investigations into the company's accounting practices.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Small gyms devastated by coronavirus fear, restrictions

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s little evidence of Americans’ passion for fitness at the tens of thousands of small and independent gyms around the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Big Tech

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to break up their businesses, while making it harder for them to acquire others and imposing new rules to safeguard competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher after Trump stops stimulus talks

Stocks were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday despite an overnight decline on Wall Street after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to talks on another round of aid for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after Trump calls off stimulus talks

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Wednesday despite an overnight decline on Wall Street after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to talks on another round of aid for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Big Tech

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to break up their businesses, while making it harder for them to acquire others and imposing new rules to safeguard competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Regulators may take action against GE over faulty accounting

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators may take action against General Electric for possible violations of securities laws, the company said Tuesday, signaling a new phase in ongoing federal investigations into the company's accounting practices.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Small gyms devastated by coronavirus fear, restrictions

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s little evidence of Americans’ passion for fitness at the tens of thousands of small and independent gyms around the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks to boost catch limits of prized bluefin tuna

MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan has proposed raising its catch quotas for Pacific bluefin tuna, a fish so highly prized for sushi and sashimi that its population is at less than 5% of historical levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stocks are mixed on Wall Street as markets take a pause

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, as the market’s momentum slows following the S&P 500’s best day in more than three weeks and another rocky stretch of trading.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stocks edge up as Trump leaves hospital, stimulus in focus

Stocks mostly rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House to complete his recovery from the coronavirus, though uncertainty remained over prospects for fresh economic stimulus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed on uncertainty over stimulus, Trump

Stocks wavered Tuesday on uncertainty over prospects for fresh economic stimulus and over President Donald Trump’s return to the White House to complete his recovery from the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

CEOs of 3 tech giants to testify at Oct. 28 Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bluefin tuna in focus as Japan seeks boost to catch limits

MITO, Japan (AP) — Countries involved in managing bluefin tuna fisheries are set to face-off over a Japanese proposal to raise its catch quotas for the fish, highly prized for sushi and sashimi.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares gain on stimulus hopes, Trump leaving hospital

Shares advanced in on Tuesday Asia after hopes for economic aid from Washington helped Wall Street recover its losses from the initial shock of learning President Donald Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bluefin tuna in focus as Japan seeks boost to catch limits

MITO, Japan (AP) — Countries involved in managing bluefin tuna fisheries are set to face-off over a Japanese proposal to raise its catch quotas for the fish, highly prized for sushi and sashimi.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares gain on stimulus hopes, Trump leaving hospital

Shares advanced Tuesday in Asia after hopes for fresh economic stimulus helped Wall Street recover its losses from the initial shock of learning President Donald Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

CEOs of 3 tech giants to testify at Oct. 28 Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

CEOs of 3 social media giants to testify at Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise on optimism about Trump's health

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday as investors were encouraged by positive reports about President Donald Trump’s health after he was hospitalized with the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb blocking some rentals over Halloween to halt parties

Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise on optimism about Trump's recovery

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose Monday in Asia as investors were encouraged by positive reports about President Donald Trump’s health after he tested positive for the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise on optimism about Trump's recovery

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose Monday in Asia as investors were encouraged by positive reports about President Donald Trump’s health after he tested positive for the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed in thin holiday trading after Wall St gain

Asian shares were mixed Friday in thin holiday trading, with markets in South Korea, Shanghai and Hong Kong closed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb blocking some rentals over Halloween to halt parties

Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Inflation slump in Europe could presage more stimulus

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Annual inflation in the 19-country eurozone sagged further below zero in September, bolstering expectations that the European Central Bank will add to its emergency stimulus efforts to help cushion the impact of the pandemic on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed in thin holiday trading after Wall St gain

Asian shares were mixed Friday in thin holiday trading, with markets in South Korea, Shanghai and Hong Kong closed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb blocking some rentals over Halloween to halt parties

Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Inflation slump in Europe could presage more stimulus

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Annual inflation in the 19-country eurozone sagged further below zero in September, bolstering expectations that the European Central Bank will add to its emergency stimulus efforts to help cushion the impact of the pandemic on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Senate panel moves to compel 3 social media CEOs to testify

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel voted Thursday to compel testimony from the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter as lawmakers opened a new front in the battle over hate speech, misinformation and perceived political bias on social media a month before the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants

U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that's expected to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slump after Trump tests positive, job growth slows

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pulling lower Friday, as Wall Street’s first reaction to President Donald Trump’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb blocking some rentals over Halloween to halt parties

Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets sink after Trump tests positive for virus

U.S. stock futures and world markets fell Friday after President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Inflation slump in Europe could presage more stimulus

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Annual inflation in the 19-country eurozone sagged further below zero in September, bolstering expectations that the European Central Bank will add to its emergency stimulus efforts to help cushion the impact of the pandemic on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

September growth for US manufacturing, fifth straight month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S manufacturing grew at a slightly slower pace last month, continuing to rebound from spring's coronavirus recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed in thin holiday trading after Wall St gain

Asian shares were mixed Friday in thin holiday trading, with markets in South Korea, Shanghai and Hong Kong closed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Senate panel moves to compel 3 social media CEOs to testify

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel voted Thursday to compel testimony from the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter as lawmakers opened a new front in the battle over hate speech, misinformation and perceived political bias on social media a month before the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US housing roars back despite recession, high unemployment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. housing market has staged a furious comeback this summer, even as the economy struggles to regain its footing after being knocked into a recession due to the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Google to pay $1 billion over 3 years for news content

LONDON (AP) — Google will pay publishers $1 billion over the next three years for their content, the company's latest effort to defuse tensions over its dominance of the news industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants

U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that's expected to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Shares, oil prices sink after Trump tests positive for virus

U.S. stock futures and Asian shares fell Friday after President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Average rate on 30-year mortgage tick down to 2.88%

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages edged down slightly this week, remaining at historically low levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Carnival cancels most 2020 US cruises as CDC extends ban

Carnival Cruise Line is canceling most U.S. sailings through the end of this year, the latest sign that the cruise industry’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic could still be many months away.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Shares, oil prices sink after Trump tests positive for virus

U.S. stock futures and Asian shares fell Friday after President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed in thin holiday trading after Wall St gain

Asian shares were mixed Friday in thin holiday trading, with markets in South Korea, Shanghai and Hong Kong closed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Carnival cancels most 2020 US cruises as CDC extends ban

Carnival Cruise Line is canceling most U.S. sailings through the end of this year, the latest sign that the cruise industry’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic could still be many months away.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Senate panel moves to compel 3 social media CEOs to testify

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel voted Thursday to compel testimony from the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter as lawmakers opened a new front in the battle over hate speech, misinformation and perceived political bias on social media a month before the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US housing roars back despite recession, high unemployment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. housing market has staged a furious comeback this summer, even as the economy struggles to regain its footing after being knocked into a recession due to the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Average rate on 30-year mortgage tick down to 2.88%

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages edged down slightly this week, remaining at historically low levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

September growth for US manufacturing, fifth straight month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S manufacturing grew at a slightly slower pace last month, continuing to rebound from spring's coronavirus recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US manufacturing grows in August for fifth straight month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S manufacturing grew at a slightly slower pace last month, continuing a rebound from spring's coronavirus recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Google to pay $1 billion over 3 years for news content

LONDON (AP) — Google will pay publishers $1 billion over the next three years for their content, the company's latest effort to defuse tensions over its dominance of the news industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street rises again on hopes that Congress can deliver

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising again in Thursday morning trading with hopes that Washington can get past its partisanship to deliver more support for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Trump business deductions: sketchy, normal or in-between?

NEW YORK (AP) — The massive losses Donald Trump has claimed on his tax returns were reportedly due at least in part to the huge deductions he took against the income his businesses made before and after he became president.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

World shares mostly higher; Tokyo trading halted by outage

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were higher in Europe and Asia on Thursday, while trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was suspended due to a technical failure in its computer systems.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in August

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August, suggesting the hot U.S. housing market will continue to churn well into fall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Japan's 'tankan' economy survey shows improved sentiment

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese manufacturers’ sentiments improved for the first time in three years, a quarterly Bank of Japan survey showed Thursday, as the nation grappled with stagnation worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants

U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that's expected to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Federal Reserve extends ban on big bank dividends, buybacks

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve is extending until the end of the year its restrictions on large banks and financial services companies paying out dividends and buying back stock.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo trading stops over system failure, China on holiday

TOKYO (AP) — Trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was suspended Thursday because of a problem in the system for relaying market information. Most other Asian markets were closed for national holidays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grits maker Geechie Boy Mill changes its name amid backlash

Geechie Boy Mill, a South Carolina maker of heirloom grits and other products, is changing its name to Marsh Hen Mill after critics charged it with appropriating Black culture.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Japan's 'tankan' economy survey shows improved sentiment

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese manufacturers’ sentiments improved for the first time in three years, a quarterly Bank of Japan survey showed Thursday, as the nation grappled with stagnation worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo trading stops over system failure, China on holiday

TOKYO (AP) — Trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was suspended Thursday because of a problem in the system for relaying market information. Most other Asian markets were closed for national holidays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Federal Reserve extends ban on big bank dividends, buybacks

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve is extending until the end of the year its restrictions on large banks and financial services companies paying out dividends and buying back stock.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grits maker Geechie Boy Mill changes its name amid backlash

Geechie Boy Mill, a South Carolina maker of heirloom grits and other products, is changing its name to Marsh Hen Mill after critics charged it with appropriating Black culture.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in August

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August, suggesting the hot U.S. housing market will continue to churn well into fall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants

U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that's expected to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets mostly lower after raucous Trump-Biden debate

World stock markets and U.S. futures were mostly lower on Wednesday after the debate between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

World markets mostly lower after raucous Trump-Biden debate

Share prices in Europe and Asia were mostly lower on Wednesday after the debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Coca-Cola, Molson Coors teaming up on hard seltzer

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — With the help of Molson Coors, Coca-Cola will start selling the “hard stuff” — hard seltzer, that is.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fall could bring chill to dining out

U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that's expected to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Markets mixed after Trump-Biden debate; data lifts China

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after the debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden, with little sign the clash did much to sway investors.
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JPMorgan to pay $920M for manipulating bond, metals markets

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase admitted Tuesday to manipulating the markets for precious metals and U.S. Treasuries, agreeing to pay $920 million in fines and penalties for the illegal behavior.
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Markets mixed after Trump-Biden debate; data lifts China

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after the debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden, with little sign the clash did much to sway investors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fall could bring chill to dining out

U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that's expected to
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JPMorgan to pay $920M for manipulating bond, metals markets

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase admitted Tuesday to manipulating the markets for precious metals and U.S. Treasuries, agreeing to pay $920 million in fines and penalties for the illegal behavior.
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Coca-Cola, Molson Coors teaming up on hard seltzer

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — With the help of Molson Coors, Coca-Cola will start selling the “hard stuff” — hard seltzer, that is.
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US stocks drift between gains and losses in early trading

Stocks are off to a mixed start Tuesday, as the market cooled off from the rally the day before and as investors waited for the debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
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Global stocks mostly edge down ahead of US debate

Global stocks mostly dipped on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to a debate between U.S. President Donald Trump and his challenger in the November election, Joe Biden.
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Global stocks mixed after Wall St rally ahead of US debate

Global stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street rallied as investors looked ahead to a debate between President Donald Trump and his challenger in the November election, Joe Biden.
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Japan's NTT to spend $38B to buy out, take DoCoMo private

MITO, Japan (AP) — Japanese telecoms giant Nippon Telegraph & Telephone, or NTT, announced Tuesday it will spend 4.3 trillion yen ($38 billion) to buy out and take private its mobile unit NTT DoCoMo in one of the largest ever deals of its kind.
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Asian stocks mixed after Wall St rally ahead of US debate

Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street recovered some of this month's losses as investors looked ahead to a debate between President Donald Trump and his challenger in the November election, former Vice President Joe Biden.
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Reports: Phone giant NTT plans to take over, delist Docomo

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares in Japanese telecoms giant Nippon Telegraph & Telephone, or NTT, fell Tuesday on news it is preparing for a takeover of its mobile phone carrier NTT DoCoMo.
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Asia shares up ahead of China holiday, presidential debate

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, ahead of the first U.S. presidential debate and a national holiday in China later in the week.
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Nissan employee testifies against American on trial in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — A Nissan employee testified Tuesday that he worked with another former Nissan executive, American Greg Kelly to find ways to pay the automaker's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn without fully disclosing his compensation.
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Reports: Phone giant NTT plans to take over, delist Docomo

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares in Japanese telecoms giant Nippon Telegraph & Telephone, or NTT, fell Tuesday on news it is preparing for a takeover of its mobile phone carrier NTT DoCoMo.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St rally ahead of US debate

Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street recovered some of this month's losses as investors looked ahead to a debate between President Donald Trump and his challenger in the November election, Joe Biden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nissan employee testifies against American on trial in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — A Nissan employee testified Tuesday that he worked with another former Nissan executive, American Greg Kelly to find ways to pay the automaker's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn without fully disclosing his compensation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Global shares up ahead of China holiday, Trump-Biden debate

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Monday, ahead of the first U.S. presidential debate and a national holiday in China later in the week.
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Insider Q&A: Accenture directs capital to Black start-ups

NEW YORK (AP) —
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Asia shares up ahead of China holiday, presidential debate

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, ahead of the first U.S. presidential debate and a national holiday in China later in the week.
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China opens auto show under anti-disease controls

BEIJING (AP) — Ford, Nissan and BMW unveiled electric models with more range for China on Saturday as the Beijing auto show opened under anti-virus controls that included holding news conferences by international video link.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares up ahead of China holiday, presidential debate

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, ahead of the first U.S. presidential debate and a national holiday in China later in the week.
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Insider Q&A: Accenture directs capital to Black start-ups

NEW YORK (AP) —
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Asian shares gain, cheered by US rally on hopes for stimulus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Friday, cheered by a modest rally on Wall Street and rising hopes for fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy.
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Tiny Rubik's Cube goes on sale in Japan for anniversary

TOKYO (AP) — A tiny but playable Rubik’s Cube, so little it fits on your fingertip, has gone on sale in Japan for 198,000 yen, or about $1,900, for delivery starting in December.
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China opens auto show under anti-disease controls

BEIJING (AP) — Ford, Nissan and BMW unveiled electric models with more range for China on Saturday as the Beijing auto show opened under anti-virus controls that included holding news conferences by international video link.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not

Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they’re buying a lot of Halloween candy while they wait to find out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

China opens auto show under anti-disease controls

BEIJING (AP) — Ford, Nissan and BMW unveiled electric models with more range for China on Saturday as the Beijing auto show opened under anti-virus controls that included holding news conferences by international video link.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares gain, cheered by US rally on hopes for stimulus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Friday, cheered by a modest rally on Wall Street and rising hopes for fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tiny Rubik's Cube goes on sale in Japan for anniversary

TOKYO (AP) — A tiny but playable Rubik’s Cube, so little it fits on your fingertip, has gone on sale in Japan for 198,000 yen, or about $1,900, for delivery starting in December.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

China auto show forging ahead under anti-virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — The first event for the CEO of Swedish electric car brand Polestar at this month’s Beijing auto show: A two-week quarantine in a hotel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

China opens auto show under anti-disease controls

BEIJING (AP) — Ford, Nissan and BMW unveiled new electric models with more range for the Chinese market on Saturday as the Beijing auto show opened under anti-virus controls that included holding news conferences by international video link.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street yo-yos as S&P 500 heads for 4th weekly loss

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are wobbling Friday morning, as the S&P 500 heads for a fourth straight week of losses amid Wall Street’s sudden September swoon.
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US stocks are mixed as S&P 500 heads for 4th weekly loss

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are wobbling in early Friday trading, as the S&P 500 heads for a fourth straight week of losses amid Wall Street’s sudden September swoon.
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Global stocks turn lower, with S&P facing 4th week of losses

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares and Wall Street futures turned lower on Friday, meaning U.S. stocks could fall for a fourth consecutive week as investors worry about the economic impact of a resurgence in virus cases and political divisions in the U.S.
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Global shares mixed, cheered by US rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Friday, cheered by a modest rally on Wall Street and rising hopes for fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not

Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they’re buying a lot of Halloween candy while they wait to find out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares gain, cheered by US rally on hopes for stimulus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Friday, cheered by a modest rally on Wall Street and rising hopes for fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sales of new homes surge 4.8% in August

NEW YORK (AP) — Demand for new homes continues to surge despite an ongoing pandemic and lingering anxiety about the U.S. economy. The pace of sales have now reached levels last seen before the Great Recession in 2006.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed, cheered by US rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares other than those in China advanced Friday, cheered by a modest rally on Wall Street and rising hopes for fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy.
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IPOs head for banner year on stock market's strength

Companies that cater to the “new normal” of working and shopping from home are rushing to go public.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tiny Rubik's Cube goes on sale in Japan for anniversary

TOKYO (AP) — A tiny but playable Rubik’s Cube, so little it fits on your fingertip, has gone on sale in Japan for 198,000 yen, or about $1,900, for delivery starting in December.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

China auto show forging ahead under anti-virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — The first event for the CEO of Swedish electric car brand Polestar at this month’s Beijing auto show: A two-week quarantine in a hotel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares gain, cheered by US rally on hopes for stimulus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Friday, cheered by a modest rally on Wall Street and rising hopes for fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

IPOs head for banner year on stock market's strength

Companies that cater to the “new normal” of working and shopping from home are rushing to go public.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sales of new homes surge 4.8% in August

NEW YORK (AP) — Demand for new homes continues to surge despite an ongoing pandemic and lingering anxiety about the U.S. economy. The pace of sales have now reached levels last seen before the Great Recession in 2006.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US stocks swing from losses to gains as volatility dominates

New York (AP) — U.S. stocks are swinging between losses and gains in Thursday morning trading, as volatility continues to be the dominant force in Wall Street's tumultuous September.
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Stocks swing on Wall Street as September stays volatile

New York (AP) — Stocks are swinging between losses and gains in early Thursday trading on Wall Street, as the number of layoffs sweeping the country remains stubbornly high.
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Sales of new homes surgeed 4.8% in August

NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of new homes rose by a very strong 4.8% in August to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.01 million units.
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Stocks dip as virus cases rise, stimulus outlook unclear

Global shares were mostly lower Thursday due to broad uncertainty about the economic outlook as coronavirus cases pick up again in many parts of the world.
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Global shares fall as caution sets in after Wall St retreat

Global shares were lower Thursday as caution set in after a retreat on Wall Street driven by a decline in technology shares.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tiny Rubik's Cube goes on sale in Japan for anniversary

TOKYO (AP) — A tiny but playable Rubik’s Cube, so little it fits on your fingertip, has gone on sale in Japan for 198,000 yen, or about $1,900, for delivery starting in December.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares take breather after Wall Street gains

Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors kept a wary eye on how the coronavirus pandemic will affect the economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not

Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they’re buying a lot of Halloween candy while they wait to find out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mars drops Uncle Ben's, reveals new name for rice brand

NEW YORK (AP) — The Uncle Ben's rice brand is getting a new name: Ben's Original.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

China auto show forging ahead under anti-virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — The first event for the CEO of Swedish electric car brand Polestar at this month’s Beijing auto show: A two-week quarantine in a hotel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall as caution sets in after Wall St retreat

Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday as caution set in after a retreat on Wall Street driven by a decline in technology shares.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

DOJ nearing antitrust action on Google; Trump eyes tech curb

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Trump administration moves toward antitrust action against search giant Google, it’s campaigning to enlist support from sympathetic state attorneys general across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf apologized Wednesday for comments he made suggesting it is difficult to find qualified Black executives in the financial industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall as caution sets in after Wall St retreat

Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday as caution set in after a retreat on Wall Street driven by a decline in technology shares.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

China auto show forging ahead under anti-virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — The first event for the CEO of Swedish electric car brand Polestar at this month’s Beijing auto show: A two-week quarantine in a hotel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

DOJ nearing antitrust action on Google; Trump eyes tech curb

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Trump administration moves toward antitrust action against search giant Google, it’s campaigning to enlist support from sympathetic state attorneys general across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not

Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they’re buying a lot of Halloween candy while they wait to find out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf apologized Wednesday for comments he made suggesting it is difficult to find qualified Black executives in the financial industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stocks are mixed on Wall Street as September keeps churning

New York (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are mixed in early trading Wednesday, as Wall Street’s tumultuous month continues to churn.
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Global stocks pick up as investors watch data, Fed

World stocks mostly rose on Wednesday as investors digested new data showing Europe's economic recovery may be slowing and looked ahead to a testimony by the Federal Reserve's chairman.
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Global shares mostly higher after Wall Street rebound

World stocks were mostly higher on Wednesday as European shares advanced despite fresh data showing the regional economic recovery may be faltering.
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Mars drops Uncle Ben's, reveals new name for rice brand

NEW YORK (AP) — The Uncle Ben's rice brand is getting a new name: Ben's Original.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares take breather after Wall Street gains

Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors kept a wary eye on how the coronavirus pandemic will affect the economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup Nikola plunged on Monday after the company's founder resigned amid allegations of fraud — just two weeks after signing a $2 billion partnership with General Motors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US homes sales rise 2.4% in August

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Sales of existing homes rose 2.4% in August to its highest level since 2006 as the housing market recovers from a widespread shutdown in the spring brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As Europe faces 2nd wave of virus, tracing apps lack impact

LONDON (AP) — Mobile apps tracing new COVID-19 cases were touted as a key part of Europe’s plan to beat the coronavirus outbreak. Seven months into the pandemic, virus cases are
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as worries percolate over pandemic

Markets were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as investors kept a wary eye on how the coronavirus pandemic will affect the economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Critic of Chinese leader sentenced to 18 years on graft charges

BEIJING (AP) — Critic of Chinese leader sentenced to 18 years on graft charges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street retreat on pandemic pains

Shares slipped Tuesday in Asia after markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic’s economic pain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US cruises vow 100% testing in plan for resuming sailing

Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming sailing in the Americas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares take breather after Wall Street gains

Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors kept a wary eye on how the coronavirus pandemic will affect the economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US homes sales rise 2.4% in August

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Sales of existing homes rose 2.4% in August to its highest level since 2006 as the housing market recovers from a widespread shutdown in the spring brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US stocks mixed in early trading after 4-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, with indexes mixed, a day after tumbling amid a raft of worries about the pandemic and governments’ response to it.
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Wall Street opening slightly higher after Monday's sell-off

Wall Street is opening slightly higher as markets recover from steep losses Monday. Most sectors are rising led by real estate and energy, and Big Tech stocks helped lift the S&P 500. Apple is up 1.6% and Amazon is up 2.2%. Investors have been spooked by a resurgence in coronavirus …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

European stocks, US futures stabilize after steep sell-off

Stock markets recovered their poise on Tuesday, with European shares and Wall Street futures edging up after suffering steep losses the previous day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As Europe faces 2nd wave of virus, tracing apps lack impact

LONDON (AP) — Mobile apps tracing new COVID-19 cases were touted as a key part of Europe’s plan to beat the coronavirus outbreak. Seven months into the pandemic, virus cases are
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as Asia tracks Wall St, Europe rebounds

European shares bounced back Tuesday, while Asian benchmarks extended their slide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets lower after Wall St declines for third week

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Monday after Wall Street declined for a third week and Britain reported a rise in coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup Nikola plunged on Monday after the company's founder resigned amid allegations of fraud — just two weeks after signing a $2 billion partnership with General Motors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he's given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Critic of Chinese leader sentenced to 18 years on graft charges

BEIJING (AP) — Critic of Chinese leader sentenced to 18 years on graft charges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Judge agrees to delay US government restrictions on WeChat

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has approved a request from a group of U.S. WeChat users to delay looming federal government restrictions that could effectively make the popular app nearly impossible to use.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street retreat; big banks tumble

Shares slipped Tuesday in Asia after markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic’s economic pain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street retreat on pandemic pains

Shares slipped Tuesday in Asia after markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic’s economic pain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US cruises vow 100% testing in plan for resuming sailing

Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming sailing in the Americas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street retreat on pandemic pains

Shares slipped Tuesday in Asia after markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic’s economic pain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Critic of Chinese leader sentenced to 18 years on graft charges

BEIJING (AP) — Critic of Chinese leader sentenced to 18 years on graft charges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US cruises vow 100% testing in plan for resuming sailing

Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming sailing in the Americas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 loses 2.5%, Dow losses reach 900 amid global tumble

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Monday, joining a global tumble for markets as the S&P 500 sinks more than 2.5%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street joins global tumble, S&P 500 down more than 2%

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Monday, joining a global tumble for markets as the S&P 500 sinks more than 2%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drop heavily on US-China spat, fear of more lockdowns

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures tumbled Monday due to U.S.-Chinese tension over technology and security and the prospect of tougher restrictions on public life in Europe to limit coronavirus cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup Nikola plunged on Monday after the company's founder resigned amid allegations of fraud — just two weeks after signing a $2 billion partnership with General Motors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Global markets lower after Wall St declines for third week

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures tumbled Monday after Wall Street fell for a third straight week and investors were rattled by U.S.-Chinese tension over technology and security and a rise in British coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog: FAA not prepared to update jet evacuation rules

DETROIT (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration hasn't updated standards for emergency airliner evacuations in nearly two decades, a period when travelers have increasingly had to deal with tighter aircraft seats, more carry-on bags and support animals, a government watchdog says.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he's given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets lower after Wall St declines for third week

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Monday after Wall Street declined for a third week and Britain reported a rise in coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Judge agrees to delay US government restrictions on WeChat

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has approved a request from a group of U.S. WeChat users to delay looming federal government restrictions that could effectively make the popular app nearly impossible to use.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets lower after Wall St declines for third week

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Monday after Wall Street declined for a third week and Britain reported a rise in coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Judge agrees to delay US government restrictions on WeChat

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has approved a request from a group of U.S. WeChat users to delay looming federal government restrictions that could effectively make the popular app nearly impossible to use.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Judge agrees to delay US gov't restrictions on WeChat

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has approved a request from a group of U.S. WeChat users to delay looming federal government restrictions that could effectively make the popular app nearly impossible to use.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US judge approves injunction to delay WeChat restrictions

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has approved a request from a group of WeChat users to delay looming U.S. government restrictions that could effectively make the popular app nearly impossible to use.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog: FAA not prepared to update jet evacuation rules

DETROIT (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration hasn't updated standards for emergency airliner evacuations in nearly two decades, a period when travelers have increasingly had to deal with tighter aircraft seats, more carry-on bags and support animals, a government watchdog says.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he's given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia slightly higher despite Wall Street slump, virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were slightly higher Friday despite some investor attention shifting again to the uncertainties in global economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, as reflected in the overnight fall on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Netflix woos Japan with new original series about a reporter

TOKYO (AP) — Netflix is producing and shooting an original series set in Japan about a journalist who challenges authority, hoping to woo this nation that’s hooked on watching good old TV.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he's given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Trump backs proposed TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he's given his “blessing” to a proposed deal between Oracle and Walmart for the U.S. operations of TikTok, the Chinese-owned app he's targeted for national security and data privacy concerns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog: FAA not prepared to update jet evacuation rules

DETROIT (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration hasn't updated standards for emergency airliner evacuations in nearly two decades, a period when travelers have increasingly had to deal with tighter aircraft seats, more carry-on bags and support animals, a government watchdog says.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia slightly higher despite Wall Street slump, virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were slightly higher Friday despite some investor attention shifting again to the uncertainties in global economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, as reflected in the overnight fall on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Netflix woos Japan with new original series about a reporter

TOKYO (AP) — Netflix is producing and shooting an original series set in Japan about a journalist who challenges authority, hoping to woo this nation that’s hooked on watching good old TV.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog: FAA not prepared to update jet evacuation rules

DETROIT (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration hasn't updated standards for emergency airliner evacuations in nearly two decades, a period when travelers have increasingly had to deal with tighter aircraft seats, more carry-on bags and support animals, a government watchdog says.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US stocks drift as another bumpy week of trading nears end

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in mixed trading on Wall Street Friday, as another zig-zag week for markets closes out following their abrupt loss of momentum this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts as another bumpy week of trading closes

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in mixed trading on Wall Street Friday, as another zig-zag week for markets closes out following their abrupt loss of momentum this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US bans WeChat, TikTok citing privacy, national security

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will ban the downloads of the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat on Sunday, with a total ban on the use of the latter, citing national security and data privacy concerns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US bans WeChat, TikTok citing national security, privacy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will ban the downloads of the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat on Sunday, with a total ban on the use of the latter, citing national security and data privacy concerns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed amid worries on coronavirus, economy

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed the uncertainties around global economic outlook and a new rise in coronavirus cases in many countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia mostly higher despite Wall Street slump, virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday despite some investor attention shifting again to the uncertainties in global economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, as reflected in the overnight fall on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia slightly higher despite Wall Street slump, virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were slightly higher Friday despite some investor attention shifting again to the uncertainties in global economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, as reflected in the overnight fall on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Yes, stocks are pricey. But too expensive?

NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, stocks are expensive. Most everyone along Wall Street agrees on that following their amazing return to records despite the still-raging pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Netflix woos Japan with new original series about a reporter

TOKYO (AP) — Netflix is producing and shooting an original series set in Japan about a journalist who challenges authority, hoping to woo this nation that’s hooked on watching good old TV.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New companies face tough task overcoming pandemic, recession

NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Campbell had to rethink her new wallpaper business before she could sell her first sheet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks retreat on lack of new Fed action

Asian stock markets declined Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated its benchmark interest rate will stay close to zero at least through 2023 but announced no additional stimulus plans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia slightly higher despite Wall Street slump, virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were slightly higher Friday despite some investor attention shifting again to the uncertainties in global economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, as reflected in the overnight fall on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street slumps as most stocks fall; tech leads decliners

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are slumping Thursday morning as Wall Street continues to swirl after the Federal Reserve said it will keep interest rates at nearly zero for years to help nurse the wheezing economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Yes, stocks are pricey. But too expensive?

NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, stocks are expensive. Most everyone along Wall Street agrees on that following their amazing return to records despite the still-raging pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks retreat on lack of new Fed action

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks and U.S. futures sank Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated its benchmark interest rate will stay close to zero at least through 2023 but announced no additional stimulus plans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Netflix woos Japan with new original series about a reporter

TOKYO (AP) — Netflix is producing and shooting an original series set in Japan about a journalist who challenges authority, hoping to woo this nation that’s hooked on watching good old TV.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Celebs join Instagram 'freeze' to protest Facebook inaction

LONDON (AP) — Kim Kardashian West, Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio and other celebrities are taking part in a 24-hour Instagram “freeze” on Wednesday to protest against what they say is parent company Facebook's failure to tackle violent and hateful content and election misinformation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

End of Abe era leaves Japan still searching for way forward

MITO, Japan (AP) — Among the challenges awaiting newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is the urgent challenge of how to keep the world’s third largest economy growing as its population ages and shrinks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Kodak erred with stock grants but review finds actions legal

Shares of Kodak are sharply higher after an independent legal review found that while there were flaws in how Eastman Kodak issued stock option grants to its CEO just before revealing a major development that sent its stock soaring, no illegality was involved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Panel's report blasts Boeing, FAA for crashes, seeks reforms

A House committee issued a scathing report Wednesday questioning whether Boeing and government regulators have recognized problems that caused two deadly 737 Max jet crashes and whether either will be willing to make significant changes to fix them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New companies face tough task overcoming pandemic, recession

NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Campbell had to rethink her new wallpaper business before she could sell her first sheet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks retreat on lack of new Fed action

Asian stock markets declined Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated its benchmark interest rate will stay close to zero at least through 2023 but announced no additional stimulus plans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New companies face tough task overcoming pandemic, recession

NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Campbell had to rethink her new wallpaper business before she could sell her first sheet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks retreat on lack of new Fed action

Asian stock markets tumbled Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated its benchmark interest rate will stay close to zero at least through 2023 but announced no additional stimulus plans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Kodak erred with stock grants but review finds actions legal

Shares of Kodak are sharply higher after an independent legal review found that while there were flaws in how Eastman Kodak issued stock option grants to its CEO just before revealing a major development that sent its stock soaring, no illegality was involved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US stocks tick up ahead of Federal Reserve’s rate decision

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher on Wall Street Wednesday, ahead of a decision on interest-rate policy by the Federal Reserve scheduled for the afternoon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets subdued ahead of Fed statement

World markets were trading in narrow ranges on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement, which investors will be monitoring for details on the central bank's outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Celebs join Instagram 'freeze' to protest Facebook inaction

LONDON (AP) — Kim Kardashian West, Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio and other celebrities are taking part in a 24-hour Instagram “freeze” on Wednesday to protest against what they say is parent company Facebook's failure to tackle violent and hateful content and election misinformation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed, US futures gain ahead of Fed statement

World markets were mixed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement on Wednesday while U.S. futures edged higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Panel's report blasts Boeing, FAA for crashes, seeks reforms

A House committee issued a scathing report Wednesday questioning whether Boeing and government regulators have recognized problems that caused two deadly 737 Max jet crashes and whether either will be willing to make significant changes to fix them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

End of Abe era leaves Japan still searching for way forward

MITO, Japan (AP) — Among the challenges awaiting newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is the urgent challenge of how to keep the world’s third largest economy growing as its population ages and shrinks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher after Wall Street gains

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday after advances for big technology companies carried Wall Street to further gains overnight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan exports fall 15% in August as pandemic pummels trade

MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan’s trade surplus widened in August as the pandemic pummeled a wide array of industries and sapped consumer demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

FedEx's profit jumps as residential deliveries soar

NEW YORK (AP) — FedEx's profit jumped 67% in its latest quarter, as online shopping soared among customers avoiding stores and shipments between businesses improved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Struggling Kraft Heinz sells dairy brands to Lactalis

Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it is selling its natural cheese business — including its Cracker Barrel and Breakstone’s brands — to French dairy company Lactalis Group as part of a larger restructuring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Yuengling, America's oldest brewer, invades the West Coast

Hey West Coast beer lovers, it's pronounced YING-ling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Google exec on hot seat in Congress over advertising power

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel put a top Google executive on the defensive Tuesday over the company’s powerful position in online advertising as some lawmakers look hopefully toward an expected antitrust case against the tech giant by the Trump administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Some JPMorgan traders catch COVID as bank reopens offices

NEW YORK (AP) — A number of JPMorgan Chase traders have been sent home after employees tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week into the bank's push to start bringing its workers physically back into the office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan exports fall 15% in August as pandemic pummels trade

MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan’s trade surplus widened in August as the pandemic pummeled a wide array of industries and sapped consumer demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher after Wall Street gains

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday after advances for big technology companies carried Wall Street to further gains overnight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Google exec on hot seat in Congress over advertising power

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel put a top Google executive on the defensive Tuesday over the company’s powerful position in online advertising as some lawmakers look hopefully toward an expected antitrust case against the tech giant by the Trump administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

FedEx's profit jumps as residential deliveries soar

NEW YORK (AP) — FedEx's profit jumped 67% in its latest quarter, as online shopping soared among customers avoiding stores and shipments between businesses improved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

FedEx's profit jumps as business deliveries improved

NEW YORK (AP) — FedEx's profit jumped 67% in its latest quarter, as online shopping remained popular among customers avoiding stores and shipments between businesses improved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Struggling Kraft Heinz sells dairy brands to Lactalis

Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it is selling its natural cheese business — including its Cracker Barrel and Breakstone’s brands — to French dairy company Lactalis Group as part of a larger restructuring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Some JPMorgan traders catch COVID as bank reopens offices

NEW YORK (AP) — A number of JPMorgan Chase traders have been sent home after employees tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week into the bank's push to start bringing its workers physically back into the office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Yuengling, America's oldest brewer, invades the West Coast

Hey West Coast beer lovers, it's pronounced YING-ling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks rise on improved Chinese, German data

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets mostly rose on Tuesday as economic data in China and Germany improved and investors looked ahead to a policy meeting by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed after Wall Street rises on dealmaking

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street rose on a flurry of corporate deals and China's economic activity improved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

ADB forecasts developing Asian economies in recession in '20

Developing economies in Asia will contract in 2020, the first such downturn in nearly 60 years, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday in an update to its forecasts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan begins trial of Nissan, ex-executive over Ghosn's pay

TOKYO (AP) — The financial misconduct trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly began Tuesday with Kelly saying he committed no crimes and was only trying to keep his star boss Carlos Ghosn from leaving.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares rise as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Monday, despite the rollercoast ride that closed Wall Street last week, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank expected later in the week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NY Sports Club latest chain to seek bankruptcy protection

The company that runs New York Sports Club and Lucille Roberts gyms filed for bankruptcy protection with COVID-19, still prevalent in many parts of the U.S., gutting membership rolls at fitness companies nationwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rises on dealmaking

Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street rose on a flurry of corporate deals and China's economic activity improved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nvidia to buy UK's Arm, sparking fears of chip dominance

LONDON (AP) — U.S. graphics chip maker Nvidia said it plans to buy U.K.-based Arm Holdings in a deal worth up to $40 billion, in a move that would create a global powerhouse in the industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rises on dealmaking

Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street rose on a flurry of corporate deals and China's economic activity improved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan begins trial of Nissan, ex-executive over Ghosn's pay

TOKYO (AP) — The financial misconduct trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly began Tuesday with Kelly saying he committed no crimes and was only trying to keep his star boss Carlos Ghosn from leaving.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NY Sports Club latest chain to seek bankruptcy protection

The company that runs New York Sports Club and Lucille Roberts gyms filed for bankruptcy protection with COVID-19, still prevalent in many parts of the U.S., gutting membership rolls at fitness companies nationwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks move higher on Wall Street following burst of deals

Stocks are moving broadly higher on Wall Street in morning trading Monday as investors welcome news of several big corporate deals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open higher on Wall Street following burst of deals

Stocks are moving broadly higher on Wall Street in early trading Monday as investors welcome news of several big corporate deals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nvidia to buy UK's Arm, sparking fears of chip dominance

LONDON (AP) — U.S. graphics chip maker Nvidia said it plans to buy U.K.-based Arm Holdings in a deal worth up to $40 billion, in a move that would create a global powerhouse in the industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nvidia to buy UK chip giant Arm Holdings for $40 billion

LONDON (AP) — U.S. graphics chip maker Nvidia said it plans to buy U.K.-based Arm Holdings in a deal worth up to $40 billion, in a move that would create a global powerhouse in the industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mostly rise as investors look ahead to Fed

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Monday, continuing a period of increased volatility, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank later in the week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, despite the roller-coaster ride that Wall Street ended with last week, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank expected later in the week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares rise as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Monday, despite the rollercoast ride that closed Wall Street last week, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank expected later in the week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares rise as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Monday, despite the rollercoast ride that closed Wall Street last week, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank expected later in the week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after technology fall leads US stock fall

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after technology fall leads US stock fall

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US stocks struggle higher as tumultuous week comes to close

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are trying for another comeback on Wall Street Friday, as a tumultuous week of big swings comes to a close.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street still shaky as tumultuous week comes to a close

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are trying for another comeback on Wall Street Friday, as a tumultuous week of big swings comes to a close.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed after another Wall Street tech sell-off

TOKYO (AP) — Wall Street appeared set to open higher on Friday, with U.S. futures and global stock markets mostly edging up following days of heavy volatility for tech stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after another Wall Street tech sell-off

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after technology fall leads US stock fall

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Jane Fraser to become Citi CEO; 1st woman to lead major bank

NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup's Jane Fraser will become the first woman to ever lead a Wall Street bank when she succeeds CEO Michael Corbat in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after technology fall leads US stock fall

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Jane Fraser to become Citi CEO; 1st woman to lead major bank

NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup's Jane Fraser will become the first woman to ever lead a Wall Street bank when she succeeds CEO Michael Corbat in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks claw back more lost ground as tech rallies again

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising for a second day in early trading Thursday, as Wall Street recoups some more of its losses following a week of sudden, jarring shifts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Citi picks Jane Fraser as next CEO, first woman in that role

NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup announced that Jane Fraser would succeed Michael Corbat as the bank's next chief executive, making Fraser the first woman to ever lead a Wall Street bank.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global markets turn lower with focus on tech stocks

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets turned lower on Thursday, with Wall Street futures were slipping ahead of the open as investors focused on the recent volatility in tech stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Facebook may have to stop moving EU user data to US

LONDON (AP) — Facebook may be forced to stop sending data about its European users to the U.S., in the first major fallout from a recent court ruling that found some trans-Atlantic data transfers don't protect users from American government snooping.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed after Wall Street rebounds from slump

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street rebounded from a three-day slump for tech stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UPS says it plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers

United Parcel Service said Wednesday it plans to hire more than 100,000 extra workers to help handle an increase in packages during the holiday season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Marriott to lay off 17% of corporate staff next month

Marriott International Inc. plans to lay off 17% of its corporate workforce next month as the coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll on the hotel industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Trial to resume in lawsuit against governor's coal companies

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A virtual trial pitting billionaire coal magnate and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and two of his family-owned coal companies against a Pennsylvania coal exporter is set to resume in Delaware next week after being interrupted by an anonymous letter containing purported whistleblower allegations against the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after Wall Street rebounds from tech slump

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Thursday after Wall Street rebounded from a three-day slump for tech stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Companies pledge to add at least 1 Black director to board

NEW YORK (AP) — More than a dozen companies, including Zillow and M.M.LaFleur, are promising to add at least one Black director to their boards within the next year, as businesses across America slowly get their leadership to look more like the customers they serve.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after Wall Street rebounds from tech slump

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Thursday after Wall Street rebounded from a three-day slump for tech stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Companies pledge to add at least 1 Black director to board

NEW YORK (AP) — More than a dozen companies, including Zillow and M.M.LaFleur, are promising to add at least one Black director to their boards within the next year, as businesses across America slowly get their leadership to look more like the customers they serve.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Trial to resume in lawsuit against governor's coal companies

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A virtual trial pitting billionaire coal magnate and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and two of his family-owned coal companies against a Pennsylvania coal exporter is set to resume in Delaware next week after being interrupted by an anonymous letter containing purported whistleblower allegations against the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UPS says it plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers

United Parcel Service said Wednesday it plans to hire more than 100,000 extra workers to help handle an increase in packages during the holiday season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Marriott to lay off 17% of corporate staff next month

Marriott International Inc. plans to lay off 17% of its corporate workforce next month as the coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll on the hotel industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

European shares open higher after bleak day in Asia

European stocks and U.S. futures advanced Wednesday after a day of losses in Asia following a sell-off of big technology stocks on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Falling prices flash warning light for Europe's economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A startling fall in consumer prices and a stronger euro have increased pressure on the European Central Bank to provide another blast of monetary stimulus in support of a drawn-out economic rebound from the pandemic recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street’s 3-day skid a reality check for runaway market

Wall Street’s summer-long party fueled by investors’ appetite for some of the world’s best-known technology companies has come to an abrupt, if not entirely unexpected, halt.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Uber incentivizes drivers to switch to electric vehicles

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber is offering incentives to drivers to transition to cleaner vehicles while acknowledging that emissions from its rides have risen in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

JPMorgan: some customers, employees misused COVID programs

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase said Tuesday that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Beyond Meat signs production agreement in China

Beyond Meat will begin making plant-based meat in China later this year under an agreement announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tech chills spill into Asia, as shares sink across region

Asian shares declined on Wednesday after a sell-off of big technology stocks on Wall Street pulled U.S. benchmarks lower. Crude oil prices and Treasury yields also weakened.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tech chills spill into Asia, as shares sink across region

Asian shares declined on Wednesday after a sell-off of big technology stocks on Wall Street pulled U.S. benchmarks lower. Crude oil prices and Treasury yields also weakened.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street’s 3-day skid a reality check for runaway market

Wall Street’s summer-long party fueled by investors’ appetite for some of the world’s best-known technology companies has come to an abrupt, if not entirely unexpected, halt.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

JPMorgan: some customers, employees misused COVID programs

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase said Tuesday that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Uber incentivizes drivers to switch to electric vehicles

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber is offering incentives to drivers to transition to cleaner vehicles while acknowledging that emissions from its rides have risen in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tech sell-off resumes; Nasdaq down more than 8% in 3 days

NEW YORK (AP) — Big tech stocks are continuing their Icarus-like flight path, and more sharp declines for them are pulling Wall Street lower in early Tuesday trading.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Beyond Meat signs production agreement in China

Beyond Meat will begin making plant-based meat in China later this year under an agreement announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Falling prices flash warning light for Europe's economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A startling fall in consumer prices and a stronger euro have increased pressure on the European Central Bank to provide another blast of monetary stimulus in support of a drawn-out economic rebound from the pandemic recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

World markets mixed, US futures slip after holiday weekend

TOKYO (AP) — European stocks mostly edged lower on Tuesday after small gains in Asia, while Wall Street appeared set to slip when it reopens after the Labor Day long weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Thanks, but no: Small businesses shun payroll tax deferral

NEW YORK (AP) — As employees of small businesses get their first September paychecks, they’re probably receiving their usual amount — company owners are still withholding money for Social Security despite a presidential order allowing the tax to be deferred.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China's export growth quickens in August, imports edge lower

BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth accelerated in August while imports edged lower as the world’s second-largest economy extended its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy shrinks 28% in 2Q, worse than 1st estimate

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy shrank at a record, even worse rate in the April-June quarter than initially estimated.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher as US set to reopen from holiday

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, after European stocks rallied and U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day national holiday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: City First CEO on why Black-led banks matter

NEW YORK (AP) — Last month majority Black-owned banks City First Bank of Washington DC and Broadway Financial of Los Angeles said they would merge to create the U.S.’s largest minority deposit institution, or MDI.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Samsung wins $6.6 billion contract from Verizon to create 5G

Samsung Electronics Co. will develop 5G network infrastructure for Verizon Communications under a $6.65 billion deal announced Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street slides

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise as US set to reopen from Labor Day holiday

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, after European stocks rallied and U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day national holiday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nissan's Ghosn gone, American Kelly faces Japan trial alone

TOKYO (AP) — His boss Carlos Ghosn escaped financial misconduct charges by fleeing the country, but another former Nissan executive is still awaiting trial in Japan: Greg Kelly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher as US set to reopen from holiday

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, after European stocks rallied and U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day national holiday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy shrinks 28% in 2Q, worse than 1st estimate

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy shrank at a record, even worse rate in the April-June quarter than initially estimated.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Samsung wins $6.6 billion contract from Verizon to create 5G

Samsung Electronics Co. will develop 5G network infrastructure for Verizon Communications under a $6.65 billion deal announced Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rally in Europe, US trading closed for holiday

BEIJING (AP) — European stocks rallied on Monday after a mixed close in Asia, while Wall Street remained closed for Labor Day after turning in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks push higher in Europe, US trading closed for holiday

BEIJING (AP) — European stocks rose on Monday after a mixed close in Asia, while Wall Street was set to remain closed for Labor Day after turning in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global markets mixed after Wall Street slides

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Thanks, but no: Small businesses shun payroll tax deferral

NEW YORK (AP) — As employees of small businesses get their first September paychecks, they’re probably receiving their usual amount — company owners are still withholding money for Social Security despite a presidential order allowing the tax to be deferred.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China's Xi promises more market opening at trade fair

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping pledged to open China’s service industries wider to foreign competitors as its first in-person trade fair since the coronavirus outbreak opened under intensive anti-disease controls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: City First CEO on why Black-led banks matter

NEW YORK (AP) — Last month majority Black-owned banks City First Bank of Washington DC and Broadway Financial of Los Angeles said they would merge to create the U.S.’s largest minority deposit institution, or MDI.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China's export growth quickens in August, imports edge lower

BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth accelerated in August while imports edged lower as the world’s second-largest economy extended its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Scandal-tarnished Nissan shows off production innovation

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan says it has developed a new way to produce high-tech auto parts that highlights the Japanese automaker’s engineering finesse, even as it faces a criminal trial in an ongoing scandal involving former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street slides

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nissan's Ghosn gone, American Kelly faces Japan trial alone

TOKYO (AP) — His boss Carlos Ghosn escaped financial misconduct charges by fleeing the country, but another former Nissan executive is still awaiting trial in Japan: Greg Kelly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China's export growth quickens in August, imports edge lower

BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth accelerated in August while imports edged lower as the world’s second-largest economy extended its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street slides

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: City First CEO on why Black-led banks matter

NEW YORK (AP) — Last month majority Black-owned banks City First Bank of Washington DC and Broadway Financial of Los Angeles said they would merge to create the U.S.’s largest minority deposit institution, or MDI.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Thanks, but no: Small businesses shun payroll tax deferral

NEW YORK (AP) — As employees of small businesses get their first September paychecks, they’re probably receiving their usual amount — company owners are still withholding money for Social Security despite a presidential order allowing the tax to be deferred.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as investors pull back

Asian markets skidded Friday after Wall Street had its worst day since June, as investors’ exuberance faltered after a spate of record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China's Xi promises more market opening at trade fair

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping pledged to open China’s service industries wider to foreign competitors as its first in-person trade fair since the coronavirus outbreak opened under intensive anti-disease controls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Scandal-tarnished Nissan shows off production innovation

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan says it has developed a new way to produce high-tech auto parts that highlights the Japanese automaker’s engineering finesse, even as it faces a criminal trial in an ongoing scandal involving former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nissan's Ghosn gone, American Kelly faces Japan trial alone

TOKYO (AP) — His boss Carlos Ghosn escaped financial misconduct charges by fleeing the country, but another former Nissan executive is still awaiting trial in Japan: Greg Kelly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Thanks, but no: Small businesses shun payroll tax deferral

NEW YORK (AP) — As employees of small businesses get their first September paychecks, they’re probably receiving their usual amount — company owners are still withholding money for Social Security despite a presidential order allowing the tax to be deferred.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as investors pull back

Asian markets skidded Friday after Wall Street had its worst day since June, as investors’ exuberance faltered after a spate of record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China's Xi promises more market opening at trade fair

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping pledged to open China’s service industries wider to foreign competitors as its first in-person trade fair since the coronavirus outbreak opened under intensive anti-disease controls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nissan's Ghosn gone, American Kelly faces Japan trial alone

TOKYO (AP) — His boss Carlos Ghosn escaped financial misconduct charges by fleeing the country, but another former Nissan executive is still awaiting trial in Japan: Greg Kelly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Scandal-tarnished Nissan shows off production innovation

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan says it has developed a new way to produce high-tech auto parts that highlights the Japanese automaker’s engineering finesse, even as it faces a criminal trial in an ongoing scandal involving former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China's Xi promises more market opening at trade fair

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping pledged to open China’s service industries wider to foreign competitors as its first in-person trade fair since the coronavirus outbreak opened under intensive anti-disease controls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Scandal-tarnished Nissan shows off production innovation

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan says it has developed a new way to produce high-tech auto parts that highlights the Japanese automaker’s engineering finesse, even as it faces a criminal trial in an ongoing scandal involving former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed after sell-off on Wall Street

European shares opened higher on Friday and U.S. futures bounced back after a day of losses in Asia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as investors pull back

Asian markets skidded Friday after Wall Street had its worst day since June, as investors’ exuberance faltered after a spate of record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Economic recovery stalls as consumers signal caution

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. economy's economic engine may be running out of fuel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nissan's Ghosn gone, American Kelly faces Japan trial alone

TOKYO (AP) — His boss Carlos Ghosn escaped financial misconduct charges by fleeing the country, but another former Nissan executive is still awaiting trial in Japan: Greg Kelly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

U.S. productivity rises a record 10.1% in second quarter

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. productivity rose at a 10.1% rate in the second quarter as the number of hours worked declined by the largest amount since the government started compiling the data more than 70 years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

EU share of electric cars grew during virus lockdown months

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The market share of electric cars in Europe increased during and immediately after the worst of the pandemic lockdowns, industry figures showed Thursday, even as overall sales of vehicles of all types plunged during the second quarter. The new figures come as automakers ramp up electric …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as investors pull back

Asian markets skidded Friday after Wall Street had its worst day since June, as investors’ exuberance faltered after a spate of record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nissan's Ghosn gone, American Kelly faces Japan trial alone

TOKYO (AP) — His boss Carlos Ghosn escaped financial misconduct charges by fleeing the country, but another former Nissan executive is still awaiting trial in Japan: Greg Kelly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Technology stocks stumble, leading rest of the market lower

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks took a tumble on Wall Street Thursday, giving back some of their spectacular gains over the past several months and dragging the rest of the market down with them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks lower as technology falters; more economic concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were heading lower in early trading Thursday after setting records over the past several days. Technology stocks, which have been the biggest driver of this year's rally, pulled back the most.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Economic recovery stalls as consumers signal caution

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. economy's economic engine may be running out of fuel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

U.S. productivity rises a record 10.1% in second quarter

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. productivity rose at a 10.1% rate in the second quarter as the number of hours worked declined by the largest amount since the government started compiling the data more than 70 years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

EU share of electric cars grew during virus lockdown months

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The market share of electric cars in Europe increased during and immediately after the worst of the pandemic lockdowns, industry figures showed Thursday, even as overall sales of vehicles of all types plunged during the second quarter. The new figures come as automakers ramp up electric …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stock markets mostly higher after Wall Street surge

Most major stock markets and U.S. futures rose Thursday after Wall Street surged to its biggest daily gain since July despite uncertainty about the global outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mercedes-Benz unveils new flagship S-Class sedan

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler AG on Wednesday unveiled the new version of its Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan, the company's most important model and one it hopes will generate fat profits to help the Stuttgart-based automaker through the COVID-19 recession and wrenching structural changes to the auto industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets mixed after Wall Street surge

Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street surged to its biggest daily gain since July despite uncertainty about the global outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after US rally, positive data

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after another U.S. rally spurred by positive economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets follow Wall Street higher

Asian stock markets rose Thursday after Wall Street turned in its biggest daily gain since July despite uncertainty about the global outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Michael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory role

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — DraftKings had a big bounce on Wall Street Wednesday on news that basketball legend Michael Jordan is taking an ownership stake in the sports betting site.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Business owners tap into savings to withstand pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — When the coronavirus outbreak forced cruise lines to cancel trips to Alaska, it wiped out Midgi Moore’s tour business, leaving her with thousands of dollars in deposits to refund.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets mixed after Wall Street surge

Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street surged to its biggest daily gain since July despite uncertainty about the global outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets follow Wall Street higher

Asian stock markets rose Thursday after Wall Street turned in its biggest daily gain since July despite uncertainty about the global outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US stocks close higher, adding to a solid string of gains

Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street, extending the market’s recent string of gains. The S&P 500 ended with a gain of 1.5% Wednesday. Health care, technology and communication companies powered the rally. Energy companies fell along with crude oil prices. Treasury yields were mixed. DraftKings jumped 8% after announcing …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Business owners tap into savings to withstand pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — When the coronavirus outbreak forced cruise lines to cancel trips to Alaska, it wiped out Midgi Moore’s tour business, leaving her with thousands of dollars in deposits to refund.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mercedes-Benz unveils new flagship S-Class sedan

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler AG on Wednesday unveiled the new version of its Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan, the company's most important model and one it hopes will generate fat profits to help the Stuttgart-based automaker through the COVID-19 recession and wrenching structural changes to the auto industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Michael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory role

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — DraftKings had a big bounce on Wall Street Wednesday on news that basketball legend Michael Jordan is taking an ownership stake in the sports betting site.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US stocks head higher, add to market's solid string of gains

Stocks are broadly higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Wednesday, on track to extend the market's milestone-setting run.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US stocks open higher as a technology-driven rally chugs on

Stocks are moving broadly higher on Wall Street in early trading Wednesday, placing the market on pace to extend its milestone-setting run.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mostly higher, cheered by US economic data

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Wednesday as investors were encouraged by positive U.S. economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mnuchin says Trump still wants virus deal with Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressed by Democrats to quickly negotiate a new coronavirus relief package, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the administration remains willing to work on a bipartisan agreement to help small businesses, the unemployed, children and schools. Democratic leaders in Congress are holding it up with hardened positions, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after US rally, positive data

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after another U.S. rally spurred by positive economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Black former franchisees sue McDonald's for discrimination

More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after US rally, positive data

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after another U.S. rally spurred by positive economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mnuchin says Trump still wants virus deal with Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressed by Democrats to quickly negotiate a new coronavirus relief package, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the administration remains willing to work on a bipartisan agreement to help small businesses, the unemployed, children and schools. Democratic leaders in Congress are holding it up with hardened positions, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US stocks start September off with more gains, led by tech

Wall Street kicked off September with another set of milestones Tuesday, as an afternoon rally carried the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite to all-time highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks move higher on Wall Street after big gain in August

Wall Street shook off a sluggish start and was moving higher in afternoon trading Tuesday, a day after the market wrapped up its fifth monthly gain in a row.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

House panel warns of fraud, abuse in business aid program

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional investigators say they have identified lapses pointing to possible fraud and abuse in the Trump administration’s coronavirus relief program, including more than $1 billion awarded to small businesses that received multiple loans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drift higher on Wall Street after big gain in August

Wall Street shook off a sluggish start and was moving tentatively higher in midday trading Tuesday, a day after the market wrapped up its fifth monthly gain in a row.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed following Wall Street retreat

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares meandered Tuesday after a retreat on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Black former franchisees sue McDonald's for discrimination

More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall back after Wall Street advances to record

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gave up early gains Monday after Wall Street turned in its fifth straight weekly gain and China’s manufacturing growth held steady.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mitsubishi Motors executive behind Nissan alliance dies

TOKYO (AP) — Former Mitsubishi Motors Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the Japanese automaker’s alliance with Nissan, has died. He was 71.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares edge lower following Wall St retreat

TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian share indexes edged lower Tuesday in mostly muted trading after a retreat overnight on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed following Wall St retreat

TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian share indexes meandered between modest gains and losses Tuesday after a retreat on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after Wall Street advances to record

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday after Wall Street turned in its fifth straight weekly gain and China’s manufacturing growth held steady.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed following Wall St retreat

TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian share indexes meandered between modest gains and losses Tuesday after a retreat on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares edge lower following Wall St retreat

TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian share indexes edged lower Tuesday in mostly muted trading after a retreat overnight on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open weakly but are still headed for a monthly gain

Stocks are mostly lower on Wall Street Monday morning after the market gave back some of its recent gains from a five-week winning streak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mitsubishi Motors executive behind Nissan alliance dies

TOKYO (AP) — Former Mitsubishi Motors Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the Japanese automaker’s alliance with Nissan, has died. He was 71.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan's Mitsubishi executive behind Nissan alliance has died

TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors' former Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the automaker’s alliance with Nissan, has died. He was 71.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed after Wall Street advances to record

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its fifth straight weekly gain and China’s manufacturing growth held steady.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall back after Wall Street advances to record

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gave up early gains Monday after Wall Street turned in its fifth straight weekly gain and China’s manufacturing growth held steady.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In a week of layoffs in the US, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more

MGM Resorts is laying off 18,000 people as an unchecked pandemic leaves economic scars across a broad swath of U.S. industries, particularly those that rely on healthy crowds of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after Wall Street advances to record

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday after Wall Street turned in its fifth straight weekly gain and China’s manufacturing growth held steady.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Too risky? Fed pressed to expand aid to some businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy still in the pandemic’s grip, the Federal Reserve is facing a decision on whether to stretch an emergency lending program in a way that could bring more risk for the government and taxpayers. Lawmakers are pressing the central bank to deliver more aid to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after Wall Street advances to record

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday after Wall Street turned in its fifth straight weekly gain and China’s manufacturing growth held steady.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan's 'flying car' gets off ground, with a person aboard

TOKYO (AP) — The decades-old dream of zipping around in the sky as simply as driving on highways may be becoming less illusory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In a week of layoffs in the US, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more

MGM Resorts is laying off 18,000 people as an unchecked pandemic leaves economic scars across a broad swath of U.S. industries, particularly those that rely on healthy crowds of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Too risky? Fed pressed to expand aid to some businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy still in the pandemic’s grip, the Federal Reserve is facing a decision on whether to stretch an emergency lending program in a way that could bring more risk for the government and taxpayers. Lawmakers are pressing the central bank to deliver more aid to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan's 'flying car' gets off ground, with a person aboard

TOKYO (AP) — The decades-old dream of zipping around in the sky as simply as driving on highways may be becoming less illusory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

No sweat: Dick's crushes 2Q as consumers focus on fitness

At home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick's Sporting Goods. The retailer's second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street's expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In a week of layoffs in the US, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more

MGM Resorts is laying off 18,000 people as an unchecked pandemic leaves economic scars across a broad swath of U.S. industries, particularly those that rely on healthy crowds of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Too risky? Fed pressed to expand aid to some businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy still in the pandemic’s grip, the Federal Reserve is facing a decision on whether to stretch an emergency lending program in a way that could bring more risk for the government and taxpayers. Lawmakers are pressing the central bank to deliver more aid to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Too risky? Fed pressed to expand aid to some businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy still in the pandemic’s grip, the Federal Reserve is facing a decision on whether to stretch an emergency lending program in a way that could bring more risk for the government and taxpayers. Lawmakers are pressing the central bank to deliver more aid to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In a week of layoffs in the US, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more

MGM Resorts is laying off 18,000 people as an unchecked pandemic leaves economic scars across a broad swath of U.S. industries, particularly those that rely on healthy crowds of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In a week of layoffs, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more

MGM Resorts is laying off 18,000 people as an unchecked pandemic leaves economic scars across a broad swath of U.S. industries, particularly those that rely on healthy crowds of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Japan's 'flying car' gets off ground, with a person aboard

TOKYO (AP) — The decades-old dream of zipping around in the sky as simply as driving on highways may be becoming less illusory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Markets mixed after Fed chair says low rates to persist

World markets were mostly higher Friday after the Federal Reserve chair said the U.S. central bank will keep its easy money policy even if inflation hits its 2% target.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Betting on European stocks as the global economy reopens

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Much of Europe remains off limits to American tourists because of the pandemic, but the region is looking like an attractive destination for stock investors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in July

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July, suggesting the current hot housing market could continue in the fall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

No sweat: Dick's crushes 2Q as consumers focus on fitness

At home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick's Sporting Goods. The retailer's second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street's expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Oil and gas industry assesses damage at refineries, plants

NEW YORK (AP) — The energy industry is assessing damage caused by storm surges and high winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path across the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana, making landfall early Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

More companies pledge to give workers time to vote

A growing number of U.S. companies are pledging to give workers time off to vote in the presidential election this November, an effort that’s gaining steam despite the government’s reluctance to make Election Day a federal holiday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Markets higher as Fed chair says interest rates to stay low

Asian markets were mostly higher Friday after the Federal Reserve said it might keep interest rates low even if inflation rises, in a major overhaul to its strategy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Markets higher as Fed chair says interest rates to stay low

Asian markets were mostly higher Friday after the Federal Reserve said it might keep interest rates low even if inflation rises, in a major overhaul to its strategy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Betting on European stocks as the global economy reopens

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Much of Europe remains off limits to American tourists because of the pandemic, but the region is looking like an attractive destination for stock investors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Oil and gas industry assesses damage at refineries, plants

NEW YORK (AP) — The energy industry is assessing damage caused by storm surges and high winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path across the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana, making landfall early Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks tick up after Fed says rates may stay low for longer

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking further into record heights in afternoon trading on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve made a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Oil industry assesses damages at refineries, plants

NEW YORK (AP) — The energy industry is assessing damages caused by storm surges and high winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path across the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana, making landfall early Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise after Fed says rates may stay low for longer

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pushing further into record heights on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve made a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise after Fed says rates could stay low for longer

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pushing further into record heights on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve made a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in July

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July, suggesting the current hot housing market could continue in the fall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

More companies pledge to give workers time to vote

A growing number of U.S. companies are pledging to give workers time off to vote in the presidential election this November, an effort that’s gaining steam despite the government’s reluctance to make Election Day a federal holiday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks lower ahead of U.S. Fed chair's speech

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures declined Thursday as investors looked ahead to a speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares lower as investors await Fed chair's speech

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday after a lackluster session on Wall Street following talks between the United States and China on the status of a deal meant to work as truce in their trade war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed ahead of U.S. Fed chair's speech

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets retreated Thursday as investors looked ahead to a speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman for signs of more support to an economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

No sweat: Dick's crushes 2Q as consumers focus on fitness

At home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick's Sporting Goods. The retailer's second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street's expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

McDonald's internal investigation extends beyond ousted CEO

An internal investigation by McDonald’s of potential misconduct has extended beyond its former CEO who was forced out late last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Oil industry shuts platforms, rigs, refineries before storm

NEW YORK (AP) — The energy industry braced Wednesday for catastrophic storm surges and winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path toward the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed ahead of U.S. Fed chair's speech

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets retreated Thursday as investors looked ahead to a speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Oil industry shuts platforms, rigs, refineries before storm

NEW YORK (AP) — The energy industry braced Wednesday for catastrophic storm surges and winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path toward the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

No sweat: Dick's crushes 2Q as consumers focus on fitness

At home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick's Sporting Goods. The retailer's second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street's expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

More blowout profit from tech companies nudge S&P 500 higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed on Wall Street Wednesday, but more gains for technology stocks are nudging the S&P 500 toward another record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Gains for tech nudge S&P 500 slightly higher in early trade

NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks are opening lower on Wall Street Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 set its latest record high, but gains from several big technology comanies and other stocks nudged the index slightly higher in the early going. Salesforce.com soared more than 17% after reporting …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

McDonald's internal investigation extends beyond ousted CEO

An internal investigation by McDonald’s of potential misconduct has extended beyond its former CEO who was forced out late last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global shares retreat as investors await Fed chair's speech

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly lower Wednesday as investors looked ahead to a much anticipated speech by the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bank profits slump 70% as virus rakes businesses, households

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. banking industry’s second-quarter profits fell by 70% from a year ago as low interest rates and the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic weighed heavily on big and small banks alike.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

July sales of new homes surge 13.9%, far more than thought

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Sales of new homes jumped again in July, rising 13.9% as the housing market continues to gain traction following a spring downturn caused by pandemic-related lockdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares lower as investors await Fed chair's speech

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday after a lackluster session on Wall Street following talks between the United States and China on the status of a deal meant to work as truce in their trade war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares lower as investors await Fed chair's speech

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday after a lackluster session on Wall Street following talks between the United States and China on the status of a deal meant to work as truce in their trade war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bank profits slump 70% as virus rakes businesses, households

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. banking industry’s second-quarter profits fell by 70% from a year ago as low interest rates and the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic weighed heavily on big and small banks alike.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

July sales of new homes surge 13.9%, far more than thought

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Sales of new homes jumped again in July, rising 13.9% as the housing market continues to gain traction following a spring downturn caused by pandemic-related lockdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sales of new homes rise 13.9% in July, far more than thought

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Sales of new homes jumped again in July, rising 13.9% as the housing market continues to gain traction following a spring downturn caused by pandemic-related lockdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks rise, spurred by hopes for COVID treatment

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Tuesday as investors hung onto hopes the coronavirus pandemic may come under control with vaccines and treatments being developed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico was slowed Sunday by the approach of two storms that led companies to remove workers from more than 100 offshore platforms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China, US discuss economic coordination in trade meeting

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. and Chinese trade envoys discussed strengthening coordination of their countries' economic policies during a phone meeting Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

As shoppers stay away, small stores seek refuge online

NEW YORK (AP) — For small retailers across the country, the coronavirus outbreak has turned an already challenging business environment into never-ending uncertainty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets follow Wall Street higher

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday after Wall Street hit a new high despite lingering unease about a possible second wave of coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

To-go drinks an elixir for public, a lifeline for business

DETROIT (AP) — The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Apple CEO Tim Cook is fulfilling another Steve Jobs vision

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died in 2011, was a tough act to follow. But Tim Cook seems to be doing so well at it that his eventual successor may also have big shoes to fill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: More oil and gas bankruptcies coming

NEW YORK (AP) — Bankruptcies in the U.S. oil patch are on the rise after the global pandemic decimated demand. But shale companies were struggling before COVID hit, loading up on debt before prices came crashing down.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia stocks rise, spurred by hopes for COVID treatment

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday as investors hung onto hopes the coronavirus pandemic may come under control as treatments get developed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asia stocks rise, spurred by hopes for COVID treatment

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday as investors hung onto hopes the coronavirus pandemic may come under control as treatments get developed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

China, US discuss economic coordination in trade meeting

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. and Chinese trade envoys discussed strengthening coordination of their countries' economic policies during a phone meeting Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

To-go drinks an elixir for public, a lifeline for business

DETROIT (AP) — The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Apple CEO Tim Cook is fulfilling another Steve Jobs vision

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died in 2011, was a tough act to follow. But Tim Cook seems to be doing so well at it that his eventual successor may also have big shoes to fill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stock markets follow Wall Street higher

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures rose Monday after Wall Street hit a new high despite lingering unease about a possible new wave of coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US WeChat users sue Trump over order banning messaging app

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively bar access in the U.S. to the hugely popular Chinese messaging app.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico was slowed Sunday by the approach of two storms that led companies to remove workers from more than 100 offshore platforms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Low rates and heavy buyer demand send US home sales surging

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

As shoppers stay away, small stores seek refuge online

NEW YORK (AP) — For small retailers across the country, the coronavirus outbreak has turned an already challenging business environment into never-ending uncertainty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets follow Wall Street higher

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday after Wall Street hit a new high despite lingering unease about a possible second wave of coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Weinstein seeks to pursue arbitration over firing

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Disgraced Hollywood film mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is asking a bankruptcy judge in Delaware to allow him to pursue arbitration in New York over what he claims is his wrongful termination from the company he co-founded.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: More oil and gas bankruptcies coming

NEW YORK (AP) — Bankruptcies in the U.S. oil patch are on the rise after the global pandemic decimated demand. But shale companies were struggling before COVID hit, loading up on debt before prices came crashing down.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets follow Wall Street higher

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday after Wall Street hit a new high despite lingering unease about a possible second wave of coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Offshore oil and gas production is crimped by Gulf storms

Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico was slowed Sunday by the approach of two storms that led companies to remove workers from more than 100 offshore platforms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: More oil and gas bankruptcies coming

NEW YORK (AP) — Bankruptcies in the U.S. oil patch are on the rise after the global pandemic decimated demand. But shale companies were struggling before COVID hit, loading up on debt before prices came crashing down.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

As shoppers stay away, small stores seek refuge online

NEW YORK (AP) — For small retailers across the country, the coronavirus outbreak has turned an already challenging business environment into never-ending uncertainty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US WeChat users sue Trump over order banning messaging app

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively bar access in the U.S. to the hugely popular Chinese messaging app.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street gains amid vaccine hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Friday on hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine, although worries remained about long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Low rates and heavy buyer demand send US home sales surging

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bannon's Chinese host an irritant to Communist Party

BEIJING (AP) — The self-exiled Chinese tycoon on whose 150-foot (45-meter) yacht President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, was arrested is a high-profile irritant to the ruling Communist Party.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Weinstein seeks to pursue arbitration over firing

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Disgraced Hollywood film mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is asking a bankruptcy judge in Delaware to allow him to pursue arbitration in New York over what he claims is his wrongful termination from the company he co-founded.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US WeChat users sue Trump over order banning messaging app

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively bar access in the U.S. to the hugely popular Chinese messaging app.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street gains amid vaccine hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Friday on hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine, although worries remained about long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Low rates and heavy buyer demand send US home sales surging

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bannon's Chinese host an irritant to Communist Party

BEIJING (AP) — The self-exiled Chinese tycoon on whose 150-foot (45-meter) yacht President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, was arrested is a high-profile irritant to the ruling Communist Party.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Weinstein seeks to pursue arbitration over firing

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Disgraced Hollywood film mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is asking a bankruptcy judge in Delaware to allow him to pursue arbitration in New York over what he claims is his wrongful termination from the company he co-founded.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Weinstein seeks to pursue arbitration over firing

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Disgraced Hollywood film mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is asking a bankruptcy judge in Delaware to allow him to pursue arbitration in New York over what he claims is his wrongful termination from the company he co-founded.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drift as record-busting, wishy-washy week closes out

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting again on Wall Street Friday, as a record-breaking but wishy-washy week of trading meanders to its end.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Low rates and heavy buyer demand send US home sales surging

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US home sales spike an unprecedented 24.7% in July

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. home sales rose an unprecedented 24.7% in July, extending a rebound in June after the coronavirus pandemic all but froze the housing market this spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts following mixed data on global economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting again on Wall Street Friday, following a mixed set of data on the global economy, as a record-breaking but wishy-washy week of trading closes out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

US home sales spike 24.7% in July, another record

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. home sales rose an unprecedented 24.7% in July, extending a rebound in June after the coronavirus pandemic all but froze the housing market this spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global stock markets slide on gloomy economic data

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares turned lower on Friday after new economic data showed a slowdown in Europe's economy and amid worries about a resurgence in coronavirus cases in many countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bannon's Chinese host an irritant to Communist Party

BEIJING (AP) — The self-exiled Chinese tycoon on whose 150-foot (45-meter) yacht President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, was arrested is a high-profile irritant to the ruling Communist Party.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Global shares track Wall Street gains amid vaccine hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for a coronavirus vaccine, although worries remained about long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb bans house parties worldwide, citing virus mandates

Airbnb is banning house parties worldwide as it tries to clean up its reputation and comply with coronavirus-related limits on gatherings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb files preliminary paperwork for public stock offering

Airbnb filed preliminary paperwork to sell company stock on Wall Street, undaunted by a global pandemic that has taken some wind out of its home-sharing business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spring in their step: Wall St. bullish as 2Q profits plunge

NEW YORK (AP) — Earnings for big U.S. companies were historically bad last quarter — and yet still much better than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chinese electric car brand NIO looks at expansion abroad

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese electric car brand NIO plans to start expanding to Western markets next year and might export a battery-swapping service that could help it compete with rival Tesla, the company’s chairman said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street gains amid vaccine hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Friday on hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine, although worries remained about long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Reports: Nissan failed to report income for Ghosn in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — The case against former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn may have taken another turn as Japanese media report allegations that the automaker declared as expenses 1.15 billion yen ($10.8 million) in his taxable personal income.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street gains amid vaccine hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Friday on hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine, although worries remained about long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spring in their step: Wall St. bullish as 2Q profits plunge

NEW YORK (AP) — Earnings for big U.S. companies were historically bad last quarter — and yet still much better than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks dip on Wall Street following dour economic data

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slipping in early trading on Wall Street Thursday following discouraging data about the economy, as the number of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chinese electric car brand NIO looks at expansion abroad

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese electric car brand NIO plans to start expanding to Western markets next year and might export a battery-swapping service that could help it compete with rival Tesla, the company’s chairman said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb bans house parties worldwide, citing virus mandates

Airbnb is banning house parties worldwide as it tries to clean up its reputation and comply with coronavirus-related limits on gatherings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares retreat after Fed minutes bring reality check

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets fell Thursday after minutes to the last meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve laid out the challenges facing the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Apple reaches $2 trillion market value as tech fortunes soar

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Apple has become the first U.S. company to boast a market value of $2 trillion as technology continues to reshape a world where smartphones are like appendages and digital services are like instruments orchestrating people's lives.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Huawei, long resilient, suffers under tougher US pressure

BEIJING (AP) — For nearly a decade, Huawei kept worldwide sales growing as Washington told U.S. phone companies not to buy its network equipment and lobbied allies to reject China's first global tech brand as a security threat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Poll: Pandemic shifts how consumers use gig companies

NEW YORK (AP) — When ride-hailing heavyweights Uber and Lyft and delivery giants Grubhub and Instacart began making shared rides and meals available with a few taps on a smartphone, they transformed the way people work, travel and get food delivered to their homes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb files preliminary paperwork for public stock offering

Airbnb filed preliminary paperwork to sell company stock on Wall Street, undaunted by a global pandemic that has taken some wind out of its home-sharing business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

How COVID-19 gives cover to press crackdowns the world over

Governments around the world are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to justify — or to divert attention from —crackdowns on press freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: California's new electricity-blackout challenge

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As if the pandemic and economic recession weren't bad enough, millions of Californians now face recurring threats of abrupt blackouts during a heat wave in the nation's most populous state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares retreat after Fed minutes bring reality check

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Thursday after sobriety set in on Wall Street, and the U.S. Federal Reserve minutes laid out challenges for the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Reports: Nissan failed to report income for Ghosn in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — The case against former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn may have taken another turn as Japanese media report allegations that the automaker declared as expenses 1.15 billion yen ($10.8 million) in his taxable personal income.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Reports: Nissan failed to report income for Ghosn in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — The case against former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn may have taken another turn as Japanese media report allegations that the automaker declared as expenses 1.15 billion yen ($10.8 million) in his taxable personal income.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares retreat after Fed minutes bring reality check

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Thursday after sobriety set in on Wall Street, and the U.S. Federal Reserve minutes laid out challenges for the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Huawei, long resilient, suffers under tougher US pressure

BEIJING (AP) — For nearly a decade, Huawei kept worldwide sales growing as Washington told U.S. phone companies not to buy its network equipment and lobbied allies to reject China's first global tech brand as a security threat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: California's new electricity-blackout challenge

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As if the pandemic and economic recession weren't bad enough, millions of Californians now face recurring threats of abrupt blackouts during a heat wave in the nation's most populous state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP Explains: California's power outages pose new challenge

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As if the pandemic and economic recession weren't bad enough, millions of Californians are now facing recurring threats of abrupt blackouts during a heat wave in the nation's most populous state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb files preliminary paperwork for public stock offering

Airbnb on Wednesday filed preliminary paperwork for selling stock on Wall Street, undaunted by a global pandemic that has taken some wind out of its home-sharing business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Apple reaches $2 trillion market value as tech fortunes soar

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Apple has become the first U.S. company to boast a market value of $2 trillion as technology continues to reshape a world where smartphones are like appendages and digital services are like instruments orchestrating people's lives.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drift on Wall Street after S&P 500's return to record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting between small losses and gains on Wall Street Wednesday, as the S&P 500 follows up its return to a record high with another day of meandering trading.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street ticks up, adding a bit more to S&P 500's record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher in midday trading on Wall Street Wednesday, adding a bit more to the S&P 500's record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

How COVID-19 gives cover to press crackdowns the world over

Governments around the world are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to justify — or to divert attention from —crackdowns on press freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Poll: Pandemic shifts how consumers use gig companies

NEW YORK (AP) — When ride-hailing heavyweights Uber and Lyft and delivery giants Grubhub and Instacart began making shared rides and meals available with a few taps on a smartphone, they transformed the way people work, travel and get food delivered to their homes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drift on Wall Street after S&P 500 returns to record

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting Wednesday morning, as even a record high for the S&P 500 fails to jolt much life into the market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World shares press higher after S&P 500 logs all-time high

World share prices pushed higher on Wednesday after the S&P 500 logged an all-time high, with U.S. futures up again ahead of the start of trading.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed after S&P 500 logs all-time high

World share prices were mixed Wednesday after the S&P 500 logged a fresh all-time high, with European indexes opening little changed and U.S. futures slightly lower.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shares advance in Asia after S&P 500 logs all-time high

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after the S&P 500 logged a fresh all-time high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Path to Home Depot becomes familiar for millions in pandemic

Millions of people forced to work out of the office during the pandemic took on new projects at home and Home Depot is supplying a lot of the DIY material they need.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

China says US damaging global trade with Huawei sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — China accused Washington of damaging global trade with sanctions that threaten to cripple tech giant Huawei and said Tuesday it will protect Chinese companies but gave no indication of possible retaliation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shares advance in Asia after S&P 500 logs all-time high

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after the S&P 500 logged a fresh all-time high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 briefly crests at highest level ever as stocks drift

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street Tuesday, and the S&P 500 is once again bouncing against its record closing level, which has been acting as its ceiling in recent days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 briefly touches highest level ever as stocks drift

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, and the S&P 500 is once again bouncing against its record closing level, which has been acting as its ceiling in recent days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 touches highest level ever as stocks drift upward

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 is once again flirting with its record levels, on pace to wipe out the last of its losses caused by the pandemic, as stocks drift a bit higher on Wall Street Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Path to Home Depot becomes familiar for millions in pandemic

Millions of people forced to work out of the office during the pandemic took on new projects at home and Home Depot is supplying a lot of the DIY material they need.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets rise as S&P 500 eyes record close

Global stock markets rose on Tuesday and Wall Street looked set to edge up on the open, with the S&P 500 not far from a record closing high it set in February before the pandemic crunched the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Millions WFH and Home Depot sales explode

With millions of people staring at their walls while working from home, sales at Home Depot surged in the second quarter, with same-stores sales in the U.S. spiking 25%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

China says US damaging global trade with Huawei sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — China accused Washington of damaging global trade with sanctions that threaten to cripple tech giant Huawei and said Tuesday it will protect Chinese companies but gave no indication of possible retaliation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as investors eye virus counts, stimulus

Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia on Tuesday, after buying of technology stocks nudged the S&P 500 closer to the record high it set in February before the pandemic crunched the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Former McDonald's CEO asks court to dismiss case against him

McDonald’s former CEO is asking a court to dismiss the company’s lawsuit against him, calling it “meritless and misleading.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy shrinks at record rate, slammed by pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy shrank at annual rate of 27.8% in April-June, the worst contraction on record, as the coronavirus pandemic slammed consumption and trade, according to government data released Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan stocks fall after economy contracts, other markets up

BEIJING (AP) — Japanese stocks sank while other Asian markets gained Monday after Japan reported a record economic contraction as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on retailing, investment and exports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Taller cubicles, one-way aisles: Office workers must adjust

NEW YORK (AP) — Bergmeyer, a design firm in Boston, has erected higher cubicles, told employees to wear masks when not at their desks and set up one-way aisles in the office that force people to walk the long way around to get to the kitchen or the bathroom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed after tech rally takes S&P 500 near record

Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday, after buying of technology stocks nudged the S&P 500 closer to the record high it set in February before the pandemic crunched the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Judge OKs $60M settlement over Tesla buyout of SolarCity

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has approved a $60 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit challenging electric car maker Tesla Inc.’s $2 billion acquisition of solar-panel installer SolarCity in 2016.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

300 Pizza Huts, mostly dine-in locations, to close

Up to 300 Pizza Hut restaurants will be closed, most of them dine-in locations not well suited for carryout and delivery at a time when millions of people are sheltering and eating at home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed after tech rally takes S&P 500 near record

Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday, after buying of technology stocks nudged the S&P 500 closer to the record high it set in February before the pandemic crunched the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Judge OKs $60M settlement over Tesla buyout of SolarCity

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has approved a $60 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit challenging electric car maker Tesla Inc.’s $2 billion acquisition of solar-panel installer SolarCity in 2016.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

300 Pizza Huts, mostly dine-in locations, to close

Up to 300 Pizza Hut restaurants will be closed, most of them dine-in locations not well suited for carryout and delivery at a time when millions of people are sheltering and eating at home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Former McDonald's CEO asks court to dismiss case against him

McDonald’s former CEO is asking a court to dismiss the company’s lawsuit against him, calling it “meritless and misleading.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World markets edge up, Japanese stocks fall on economic data

BEIJING (AP) — World markets edged up on Monday though Japanese stocks sank after the country reported a record economic contraction during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy shrinks at record rate, slammed by pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy shrank at annual rate of 27.8% in April-June, the worst contraction on record, as the coronavirus pandemic slammed consumption and trade, according to government data released Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Taller cubicles, one-way aisles: Office workers must adjust

NEW YORK (AP) — Bergmeyer, a design firm in Boston, has erected higher cubicles, told employees to wear masks when not at their desks and set up one-way aisles in the office that force people to walk the long way around to get to the kitchen or the bathroom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan stocks fall after economy contracts, other markets up

BEIJING (AP) — Japanese stocks sank while other Asian markets gained Monday after Japan reported a record economic contraction as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on retailing, investment and exports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US productivity rises 7.3% as hours worked are nearly halved

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. productivity rose at a 7.3% rate in the second quarter as the number of hours worked fell by nearly half, the biggest drop-off since the government started tracking the data more than 70 years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan stocks fall after economy contracts, other markets up

BEIJING (AP) — Japanese stocks sank while other Asian markets gained Monday after Japan reported a record economic contraction as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on retailing, investment and exports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy shrinks at record rate, slammed by pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy shrank at annual rate of 27.8% in April-June, the worst contraction on record, as the coronavirus pandemic slammed consumption and trade, according to government data released Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Taller cubicles, one-way aisles: Office workers must adjust

NEW YORK (AP) — Bergmeyer, a design firm in Boston, has erected higher cubicles, told employees to wear masks when not at their desks and set up one-way aisles in the office that force people to walk the long way around to get to the kitchen or the bathroom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on weak China data, worries over pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors studied fresh data out of China showing that its recovery remains subdued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US productivity rises 7.3% as hours worked are nearly halved

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. productivity rose at a 7.3% rate in the second quarter as the number of hours worked fell by nearly half, the biggest drop-off since the government started tracking the data more than 70 years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

PG&E tells regulators upcoming outages will go more smoothly

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas and Electric promised regulators Thursday that it has learned from its mishandling of deliberate blackouts and won’t disrupt as many people’s lives during the pandemic this year, when the utility expects to rely on outages to prevent its outdated grid from starting deadly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on weak China data, worries over pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors studied fresh data out of China showing that its recovery remains subdued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US productivity rises 7.3% as hours worked are nearly halved

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. productivity rose at a 7.3% rate in the second quarter as the number of hours worked fell by nearly half, the biggest drop-off since the government started tracking the data more than 70 years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

PG&E tells regulators upcoming outages will go more smoothly

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas and Electric promised regulators Thursday that it has learned from its mishandling of deliberate blackouts and won’t disrupt as many people’s lives during the pandemic this year, when the utility expects to rely on outages to prevent its outdated grid from starting deadly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US productivity rises 7.3% as hours worked are nearly halved

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. productivity rose at a 7.3% rate in the second quarter as the number of hours worked fell by nearly half, the biggest drop-off since the government started tracking the data more than 70 years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US productivity rises 7.3%, biggest increase since 2009

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. productivity rose at a 7.3% rate in the second quarter, the largest quarterly increase since 2009. Labor costs also jumped, rising 12.2%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares slide on European travel limits, Chinese data

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares fell on Friday after European countries imposed more limits on travel to counter a rise in coronavirus contagions and new data out of China showed that its economic recovery remains subdued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed on lackluster China economic data

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed in cautious trading Friday as investors studied fresh data out of China showing that its recovery remains subdued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party

For the first time, Airbnb is taking legal action against a guest for violating its ban on unauthorized parties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on weak China data, worries over pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors studied fresh data out of China showing that its recovery remains subdued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Forecast says US hotel occupancy may not recover until 2023

U.S. hotel demand likely won’t see a full recovery until 2023, according to a new forecast from travel data company STR and consultant Tourism Economics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed, led by Tokyo gains, after Wall St rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday, cheered by the rally on Wall Street that's likely a boon for export-driven regional economies, even as investors worry about the coronanvirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

PG&E tells regulators upcoming outages will go more smoothly

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas and Electric promised regulators Thursday that it has learned from its mishandling of deliberate blackouts and won’t disrupt as many people’s lives during the pandemic this year, when the utility expects to rely on outages to prevent its outdated grid from starting deadly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on weak China data, worries over pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors studied fresh data out of China showing that its recovery remains subdued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

PG&E tells regulators upcoming outages will go more smoothly

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas and Electric promised regulators Thursday that it has learned from its mishandling of deliberate blackouts and won’t disrupt as many people’s lives during the pandemic this year, when the utility expects to rely on outages to prevent its outdated grid from starting deadly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street falls just short of record for S&P 500, again

NEW YORK (AP) — Another afternoon fade for stocks left Wall Street just shy of a record on Thursday, after the S&P 500 briefly crossed above its all-time closing high for the second straight day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 again flirts with record high but closes just below

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 again crossed above its record high but closed just below that level for the second day in a row. The index fell 0.2% Thursday after another day of wobbly, back-and-forth trading. Earlier, it briefly crossed above 3,386.15. That’s the record closing level it …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Forecast says US hotel occupancy may not recover until 2023

U.S. hotel demand likely won’t see a full recovery until 2023, according to a new forecast from travel data company STR and consultant Tourism Economics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 briefly rises above record close as stocks drift

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting between small gains and losses on Thursday, after the S&P 500 briefly crossed above its record closing level.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 drifts close to record heights after jobless report

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting close to its highest-ever levels on Thursday, and the market remains within a breath of erasing the last of its pandemic losses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts, indexes mixed after latest run at record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in early trading on Wall Street Thursday, with indexes mixed, and the market remains within a breath of erasing the last of its pandemic losses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares slip ahead of weekly US jobs data

TOKYO (AP) — Global stocks mostly fell on Thursday ahead of a weekly U.S. unemployment report that is expected to show that layoffs remained stuck at a high level since the viral pandemic erupted five months ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed, led by Tokyo gains, after Wall St rally

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Thursday, cheered by the rally on Wall Street that's likely a boon for export-driven regional economies, despite concerns over the coronanvirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Simon, Authentic Brands buying Brooks Brothers for $325M

Brooks Brothers will be purchased for $325 million by a retail venture owned by licensing company Authentic Brands Group and mall owner Simon Property Group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party

For the first time, Airbnb is taking legal action against a guest for violating its ban on unauthorized parties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year, exceeding any on record, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shares mostly lower in Asia after retreat on Wall Street

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street pumped the brakes on its recent rally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed, led by Tokyo gains, after Wall St rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday, cheered by the rally on Wall Street that's likely a boon for export-driven regional economies, even as investors worry about the coronanvirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lyft's 2Q loss $437M as virus spread and riders stayed home

NEW YORK (AP) — Lyft posted a loss of $437.1 million during the second quarter, when the coronavirus outbreak led many people to stay home and few were eager to use its ride-hailing service.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed, led by Tokyo gains, after Wall St rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday, cheered by the rally on Wall Street that's likely a boon for export-driven regional economies, even as investors worry about the coronanvirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lyft's 2Q loss $437M as virus spread and riders stayed home

NEW YORK (AP) — Lyft posted a loss of $437.1 million during the second quarter, when the coronavirus outbreak led many people to stay home and few were eager to use its ride-hailing service.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party

For the first time, Airbnb is taking legal action against a guest for violating its ban on unauthorized parties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year, exceeding any on record, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Simon, Authentic Brands buying Brooks Brothers for $325M

Brooks Brothers will be purchased for $325 million by a retail venture owned by licensing company Authentic Brands Group and mall owner Simon Property Group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World stocks edge higher as US aid talks remain in focus

World stock markets turned higher on Wednesday though market sentiment appears fragile due to a lack of progress in U.S. talks on more economic aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed, futures advance after Wall St retreat

World shares were mixed on Wednesday, with European benchmarks and U.S. futures mostly higher despite an overnight retreat on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan tech giant SoftBank's profits rise on investments

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp.'s said Tuesday that its profit rose 12% in April-June from a year earlier as its investments added to its coffers, including sales of its shares in U.S. carrier T-Mobile.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rising star in Detroit departs suddenly for Silicon Valley

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The chief financial officer at General Motors, Dhivya Suryadevara, is trading Detroit for Silicon Valley in a surprise departure to join Jack Dorsey's startup, Stripe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shares mostly lower in Asia after retreat on Wall Street

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street pumped the brakes on its recent rally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tesla boosts turbocharged stock with plan for 5-for-1 split

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Tesla will split its stock for the first time in its history so more investors can afford to buy a stake in the electric car pioneer following a meteoric rise in its market value.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend rally; S&P 500 within 1% of record

Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday, extending another rally that took the S&P 500 to within striking distance of its all-time high set in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shares mostly lower in Asia after retreat on Wall Street

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street pumped the brakes on its recent rally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tesla boosts turbocharged stock with plan for 5-for-1 split

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Tesla will split its stock for the first time in its history so more investors can afford to buy a stake in the electric car pioneer following a meteoric rise in its market value.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rising star in Detroit departs suddenly for Silicon Valley

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The chief financial officer at General Motors, Dhivya Suryadevara, is trading Detroit for Silicon Valley in a surprise departure to join Jack Dorsey's startup, Stripe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks move higher, pushing S&P 500 closer to record high

Stocks are moving higher on Wall Street Tuesday, edging the S&P 500 closer to the all-time high it hit in February, before the coronavirus pandemic knocked the market into a steep plunge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open higher, pushing S&P 500 closer to record high

Stocks are moving higher on Wall Street in early trading Tuesday, edging the S&P 500 closer to the all-time high it hit in February, before the coronavirus pandemic knocked the market into a steep plunge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World shares march higher as S&P 500 nears all-time record

World stock markets rallied on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to cut taxes on capital gains and on middle income earners, pushing the S&P 500 to within striking distance of an all-time high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan tech giant SoftBank's profits rise on investments

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp.'s said Tuesday that its profit rose 12% in April-June from a year earlier as its investments added to its coffers, including sales of its shares in U.S. carrier T-Mobile.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope

NEW YORK (AP) —
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan's legacy of forced labor haunts ties with neighbors

TOKYO (AP) — For years, Yeom Chan-soon was haunted by the cracking sound of a leather belt eating into the flesh of a fellow Korean mine worker being punished for trying to escape from forced labor in Japan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic wrecks global Class of 2020's hopes for first job

LONDON (AP) — British fashion school graduate Phoebe St. Leger’s dream of landing a job at a design label is on hold. Like many others in the global Class of 2020, the pandemic is clouding her career ambitions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

McDonald's sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships

McDonald’s says it's suing Stephen Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging Monday that he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: Leader for independent restaurants hit by virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amanda Cohen is a leader of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a new lobbying group of chefs and restaurants that was formed in response to the viral pandemic. Professionally, Cohen is the chef and owner of Dirt Candy, a fine-dining vegetarian restaurant in New York City.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

China business travel returns for Marriott, revenue tumbles

Marriott has reopened 91% of its hotels globally as business travel reemerges in China and worldwide occupancy, which tumbled to 11% in April, reached 34%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend rally; S&P 500 within 1% of record

Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday, extending another rally that took the S&P 500 to within striking distance of its all-time high set in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend rally; S&P 500 within 1% of record

Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday, extending another rally that took the S&P 500 to within striking distance of its all-time high set in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks on Wall Street drift from small gains to losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting from small gains to losses on Monday after President Donald Trump
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

McDonald's sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships

McDonald’s says it's suing Stephen Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging Monday that he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise on stimulus moves but US-China tensions simmer

Global shares advanced Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders to provide tax relief and stopgap unemployment benefits for Americans hit by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

China business travel returns for Marriott, revenue tumbles

Marriott has reopened 91% of its hotels globally as business travel reemerges in China and worldwide occupancy, which tumbled to 11% in April, reached 34%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares push higher on stimulus moves, US jobs data

Shares advanced Monday in Europe and Asia after President Donald Trump issued executive orders to provide tax relief and stopgap unemployment benefits for Americans hit by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic wrecks global Class of 2020's hopes for first job

LONDON (AP) — British fashion school graduate Phoebe St. Leger’s dream of landing a job at a design label is on hold. Like many others in the global Class of 2020, the pandemic is clouding her career ambitions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares push higher on stimulus moves, jobs data

Shares advanced Monday in Asia after President Donald Trump issued executive orders to provide tax relief and stopgap unemployment benefits for Americans hit by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Profit up 87% at Buffett's firm, but virus slows businesses

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company reported an 87% jump in its second-quarter profit as the paper value of its investment portfolio increased with the stock market, but it took a roughly $10 billion write down on the value of its aircraft parts manufacturing business because of the economic …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope

NEW YORK (AP) —
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan's legacy of forced labor haunts ties with neighbors

TOKYO (AP) — For years, Yeom Chan-soon was haunted by the cracking sound of a leather belt eating into the flesh of a fellow Korean mine worker being punished for trying to escape from forced labor in Japan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: Leader for independent restaurants hit by virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amanda Cohen is a leader of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a new lobbying group of chefs and restaurants that was formed in response to the viral pandemic. Professionally, Cohen is the chef and owner of Dirt Candy, a fine-dining vegetarian restaurant in New York City.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Huawei: Smartphone chips running out under US sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei is running out of processor chips to make smartphones due to U.S. sanctions and will be forced to stop production of its own most advanced chips, a company executive says, in a sign of growing damage to Huawei’s business from American pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Potential Kodak deal paused until 'allegations are cleared'

NEW YORK (AP) — A government agency said a potential deal to have Eastman Kodak help make generic drugs is being paused until allegations of insider trading at the once mighty photography company are cleared.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares push higher on stimulus moves, jobs data

Shares advanced Monday in Asia after President Donald Trump issued executive orders to provide tax relief and stopgap unemployment benefits for Americans hit by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher on stimulus moves, jobs data

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday after President Donald Trump issued executive orders to provide tax relief and stopgap unemployment benefits for Americans hit by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Japan's legacy of forced labor haunts ties with neighbors

TOKYO (AP) — For years, Yeom Chan-soon was haunted by the cracking sound of a leather belt eating into the flesh of a fellow Korean mine worker being punished for trying to escape from forced labor in Japan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope

NEW YORK (AP) —
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: Leader for independent restaurants hit by virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amanda Cohen is a leader of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a new lobbying group of chefs and restaurants that was formed in response to the viral pandemic. Professionally, Cohen is the chef and owner of Dirt Candy, a fine-dining vegetarian restaurant in New York City.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Profit up 87% at Buffett's firm, but virus slows businesses

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company reported an 87% jump in its second-quarter profit as the paper value of its investment portfolio increased with the stock market, but it took a roughly $10 billion write down on the value of its aircraft parts manufacturing business because of the economic …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Loan program ends, hard-hit businesses hope for 2nd chance

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses are in limbo again as the coronavirus outbreak rages and the government’s $659 billion relief program draws to a close.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Huawei: Smartphone chips running out under US sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei is running out of processor chips to make smartphones due to U.S. sanctions and will be forced to stop production of its own most advanced chips, a company executive says, in a sign of growing damage to Huawei’s business from American pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Potential Kodak deal paused until 'allegations are cleared'

NEW YORK (AP) — A government agency said a potential deal to have Eastman Kodak help make generic drugs is being paused until allegations of insider trading at the once mighty photography company are cleared.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Potential Kodak deal paused until 'allegations are cleared'

NEW YORK (AP) — A government agency said a potential deal to have Eastman Kodak help make generic drugs is being paused until allegations of insider trading at the once mighty photography company are cleared.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Profit up 87% at Buffett's firm, but virus slows businesses

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company reported an 87% jump in its second-quarter profit as the paper value of its investment portfolio increased with the stock market, but it took a roughly $10 billion write down on the value of its aircraft parts manufacturing business because of the economic …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Huawei: Smartphone chips running out under US sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei is running out of processor chips to make smartphones due to U.S. sanctions and will be forced to stop production of its own most advanced chips, a company executive says, in a sign of growing damage to Huawei’s business from American pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Loan program ends, hard-hit businesses hope for 2nd chance

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses are in limbo again as the coronavirus outbreak rages and the government’s $659 billion relief program draws to a close.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares skid amid virus woes, China-US trade tensions

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Friday in lackluster trading, as trade tensions between the U.S. and China offset optimism about more fiscal stimulus for the ailing U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

China's July exports rise despite coronavirus, US tariff war

BEIJING (AP) — China's exports rose by an unexpectedly strong 7.2% in July as the world's second-largest economy recovered from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 ekes out a tiny gain as tech losses hold it back

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 eked out a tiny gain after being weighed down for much of the day by slides in major technology stocks. That tech sector, which has far outperformed the rest of the market this year, had a rare drop Friday after President Donald Trump …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 stalls as tech slides, threatens 5-day win streak

NEW YORK (AP) — A slide for technology stocks on Friday is helping to halt Wall Street's big rally from earlier this week, after President Donald Trump unveiled his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Loan program ends, hard-hit businesses hope for 2nd chance

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses are in limbo again as the coronavirus outbreak rages and the government’s $659 billion relief program draws to a close.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street stalls; S&P 500 drifts after 5-day win streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's big rally is stalling on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report on the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street stalls; S&P 500 dips after 5-day winning streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is stalling on Friday, as a whirlwind of worries about rising U.S.-China tensions and whether Congress can deliver more aid for the economy threaten to halt its big run.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares skid amid virus woes, China-US trade tensions

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly lower Friday in lackluster trading, as trade tensions between the U.S. and China overshadowed optimism about more fiscal stimulus for the ailing U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Apple shines in pandemic with $2 trillion value on horizon

Early in 2020, Apple appeared to be caught in a horrible bind.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Uber lost $1.8B in 2Q as riders stayed home and ordered in

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares skid amid virus woes, China-US trade tensions

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Friday in lackluster trading, as trade tensions between the U.S. and China offset optimism about more fiscal stimulus for the ailing U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hilton sales plunge in second quarter with travel frozen

Hilton lost $432 million in the second quarter, and occupancy rates began to lift from dismal lows as hotels reopen and coronavirus restrictions were lifted around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

China's July exports rise despite coronavirus, US tariff war

BEIJING (AP) — China's exports rose by an unexpectedly strong 7.2% in July as the world's second-largest economy recovered from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

China's July exports rise despite coronavirus, US tariff war

BEIJING (AP) — China's exports rose by an unexpectedly strong 7.2% in July as the world's second-largest economy recovered from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares skid amid virus woes, China-US trade tensions

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Friday in lackluster trading, as trade tensions between the U.S. and China offset optimism about more fiscal stimulus for the ailing U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Uber lost $1.8B in 2Q as riders stayed home and ordered in

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street perks up; S&P 500 edges even closer to record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Thursday after a report showed the pace of layoffs across the country is slowing, though it remains incredibly high. The S&P 500 added 0.6% after spending much of the day waffling between smaller gains and losses. It rose for the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drift higher as Wall Street waits for aid on economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting a bit higher on Wall Street Thursday after a report showed the pace of layoffs across the country is slowing, though it remains incredibly high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Apple shines in pandemic with $2 trillion value on horizon

Early in 2020, Apple appeared to be caught in a horrible bind.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street's rally stalls; indexes hold near record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street Thursday after a report showed the pace of layoffs across the country is slowing, though it remains incredibly high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slip ahead of US jobs data, eyes on stimulus talks

Stock markets turned lower on Thursday ahead of weekly U.S. data on jobless claims and as investors watched to see if U.S. lawmakers will come ahead with fresh stimulus for the world's largest economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hilton sales plunge in second quarter with travel frozen

Hilton lost $432 million in the second quarter, and occupancy rates began to lift from dismal lows as hotels reopen and coronavirus restrictions were lifted around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nintendo profit zooms as virus has homebodies playing games

TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo Co.'s profit multiplied more than sixfold in April-June as people stuck at home during the pandemic turned to playing video games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as investors watch talks on US stimulus

Stocks were mixed in Europe and Asia on Thursday as investors watched to see if lawmakers will come ahead with fresh stimulus for a U.S. economy struggling with shutdowns as new coronavirus outbreaks flare.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as investors watch talks on US stimulus

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Thursday as investors watched to see if lawmakers will come ahead with fresh stimulus for a U.S. economy struggling with shutdowns as new coronavirus outbreaks flare.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as US talks on stimulus still stalled

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Thursday despite strong gains overnight on Wall Street, where the rally just kept on rolling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, "Got milk?" ads return

The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Toyota's profit plunges as pandemic halves vehicle sales

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s profit plunged 74% in the last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic sank vehicle sales to about half of what the top Japanese automaker sold the previous year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US cruises are off through October after infections overseas

With new coronavirus clusters sprouting aboard ships overseas, the U.S. cruise industry is extending its suspension of operations through October.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Inside Big Tech: Pulling back the curtain with 'hot' email

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary chairman was closing in on his Perry Mason moment with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Fortified with “hot” internal company documents, Rep. Jerrold Nadler was building his case at a hearing that seemed almost like a trial for Facebook and three other tech giants over …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Toyota's profit plunges as pandemic halves vehicle sales

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s profit plunged 74% in the last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic sank vehicle sales to about half of what the top Japanese automaker sold the previous year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as US talks on stimulus still stalled

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Thursday despite strong gains overnight on Wall Street, where the rally just kept on rolling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US cruises are off through October after infections overseas

With new coronavirus clusters sprouting aboard ships overseas, the U.S. cruise industry is extending its suspension of operations through October.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Inside Big Tech: Pulling back the curtain with 'hot' email

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary chairman was closing in on his Perry Mason moment with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Fortified with “hot” internal company documents, Rep. Jerrold Nadler was building his case at a hearing that seemed almost like a trial for Facebook and three other tech giants over …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares up as investors monitor US stimulus talks

BEIJING (AP) — Global markets and U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday as investors monitor U.S. talks on more stimulus spending and a U.S. trade pact with China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares up amid jitters over US stimulus, China trade

BEIJING (AP) — Global markets and U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday amid investor concern about U.S. stimulus spending and a trade agreement with Beijing.
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Japan's Honda reports loss in April-June as virus hits sales

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda reported Wednesday that it sank into the red for the April-June quarter, as its sales plunged due to the coronavirus pandemic, especially in the U.S., Japan and India.
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Japan's Honda sinks for quarter as pandemic crashes sales

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda reported Wednesday it sank into the red for the April-June quarter, as its sales plunged over the coronavirus pandemic, especially in the U.S., Japan and India.
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EU regulators investigating Google's plan to buy Fitbit

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened an in-depth investigation Tuesday into Google's plan to buy fitness tracking device maker Fitbit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, "Got milk?" ads return

The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall on jitters over US stimulus, China trade

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets declined Wednesday amid investor concern about U.S. stimulus spending and a trade agreement with Beijing.
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Sony's profit up as people staying home play video games

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. said Tuesday that its April-June profit jumped 53% as its video game and other online businesses thrived with people staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Booking.com cuts workforce by thousands as travel atrophies

Booking.com is laying off a quarter of its workforce — more than 4,000 people — with the global pandemic snuffing out travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Questions being raised after Kodak's stock has a big moment

Eastman Kodak's potentially lucrative deal to help the U.S. government make more generic drugs domestically is threatening to turn into a regulatory headache for the fallen photography giant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed amid jitters over US stimulus, China trade

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday amid investor concern about U.S. stimulus spending and a trade agreement with Beijing.
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Beyond Meat's 2Q sales jump as more try plant-based burgers

More people are throwing plant-based burgers on the grill this summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed amid jitters over US stimulus, China trade

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday amid investor concern about U.S. stimulus spending and a trade agreement with Beijing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall on jitters over US stimulus, China trade

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets declined Wednesday amid investor concern about U.S. stimulus spending and a trade agreement with Beijing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Questions being raised after Kodak's stock has a big moment

Eastman Kodak's potentially lucrative deal to help the U.S. government make more generic drugs domestically is threatening to turn into a regulatory headache for the fallen photography giant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Beyond Meat's 2Q sales jump as more try plant-based burgers

More people are throwing plant-based burgers on the grill this summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks tick higher on Wall Street, but Treasury yields sink

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted higher Tuesday as Wall Street’s big rally eased off the accelerator.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Booking.com cuts workforce by thousands as travel atrophies

Booking.com is laying off a quarter of its workforce — more than 4,000 people — with the global pandemic snuffing out travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

EU regulators investigating Google's plan to buy Fitbit

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened an in-depth investigation Tuesday into Google's plan to buy fitness tracking device maker Fitbit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts as stock rally takes a pause; yields drop

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting between small gains and losses Tuesday as Wall Street's big rally lets off the accelerator.
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World shares mixed after Asian markets track Wall St rally

Shares were mixed in early European trading on Tuesday after a strong day of gains in Asia, while U.S. futures edged lower.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sony's profit up as people staying home play video games

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. said Tuesday that its April-June profit jumped 53% as its video game and other online businesses thrived with people staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on US-China tensions, Wall Street gains

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Monday as investors eyeballed surging coronavirus cases in the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US construction spending declines 0.7% in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending fell again in June, the fourth straight decline as the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, "Got milk?" ads return

The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track worldwide rally as S&P 500 nears record

Shares advanced across Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street closed broadly higher on encouraging economic reports, starting off August by closing within 3% of the record high it set in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend rally after S&P 500 nears record

Shares advanced across Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street closed broadly higher on encouraging economic reports, starting off August by closing within 3% of the record high it set in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Clorox becomes 'it' brand in world sheltered in place

Sales at Clorox jumped 22% in its most recent quarter with millions of people growing more vigilant about cleaning routines in the pandemic. The company also announced Monday that Linda Rendle will become its CEO in September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sale of Speedway gas stations buys Marathon breathing room

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The $21 billion sale of Speedway gas stations has bought Marathon Petroleum some breathing room as the global pandemic continues to quash travel and smother demand for gasoline and jet fuel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

With loan money gone, restaurants are at mercy of virus

NEW YORK (AP) — The check has arrived and beleaguered restaurant owners across America are looking down on their empty wallets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Google buys $450M stake in ADT to give Nest a new perch

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google is paying $450 million for a nearly 7% stake in longtime home and business security provider ADT Inc., a deal that will open new opportunities for one of the internet's most powerful companies to extend the reach of its Nest cameras and voice-activated voice …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend rally after S&P 500 nears record

Shares advanced across Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street closed broadly higher on encouraging economic reports, starting off August by closing within 3% of the record high it set in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track worldwide rally as S&P 500 nears record

Shares advanced across Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street closed broadly higher on encouraging economic reports, starting off August by closing within 3% of the record high it set in February.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Google buys $450M stake in ADT to give Nest a new perch

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google is paying $450 million for a nearly 7% stake in longtime home and business security provider ADT Inc., a deal that will open new opportunities for one of the internet's most powerful companies to extend the reach of its Nest cameras and voice-activated voice …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rally worldwide, S&P 500 back to within 3% of record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks started August with more gains, and a worldwide rally on Monday sent Wall Street back to where it was just a couple days after it set its record earlier this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sale of Speedway gas stations buys Marathon breathing room

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The $21 billion sale of Speedway gas stations has bought Marathon Petroleum some breathing room as the global pandemic continues to quash travel and smother demand for gasoline and jet fuel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rally worldwide following stronger economic reports

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is starting August with more gains, and stocks are climbing Monday following encouraging reports from around the world on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US construction spending declines 0.7% in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending fell again in June, the fourth straight decline as the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street rises with global markets; Big Tech leads again

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is starting August with more gains, and U.S. stocks are climbing in early Monday trading following encouraging reports from around the world on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Clorox becomes 'it' brand in world sheltered in place

Sales at Clorox jumped 22% in its most recent quarter with millions of people growing more vigilant about cleaning routines in the pandemic. The company also announced Monday that Linda Rendle will become its CEO in September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks up on signs of industrial recovery, eyes on US talks

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares edged up on Monday as investors weighed risks from rising coronavirus cases against evidence of a recovery in industrial activity in China and Europe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, "Got milk?" ads return

The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed amid coronavirus waves, recovery hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed on Monday as investors weighed risks from rising coronavirus cases with hopes for a recovery in some places like China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the U.S. arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President Donald Trump his concerns about security and censorship surrounding such an acquisition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on US-China tensions, Wall Street gains

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Monday as investors eyeballed surging coronavirus cases in the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

With loan money gone, restaurants are at mercy of virus

NEW YORK (AP) — The check has arrived and beleaguered restaurant owners across America are looking down on their empty wallets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tech giants lead gains as S&P 500 closes 4th winning month

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech continues to steamroll through the pandemic, and strong gains for some of the market’s most influential companies on Friday helped Wall Street close out its fourth straight winning month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oil giants lost billions as pandemic crushed demand for fuel

NEW YORK (AP) — Two American oil giants lost more than $9 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic kept households on lockdown, cutting a gaping hole into a once-thriving business as the need for oil diminished around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on US-China tensions, Wall Street gains

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Monday as investors eyeballed surging coronavirus cases in the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the U.S. arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President Donald Trump his concerns about security and censorship surrounding such an acquisition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pompeo says Trump to take broad action on Chinese software

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to take action on a what he sees as a broad array of national security risks presented by software connected to the Chinese Communist Party, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

With loan money gone, restaurants are at mercy of coronvirus

NEW YORK (AP) — The check has arrived and beleaguered restaurant owners across America are looking down on their empty wallets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tech giants lead gains as S&P 500 closes 4th winning month

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech continues to steamroll through the pandemic, and strong gains for some of the market’s most influential companies on Friday helped Wall Street close out its fourth straight winning month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic hits Comcast 2Q; Peacock service has 10M sign-ups

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on Comcast in the second quarter as movie theaters closed, theme parks shut down and advertisers cut back.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oil giants lost billions as pandemic crushed demand for fuel

NEW YORK (AP) — Two American oil giants lost more than $9 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic kept households on lockdown, cutting a gaping hole into a once-thriving business as the need for oil diminished around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tech giants lead gains as S&P 500 closes 4th winning month

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech continues to steamroll through the pandemic, and strong gains for some of the market’s most influential companies on Friday helped Wall Street close out its fourth straight winning month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Caterpillar sales weaken but 2Q results top Street

Caterpillar's sales tumbled 31% in the second quarter as dealers culled construction equipment from showrooms during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic hits Comcast 2Q; Peacock service has 10M sign-ups

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on Comcast in the second quarter as movie theaters closed, theme parks shut down and advertisers cut back.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oil giants lost billions as pandemic crushed demand for fuel

NEW YORK (AP) — Two American oil giants lost more than $9 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic kept households on lockdown, cutting a gaping hole into a once-thriving business as the need for oil diminished around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tech giants lead gains as S&P 500 closes 4th winning month

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech continues to steamroll through the pandemic, and strong gains for some of the market’s most influential companies on Friday helped Wall Street close out its fourth straight winning month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Big Tech props up Wall Street as S&P 500 closes winning July

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks staged a late rally on Wall Street Friday, closing out their fourth straight winning month. Huge gains for leading tech companies, especially Apple and Facebook, led the way higher. Outside of Big Tech, much of the rest of the market struggled, leaving more stocks lower …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Florida teen charged in massive Twitter hack, Bitcoin theft

LONDON (AP) — A Florida teen hacked the Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls to scam people around globe out of more than $100,000 in Bitcoin, authorities said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street slips as worries overshadow Big Tech strength

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech continues to steamroll through the pandemic, but much of the rest of Wall Street is struggling Friday amid worries about the economy, leaving stock indexes mostly lower.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oil giants lost billions as pandemic crushed demand for fuel

NEW YORK (AP) — Two American oil giants lost more than $9 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic kept households on lockdown, cutting a gaping hole into a once-thriving business as the need for oil diminished around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Big Tech surge props up Wall Street, though caution reigns

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech continues to steamroll through the pandemic, but much of the rest of Wall Street is struggling on Friday, leaving stock indexes mixed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed after Europe reports steep GDP drop

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued Friday after Europe posted a record drop in economic activity and investors digested a raft of corporate earnings reports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Exxon lost $1B in second quarter as oil use dries up

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon lost $1.1 billion in the second quarter, its economic pain deepening as the pandemic kept households on lockdown, diminishing the need for oil around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Caterpillar sales weaken but 2Q results top Street

Caterpillar's sales tumbled 31% in the second quarter as dealers culled construction equipment from showrooms during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Twitter says hackers used phone to fool staff, gain access

LONDON (AP) — Twitter says the hackers responsible for a recent high-profile breach used the phone to fool the social media company's employees into giving them access.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed, markets look to central banks, earnings

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Friday, with European indexes rising in early trading, after Asian benchmarks mostly tumbled, as investors looked ahead to central bank meetings and corporate earnings reports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall as data, earnings show pandemic fallout

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday as data and corporate earnings capture dismal portrayals of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on world economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tyson Foods to increase virus testing in US meat plants

Tyson Foods says it plans to administer thousands of coronavirus tests per week at its U.S. facilities under an expanded effort to protect workers and keep plants running.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grubhub sees orders jump but swings to 2Q loss

Grubhub's average daily orders jumped 32% in the second quarter as the pandemic shut in diners, but the company swung to a loss as it spent heavily to prop up struggling restaurants and protect drivers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ghosn gone, other Nissan former executive set to face trial

TOKYO (AP) — Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly, who was arrested in connection with the financial scandal of his ex-boss Carlos Ghosn, will soon face trial in a Tokyo court. Both cases had been in limbo after Ghosn fled to Lebanon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Record surge in daily shipping volumes for UPS in 2Q

The pandemic-fueled boom in online shopping shows no signs of slowing down, providing more business for delivery companies like United Parcel Service Inc.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cratering economy offsets Wall St. gains in 2020 campaign

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump has often cited the stock market's gains as a barometer for his administration's success. And if history is a guide, Wall Street's fortunes in the next few months could signal whether America gives Trump another four years in the Oval Office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian benchmarks tumble, looking to earnings, central banks

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares tumbled Friday as reports showed layoffs of American workers are persisting at high levels after the U.S. economy contracted at a nearly 33% annual pace in the spring, the worst quarter on record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic hits Comcast 2Q; Peacock service has 10M sign-ups

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on Comcast in the second quarter as movie theaters closed, theme parks shut down and advertisers cut back.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after Fed keep US interest rates low

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero to support a struggling economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian benchmarks tumble, looking to earnings, central banks

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares tumbled Friday as reports showed layoffs of American workers are persisting at high levels after the U.S. economy contracted at a nearly 33% annual pace in the spring, the worst quarter on record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street slides, but tech strength helps avert a big loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street stumbled Thursday, but yet another rise for big technology stocks helped keep the market’s losses in check.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cratering economy offsets Wall St. gains in 2020 campaign

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump has often cited the stock market's gains as a barometer for his administration's success. And if history is a guide, Wall Street's fortunes in the next few months could signal whether America gives Trump another four years in the Oval Office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street slips, but tech strength helps it pare losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed broadly lower Thursday, but another indefatigable rise for big tech stocks helped the market trim its losses from earlier in the day. The S&P 500 lost 0.4%, and nearly three quarters of the stocks in the index fell. Among the hardest-hit were banks, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street slips, but relentless rise for tech pares losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street is pulling lower on Thursday, but the indefatigable rise for big tech stocks is helping the market trim its losses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street stumbles as markets sink worldwide; Dow down 300

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling on Wall Street Thursday as the market’s see-saw week snaps back downward.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stocks sink worldwide; Dow drops 500 points in early trading

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in early Thursday trading on Wall Street as the market’s see-saw week snaps sharply back downward.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic hits Comcast 2Q; Peacock service has 10M sign-ups

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on Comcast in the second quarter as movie theaters closed, theme parks shut down and advertisers cut back.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grubhub sees orders jump but swings to 2Q loss

Grubhub's average daily orders jumped 32% in the second quarter as the pandemic shut in diners, but the company swung to a loss as it spent heavily to prop up struggling restaurants and protect drivers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Record surge in daily shipping volumes for UPS in 2Q

The pandemic-fueled boom in online shopping shows no signs of slowing down, providing more business for delivery companies like United Parcel Service Inc.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks sink after Fed virus warning, eyes on GDP data

BEIJING (AP) — Global markets and U.S. stock futures fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned the coronavirus pandemic might threaten the modest economic recovery and kept interest rates near zero.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tyson Foods to increase virus testing in US meat plants

Tyson Foods says it plans to administer thousands of coronavirus tests per week at its U.S. facilities under an expanded effort to protect workers and keep plants running.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic hits Comcast 2Q; new Peacock service has 10M users

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on Comcast in the second quarter as movie theaters closed, theme parks shut down and advertisers cut back.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ghosn gone, other Nissan former executive set to face trial

TOKYO (AP) — Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly, who was arrested in connection with the financial scandal of his ex-boss Carlos Ghosn, will soon face trial in a Tokyo court. Both cases had been in limbo after Ghosn fled to Lebanon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global markets sink after Fed virus warning

BEIJING (AP) — Global markets and U.S. stock futures declined Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned the coronavirus pandemic might threaten the modest economic recovery and kept interest rates near zero.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Norfolk Southern profit falls 46% as virus slows shipments

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp.'s second-quarter profit fell 46% as the railroad hauled 26% less freight because of the coronavirus outbreak's impact on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose for the second straight month after a devastating spring freeze brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after Fed keep US interest rates low

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero to support a struggling economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after Fed keep US interest rates low

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero to support a struggling economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street rallies as Fed keeps rates pinned at record low

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 climbed 1.2% for its best day in two weeks after the Federal Reserve kept the accelerator floored on its support for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

4 Big Tech CEOs take congressional heat on competition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off accusations of stifling competition, four Big Tech CEOs — Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai of Google and Tim Cook of Apple — are answering for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street rally carries on after Fed keep rates ultra-low

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve said it will keep the accelerator floored on its aid for the economy. The S&P 500 climbed 1.2% Wednesday, its best day in two weeks. Major technology stocks continued to lead the market higher, as …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street climbs ahead of Fed announcement, led by tech

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising on Wall Street Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve announcement where investors expect the central bank to keep the accelerator floored on its aid for the economy.
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Wall Street drifts higher ahead of Fed announcement

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve announcement where investors expect the central bank to keep the accelerator floored on its aid for the economy.
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More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose for the second straight month after a devastating spring freeze brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Norfolk Southern profit falls 46% as virus slows shipments

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp.'s second-quarter profit fell 46% as the railroad hauled 26% less freight because of the coronavirus outbreak's impact on the economy.
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World markets lack direction as investors await Fed

TOKYO (AP) — World markets traded in narrow ranges on Wednesday as investors looked to the U.S. Federal Reserve for clues about the economic outlook at a time of pessimism over the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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World shares mixed as investors await comment from Fed

TOKYO (AP) — World shares were mixed Wednesday as reports of dismal company earnings add to pessimism over the widespread economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off accusations of stifling competition, four Big Tech CEOs — Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai of Google and Tim Cook of Apple — are answering for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its
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Spotlight on 4 Big Tech CEOs testifying in competition probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — They command corporations with gold-plated brands, millions or even billions of customers, and a combined value greater than the entire German economy. One of them is the world’s richest individual; another is the fourth-ranked billionaire. Their industry has transformed society, linked people around the globe, mined and …
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Asian shares mixed amid dismal earnings, Wall Street slump

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as reports of dismal company earnings add to pessimism over the widespread economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage

Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers that in turn contend they are being miscast as potential saviors.
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Starbucks says it sees better times ahead as stores reopen

Starbucks' revenue shrank 38% in its most recent quarter but the coffee giant says it’s recovering faster than expected as its stores reopen from coronavirus lockdowns.
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Visa's profits shrink as virus stops consumers from spending

NEW YORK (AP) — Credit card processing giant Visa Inc. said its fiscal third quarter profit fell by 23% from a year ago, undercut by the world’s consumers and businesses dramatically slowing their spending as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
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Nissan expects second straight year of red ink amid outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan reported a 285.6 billion yen ($2.7 billion) loss for April-June, as the Japanese automaker's sales crashed amid the coronavirus pandemic and it struggled to recover from the loss of its former star executive Carlos Ghosn.
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Asian shares mixed amid dismal earnings, Wall Street slump

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as reports of dismal company earnings add to pessimism over the widespread economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Big Tech CEOs — Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai of Google and Tim Cook of Apple — are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.
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Starbucks says it sees better times ahead as stores reopen

Starbucks' revenue shrank 38% in its most recent quarter but the coffee giant says it’s recovering faster than expected as its stores reopen from coronavirus lockdowns.
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Visa's profits shrink as virus stops consumers from spending

NEW YORK (AP) — Credit card processing giant Visa Inc. said its fiscal third quarter profit fell by 23% from a year ago, undercut by the world’s consumers and businesses dramatically slowing their spending as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
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Starbucks seeing recovery as global stores reopen

Starbucks says it’s seeing steady recovery as its stores reopen, but it expects the impact of the new coronavirus to last well into the fall.
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Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage

Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers that in turn contend they are being miscast as potential saviors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spotlight on 4 Big Tech CEOs testifying in competition probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — They command corporations with gold-plated brands, millions or even billions of customers, and a combined value greater than the entire German economy. One of them is the world’s richest individual; another is the fourth-ranked billionaire. Their industry has transformed society, linked people around the globe, mined and …
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McDonald's facing uneven recovery, 2Q sales down 30%

Business did improve for McDonald’s throughout the second quarter as restrictions lifted across the globe, but the fast food giant faces a bumpy — and expensive — recovery.
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Wall Street slips in early trading; gold hovers near record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting lower in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday following a mixed set of earnings reports from big U.S. companies.
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World shares slip, gold retreats from record high

MITO, Japan (AP) — World shares turned lower on Tuesday and the price of gold retreated from a record high as investors kept an eye on economic stimulus measures and corporate earnings.
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McDonald's facing bumpy recovery, 2Q sales down 30%

Business did improve for McDonald’s throughout the second quarter as restrictions lifted across the globe, but the fast food giant faces a bumpy — and expensive — recovery.
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Nissan expects second straight year of red ink amid outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan reported a 285.6 billion yen ($2.7 billion) loss for April-June, as the Japanese automaker's sales crashed amid the coronavirus pandemic and it struggled to recover from the loss of its former star executive Carlos Ghosn.
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World shares mixed after Wall Street rally; gold retreats

MITO, Japan (AP) — World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stocks advanced overnight. The price of gold retreated after surging to nearly $1,975 per ounce.
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Japan's Mitsubishi Motors racks up red ink on pandemic pain

TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors Corp. reported Monday a 176 billion yen ($1.7 billion) loss for April-June, and forecast more red ink for the fiscal year, as the coronavirus pandemic slammed auto demand around the world.
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Asian shares advance after Wall St rally; gold extends gains

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks resumed their upward march on Wall Street, while the price of gold pushed to nearly $1,970 per ounce.
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Asian shares advance after Wall St rally; gold extends gains

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks resumed their upward march on Wall Street, while the price of gold pushed to nearly $1,975 per ounce.
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Stocks tick higher, gold rushes to record ahead of busy week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher in early Monday trading on Wall Street, while gold rushes to a record at the start of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.
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Gold surges, stocks mixed amid US-China feud, pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed and the price of gold surged to a record on Monday amid U.S.-China tensions and concern that an economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic might be weakening.
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Japan's Mitsubishi Motors racks up red ink on pandemic pain

TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors Corp. reported Monday a 176 billion yen ($1.7 billion) loss for April-June, and forecast more red ink for the fiscal year, as the coronavirus pandemic slammed auto demand around the world.
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Gold surges, Asian stocks mixed amid US-China feud, pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed and gold surged to a record price Monday amid U.S.-China tensions and concern a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic might be weakening.
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Gold surges, Asian stocks mixed amid US-China feud, pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed and gold surged to a record price Monday amid U.S.-China tensions and concern a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic might be weakening.
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Asian stocks mixed amid US-China feud, economic unease

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday amid U.S.-China tensions and concern a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic might be weakening.
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Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users

LONDON (AP) — GPS device-maker Garmin’s online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts.
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Asia shares slip after worst S&P 500 loss in nearly 4 weeks

MITO, Japan (AP) — Worsening China-U.S. friction, worries over aid to Americans and U.S. businesses and a stumble on Wall Street combined to push shares in Asia lower on Friday.
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Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users

LONDON (AP) — GPS device-maker Garmin’s online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts.
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Stocks fall with tech's continued slide, US-China tensions

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is struggling again on Friday as big technology stocks continue to fall back to earth and as tensions ramp higher between the world’s two largest economies.
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Stocks drop with tech's continued slide, US-China tensions

Wall Street is struggling again on Friday as big technology stocks continue to fall back to earth and as tensions ramp higher between the world’s largest economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users

LONDON (AP) — GPS device-maker Garmin’s online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World shares slip as China orders US consulate closed

MITO, Japan (AP) — Worsening China-U.S. friction and worries over aid to Americans and U.S. businesses combined to push world shares lower on Friday.
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A world in isolation, a surge of new users for Twitter

LONDON (AP) — The global pandemic and U.S. protests are forcing a pullback by advertisers on Twitter, but it's also led to an unprecedented surge of users.
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Asia shares slip as China orders US consulate closed

MITO, Japan (AP) — Worsening China-U.S. friction, worries over aid to Americans and U.S. businesses and a stumble on Wall Street combined to push shares in Asia lower on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares slip after worst S&P 500 loss in nearly 4 weeks

MITO, Japan (AP) — Worsening China-U.S. friction, worries over aid to Americans and U.S. businesses and a stumble on Wall Street combined to push shares in Asia lower on Friday.
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Daimler lost $2.2 billion in Q2, sees signs of recovery

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler, the maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars and Freightliner trucks, lost 1.91 billion euros ($2.21 billion) in the second quarter as the coronavirus outbreak slashed sales of the company's cars, vans, buses and trucks by about a third.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

OpenTable partners with colleges to manage student dining

OpenTable is partnering with colleges to help them manage dining areas as students return to campus during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Virus surge interrupts hopes for a swift economic recovery

The worsening COVID pandemic risks choking off the U.S. economy's fragile recovery and turn what some investors hoped would be a sprint back to normal into a long hard slog.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares slip as China orders US consulate closed

MITO, Japan (AP) — Worsening China-U.S. friction, worries over aid to Americans and U.S. businesses and a stumble on Wall Street combined to push shares in Asia lower on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares slip after worst S&P 500 loss in nearly 4 weeks

MITO, Japan (AP) — Worsening China-U.S. friction, worries over aid to Americans and U.S. businesses and a stumble on Wall Street combined to push shares in Asia lower on Friday.
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Wall Street's rally stalls amid discouraging rise in layoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are stalling on Wall Street Thursday, undercut by a discouraging report showing that layoffs are picking up across the country with coronavirus counts.
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Wall Street's rally stalls on discouraging rise in layoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are stalling in early trading on Wall Street Thursday following a discouraging report showing that layoffs are picking up across the country with coronavirus counts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

A world in isolation, a surge of new users for Twitter

LONDON (AP) — The global pandemic and U.S. protests are forcing a pullback by advertisers on Twitter, but it's also led to an unprecedented surge of users.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Virus surge interrupts hopes for a swift economic recovery

The worsening COVID pandemic risks choking off the U.S. economy's fragile recovery and turn what some investors hoped would be a sprint back to normal into a long hard slog.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World in isolation, a surge of new users for Twitter

LONDON (AP) — The global pandemic and U.S. protests are forcing a pullback by advertisers on Twitter, but it's also led to an unprecedented surge of users.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

OpenTable partners with colleges to manage student dining

OpenTable is partnering with colleges to help them manage dining areas as students return to campus during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed as China-US tensions cast shadow

MITO, Japan (AP) — European shares opened higher Thursday and U.S. futures also advanced after a mixed day of trading in Asia.
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Shares mixed in Asia as China-US tensions cast shadow

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, as flaring tensions between the U.S. and China added to uncertainties overhanging regional markets.
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NY Times promotes executive Meredith Kopit Levien to CEO

The New York Times Co. said Wednesday that it is promoting its chief operating officer, Meredith Kopit Levien, to CEO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shares mixed in Asia after Wall Street advance

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, with the region’s biggest market in Tokyo closed for a four-day weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints

BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday it would take unspecified “necessary measures" after the U.S. government imposed trade sanctions on 11 companies it says are implicated in human rights abuses in China’s Muslim northwestern region of Xinjiang.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Daimler lost $2.2 billion in Q2, sees signs of recovery

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler, the maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars and Freightliner trucks, lost 1.91 billion euros ($2.21 billion) in the second quarter as the coronavirus outbreak slashed sales of the company's cars, vans, buses and trucks by about a third.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shares mixed in Asia as China-US tensions cast shadow

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, as flaring tensions between the U.S. and China added to uncertainties overhanging regional markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shares mixed in Asia after Wall Street advance

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, with the region’s biggest market in Tokyo closed for a four-day weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NY Times promotes executive Meredith Kopit Levien to CEO

The New York Times Co. said Wednesday that it is promoting its chief operating officer, Meredith Kopit Levien, to CEO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stock gains are checked as US-China tensions escalate again

Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street in midday trading Wednesday, adding to the market's recent gains, as investors size up a mix of company earnings reports.
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World shares turn lower as virus caseloads rise

MITO, Japan (AP) — World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday on renewed worries over surging coronavirus caseloads in many countries.
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Asian shares turn lower as virus caseloads surge

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday, as governments in the region reported surging numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases.
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With stadiums, theaters closed, Coke 2Q revenue plunges 28%

Coca-Cola's revenue plunged 28% in the second quarter, but the company thinks the worst could be behind it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints

BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday it would take unspecified “necessary measures" after the U.S. government imposed trade sanctions on 11 companies it says are implicated in human rights abuses in China’s Muslim northwestern region of Xinjiang.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stimulus package breaks new ground in European unity

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European leaders took a historic step towards sharing financial burdens among the EU's 27 countries by agreeing to borrow and spend together to pull the economy out of the deep recession caused by the virus outbreak.
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Asian shares mixed after lackluster session on Wall Street

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, with Australia’s benchmark down more than 1% on reports of a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the Melbourne area.
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Asian shares mixed after lackluster session on Wall Street

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, with Australia’s benchmark down more than 1% on reports of a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the Melbourne area.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks climb on Wall Street after Europe agrees on virus aid

Energy companies and banks are leading stocks broadly higher on Wall Street in morning trading Tuesday, extending the market's recent run of gains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stimulus package breaks new ground in European unity

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European leaders took a historic step towards sharing financial burdens among the EU's 27 countries by agreeing to borrow and spend together to pull the economy out of the deep recession caused by the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

With stadiums, theaters closed, Coke 2Q revenue plunges 28%

Coca-Cola's revenue plunged 28% in the second quarter, but the company thinks the worst could be behind it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World shares rise after EU reaches deal to support economies

Global stock markets rose on Tuesday after European leaders worked out a deal to support their virus-stricken economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise after EU sets deal to support economies

Global shares advanced Tuesday after European leaders worked out a deal to support their virus-stricken economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints

BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday it would take unspecified “necessary measures" after the U.S. government imposed trade sanctions on 11 companies it says are implicated in human rights abuses in China’s Muslim northwestern region of Xinjiang.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Watchdogs eye $700M relief loan to struggling trucking firm

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional watchdogs are questioning the government’s decision to award a $700 million coronavirus relief loan to a struggling trucking company on grounds its operations are critical for maintaining national security.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares rise on vaccine hopes, tech rally on Wall Street

Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday on rising hopes for an effective vaccine to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Head of the line: Big companies got coronavirus loans first

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that bigger companies had their loans approved and disbursed more quickly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Marriott will require guests to wear masks in public spaces

Marriott hotels will require guests to wear masks in lobbies and other public spaces starting July 27.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares rise on vaccine hopes, tech rally on Wall Street

Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday on rising hopes for an effective vaccine to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Watchdogs eye $700M relief loan to struggling trucking firm

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional watchdogs are questioning the government’s decision to award a $700 million coronavirus relief loan to a struggling trucking company on grounds its operations are critical for maintaining national security.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Marriott will require guests to wear masks in public spaces

Marriott hotels will require guests to wear masks in lobbies and other public spaces starting July 27.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Head of the line: Big companies got coronavirus loans first

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that bigger companies had their loans approved and disbursed more quickly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Indexes are mostly higher on Wall Street ahead of earnings

Stock indexes are moving mostly higher Monday in choppy trading on Wall Street after a three-week winning streak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Size mattered: Big companies got coronavirus loans first

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that bigger companies had their loans approved and disbursed more quickly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks off to a mixed start on Wall Street ahead of earnings

Stock indexes are wavering between small gains and losses on Wall Street in early trading Monday as the market sheds some of its gains from last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed as investors eye EU meeting on pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed on Monday as the number of coronavirus cases soared in the U.S. and investors cautiously eyed a summit of European leaders discussing a fund to help the economy recover from the pandemic crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as investors eye EU meeting on pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in directionless trading Monday as investors cautiously eyed the summit of European leaders discussing the pandemic crisis, as coronavirus cases soared in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall as investors eye EU meeting on pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Monday as investors cautiously eyed the summit of European leaders discussing the pandemic crisis and coronavirus cases continued to soar in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall as investors eye EU meeting on pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Monday as investors cautiously eyed the summit of European leaders discussing the pandemic crisis and coronavirus cases continued to soar in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock prices rebound after Wall Street slips

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after Wall Street closed lower amid uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

June home construction jumps 17.3% when states reopened

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring's massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock prices rebound after Wall Street slips

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after Wall Street closed lower amid uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

June home construction jumps 17.3% when states reopened

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring's massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts as S&P 500 nears another weekly gain

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting in early trading Friday, as the S&P 500 closes in on a third straight winning week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

June home construction jumps 17.3% when states reopened

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring's massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US home construction jumps 17.3% in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring's massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed after Wall Street slips

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street slipped on uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock prices rebound after Wall Street slips

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after Wall Street closed lower amid uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bank of America sees recessionary impacts 'deep into 2022'

NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America's second-quarter profits were sawed in half and the consumer banking giant set aside billions of dollars to cover potentially bad loans caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock prices mixed after Wall Street slips

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street closed lower amid uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets

Burger King is staging an intervention with its cows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Homeowners rush to refinance as 30-year rate falls below 3%

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the 30-year mortgage rate falling this week below 3% for the first time in a half-century, more U.S. homeowners are likely to seize the chance to refinance their home loans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock prices mixed after Wall Street slips

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street closed lower amid uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock prices rebound after Wall Street slips

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after Wall Street closed lower amid uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Homeowners rush to refinance as 30-year rate falls below 3%

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the 30-year mortgage rate falling this week below 3% for the first time in a half-century, more U.S. homeowners are likely to seize the chance to refinance their home loans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Home loan refinancing surges as mortgage rates hit new lows

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. homeowners are seizing on the lowest average mortgage rates on record to refinance their mortgages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts lower as markets retreat worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting lower Thursday after mixed reports on the economy highlighted its uncertain path, including one showing that layoffs continue at a stubbornly steady pace.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts lower as markets worldwide retreat

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting lower Thursday after mixed reports on the economy highlighted its uncertain path, including one showing that layoffs continue at a stubbornly steady pace.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street retreats with global markets as rally fades

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a lower close Thursday after mixed reports on the economy highlighted its uncertain path, including one showing that layoffs continue at a stubbornly steady pace. The S&P 500 lost 0.3%, following up on declines across Europe and Asia, as a worldwide rally …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bank of America sees recessionary impacts 'deep into 2022'

NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America's second-quarter profits were sawed in half and the consumer banking giant set aside billions of dollars to cover potentially bad loans caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bank of America's 2Q results hurt by pandemic like others

NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America's second quarter profits were sawed in half and the consumer banking giant set aside billions of dollars to cover potentially bad loans caused by the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World shares fall as investors mull Chinese growth data

Shares retreated in Europe and Asia on Thursday as investors sold on worries Beijing might cut back on stimulus after China's economy returned to growth in the last quarter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Goldman 2Q profit tops forecast on strong trading revenue

NEW YORK (AP) — Investment bank Goldman Sachs posted a massive 41% rise in revenues in the second quarter, the bank said Wednesday, helped by a blowout performance by the bank’s trading desks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China accuses Britain of helping Washington hurt Huawei

BEIJING (AP) — China accused Britain on Wednesday of colluding with Washington to hurt Huawei after the Chinese tech giant was blocked from working on a British next-generation mobile phone network.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares retreat as virus vaccine rally fades

Shares fell back in Asia on Thursday after markets worldwide rallied on rising hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

OPEC and allies to ease cuts, allow more oil production

NEW YORK (AP) — Ministers from the OPEC cartel have agreed to allow more oil to flow from the taps, saying demand for oil is growing as economies take steps to reopen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall as investors mull Chinese growth data

Shares retreated in Asia on Thursday as investors mulled figures showing China's economy returned to growth in the last quarter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets

Burger King is staging an intervention with its cows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Europe's shift to electric cars picks up despite recession

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The coronavirus has cancelled business plans all over the world but Europe's push into electric cars isn't one of them. Sales of battery-powered and hybrid cars have held up better than the overall market amid a deeply painful recession, mainly thanks to the action of governments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — China became the first major economy to grow since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, recording an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter after anti-virus lockdowns were lifted and factories and stores reopened.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares retreat as virus vaccine rally fades

Shares fell back in Asia on Thursday after markets worldwide rallied on rising hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — China became the first major economy to grow since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, recording an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter after anti-virus lockdowns were lifted and factories and stores reopened.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China's economy grows 3.2% as virus lockdowns lifted

BEIJING (AP) — China became the first major economy to grow since the coronavirus pandemic began, recording an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter as anti-virus lockdowns were lifted and factories and stores reopened.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

OPEC and allies to ease cuts, allow more oil production

NEW YORK (AP) — Ministers from the OPEC cartel have agreed to allow more oil to flow from the taps, saying demand for oil is growing as economies take steps to reopen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Markets rally worldwide on rising hopes for COVID-19 vaccine

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying Wednesday on rising hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine, and the S&P 500 is back to where it was just a few days after it set its record early this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Goldman 2Q profit tops forecast on strong trading revenue

NEW YORK (AP) — Investment bank Goldman Sachs posted a massive 41% rise in revenues in the second quarter, the bank said Wednesday, helped by a blowout performance by the bank’s trading desks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Europe's shift to electric cars picks up despite recession

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The coronavirus has cancelled business plans all over the world but Europe's push into electric cars isn't one of them. Sales of battery-powered and hybrid cars have held up better than the overall market amid a deeply painful recession, mainly thanks to the action of governments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World markets mostly higher on hopes for coronavirus vaccine

Shares rose in global markets on Wednesday as investors took heart from news that an experimental COVID-19 vaccine had revved up people’s immune systems just as desired.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China accuses Britain of helping Washington hurt Huawei

BEIJING (AP) — China accused Britain on Wednesday of colluding with Washington to hurt Huawei after the Chinese tech giant was blocked from working on a British next-generation mobile phone network.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets

Burger King is staging an intervention with its cows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nissan rolls out new electric crossover, aims to boost image

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan unveiled an electric crossover vehicle Wednesday, the Japanese automaker’s first major all-new model since getting embroiled in the scandal surrounding its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Regulators say railroad talks can be included in lawsuits

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Federal regulators say the nation’s four largest railroads shouldn’t be able to exclude all the details of their conversations from a lawsuit challenging the way they set rates in the past.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mostly higher on hopes for coronavirus vaccine

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by news that an experimental COVID-19 vaccine under development by Moderna and the U.S. National Institutes of Health revved up people’s immune systems just as desired.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Banks set aside billions, bracing for more economic pain

NEW YORK (AP) — With tens of millions of Americans out of work and many businesses shut down or operating under restrictions due to the coronavirus, three of the nation's biggest banks set aside nearly $30 billion in the second quarter to cover potentially bad loans that were fine only …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nissan rolls out new electric crossover, aims to boost image

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan unveiled an electric crossover vehicle Wednesday, the Japanese automaker’s first major all-new model since getting embroiled in the scandal surrounding its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mostly higher on hopes for coronavirus vaccine

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by news that an experimental COVID-19 vaccine under development by Moderna and the U.S. National Institutes of Health revved up people’s immune systems just as desired.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Regulators say railroad talks can be included in lawsuits

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Federal regulators say the nation’s four largest railroads shouldn’t be able to exclude all the details of their conversations from a lawsuit challenging the way they set rates in the past.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Banks set aside billions, bracing for more economic pain

NEW YORK (AP) — With tens of millions of Americans out of work and many businesses shut down or operating under restrictions due to the coronavirus, three of the nation's biggest banks set aside nearly $30 billion in the second quarter to cover potentially bad loans that were fine only …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street stays unsettled as bank earnings reports roll in

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is lurching through another day of unsettled trading Tuesday after CEOs of the country’s biggest banks painted a mixed picture of how badly the coronavirus pandemic is ripping through their businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets

Burger King is staging an intervention with its cows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street remains unsettled as bank profit reports roll in

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mostly falling in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday as CEOs of the country’s biggest banks paint a mixed picture of how badly the coronavirus pandemic is ripping through their businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Burger King addresses elephant in the room, and it's a cow

Burger King is staging an intervention with its cows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wells Fargo loses $2.4 billion in 2Q, first loss since 2008

Silver Spring, Md. (AP) — Wells Fargo lost $2.4 billion in the second quarter, the first quarterly loss for the bank since the real estate crash of 2008.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

JPMorgan profit hit hard by pandemic, as consumers struggle

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is weighing heavily on the financial health of JPMorgan Chase, as the nation’s largest financial company set aside billions in the second quarter to cover potential losses from all the businesses and consumers who are unable to pay their debts due to the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares drop on jitters over virus, China-US friction

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares fell Tuesday as skepticism set in about the recent upward momentum in global markets given rising confirmed coronavirus cases and percolating tensions between the U.S. and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares drop on jitters over virus, China-US friction

TOKYO (AP) — Shares fell in Asia on Tuesday as skepticism set in about the recent upward momentum in global markets given rising confirmed coronavirus cases and percolating tensions between the U.S. and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China's trade rises as economy recovers from virus slump

BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade improved in June in a fresh sign the world’s second-largest economy is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. But its exporters face threats including tension with Washington and a possible downturn in U.S. and European demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China's trade rises as economy recovers from virus slump

BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade improved in June in a fresh sign the world’s second-largest economy is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. But its exporters face threats including tension with Washington and a possible downturn in U.S. and European demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares drop on jitters over virus, China-US friction

TOKYO (AP) — Shares fell in Asia on Tuesday as skepticism set in about the recent upward momentum in global markets given rising confirmed coronavirus cases and percolating tensions between the U.S. and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks climb worldwide as CEOs prepare latest report cards

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising in Monday morning trading as CEOs across the country prepare to tell their investors how much money they made, or lost, in the spring as the coronavirus pandemic pounded the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares gain on hopes for recovery, despite outbreaks

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, cheered by upbeat projections for a global economic rebound that were tempered by worries over expanding coronavirus outbreaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares gain on hopes for recovery, despite outbreaks,

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Monday, cheered by upbeat projections for a global economic rebound that were tempered by worries over expanding coronavirus outbreaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Chatham announces plan to buy newspaper publisher McClatchy

NEW YORK (AP) — Hedge fund Chatham Asset Management plans to buy newspaper publisher McClatchy out of bankruptcy, ending 163 years of family control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Croatia, Bulgaria take big step toward joining the euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Croatia and Bulgaria took a big step toward joining the shared euro currency Friday, underlining the currency bloc's attraction despite its 2010-2015 debt crisis and the continuing debate about how to strengthen it against possible future trouble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares gain on hopes for recovery, despite outbreaks,

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Monday, cheered by upbeat projections for a global economic rebound that were tempered by worries over expanding coronavirus outbreaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Chatham announces plan to buy newspaper publisher McClatchy

NEW YORK (AP) — Hedge fund Chatham Asset Management plans to buy newspaper publisher McClatchy out of bankruptcy, ending 163 years of family control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales off 22.4% in first half of 2020

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales rose 1.8% in June over a year earlier but fell by double digits for the first half of 2020 after the country shut down to fight the coronavirus, an industry group reported Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Croatia, Bulgaria take big step toward joining the euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Croatia and Bulgaria took a big step toward joining the shared euro currency Friday, underlining the currency bloc's attraction despite its 2010-2015 debt crisis and the continuing debate about how to strengthen it against possible future trouble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales off 22.4% in first half of 2020

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales rose 1.8% in June over a year earlier but fell by double digits for the first half of 2020 after the country shut down to fight the coronavirus, an industry group reported Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks sink after Wall St losses on economy worries

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday on worries economic recoveries might fade as coronavirus cases increase in the United States and some other countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Croatia, Bulgaria take big step toward joining the euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Croatia and Bulgaria took a big step toward joining the shared euro currency Friday, underlining the currency bloc's attraction despite its 2010-2015 debt crisis and the continuing debate about how to strengthen it against possible future trouble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Croatia, Bulgaria take big step toward joining the euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Croatia and Bulgaria took a big step toward joining the shared euro currency Friday, underlining the currency bloc's attraction despite its 2010-2015 debt crisis and the continuing debate about how to strengthen it against possible future trouble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In heated political moment, Goya latest company to get stung

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The supercharged U.S. political landscape has grown potentially more perilous for companies ahead of the 2020 presidential election as Goya, a food company with a tremendously loyal following, discovered this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Most stocks drift higher on Wall Street; tech a rare downer

NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street is drifting higher Friday, though a rare pullback for some of the year's biggest winners in the stock market is tamping down the gains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Goya CEO, praising Trump, sparks online clash

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The supercharged U.S. political landscape has grown potentially more perilous for companies ahead of the 2020 presidential election as Goya, a food company with a tremendously loyal following, discovered this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts as week of erratic swings comes to close

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in early trading on Wall Street Friday, the latest eddies in a week full of erratic swings driven by worries about rising coronavirus counts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Goya CEO, praising Trump, sparks online culture clash

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The supercharged political landscape in the U.S. has grown potentially more perilous for companies ahead of the 2020 presidential election as Goya, a food company with a tremendously loyal following, discovered this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed on contagions increase, economic data

BEIJING (AP) — World markets were mixed on Friday as investors weighed a rise in coronavirus cases in the United States against upbeat economic data in Europe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales off 22.4% in first half of 2020

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales rose 1.8% in June over a year earlier but fell by double digits for the first half of 2020 after the country shut down to fight the coronavirus, an industry group reported Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed after Wall St slips on economy worries

BEIJING (AP) — European stock markets opened higher Friday while Asian prices followed Wall Street lower on worries economic recoveries might fade as coronavirus cases increase in the United States and some other countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks sink after Wall St losses on economy worries

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday on worries economic recoveries might fade as coronavirus cases increase in the United States and some other countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

2Q earnings to show how virus menaced Corporate America

NEW YORK (AP) — Like that last roll of ultra-thin toilet paper left on the shelves or the latest Star Wars movies, it’s tough to be disappointed in something when expectations were low to begin with. That’s how Wall Street is approaching the upcoming earnings season for companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks sink after Wall St losses on economy worries

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday on worries economic recoveries might fade as coronavirus cases increase in the United States and some other countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slump amid economy worries; gold remains strong

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slumping on Wall Street Thursday after a report suggested layoffs continue to ease up across the country, but also that the pace of improvements may be stalling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

2Q earnings to show how virus menaced Corporate America

NEW YORK (AP) — Like that last roll of ultra-thin toilet paper left on the shelves or the latest Star Wars movies, it’s tough to be disappointed in something when expectations were low to begin with. That’s how Wall Street is approaching the upcoming earnings season for companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drift as both layoffs and economic improvements slow

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street Thursday after a report showed fewer workers are getting laid off across the country, though a slowing pace of improvement is holding back the optimism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Curtain rises on a hopefully forgettable earnings season

NEW YORK (AP) — Like that last roll of ultra-thin toilet paper left on the shelves or the latest Star Wars movies, it’s tough to be disappointed in something when expectations were low to begin with. That’s how Wall Street is approaching the upcoming earnings season for companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mostly rise ahead of US jobless data

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks were mostly higher on Thursday though market sentiment appeared fragile as coronavirus contagions remained high in many countries, including the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks follow Wall Street higher after tech gains

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Thursday after further gains for major U.S. tech stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher after tech gains

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Thursday following gains for major U.S. tech stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher after tech gains

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Thursday following gains for major U.S. tech stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street loses early momentum as S&P 500 drifts

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting Wednesday, with indexes flipping from small gains to losses, as weakness across much of Wall Street collides with continued strength for a handful of big tech companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street glides, S&P 500 on pace for 6th gain in 7 days

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are gliding higher in early Wednesday trading, as more gains for big technology companies help Wall Street return to its upswing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed as pandemic uncertainty squelches buying

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday as uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic sapped the buying enthusiasm that has been driving prices higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as pandemic saps buying momentum

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as uncertainty over the pandemic sapped the buying enthusiasm that has been driving prices higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises questions

HONG KONG (AP) — TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Small business program scrutinized for loans to big firms

NEW YORK (AP) — Congress set aside $659 billion to throw a lifeline to small businesses and organizations side-swiped by the coronavirus pandemic and to help paychecks keep flowing to workers who might otherwise head to the unemployment line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower as pandemic saps buying momentum

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday as uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic sapped the buying enthusiasm that has been driving prices higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as pandemic saps buying momentum

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as uncertainty over the pandemic sapped the buying enthusiasm that has been driving prices higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Small business program scrutinized for loans to big firms

NEW YORK (AP) — Congress set aside $659 billion to throw a lifeline to small businesses and organizations side-swiped by the coronavirus pandemic and to help paychecks keep flowing to workers who might otherwise head to the unemployment line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Most stocks slink back after strong rally, except for tech

NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street is slipping in midday trading on Tuesday, giving back some of the big gains made the past couple weeks, but a handful of tech giants bucked the trend and kept the market's losses in check.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks worldwide slink back as virus dims recovery hopes

NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street is slipping in midday trading on Tuesday, giving back a slice of the big gains made the past couple weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slink back as virus outbreaks dim recovery hopes

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks are slipping in early trading on Tuesday, giving back some of their big gains from the past couple weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks slip as virus outbreaks dim hopes for rebound

TOKYO (AP) — World stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday as spreading coronavirus outbreaks dimmed hopes for a global recovery, despite an overnight rally in tech shares that pushed the Nasdaq to another record high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises questions

HONG KONG (AP) — TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Facebook, others block requests on Hong Kong user data

HONG KONG (AP) — Social media platforms and messaging apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Twitter say they will deny law enforcement requests for user data in Hong Kong while studying ramifications of a national security law enacted last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia markets slip as virus outbreaks mute hopes for rebound

TOKYO (AP) — Markets were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as expanding coronavirus outbreaks dimmed hopes for a global recovery, despite an overnight rally in tech shares that pushed the Nasdaq composite to another record high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: The nuts and bolts of the Paycheck Protection Program

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses can still get help from the government’s coronavirus relief plan after Congress extended the Paycheck Protection Program until Aug. 8.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Uber buys Postmates, ups delivery game in $2.65 billion deal

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Uber has widened its reach in the fiercely competitive delivery market by acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the company said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia markets slip as virus outbreaks mute hopes for rebound

TOKYO (AP) — Markets were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as expanding coronavirus outbreaks dimmed hopes for a global recovery, despite an overnight rally in tech shares that pushed the Nasdaq composite to another record high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries

HONG KONG (AP) — TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Facebook, others block requests on Hong Kong user data

HONG KONG (AP) — Social media platforms and messaging apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Twitter say they will deny law enforcement requests for user data in Hong Kong while studying ramifications of a national security law enacted last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: The nuts and bolts of the Paycheck Protection Program

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses can still get help from the government’s coronavirus relief plan after Congress extended the Paycheck Protection Program until Aug. 8.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Uber buys Postmates, ups delivery game in $2.65 billion deal

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Uber has widened its reach in the fiercely competitive delivery market by acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the company said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Facebook, others, block govt requests on Hong Kong user data

HONG KONG (AP) — Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram will deny law enforcement requests for user data in Hong Kong as they assess the impact of a new national security law enacted last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street rises as investors look to economic data

BEIJING (AP) — Stocks are pushing higher in early Monday trading on Wall Street, joining a worldwide upturn headlined by the best day for Chinese stocks in nearly five years. All sectors of the S&P 500 are rising, following up on similar gains in Europe and much of Asia. Investors …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Uber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant confirmed Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks rise as investors look to economic data

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Monday as investors shrugged off worries about rising coronavirus infections in the United States and some other countries and focused on hopes for an economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks rise as investors look ahead to week's data

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Monday as investors shrugged off worries about rising coronavirus infections in the United States, Australia and some other countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia stocks rise as investors shrug off virus worries

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday as investors shrugged off rising coronavirus cases in the United States and some other countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World stocks mostly dip with US closed for holiday

World stock markets fell slightly in Europe on Friday after gains in Asia, with trading somewhat subdued by a long holiday weekend in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia stocks rise as investors look ahead to week's data

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday as investors looked ahead for data they hope will support optimism about a global economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia stocks rise as investors look ahead to week's data

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday as investors looked ahead for data they hope will support optimism about a global economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World stocks mostly dip with US closed for holiday

World stock markets fell slightly in Europe on Friday after gains in Asia, with trading somewhat subdued by a long holiday weekend in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks extradition of Americans accused in Ghosn escape

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo prosecutors said Friday they have filed a request for the extradition of two Americans arrested in the U.S. for allegedly helping Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan, flee Japan while he was out on bail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World stocks mostly dip with US closed for holiday

World stock markets fell slightly in Europe on Friday after gains in Asia, with trading somewhat subdued by a long holiday weekend in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks extradition of Americans accused in Ghosn escape

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo prosecutors said Friday they have filed a request for the extradition of two Americans arrested in the U.S. for allegedly helping Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan, flee Japan while he was out on bail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance following upbeat US jobs report

Markets advanced in Asia on Friday following a Wall Street rally driven by strong jobs data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World stocks mostly dip with US closed for holiday

World stock markets fell slightly in Europe on Friday after gains in Asia, with trading somewhat subdued by a long holiday weekend in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World stocks mostly turn lower with US closed for holiday

World stock markets turned lower in Europe on Friday after gains in Asia, with trading somewhat subdued by a long holiday weekend in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed following upbeat US jobs report

Shares are mixed in muted trading in Europe after a day of gains in Asia, where Shanghai's benchmark jumped 2%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks extradition of Americans accused in Ghosn escape

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo prosecutors said Friday they have filed a request for the extradition of two Americans arrested in the U.S. for allegedly helping Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan, flee Japan while he was out on bail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

To stop parties, Airbnb won't let some guests book homes

Airbnb will ban some younger U.S. guests from booking homes in their area as part of a continuing effort to crack down on unauthorized parties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance following upbeat US jobs report

Markets advanced in Asia on Friday following a Wall Street rally driven by strong jobs data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks extradition of Americans accused in Ghosn escape

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo prosecutors said Friday that a request for extradition of two Americans arrested in the U.S. for allegedly helping Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan, flee Japan while he was out on bail has been filed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance following upbeat US jobs report

Markets advanced in Asia on Friday following a Wall Street rally driven by strong jobs data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

To stop parties, Airbnb won't let some guests book homes

Airbnb will ban some younger U.S. guests from booking homes in their area as part of a continuing effort to crack down on unauthorized parties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rally on strong job gains, S&P nears week-long sweep

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising Thursday after a report showed the U.S. job market continues to climb from the crater created by the coronavirus pandemic in the spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rally on strong jobs gain, heading for weeklong sweep

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying Thursday after a report showed the U.S. job market continues to climb from the crater created by the coronavirus pandemic in the spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Social media companies face revenue hit from boycotts

Verizon's decision to join the growing boycott against Facebook and Twitter risks hurting the social media giants where it hurts most: their advertising revenue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Europe contains jobless rate, but faces summer of discontent

SPERLONGA, Italy (AP) — Europe has limited the rise in unemployment caused by the pandemic with a wide array of government support programs, but that cannot hide widespread economic distress and anxiety among workers and small business owners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks rise on vaccine hopes, ahead of US jobs data

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and Wall Street futures rose Thursday on hopes for the development of a coronavirus vaccine and ahead of the release of monthly U.S. jobs data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

European jobless rise contained by government help

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The unemployment rate in the 19 countries that use the euro currency inched higher to 7.4 % in May from 7.3% in April as governments used active labor market support programs to cushion the impact of the virus outbreak on workers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks follow Wall Street higher on vaccine hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and Wall Street futures rose Thursday as hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine competed with concerns about rising U.S. infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK regulator urges reforms to curb Google, Facebook ad power

LONDON (AP) — British regulators want new rules to foster competition in digital advertising markets and rein in the industry's dominant players, Google and Facebook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US manufacturing bounces back in June on reopenings

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. manufacturing rebounded in June as major parts of the country opened back up, ending three months of contraction in the sector caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on vaccine hopes

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher Thursday as hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine competed with concern about rising U.S. infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on vaccine hopes

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher Thursday as hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine competed with concern about rising U.S. infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK regulator urges reforms to curb Google, Facebook ad power

LONDON (AP) — British regulators want new rules to foster competition in digital advertising markets and rein in the industry's dominant players, Google and Facebook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US manufacturing bounces back in June on reopenings

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. manufacturing rebounded in June as major parts of the country opened back up, ending three months of contraction in the sector caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK regulator urges new rules to rein in Google, Facebook

LONDON (AP) — British regulators want new rules to foster competition in digital advertising markets and rein in the industry's dominant players, Google and Facebook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall back after closing out best quarter in years

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly dipped on Wednesday, with investors seemingly more cautious after major indexes closed out their best quarter in years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China: US 'oppressing Chinese companies' in new Huawei move

BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday demanded Washington stop “oppressing Chinese companies” after U.S. regulators declared telecom equipment suppliers Huawei and ZTE to be national security threats.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares up after Wall St's best quarter since 1998

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street capped its best quarter since 1998, shrugging off continued signs of damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK allows e-scooter rentals to aid transport in pandemic

LONDON (AP) — Britain gave the green light Tuesday for trials of electric scooter rental programs, as authorities look for ways to help people get moving while maintaining distance and easing pressure on public transit as pandemic lockdown restrictions ease.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Citroen unveils new hatchback as virus pushes event online

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — PSA Group unveiled one of its most important new models Tuesday with 20 people physically present and 2,600 watching online - a marketing configuration that the coronavirus seems likely to accelerate across the industry now that next year's Geneva auto show was cancelled.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares up after Wall St closes best quarter since 1998

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street capped its best quarter since 1998, shrugging off continued signs of global economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China reopens but businesses struggle to lure back consumers

BEIJING (AP) — The Daronghe restaurant in Chengdu in China’s west has reopened but, with business down by half, its staff of 150 come to work on alternate days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Japanese manufacturers' sentiments at low unseen since 2009

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese manufacturers' sentiments have plunged to the lowest level in more than a decade, a quarterly Bank of Japan survey showed Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic crushes exports and tourism, the mainstays of the nation’s economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

FedEx reports a loss, but revenue tops Street expectations

FedEx Corp. flipped to a $334 million loss in its fiscal fourth quarter, but its revenue and adjusted profit beat Wall Street expectations as the virus pandemic continues to fuel a boom in online shopping.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares up after Wall St closes best quarter since 1998

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street capped its best quarter since 1998, shrugging off continued signs of global economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China reopens but businesses struggle to lure back consumers

BEIJING (AP) — The Daronghe restaurant in Chengdu in China’s west has reopened but, with business down by half, its staff of 150 come to work on alternate days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Japanese manufacturers' sentiments at low unseen since 2009

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese manufacturers' sentiments have plunged to the lowest level in more than a decade, a quarterly Bank of Japan survey showed Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic crushes exports and tourism, the mainstays of the nation’s economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

FedEx reports a loss, but revenue tops Street expectations

FedEx Corp. flipped to a $334 million loss in its fiscal fourth quarter, but its revenue and adjusted profit beat Wall Street expectations as the virus pandemic continues to fuel a boom in online shopping.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK allows e-scooter rentals to aid transport in pandemic

LONDON (AP) — Britain gave the green light Tuesday for trials of electric scooter rental programs, as authorities look for ways to help people get moving while maintaining distance and easing pressure on public transit as pandemic lockdown restrictions ease.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Citroen unveils new hatchback as virus pushes event online

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — PSA Group unveiled one of its most important new models Tuesday with 20 people physically present and 2,600 watching online - a marketing configuration that the coronavirus seems likely to accelerate across the industry now that next year's Geneva auto show was cancelled.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts as best quarter in decades comes to close

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting up and down in early trading Tuesday, a quiet coda for a rocking quarter that sent the U.S. stock market nearly all the way back to its record heights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global markets steady as investors gauge length of recovery

TOKYO (AP) — World stock markets were steady on Tuesday as investors weighed evidence of an economic recovery against a rise in reported coronavirus contagions in some countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed amid worries over virus impact on growth

TOKYO (AP) — World shares were mixed on Tuesday, with European benchmarks falling after a day of gains in Asia that carried over from a rally on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic delays Yahoo Japan, Line merger past October

TOKYO (AP) — Online services Yahoo Japan and Line Corp. said Tuesday the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is causing delays that will push back their merger to later than the scheduled October date.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Corona pandemic delays Yahoo Japan, Line merger past October

TOKYO (AP) — Online services Yahoo Japan and Line Corp. said Tuesday the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is causing delays that will push back their merger to later than the scheduled October date.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise after Wall St rally, strong housing data

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, cheered by a rally on Wally Street reflecting some optimism over stronger than expected economic data, despite widening coronavirus outbreaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Companies prodded to rely less on China, but few respond

BEIJING (AP) — The United States, Japan and France are prodding their companies to rely less on China to make the world’s smartphones, drugs and other products. But even after the coronavirus derailed trade, few want to leave China's skilled workforce and efficient suppliers of raw materials to move to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nissan officials face angry shareholders on red ink, scandal

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told shareholders Monday he is giving up half his pay after the Japanese automaker sank into the red amid plunging sales and plant closures in Spain and Indonesia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US pending home sales see record-breaking rebound in May

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rebounded a record 44.3% in May after a record-breaking decline the previous month, as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic sidelined both buyers and sellers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Billions of dollars in aid for small businesses go unclaimed

NEW YORK (AP) — Billions of dollars offered by Congress as a lifeline to small businesses struggling to survive the pandemic are about to be left on the table when a key government program stops accepting applications for loans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise after Wall St rally, strong housing data

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, cheered by a rally on Wally Street reflecting some optimism over stronger than expected economic data, despite widening coronavirus outbreaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Companies prodded to rely less on China, but few respond

BEIJING (AP) — The United States, Japan and France are prodding their companies to rely less on China to make the world’s smartphones, drugs and other products. But even after the coronavirus derailed trade, few want to leave skilled China's skilled workforce and efficient suppliers of raw materials to move …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Billions of dollars in aid for small businesses go unclaimed

NEW YORK (AP) — Billions of dollars offered by Congress as a lifeline to small businesses struggling to survive the pandemic are about to be left on the table when a key government program stops accepting applications for loans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street climbs to claw back some of last week's losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising in morning trading on Wall Street Monday, clawing back some of the ground they lost last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US pending home sales see record-breaking rebound in May

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rebounded a record 44.3% in May after a record-breaking decline the previous month, as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic sidelined both buyers and sellers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US pending home sales bounce back huge in May

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rebounded a record 44.3% in May after a record-breaking decline the previous month, as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic sidelined both buyers and sellers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street indexes are mixed following last week's slump

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting up and down in early Monday trading on Wall Street, following up on last week’s slump with more tentative trading.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World markets subdued as virus fears cloud recovery outlook

BANGKOK (AP) — World stock markets were subdued on Monday as rising virus cases caused some governments to backtrack on pandemic reopenings, or to warn they might have to.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World shares slide as virus fears cloud outlook for recovery

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares slipped Monday as rising virus cases caused some governments to backtrack on pandemic reopenings, or to warn they might have to.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nissan officials face angry shareholders on red ink, scandal

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told shareholders Monday he is giving up half his pay after the Japanese automaker sank into the red amid plunging sales and plant closures in Spain and Indonesia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Elsie moooves on: Borden dairy sold to private equity firms

Elsie the cow has a new home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Trump administration to give Congress full virus loan data

WASHINGTON (AP) — After prodding from Democratic lawmakers, the Trump administration has agreed to give Congress — but not the public — complete data on the millions of small businesses that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide, following Wall St selloff on virus fears

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Monday in Asia, tracking losses on Wall Street as rising virus cases cause some U.S. states to backtrack on pandemic reopenings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nissan officials face angry shareholders on red ink, scandal

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told shareholders Monday he is giving up half his pay after the Japanese automaker sank into the red amid plunging sales and plant closures in Spain and Indonesia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide, following Wall St selloff on virus fears

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Monday in Asia, tracking losses on Wall Street as rising virus cases cause some U.S. states to backtrack on pandemic reopenings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Elsie moooves on: Borden dairy sold to private equity firms

Elsie the cow has a new home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E. Cheese files for bankruptcy

Chuck E. Cheese - where kids could be kids while parents nursed headaches - is filing for bankruptcy protection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Trump administration to give Congress full virus loan data

WASHINGTON (AP) — After prodding from Democratic lawmakers, the Trump administration has agreed to give Congress — but not the public — complete data on the millions of small businesses that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Elsie moooves on: Borden dairy sold to private equity firms

Elsie the cow has a new home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E. Cheese files for bankruptcy

Chuck E. Cheese - where kids could be kids while parents nursed headaches - is filing for bankruptcy protection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Trump administration to give Congress full virus loan data

WASHINGTON (AP) — After prodding from Democratic lawmakers, the Trump administration has agreed to give Congress — but not the public — complete data on the millions of small businesses that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Elsie moooves on: Borden dairy sold to private equity firms

Elsie the cow has a new home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Trump administration to give Congress full virus loan data

WASHINGTON (AP) — After prodding from Democratic lawmakers, the Trump administration has agreed to give Congress — but not the public — complete data on the millions of small businesses that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Banks lead stocks lower after the Fed caps their dividends

Financial companies led a sharp slide for stocks on Wall Street Friday after the Federal Reserve
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks rise as US eases some limits on banks

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Friday after U.S. regulators removed some limits on banks' ability to make investments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks rise on US move to

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Friday after U.S. regulators removed some limits on banks' ability to make investments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks follow Wall Street higher on bank news

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets followed Wall Street higher Friday after U.S. regulators removed some limits on banks' ability to make investments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fed stops big banks from buying back stock, caps dividends

NEW YORK (AP) — A worst-case scenario for the U.S. economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic would cause the nation’s 34 largest banks to collectively lose roughly $700 billion, the Federal Reserve said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E. Cheese files for bankruptcy

Chuck E. Cheese - where kids could be kids while parents nursed headaches - is filing for bankruptcy protection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Audit: US sent $1.4B in virus relief payments to dead people

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on bank news

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday after U.S. regulators removed some limits on banks' ability to make investments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on bank news

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday after U.S. regulators removed some limits on banks' ability to make investments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fed stops big banks from buying back stock, caps dividends

NEW YORK (AP) — A worst-case scenario for the U.S. economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic would cause the nation’s 34 largest banks to collectively lose roughly $700 billion, the Federal Reserve said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks head higher on Wall Street following mixed data

Stocks edged higher on Wall Street Thursday after a choppy start as investors weigh a mixed batch of economic reports highlighting the damage that the coronavirus lockdowns have inflicted on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Audit: US sent $1.4B in virus relief payments to dead people

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stock indexes are down on Wall Street following mixed data

Stock indexes were down on Wall Street Thursday morning as investors weigh a mixed batch of economic reports highlighting the damage that the coronavirus lockdowns have inflicted on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks edge higher on Wall Street following mixed data

Stocks edged higher on Wall Street in early trading Thursday as investors weigh a mixed batch of economic reports highlighting the damage that the coronavirus lockdowns have inflicted on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E. Cheese files for bankruptcy

Chuck E. Cheese - where kids could be kids while parents nursed headaches - is filing for bankruptcy protection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Official: US might help others buy non-Huawei telecom gear

BEIJING (AP) — The United States is willing to help other countries finance purchases of next-generation telecom technology from Western providers so they can avoid Chinese tech giant Huawei, which Washington sees as a security threat, an American official said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sustainable funds hold their own as markets tumble worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — A steadier and more sustainable way to invest. That’s how a growing cadre of fund managers pitch their approach, one that considers how companies perform on environmental, social and governance issues. Maybe they're right.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World stocks mostly slide on new coronavirus cases

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares and U.S. futures mostly slipped Thursday as investors focused on surging new coronavirus cases in the U.S. that are dimming hopes for a relatively quick economic turnaround from the pandemic downturn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

SoftBank's Son leaves Alibaba board following Ma's departure

TOKYO (AP) — Masayoshi Son, the chief executive of Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp., said Thursday that he is stepping down from the board of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World stocks skid as new coronavirus cases rattle markets

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares and U.S. futures slipped Thursday as investors focused on surging new coronavirus cases in the U.S. that are dimming hopes for a relatively quick economic turnaround from the pandemic downturn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks skid as new coronavirus cases rattle markets

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded in Asia on Thursday after a sharp retreat overnight on Wall Street as new coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to their highest level in two months, dimming investors' hopes for a relatively quick economic turnaround.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks skid as new coronavirus cases rattle markets

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded in Asia on Thursday after a sharp retreat overnight on Wall Street as new coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to their highest level in two months, dimming investors' hopes for a relatively quick economic turnaround.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slide lower on Wall Street as coronavirus cases surge

The selling on Wall Street accelerated Wednesday morning, pulling stocks sharply lower, as investors turned cautious after new coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to the highest level in two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Racial equality groups grapple with surge in donations

NEW YORK (AP) — A flood of donations following the death of George Floyd have left racial equality and social justice groups in a position they might never have expected to be in: figuring out what to do with a surplus of cash.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks move lower on Wall Street as coronavirus cases surge

Stocks moved broadly lower on Wall Street in early trading Wednesday as investors turned cautious after new coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to the highest level in two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares turn lower as coronavirus cases surge

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets turned lower on Wednesday amid fears over surging coronavirus cases in various parts of the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mostly lower as coronavirus cases surge

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Wednesday following another rally on Wall Street, tempered by fears over surging coronavirus cases in various parts of the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed after US rally despite rising virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday following another rally on Wall Street, tempered by fears over surging coronavirus cases in various parts of the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China moves vast trade fair online, but few buyers follow

BEIJING (AP) — Standing in front of shelves laden with colorful backpacks, a saleswoman promoted bags on the Canton Trade Fair’s website without knowing whether anyone was watching as the world’s biggest sales event opened in cyberspace to avoid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares higher after US rally despite rising virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday with another mood boost from Wall Street, but fears persist over the surge in coronavirus cases in parts of the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday, recovering from some early losses as regional markets tracked a late rally on Wall Street led by technology shares.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks adds plant-based meat to US menu

Starbucks is adding plant-based meat to its U.S. menu for the first time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares higher after US rally despite rising virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday with another mood boost from Wall Street, but fears persist over the surge in coronavirus cases in parts of the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks move higher on Wall Street, following gains overseas

Stocks headed higher in midday trading on Wall Street Tuesday, adding to the market's gains from a day earlier, as investors focused on the prospects for an economic recovery as more businesses reopen after being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open higher on Wall Street, following gains overseas

Stocks on Wall Street got off to a solid start Tuesday with broad gains for the market following a rally in Europe, where indexes marched higher after some encouraging economic data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stocks up as investors weigh data on economy, new contagions

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Tuesday as investors appeared to look past reports of surging coronavirus cases in the U.S. and other countries to focus on evidence of economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

China moves vast trade fair online, but few buyers follow

BEIJING (AP) — Standing in front of shelves laden with colorful backpacks, a saleswoman promoted bags on the Canton Trade Fair’s website without knowing whether anyone was watching as the world’s biggest sales event opened in cyberspace to avoid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Global shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are higher, tracking gains in Asia and on Wall Street overnight as investors shrug off reports of surging coronavirus cases in the U.S. and many other countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks adds plant-based meat to US menu

Starbucks is adding plant-based meat to its U.S. menu for the first time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday, recovering from some early losses as regional markets tracked a late rally on Wall Street led by technology shares.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher as US reports surging virus cases

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia despite reports that the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and worldwide has surged sharply.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday, recovering from some early losses as regional markets tracked a late rally on Wall Street led by technology shares.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stock indexes edge higher on Wall Street after shaky start

Stocks edged higher on Wall Street in early trading Monday after a shaky start as investors weigh the risks that rising coronavirus cases could pose to the reopening of businesses shut down due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

World shares slip as global virus tally approaches 9 million

BANGKOK (AP) — World stock markets mostly traded lower Monday as reports of new coronavirus infections in the U.S. and worldwide surged, with the global total approaching 9 million.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge to OK $58B plan to end PG&E bankruptcy after wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday said he was approving a $58 billion plan by the nation’s largest utility to end a contentious bankruptcy saga that began after Pacific Gas & Electric’s outdated equipment ignited wildfires in California that killed more than 100 people, wiped out …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

More U.S. workers getting Juneteenth off as awareness grows

NEW YORK (AP) — A unprecedented number of U.S. companies are giving employees off for Juneteenth on Friday, raising hopes that the day commemorating the end of slavery could someday become a true national celebration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Chesapeake, struggling to survive, skips $13.5M in payments

Chesapeake Energy, which has warned that it's unsure if it can survive much longer, failed to make $13.5 million in interest payments that came due this week, according to a federal filing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hit hard by virus, fine dining finds new ways to serve

San Francisco chef Dominique Crenn was huddled with staff one day in mid-March when she learned that coronavirus restrictions would close the dining room at her celebrated restaurant, Atelier Crenn. Immediately, everyone started brainstorming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as US reports surging virus cases

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed Monday in Asia as China and South Korea reported lower numbers of new coronavirus cases, while new infections in the U.S. and worldwide surged sharply.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks

TOKYO (AP) — The roller coasters are back running in Tokyo but with requests to not scream. Restaurants are offering more take-out and outdoor seating. Major retailer Uniqlo’s new “cool and dry” mask, three for 990 yen ($9), sold out Friday shortly after it was put on the shelves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Watchdogs: Treasury too secretive on small business loans

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has relented to public pressure and pledged to provide more details about which small businesses received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program. But government watchdogs say even more transparency is needed to get an accurate picture of who was helped, and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher as US reports surging virus cases

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia despite reports that the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and worldwide has surged sharply.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher as US reports surging virus cases

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia despite reports that the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and worldwide has surged sharply.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Watchdogs: Treasury too secretive on small business loans

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has relented to public pressure and pledged to provide more details about which small businesses received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program. But government watchdogs say even more transparency is needed to get an accurate picture of who was helped, and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hit hard by virus, fine dining finds new ways to serve

San Francisco chef Dominique Crenn was huddled with staff one day in mid-March when she learned that coronavirus restrictions would close the dining room at her celebrated restaurant, Atelier Crenn. Immediately, everyone started brainstorming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge to OK $58B plan to end PG&E bankruptcy after wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday said he was approving a $58 billion plan by the nation’s largest utility to end a contentious bankruptcy saga that began after Pacific Gas & Electric’s outdated equipment ignited wildfires in California that killed more than 100 people, wiped out …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

More U.S. workers getting Juneteenth off as awareness grows

NEW YORK (AP) — A unprecedented number of U.S. companies are giving employees off for Juneteenth on Friday, raising hopes that the day commemorating the end of slavery could someday become a true national celebration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wirecard CEO quits after auditors can't find $2.1 billion

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The chief executive of German payment service provider Wirecard AG resigned on Friday after the company disclosed that auditors could not find 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in cash, adding to the accounting woes of a firm once regarded as a star of the growing financial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Chesapeake, struggling to survive, skips $13.5M in payments

Chesapeake Energy, which has warned that it's unsure if it can survive much longer, failed to make $13.5 million in interest payments that came due this week, according to a federal filing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks

TOKYO (AP) — The roller coasters are back running in Tokyo but with requests to not scream. Restaurants are offering more take-out and outdoor seating. Major retailer Uniqlo’s new “cool and dry” mask, three for 990 yen ($9), sold out Friday shortly after it was put on the shelves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge to OK $58B plan to end PG&E bankruptcy after wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday said he was approving a $58 billion plan by the nation’s largest utility to end a contentious bankruptcy saga that began after Pacific Gas & Electric’s outdated equipment ignited wildfires in California that killed more than 100 people, wiped out …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

More U.S. workers getting Juneteenth off as awareness grows

NEW YORK (AP) — A unprecedented number of U.S. companies are giving employees off for Juneteenth on Friday, raising hopes that the day commemorating the end of slavery could someday become a true national celebration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wirecard CEO quits after auditors can't find $2.1 billion

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The chief executive of German payment service provider Wirecard AG resigned on Friday after the company disclosed that auditors could not find 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in cash, adding to the accounting woes of a firm once regarded as a star of the growing financial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Chesapeake, struggling to survive, skips $13.5M in payments

Chesapeake Energy, which has warned that it's unsure if it can survive much longer, failed to make $13.5 million in interest payments that came due this week, according to a federal filing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China moves vast trade fair online, but few buyers follow

BEIJING (AP) — Standing in front of shelves laden with colorful backpacks, a saleswoman promoted bags on the Canton Trade Fair’s website without knowing whether anyone was watching as the world’s biggest sales event opened in cyberspace to avoid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks

TOKYO (AP) — The roller coasters are back running in Tokyo but with requests to not scream. Restaurants are offering more take-out and outdoor seating. Major retailer Uniqlo’s new “cool and dry” mask, three for 990 yen ($9), sold out Friday shortly after it was put on the shelves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge to OK $58B plan to end PG&E bankruptcy after wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday said he was approving a $58 billion plan by the nation’s largest utility to end a contentious bankruptcy saga that began after Pacific Gas & Electric’s outdated equipment ignited wildfires in California that killed more than 100 people, wiped out …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge OKs $58B plan to end PG&E bankruptcy after wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday approved a $58 billion plan by the nation’s largest utility to end a contentious bankruptcy saga that began after Pacific Gas & Electric’s outdated equipment ignited wildfires in California that killed more than 100 people, wiped out entire towns and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wirecard CEO quits after auditors can't find $2.1 billion

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The chief executive of German payment service provider Wirecard AG resigned on Friday after the company disclosed that auditors could not find 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in cash, adding to the accounting woes of a firm once regarded as a star of the growing financial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

More U.S. workers getting Juneteenth off as awareness grows

NEW YORK (AP) — A unprecedented number of U.S. companies are giving employees off for Juneteenth on Friday, raising hopes that the day commemorating the end of slavery could someday become a true national celebration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Chesapeake, struggling to survive, skips $13.5M in payments

Chesapeake Energy, which has warned that it's unsure if it can survive much longer, failed to make $13.5 million in interest payments that came due this week, according to a federal filing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street rises toward winning week, adds to global gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising in midday trading Friday, putting the S&P 500 on pace to close out a winning week after encouraging reports raised hopes for a coming economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street rises in early trading, tracking gains worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying in early trading Friday, putting the S&P 500 on pace to close out a winning week after encouraging reports raised hopes for a coming economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks

TOKYO (AP) — The roller coasters are back running in Tokyo but with requests to not scream. Restaurants are offering more take-out and outdoor seating. Major retailer Uniqlo’s new “cool and dry” mask, three for 990 yen ($9), sold out Friday shortly after it was put on the shelves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World stocks turn higher despite worries over virus rebound

BEIJING (AP) — World stock markets turned higher on Friday despite concerns that a global economic recovery may be derailed by coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China moves vast trade fair online, but few buyers follow

BEIJING (AP) — Standing in front of shelves laden with colorful backpacks, a saleswoman promoted bags on the Canton Trade Fair’s website without knowing whether anyone was watching as the world’s biggest sales event opened in cyberspace to avoid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E fined $4 million in deaths of 84 people in 2018 fire

Pacific Gas & Electric on Thursday was fined $4 million for the deaths of 84 people killed in a nightmarish Northern California wildfire ignited by the its long-neglected electrical grid. The sentencing comes as the nation's largest utility prepares to end a 17-month bankruptcy proceeding triggered by the catastrophe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cream of Wheat, Mrs. Butterworth confront race in packaging

Colgate, Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Butterworth are the latest brands reckoning with racially charged logos.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic gives businesses lessons in survival, innovation

NEW YORK (AP) — When the coronavirus outbreak forced Sean Giovanni to shut down his recording studio in for two months, he dropped off mobile equipment at staffers’ and artists’ homes. He hoped remote recording would bring in some revenue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed amid concern over coronavirus hotspots

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street closed little-changed amid as optimism about a possible global economic recovery was tempered by concern over rising coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has handed out 1.31 trillion euros ($1.46 trillion) in long-term, ultra-cheap credit to hundreds of banks as part of its emergency support aimed at cushioning the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses and workers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Britain scraps virus tracing app for Google-Apple system

LONDON (AP) — Britain scrapped plans to launch its own coronavirus contact tracing smartphone app because of technical problems and will now work on building one using technology supplied by Apple and Google, health authorities said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NYT, WaPo launch new diversity efforts after staff protests

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times and The Washington Post both outlined new measures on Thursday aimed at improving diversity in their newsrooms and coverage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed amid concern over coronavirus hotspots

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street closed little-changed as optimism about a possible global economic recovery was tempered by concern over rising coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NYT, WaPo launch new diversity efforts after staff protests

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times and The Washington Post both outlined new measures on Thursday aimed at improving diversity in their newsrooms and coverage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E fined $4 million in deaths of 84 people in 2018 fire

Pacific Gas & Electric on Thursday was fined $4 million for the deaths of 84 people killed in a nightmarish Northern California wildfire ignited by the its long-neglected electrical grid. The sentencing comes as the nation's largest utility prepares to end a 17-month bankruptcy proceeding triggered by the catastrophe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic gives businesses lessons in survival, innovation

NEW YORK (AP) — When the coronavirus outbreak forced Sean Giovanni to shut down his recording studio in for two months, he dropped off mobile equipment at staffers’ and artists’ homes. He hoped remote recording would bring in some revenue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cream of Wheat, Mrs. Butterworth confront race in packaging

Colgate, Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Butterworth are the latest brands reckoning with racially charged logos.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Britain scraps virus tracing app for Google-Apple system

LONDON (AP) — Britain scrapped plans to launch its own coronavirus contact tracing smartphone app because of technical problems and will now work on building one using technology supplied by Apple and Google, health authorities said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts in midday trading, Treasury yields fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is flipping between small gains and losses Thursday as rising infection levels of the coronavirus clash with hopes for a coming economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has handed out 1.31 trillion euros ($1.46 trillion) in long-term, ultra-cheap credit to hundreds of banks as part of its emergency support aimed at cushioning the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses and workers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts in morning trading, Treasury yields fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is flipping between small gains and losses Thursday morning as rising infection levels of the coronavirus clash with hopes for a coming economic recovery.
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Wall Street slips in early trading, markets pause worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is dipping modestly in early trading on Thursday as rising infection levels of the coronavirus in hotspots around the world get markets more cautious.
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World shares slip as global rally looses steam

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mostly lower and U.S. futures slipped Thursday as worries over fresh outbreaks of coronavirus infections in the U.S. and elsewhere gnawed at hopes for a fast recovery from pandemic shutdowns.
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Hertz suspends plans for $500M stock sale pending SEC review

Hertz said Wednesday it has put its plans to sell $500 million worth of stock on hold because the offering is being reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Families of California wildfire victims slam PG&E for crimes

The families of some of the 85 people killed by a horrific Northern California wildfire ignited by Pacific Gas & Electric's long-neglected equipment vilified the company Wednesday as greedy, corrupt and reckless, telling heartbreaking stories of their loss in court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Money-losing Mitsubishi says executives will take pay cuts

TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors told its shareholders Thursday that its top executives are taking pay cuts to share responsibility for the Japanese automaker’s financial losses.
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Asian shares slip as global rally eases off the accelerator

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Thursday in Asia after another day of wobbly trading on Wall Street as markets eased off the accelerator following their big rally.
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Asian shares slip as global rally eases off the accelerator

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after another day of wobbly trading on Wall Street as markets eased off the accelerator following their big rally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Money-losing Mitsubishi says executives will take pay cuts

TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors told its shareholders Thursday that its top executives are taking pay cuts to share responsibility for the Japanese automaker’s financial losses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hertz suspends plans for $500M stock sale pending SEC review

Hertz said Wednesday it has put its plans to sell $500 million worth of stock on hold because the offering is being reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Families of California wildfire victims slam PG&E for crimes

The families of some of the 85 people killed by a horrific Northern California wildfire ignited by Pacific Gas & Electric's long-neglected equipment vilified the company Wednesday as greedy, corrupt and reckless, telling heartbreaking stories of their loss in court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street flip flops, global markets pause after big gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is flipping between small gains and losses Wednesday, as markets around the world take a pause following their big rally a day before.
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Stocks turn mixed on Wall Street following 3 days of gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are turning mixed on Wall Street early Wednesday as markets around the world take a pause following their big rally a day before.
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World stocks higher after Wall St gains on recovery hopes

BEIJING (AP) — World markets followed Wall Street higher Wednesday on hopes for a global economic recovery.
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EU authorities open twin Apple antitrust investigations

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened two investigations on Tuesday into Apple's mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU's battle against the dominance of big tech companies.
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PG&E confesses to killing 84 people in 2018 California fire

Pacific Gas & Electric confessed Tuesday to killing 84
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Asia stocks lower after Wall Street gains on recovery hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets declined Wednesday after Wall Street gained on hopes for a global economic recovery and Japan's exports sank.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan's exports, imports sank in May amid pandemic fallout

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports sank 28% in May, while imports dropped 26% as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global trade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Internships get canceled or go virtual because of pandemic

LONDON (AP) — Yadeen Rashid was flying high in February. He’d just earned stellar grades in his latest semester at Virginia Tech university, where he’s in his third year double majoring in economics and political science. And he’d just landed a summer internship at a data analysis company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia stocks lower after Wall Street gains on recovery hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets declined Wednesday after Wall Street gained on hopes for a global economic recovery and Japan's exports sank.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan's exports, imports sank in May amid pandemic fallout

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports sank 28% in May, while imports dropped 26% as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global trade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E confesses to killing 84 people in 2018 California fire

Pacific Gas & Electric confessed Tuesday to killing 84
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PG&E pleads guilty to 84 deaths in 2018 California wildfire

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric confessed Tuesday to killing 84 people in a devastating 2018 wildfire that wiped out the Northern California town of Paradise in November 2018.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

EU authorities open twin Apple antitrust investigations

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened two investigations on Tuesday into Apple's mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU's battle against the dominance of big tech companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rally on Wall Street, but markets remain skittish

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rallying worldwide on Tuesday, and Wall Street is heading for its third straight gain after U.S. retail sales rebounded last month by much more than economists were expecting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rally on Wall Street, worldwide with hope for economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rallying worldwide on Tuesday, and Wall Street is heading for its third straight gain after U.S. retail sales rebounded last month by much more than economists were expecting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

McDonald's worldwide sales improve as stores reopen globally

McDonald’s sales are gradually improving as more of its restaurants reopen worldwide.
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Global stocks rally on hopes for economic improvement

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rallied Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve moved to support markets battered by the coronavirus pandemic and amid some upbeat economic data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

EU authorities open two Apple antitrust investigations

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators began two antitrust investigations on Tuesday into Apple's mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU's battle against the dominance of big tech companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Internships get canceled or go virtual because of pandemic

LONDON (AP) — Yadeen Rashid was flying high in February. He’d just earned stellar grades in his latest semester at Virginia Tech university, where he’s in his third year double majoring in economics and political science. And he’d just landed a summer internship at a data analysis company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks track Wall St rally, Tokyo jumps nearly 5%

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Tuesday, cheered by fresh moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve to support markets battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher after Fed ups bond buys

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, cheered by fresh moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve to support markets battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to plead guilty to deaths from California wildfire

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric is expected to plead guilty Tuesday to 84 felony counts of involuntary manslaughter during a court hearing in which the nation's largest utility will be confronted with its history of neglect and greed that culminated in a wildfire that killed 85 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rappler case highlights decline of press freedoms globally

NEW YORK (AP) — The conviction of two Philippine journalists for libel is a blow to press freedom and comes as media watchdogs track declines in press freedoms and democratic institutions around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher after Fed ups bond buys

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, cheered by fresh moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve to support markets battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to plead guilty to deaths from California wildfire

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric is expected to plead guilty to 84 felony counts of involuntary manslaughter during a court hearing in which the nation's largest utility will be confronted with its history of neglect and greed that culminated in a wildfire that wiped out most …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rappler case highlights decline of press freedoms globally

NEW YORK (AP) — The conviction of two Philippine journalists for libel is a blow to press freedom and comes as media watchdogs track declines in press freedoms and democratic institutions around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks sink worldwide as coronavirus infections rise again

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling again Monday on fears that new waves of coronavirus infections could derail the swift economic recovery that Wall Street was sure was on the way.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global shares skid on fears virus outbreaks are rebounding

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares and U.S. futures sank Monday as a resurgence of coronavirus cases in China and other countries deepened pessimism over prospects for a global economic recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks creates own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees

Starbucks is creating its own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees to wear if they choose. The move comes after the coffee chain reportedly banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter gear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall on fears virus outbreaks are rebounding

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Monday on concern over a resurgence of coronavirus cases and pessimism after Wall Street posted its worst week in nearly three months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: Ric Edelman on managing money in a crisis

NEW YORK (AP) — Ric Edelman, founder of financial-advisory firm Edelman Financial Engines, has helped clients navigate several downturns over the decades, and in some ways this one is just like any other.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall on fears virus outbreaks are rebounding

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Monday on concern over a resurgence of coronavirus cases and pessimism after Wall Street posted its worst week in nearly three months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: Ric Edelman on managing money in a crisis

NEW YORK (AP) — Ric Edelman, founder of financial-advisory firm Edelman Financial Engines, has helped clients navigate several downturns over the decades, and in some ways this one is just like any other.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Comcast, Byron Allen end racial discrimination dispute

Comcast settled a long-running a long-running racial discrimination dispute with black media mogul Byron Allen, agreeing to add three of Allen's channels to its cable packages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks creates own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees

Starbucks is creating its own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees to wear if they choose. The move comes after the coffee chain reportedly banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter gear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Comcast, Byron Allen end racial discrimination dispute

Comcast settled a long-running a long-running racial discrimination dispute with black media mogul Byron Allen, agreeing to add three of Allen's channels to its cable packages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Just Eat swallows Grubhub creating restaurant delivery giant

Two pioneers in restaurant delivery — Just Eat Takeaway.com and Grubhub — are combining in a $7.3 billion deal that will create one of the world's largest delivery companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Zoom caught in China censorship crossfire as meetings foiled

HONG KONG (AP) — Video app company Zoom says that it blocked several meetings and suspended the accounts of three activists at the request of the Chinese government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Backlash over George Floyd tweet forces out CrossFit founder

The founder and CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and a wave of affiliated gyms cut ties with the company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks creates own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees

Starbucks is creating its own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees to wear if they choose. The move comes after the coffee chain reportedly banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter gear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bon Appetit says magazine 'too white,' promises big changes

Bon Appetit, whose
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares drop after Wall Street rout as virus cases rise

Asian shares were moderately lower Friday after an overnight rout on Wall Street as investors were spooked by reports of rising coronavirus cases in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan court backs Karpeles conviction for data manipulation

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese high court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s decision that the French head of Mt. Gox, a Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange that went bankrupt after a massive hacking attack, was guilty of manipulating electronic data but not embezzlement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks creates own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees

Starbucks is creating its own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees to wear if they choose. The move comes after the coffee chain reportedly banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter gear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets pick up after heavy Wall Street rout

Stock markets picked up on Friday after a day of losses in Asia and following Wall Street’s heavy sell-off the day before on worries over a possible second wave of coronavirus cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

European shares, US futures higher after Wall St rout

Shares rose in Europe on Friday after a day of losses in Asia following Wall Street’s overnight sell-off on worries over a possible “second wave” of coronavirus cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares skid after Wall Street rout as virus cases rise

Asian shares were moderately lower Friday after an overnight rout on Wall Street as investors were spooked by reports of rising coronavirus cases in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Comcast, Byron Allen end racial discrimination dispute

Comcast settled a long-running a long-running racial discrimination dispute with black media mogul Byron Allen, agreeing to add three of Allen's channels to its cable packages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Just Eat swallows Grubhub creating restaurant delivery giant

Two pioneers in restaurant delivery — Just Eat Takeaway.com and Grubhub — are combining in a $7.3 billion deal that will create one of the world's largest delivery companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Zoom caught in China censorship crossfire as meetings foiled

HONG KONG (AP) — Video app company Zoom says that it blocked several meetings and suspended the accounts of three activists at the request of the Chinese government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Backlash over George Floyd tweet forces out CrossFit founder

The founder and CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and a wave of affiliated gyms cut ties with the company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Airlines aim for takeoff as lockdowns ease and demand rises

The skies are clearing up a bit for airlines as states ease lockdown measures and travelers slowly return to airport check-in lines.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tyson cooperating with feds in price-fixing investigation

Tyson Foods shares fell Thursday after the company said it is cooperating with a federal investigation into price-fixing in the chicken industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bon Appetit says magazine 'too white,' promises big changes

Bon Appetit, whose
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares drop after Wall Street rout as virus cases rise

Asian shares were moderately lower Friday after an overnight rout on Wall Street as investors were spooked by reports of rising coronavirus cases in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan court backs Karpeles conviction for data manipulation

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese high court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s decision that the French head of Mt. Gox, a Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange that went bankrupt after a massive hacking attack, was guilty of manipulating electronic data but not embezzlement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares drop after Wall Street rout as virus cases rise

Asian shares were moderately lower Friday after an overnight rout on Wall Street as investors were spooked by reports of rising coronavirus cases in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan court backs Karpeles conviction for data manipulation

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese high court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s decision that the French head of Mt. Gox, a Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange that went bankrupt after a massive hacking attack, was guilty of manipulating electronic data but not embezzlement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Comcast, Byron Allen end racial discrimination dispute

Comcast settled a long-running a long-running racial discrimination dispute with black media mogul Byron Allen, agreeing to add three of Allen's channels to its cable packages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Airlines aim for takeoff as lockdowns ease and demand rises

The skies are clearing up a bit for airlines as states ease lockdown measures and travelers slowly return to airport check-in lines.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall sharply on Wall Street as investors turn jittery

Stocks and bond yields are down sharply on Wall Street as optimism that the reopening of businesses would drive a relatively quick economic recovery fades amid rising coronavirus cases in many U.S. states and countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tyson cooperating with feds in price-fixing investigation

Tyson Foods shares fell Thursday after the company said it is cooperating with a federal investigation into price-fixing in the chicken industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open lower on Wall Street as investors turn jittery

Stocks and bond yields fell sharply on Wall Street in early trading Thursday as optimism that the reopening of businesses would drive a relatively quick economic recovery fades amid rising coronavirus cases in many U.S. states and countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Zoom caught in China censorship crossfire as meetings foiled

HONG KONG (AP) — Video app company Zoom says that it blocked several meetings and suspended the accounts of three activists at the request of the Chinese government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slide on concern about pace of economic recovery

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets tumbled Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled a long path to recovery from the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic and amid reports of rising numbers of coronavirus infections in many countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan wants US to extradite Americans who helped Ghosn flee

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese prosecutor on Thursday urged the U.S. to extradite two Americans accused of helping Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, flee the country while he was out on bail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global shares slide as rising virus cases haunt reopenings

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares tumbled Thursday as reports of rising numbers of coronavirus infections in many countries raised fears over risks from reopenings from pandemic shutdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales up 14.5% in May, recovering after pandemic

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s auto sales surged 14.5% in May, a second straight month of growth as the global industry’s biggest market gradually recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide as rising virus cases haunt reopenings

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares tumbled Thursday as reports of rising numbers of coronavirus infections in many countries raised fears over risks from reopenings from pandemic shutdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E overhauls its board again as part of bankruptcy promise

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas and Electric on Wednesday announced the latest overhaul of its board of directors in another step toward the nation's largest utility ending its bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Just Eat swallows Grubhub creating restaurant delivery giant

Two pioneers in restaurant delivery — Just Eat Takeaway.com and Grubhub — are combining in a $7.3 billion deal that will create one of the world's largest delivery companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Google quietly rolls out test version of Android upgrade

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google has released a test version of its annual upgrade to its Android software without the usual fanfare heralding the latest operating system powering most smartphones.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Backlash over George Floyd tweet forces out CrossFit founder

The founder and CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and a wave of affiliated gyms cut ties with the company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide after Wall Street retreat

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday, with Tokyo dropping more than 1% as the Japanese yen gained after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates low through 2022.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks takes $3 billion hit to revenue during pandemic

Starbucks expects to lose more than $3 billion in revenue in its fiscal third quarter due to the new coronavirus, but said the disruption to its business should subside through the rest of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bon Appetit says magazine 'too white,' promises big changes

Bon Appetit, whose
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bon Appetit's top editor resigns after offensive photo

NEW YORK (AP) — The editor-in-chief of Bon Appetit, Adam Rapoport, resigned after a photo of him dressed in a stereotypical Puerto Rican costume surfaced on social media.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide after Wall Street retreat

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday, with Tokyo dropping more than 1% as the Japanese yen gained after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates low through 2022.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E overhauls its board again as part of bankruptcy promise

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas and Electric on Wednesday announced the latest overhaul of its board of directors in another step toward the nation's largest utility ending its bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Just Eat swallows Grubhub creating restaurant delivery giant

Two pioneers in restaurant delivery — Just Eat Takeaway.com and Grubhub — are combining in a $7.3 billion deal that will create one of the world's largest delivery companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Google quietly rolls out test version of Android upgrade

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google has released a test version of its annual upgrade to its Android software without the usual fanfare heralding the latest operating system powering most smartphones.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bon Appetit says magazine 'too white,' promises big changes

Bon Appetit, whose
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Backlash over George Floyd tweet forces out CrossFit founder

The founder and CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and a wave of affiliated gyms cut ties with the company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Backlash to George Floyd tweet forces out CrossFit founder

The founder and CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and a wave of affiliated gyms cut ties with the company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street is off to a mixed start ahead of Fed statement

U.S. stock indexes were mixed in early trading Wednesday ahead of an afternoon interest rate and economic policy update from the Federal Reserve.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

CrossFit founder quits after backlash to George Floyd tweet

The founder and CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and a wave of affiliated gyms cut ties with the company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks takes $3 billion hit to revenue during pandemic

Starbucks expects to lose more than $3 billion in revenue in its fiscal third quarter due to the new coronavirus, but said the disruption to its business should subside through the rest of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slide on glum growth forecast, eye Fed decision

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares turned lower on Wednesday after a downbeat forecast for the global economy and as investors awaited the outcome of a Federal Reserve policy meeting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World shares, US futures rise ahead of Fed policy decision

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mostly higher Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of a Federal Reserve policy meeting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher ahead of Fed policy meeting

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of a Federal Reserve meeting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares edge higher after Wall St rally fizzles

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were trading slightly higher in Asia on Wednesday after a weekslong rally on Wall Street hit the brakes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bon Appetit's top editor resigns after offensive photo

NEW YORK (AP) — The editor-in-chief of Bon Appetit, Adam Rapoport, resigned after a photo of him dressed in a stereotypical Puerto Rican costume surfaced on social media.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

As cruise industry prepares to sail, choppy waters are ahead

Some cruise lines are hoping to set sail later this summer but with images of coronavirus-ravaged ships still fresh in many minds, the industry could face years of choppy water ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares edge higher after Wall St rally fizzles

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were trading slightly higher in Asia on Wednesday after a weekslong rally on Wall Street hit the brakes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

As cruise industry prepares to sail, choppy waters are ahead

Some cruise lines are hoping to set sail later this summer but with images of coronavirus-ravaged ships still fresh in many minds, the industry could face years of choppy water ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks turn lower on uncertainty over stimulus, pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — World stock markets dropped on Tuesday as investors appeared to become more cautious about a recent rally that has pushed U.S. shares to near record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed on uncertainty over stimulus, pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Shares opened lower in Europe on Tuesday after a day of gains for most Asian markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher, tracking Wall St rally

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after the Nasdaq composite touched a fresh record as enthusiasm about reopening the economy pushed Wall Street still higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after Nasdaq record as Wall St rallies on

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after the Nasdaq composite touched a fresh record as enthusiasm about reopening the economy pushed Wall Street still higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Personal mobility machine needs no help at Tokyo airport

TOKYO (AP) — An autonomous mobility system that works like a wheelchair without anyone pushing it is scuttling around a Tokyo airport to help with social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bon Appetit's top editor resigns after offensive photo

NEW YORK (AP) — The editor-in-chief of Bon Appetit, Adam Rapoport, resigned after a photo of him dressed in a stereotypical Puerto Rican costume surfaced on social media.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan says economy contracted less than earlier reported

TOKYO (AP) — Japan reported Monday that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2.2% in January-March, less than initially estimated.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

As business trickles back, hotels compete on cleanliness

Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NTSB seeks stronger lithium-ion battery rules after fire

DETROIT (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending a loophole that allows some lithium-ion batteries to taken on airplanes be closed, citing insufficient safety precautions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after Nasdaq record as Wall St rallies on

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after the Nasdaq composite touched a fresh record as enthusiasm about reopening the economy pushed Wall Street still higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bon Appetit's top editor resigns after offensive photo

NEW YORK (AP) — The editor-in-chief of Bon Appetit, Adam Rapoport, resigned after a photo of him dressed in a stereotypical Puerto Rican costume surfaced on social media.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NTSB seeks stronger lithium-ion battery rules after fire

DETROIT (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending a loophole that allows some lithium-ion batteries to taken on airplanes be closed, citing insufficient safety precautions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

As business trickles back, hotels compete on cleanliness

Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street tilts higher again on hopes for economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s big rally is spilling into a new week as markets continue to ride the high supplied by Friday’s surprisingly encouraging report on the U.S. jobs market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as investors weigh US data, OPEC deal

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued on Monday as investors weighed the strength of U.S. economic jobs data from last week against longer-term concerns about the coronavirus' impact on world growth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed following Wall St rally, OPEC-plus deal

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares opened lower in Asia on Monday after a broad advance in Asia following news that the U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in May.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Personal mobility machine needs no help at Tokyo airport

TOKYO (AP) — An autonomous mobility system that works like a wheelchair without anyone pushing it is scuttling around a Tokyo airport to help with social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan says economy contracted less than earlier reported

TOKYO (AP) — Japan reported Monday that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2.2% in January-March, less than initially estimated.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance on Wall St jobs rally, OPEC plus deal

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced Monday in Asia, buoyed by surprisingly strong U.S. jobs figures that helped power a surge on Wall Street on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance on Wall St jobs rally, OPEC plus deal

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced Monday in Asia, buoyed by surprisingly strong U.S. jobs figures that helped power a surge on Wall Street on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan says economy contracted less than earlier reported

TOKYO (AP) — Japan reported Monday that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2.2% in January-March, less than initially estimated.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Japan still in recession, but economy shrank at lower rate

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy is still in recession but contracted at a smaller rate than initially estimated for the first quarter, according to government data released Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares higher after jobless data snaps Wall St rally

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after U.S. unemployment data gave the S&P 500 its first loss in five days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets rise ahead of US jobs data

Global markets rose Friday and Wall Street futures as investors awaited the U.S. jobs report for May, which is expected to show another surge in unemployment in the world's largest economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World shares, Wall St futures advance ahead of US jobs data

Shares surged Friday in early European trading and Wall Street futures were higher after a broad advance in Asia as investors await U.S. jobs data for May.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Eagles' Don Henley asks Congress to change copyright law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eagles songwriter Don Henley urged Congress on Tuesday to “Take It to the Limit” to protect artists against online pirating, wading into a copyright fight pitting Hollywood and the recording industry against big tech platforms like Google’s YouTube.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China easing airline access amid conflict with Washington

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese regulators said Thursday more foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease, but it was unclear whether the change will defuse a fresh conflict with the Trump administration over air travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares higher after jobless data snaps Wall St rally

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after U.S. unemployment data gave the S&P 500 its first loss in five days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

You're not the only one skeptical of the stock market rally

Just because stocks have scrambled nearly all the way back to their record heights doesn’t necessarily mean the market is in the clear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E critics urge judge to reject utility's bankruptcy plan

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to pay $25.5 billion for a series of deadly Northern California wildfires ignited by its equipment faced a final barrage of resistance from critics Thursday, who told a federal judge that the plan will do more to enrich savvy investors …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares higher after jobless data snaps Wall St rally

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after U.S. unemployment data gave the S&P 500 its first loss in five days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E critics urge judge to reject utility's bankruptcy plan

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to pay $25.5 billion for a series of deadly Northern California wildfires ignited by its equipment faced a final barrage of resistance from critics Thursday, who told a federal judge that the plan will do more to enrich savvy investors …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

You're not the only one skeptical of the stock market rally

Just because stocks have scrambled nearly all the way back to their record heights doesn’t necessarily mean the market is in the clear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street's rally stalls; stocks mixed in early trading

Stocks are mixed in early trading on Wall Street Thursday as the market takes a pause following its longest winning streak in nearly four months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks turn lower ahead of ECB decision, US data

Stock markets edged lower on Thursday as investors looked ahead to the European Central Bank's decision on more monetary stimulus and the latest weekly jobless claims figures in the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed after Wall St rises on better US data

European markets opened on Thursday lower while Asian shares gained after Wall Street rose on better U.S. jobs and manufacturing conditions than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia markets mixed after Wall Street rises on better US data

Most Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street gain on surveys showing better U.S. jobs and manufacturing conditions than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Eagles' Don Henley asks Congress to change copyright law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eagles songwriter Don Henley urged Congress on Tuesday to “Take It to the Limit” to protect artists against online pirating, wading into a copyright fight pitting Hollywood and the recording industry against big tech platforms like Google’s YouTube.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets higher after Wall St rises on better US data

Most Asian stock markets rose Thursday after Wall Street gained on surveys showing better U.S. jobs and manufacturing conditions than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China easing airline access amid conflict with Washington

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese regulators said Thursday more foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease, but it was unclear whether the change will defuse a fresh conflict with the Trump administration over air travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets higher after Wall St rises on better US data

Most Asian stock markets rose Thursday after Wall Street gained on surveys showing better U.S. jobs and manufacturing conditions than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China easing airline access amid conflict with Washington

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese regulators said Thursday more foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease but it was unclear whether the change will defuse a fresh conflict with the Trump administration over air travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia markets mixed after Wall Street rises on better US data

Most Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street gain on surveys showing better U.S. jobs and manufacturing conditions than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Chicken industry executives indicted for price fixing

A federal grand jury has indicted four current and former chicken company executives for price fixing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global stock markets continue to rise as economies reopen

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets rose Wednesday, extending three days of gains, as more economies reopened from shutdowns they had imposed to stem the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for a third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns to stem the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Looting devastates businesses already shaken by virus

NEW YORK (AP) —
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

With Italy at risk, Europe Central Bank could boost stimulus

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank could soon expand its anti-pandemic stimulus program to more than a trillion euros, giving it more firepower to keep the virus crisis from sliding into a new financial crisis for the 19 countries that use the euro.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Eagles' Don Henley asks Congress to change copyright law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eagles songwriter Don Henley urged Congress on Tuesday to “Take It to the Limit” to protect artists against online pirating, wading into a copyright fight pitting Hollywood and the recording industry against big tech platforms like Google’s YouTube.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Eagles' Don Henley asks Congress to change copyright law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eagles songwriter Don Henley urged Congress on Tuesday to “Take It to the Limit” to protect artists against online pirating, wading into a copyright fight pitting Hollywood and the recording industry against big tech platforms like Google’s YouTube.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks extend gains on Wall Street to a 3rd straight day

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday, extending the market's winning streak to a third day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Looting devastates businesses already shaken by virus

NEW YORK (AP) —
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

US stock indexes head higher on hope for economic recovery

U.S. stock indexes are moving broadly higher in afternoon trading Tuesday, following broad gains in global markets as investors hope that the gradual lifting of coronavirus lockdown mandates will put economies ravaged by the outbreak on the path to recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

With Italy at risk, Europe Central Bank could boost stimulus

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank could soon expand its anti-pandemic stimulus program to more than a trillion euros, giving it more firepower to keep the virus crisis from sliding into a new financial crisis for the 19 countries that use the euro.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

US stock indexes mostly higher on hope for economic recovery

U.S. stock indexes are moving mostly higher in afternoon trading Tuesday, following broad gains in global markets as investors hope that the gradual lifting of coronavirus lockdown mandates will put economies ravaged by the outbreak on the path to recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open higher as investors hope for economic recovery

U.S. stock indexes are moving higher in early trading Tuesday, following broad gains in global markets as investors hope that the gradual lifting of coronavirus lockdown mandates will put economies ravaged by the outbreak on the path to recovery.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise as more economies reopen for business

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets rose Tuesday as more economies reopened for business after long and painful shutdowns to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global shares gain on hopes for regional economies reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are higher Tuesday on optimism about moves to reopen economies from shutdowns to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares gain on hopes for regional economies reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are higher as moves to reopen regional economies from shutdowns to contain the coronavirus pandemic override concerns about unrest in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher following Wall Street gains

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday, lifted by moves to reopen many regional economies from shutdowns aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores

U.S. retailers large and small have closed some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher following Wall Street gains

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday, lifted by moves to reopen many regional economies from shutdowns aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stock indexes turn mixed on Wall Street after a wobbly start

Stock indexes were mixed in morning trading on Wall Street Monday as investors balanced cautious optimism about the reopening of businesses shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic against worries that the civil unrest across the U.S. over police brutality could disrupt the economic recovery and widen the outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stocks move higher on Wall Street after wobbly start

Stock indexes edged higher in early trading on Wall Street Monday as investors balanced cautious optimism about the reopening of businesses shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic against worries that the civil unrest across the U.S. over police brutality could disrupt the economic recovery and widen the outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street futures slip amid protests, world markets rise

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets mostly rose Monday after President Donald Trump avoided reigniting a trade war with China, though U.S. indexes appeared set to open lower amid concerns about the violent protests erupting across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World stocks rebound after Trump avoids reigniting trade war

BEIJING (AP) — Hong Kong's stock market surged more than 3% and other global markets also gained Monday after President Donald Trump avoided reigniting a trade war with China amid tension over Hong Kong and the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rebound after Trump avoids reigniting trade war

BEIJING (AP) — Hong Kong's stock market surged more than 3% and other Asian markets rebounded Monday after President Donald Trump avoided reigniting a trade war with China amid tension over Hong Kong and the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores

U.S. retailers large and small have closed some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rebound after Trump avoids reigniting trade war

BEIJING (AP) — Hong Kong's stock market surged more than 3% and other Asian markets rebounded Monday after President Donald Trump avoided reigniting a trade war with China amid tension over Hong Kong and the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores

U.S. retailers large and small have closed some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Target, CVS temporarily close stores due to protest dangers

Target and CVS said Sunday that they are temporarily closing certain locations, including some that were damaged during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Target temporarily closing stores due to protest dangers

Target is temporarily closing 105 stores in 10 states after several were broken into during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market

BEIJING (AP) — Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China’s electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares fall as US-China tensions douse rally on Wall St

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Friday in Asia after Wall Street’s rally petered out amid worries about flaring U.S.-China tensions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets drop as US-China tensions weigh

BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets fell Friday in Europe and Asia and Wall Street appeared set to slip on the open as tensions between the United States and China over issues like the pandemic and Hong Kong's autonomy spooked investors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World shares fall as Hong Kong, US-China tensions weigh

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Friday in Europe and Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market

BEIJING (AP) — Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China’s electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Regulators approve PG&E bankruptcy plan despite safety fears

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California power regulators on Thursday unanimously approved Pacific Gas & Electric's $58 billion plan for getting out of a bankruptcy caused by a series of deadly wildfires, despite ongoing worries about the utility's ability to safely operate its crumbling electrical grid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares fall as US-China tensions douse rally on Wall St

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Friday in Asia after Wall Street’s rally petered out amid worries about flaring U.S.-China tensions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market

BEIJING (AP) — Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China’s electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares fall as US-China tensions douse rally on Wall St

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Friday in Asia after Wall Street’s rally petered out amid worries about flaring U.S.-China tensions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Regulators approve PG&E bankruptcy plan despite safety fears

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California power regulators on Thursday unanimously approved Pacific Gas & Electric's $58 billion plan for getting out of a bankruptcy caused by a series of deadly wildfires, despite ongoing worries about the utility's ability to safely operate its crumbling electrical grid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge rips PG&E's safety record before key bankruptcy vote

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California power regulators are mulling whether to approve Pacific Gas & Electric's $58 billion plan for getting out of a bankruptcy caused by in a series of deadly wildfires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street pushes higher to extend week's healthy gains

Stocks are pushing higher in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday, extending this week's rally built on hopes for a coming economic revival.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street drifts higher following big gains this week

Wall Street is moving modestly higher in early trading Thursday as a strong rally from earlier this week loses steam.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World shares mostly higher ahead of US jobless claims data

BANGKOK (AP) — Global markets were mostly higher on Thursday as investors pinned their hopes on an economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World shares mostly higher after Wall Street rally

BANGKOK (AP) — Global markets were mostly higher on Thursday as investors pinned their hopes on an economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Nissan to close Indonesia, Spain auto plants after losses

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Nissan plans to close auto plants in Spain and Indonesia after sinking into the red for the first time in 11 years as the pandemic squashed global demand and disrupted production.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

CEO pay has topped $12.3M. Can it keep rising post-pandemic?

The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP’s annual survey of executive compensation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E's bankruptcy trial opens with attacks on voting process

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An effort to block Pacific Gas and Electric's path out of bankruptcy kicked off Wednesday's trial on the plan in bankruptcy court as critics of the utility questioned whether the overwhelming vote in favor of the plan by wildfire victims was tainted by conflicts of interest …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after Wall Street rally; Hong Kong lower

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed after an upbeat open on Thursday, as investors pinned their hopes on an economic rebound from the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AMD's Lisa Su is first woman to top AP's CEO pay analysis

Lisa Su of Advanced Micro Devices is the first woman ever to top The Associated Press’ annual survey of CEO compensation: Her 2019 pay package was valued at $58.5 million following a strong performance for the company's stock during her five years as CEO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after Wall Street rally; Hong Kong lower

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed after an upbeat open on Thursday, as investors pinned their hopes on an economic rebound from the coronavirus crisis.
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PG&E's bankruptcy trial opens with attacks on voting process

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An effort to block Pacific Gas and Electric's path out of bankruptcy kicked off Wednesday's trial on the plan in bankruptcy court as critics of the utility questioned whether the overwhelming vote in favor of the plan by wildfire victims was tainted by conflicts of interest …
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CEO pay has topped $12.3M. Can it keep rising post-pandemic?

The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP’s annual survey of executive compensation.
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AMD's Lisa Su is first woman to top AP's CEO pay analysis

Lisa Su of Advanced Micro Devices is the first woman ever to top The Associated Press’ annual survey of CEO compensation: Her 2019 pay package was valued at $58.5 million following a strong performance for the company's stock during her five years as CEO.
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Wall Street turns mixed as leaderboard flips upside down

Stock indexes are mixed on Wall Street Wednesday, as hopes for a coming economic revival turn the market's leaderboard upside down.
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Wall Street climbs again on hopes for economic revival

Stocks are rising again on Wall Street Wednesday, and the S&P 500 is climbing toward its seventh gain in the last nine days.
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Global stocks turn higher on economic stimulus hopes

Global stock markets turned higher Wednesday as the European Union proposed more economic stimulus, though U.S.-Chinese tensions over Hong Kong kept some investors on edge.
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Global stocks mixed on unease over Hong Kong security law

Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tensions over Hong Kong vied with optimism about recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nissan-Renault alliance to share more parts, technology

TOKYO (AP) — The auto alliance of Nissan and Renault said Wednesday it will be sharing more vehicle parts, technology and models to save costs as the industry struggles to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
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Consumer confidence up slightly but remains near 6-year low

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence inched up this month, showing signs of stabilizing, but remained near a six-year low in the face of the widespread business shutdowns that have sent the economy into recession.
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Forced to adapt, businesses rethink how they make money

NEW YORK (AP) — Many business owners are changing the way they make money as they attempt to recoup revenue lost to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

German companies flying 200 workers to China in mass return

BEIJING (AP) — A flight carrying about 200 employees of German companies to China is to arrive Saturday in the first mass return of foreign workers since Beijing barred most visitors from overseas two months ago to fight the coronavirus.
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Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law

Major Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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PG&E nears end of bankruptcy amid persisting safety worries

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric limped into bankruptcy vilified for its long-running neglect of a crumbling electrical grid that ignited a succession of horrific Northern California wildfires.
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Bell rings but trading floor chaos subdued as NYSE reopens

NEW YORK (AP) — The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange reopened for the first time in two months with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ringing the iconic bell, but the controlled chaos was more subdued Tuesday under new pandemic rules.
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Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law

Major Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PG&E nears end of bankruptcy amid persisting safety worries

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric limped into bankruptcy vilified for its long-running neglect of a crumbling electrical grid that ignited a succession of horrific Northern California wildfires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bell rings but trading floor chaos subdued as NYSE reopens

NEW YORK (AP) — The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange reopened for the first time in two months with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ringing the iconic bell, but the controlled chaos was more subdued Tuesday under new pandemic rules.
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PG&E's long-running bankruptcy saga enters pivotal stage

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric limped into bankruptcy vilified for its long-running neglect of a crumbling electrical grid that ignited a succession of horrific Northern California wildfires that left entire cities in ruins.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Consumer confidence up slightly but remains near 6-year low

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence inched up this month, showing signs of stabilizing, but remained near a six-year low in the face of the widespread business shutdowns that have sent the economy into recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bell rings again at New York Stock Exchange as floor reopens

NEW YORK (AP) — The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange reopened for the first time in two months with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ringing the iconic bell, but the controlled chaos was more subdued Tuesday under new pandemic rules.
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Wall Street up as recovery hopes overshadow virus worries

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday, driving the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to their highest levels in nearly three months as optimism over the reopening of the economy overshadowed lingering worries about the coronavirus pandemic.
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The bell rings again; NYSE opens but under new rules

NEW YORK (AP) — The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange is reopening for the first time in two months, but its controlled chaos will be more subdued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

German companies flying 200 workers to China in mass return

BEIJING (AP) — A flight carrying about 200 employees of German companies to China is to arrive Saturday in the first mass return of foreign workers since Beijing barred most visitors from overseas two months ago to fight the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Global shares up as recovery hopes overshadow virus worries

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Tuesday as hopes for economic recovery overshadowed worries over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Forced to adapt, businesses rethink how they make money

NEW YORK (AP) — Many business owners are changing the way they make money as they attempt to recoup revenue lost to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares up as recovery hopes overshadow virus worries

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Tuesday as some regions in Japan resumed close-to-normal business activity, with hopes for economic recovery overshadowing worries over the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China demands US withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers

BEIJING (AP) — China demand Monday that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky

Three months ago, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky was working on the financial filings for the company’s hotly anticipated initial public offering. He had just returned from Palm Springs, California, and was planning a spring vacation with college pals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares up as recovery hopes overshadow virus worries

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Tuesday as some regions in Japan resumed close-to-normal business activity, with hopes for economic recovery overshadowing worries over the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

China demands US withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers

BEIJING (AP) — China demand Monday that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights.
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Global shares rise on hopes for economies' gradual reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, with Europe tracking gains in Asia despite news that the German economy fell into recession in the first quarter of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Forced to adapt, businesses rethink how they make money

NEW YORK (AP) — Many business owners are changing the way they make money as they attempt to recoup revenue lost to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky

Three months ago, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky was working on the financial filings for the company’s hotly anticipated initial public offering. He had just returned from Palm Springs, California, and was planning a spring vacation with college pals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Chinese tech giant criticizes US for 'politicizing business'

BEIJING (AP) — One of China’s biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for “politicizing business” after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and government entities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Insider Q&A: Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky

Three months ago, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky was working on the financial filings for the company’s hotly anticipated initial public offering. He had just returned from Palm Springs, California, and was planning a spring vacation with college pals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Forced to adapt, businesses rethink how they make money

NEW YORK (AP) — Many business owners are changing the way they make money as they attempt to recoup revenue lost to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Most of Wall Street sinks as worries about economy weigh

Stocks are falling in another erratic day of trading on Wall Street Wednesday, tacking on more losses to their end-of-day slide from a day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sony's profits dive as stores, cinemas close during pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reported Wednesday that its quarterly profit tumbled as the coronavirus pandemic delayed music and movie releases and disrupted product supply chains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Most of Wall Street sinks as worries about economy weigh

Stocks are falling in another erratic day of trading on Wall Street Wednesday, tacking on more losses to their end-of-day slide from a day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sony's profits dive as stores, cinemas close during pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reported Wednesday that its quarterly profit tumbled as the coronavirus pandemic delayed music and movie releases and disrupted product supply chains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cubicle comeback? Pandemic will reshape office life for good

LONDON (AP) — Office jobs are never going to be the same.
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Most of Wall Street sinks as worries about economy weigh

Stocks are falling in another erratic day of trading on Wall Street Wednesday, tacking on more losses to their end-of-day slide from a day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sony's profits dive as stores, cinemas close during pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reported Wednesday that its quarterly profit tumbled as the coronavirus pandemic delayed music and movie releases and disrupted product supply chains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cubicle comeback? Pandemic will reshape office life for good

LONDON (AP) — Office jobs are never going to be the same.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Most of Wall Street sinks as worries about economy weigh

Stocks are falling in another erratic day of trading on Wall Street Wednesday, tacking on more losses to their end-of-day slide from a day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street steadies itself as tech stocks keep rallying

Most stocks are falling in morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday, but more gains for technology stocks are helping to keep the market’s losses in check.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street sinks again as Fed chair warns on virus threat

Stocks are falling in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday, tacking on more losses to their end-of-day slide from a day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Markets subdued as investors eye risk of economies reopening

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued on Wednesday as investors worried about the risks of reopening economies from coronavirus shutdowns too soon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as investors weigh virus risk, stimulus

BANGKOK (AP) — Global shares were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street fell to its biggest loss since the start of the month on worries about the downside of reopening the economy from coronavirus shutdowns too soon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sony's profits dive as stores, cinemas close during pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reported Wednesday that its quarterly profit tumbled as the coronavirus pandemic delayed music and movie releases and disrupted product supply chains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cubicle comeback? Pandemic will reshape office life for good

LONDON (AP) — Office jobs are never going to be the same.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street mixed in early trading, with enthusiasm checked

Stocks are mixed in tentative early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, as investors wait to see how well the lifting of lockdowns around the world goes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

World shares edge up as economies slowly reopen

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mostly higher on Tuesday as countries gradually lifted restrictions on business and public life, though worries over fresh outbreaks of coronavirus cases persisted.
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Business to Europe: Get busy on stimulus

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Major business groups in Germany, France and Italy are urging European governments to ramp up their joint fiscal stimulus efforts against the economic downturn cased by the virus outbreak, saying that the EU response “must be of an unprecedented scale.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cubicle comeback? Pandemic will reshape office life for good

LONDON (AP) — Office jobs are never going to be the same.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as new virus cases loom amid reopenings

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in world markets on Tuesday as worries over fresh outbreaks of coronavirus cases overshadowed hopes over reopening economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Honda sinks deeper into quarterly losses on virus outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. sank deeper into losses for the fiscal quarter that ended in March, as the damage to the industry from the coronavirus outbreak hurt sales and crimped production.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Toyota profit drops on virus outbreak but recovery expected

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. reported Tuesday a sharp plunge in fiscal fourth quarter profit as the global pandemic slammed vehicle sales and halted production at its auto plants.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales fall in April but loss narrows

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales declined again in April but losses narrowed in a sign the industry's biggest global market is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic as Beijing eases anti-disease controls, according to an industry group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares decline on jitters over new outbreaks of virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Tuesday in Asia as worries over fresh outbreaks of coronavirus cases overshadowed hopes over reopening economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Toyota profit drops on virus outbreak but recovery expected

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. reported Tuesday a sharp plunge in fiscal fourth quarter profit as the global pandemic slammed vehicle sales and halted production at its auto plants.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares decline on jitters over new outbreaks of virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Tuesday in Asia as worries over fresh outbreaks of coronavirus cases overshadowed hopes over reopening economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales fall in April but loss narrows

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales declined again in April but losses narrowed in a sign the industry's biggest global market is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic as Beijing eases anti-disease controls, according to an industry group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Buffett's firm reports nearly $50B loss as investments drop

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company reported a nearly $50 billion loss on Saturday because of a huge drop in the paper value of its investments, though the company is still sitting on a huge pile of cash.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to purge most of its board in fallout from bankruptcy

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — PG&E Corp. will sweep out three quarters of its board of directors to start with a mostly clean slate when it emerges from a bankruptcy case triggered by deadly wildfires ignited in Northern California by the utility’s neglected electrical grid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Buffett's firm reports nearly $50B loss as investments drop

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company reported a nearly $50 billion loss on Saturday because of a huge drop in the paper value of its investments, though the company is still sitting on a huge pile of cash.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House panel wants Bezos to testify in antitrust probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Exxon profits drop as most of world stays home, forgoes fuel

NEW YORK (AP) — Profits fell at Exxon Mobil and Chevron warned of tough times ahead as the global pandemic began to erode oil demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Back to work, owners make changes so workers feel safe

NEW YORK (AP) — Before the coronavirus outbreak, furniture deliveries at Sunnyland Outdoor Living meant two employees sitting side-by-side in a truck. Now, one will be driving the truck while the second follows in a car.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to purge most of its board in fallout from bankruptcy

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — PG&E Corp. will sweep out three quarters of its board of directors to start with a mostly clean slate when it emerges from a bankruptcy case triggered by deadly wildfires ignited in Northern California by the utility’s neglected electrical grid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Buffett's firm reports nearly $50B loss as investments drop

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company reported a nearly $50 billion loss on Saturday because of a huge drop in the paper value of its investments, though the company is still sitting on a huge pile of cash.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House panel wants Bezos to testify in antitrust probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Exxon profits drop as most of world stays home, forgoes fuel

NEW YORK (AP) — Profits fell at Exxon Mobil and Chevron warned of tough times ahead as the global pandemic began to erode oil demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Back to work, owners make changes so workers feel safe

NEW YORK (AP) — Before the coronavirus outbreak, furniture deliveries at Sunnyland Outdoor Living meant two employees sitting side-by-side in a truck. Now, one will be driving the truck while the second follows in a car.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Buffett's firm reports nearly $50B loss as investments drop

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company reported a nearly $50 billion loss on Saturday because of a huge drop in the paper value of its investments, though the company is still sitting on a huge pile of cash.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to purge most of its board in fallout from bankruptcy

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — PG&E Corp. will sweep out three quarters of its board of directors to start with a mostly clean slate when it emerges from a bankruptcy case triggered by deadly wildfires ignited in Northern California by the utility’s neglected electrical grid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House panel wants Bezos to testify in antitrust probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Exxon profits drop as most of world stays home, forgoes fuel

NEW YORK (AP) — Profits fell at Exxon Mobil and Chevron warned of tough times ahead as the global pandemic began to erode oil demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Back to work, owners make changes so workers feel safe

NEW YORK (AP) — Before the coronavirus outbreak, furniture deliveries at Sunnyland Outdoor Living meant two employees sitting side-by-side in a truck. Now, one will be driving the truck while the second follows in a car.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to purge most of its board in fallout from bankruptcy

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — PG&E Corp. will sweep out three quarters of its board of directors to start with a mostly clean slate when it emerges from a bankruptcy case triggered by deadly wildfires ignited in Northern California by the utility’s neglected electrical grid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Back to work, owners make changes so workers feel safe

NEW YORK (AP) — Before the coronavirus outbreak, furniture deliveries at Sunnyland Outdoor Living meant two employees sitting side-by-side in a truck. Now, one will be driving the truck while the second follows in a car.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House panel wants Bezos to testify in antitrust probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Exxon profits drop as most of world stays home, forgoes fuel

NEW YORK (AP) — Profits fell at Exxon Mobil and Chevron warned of tough times ahead as the global pandemic began to erode oil demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

World shares skid following grim news on US, EU economies

Shares dropped in Europe and Asia on Friday after the latest data drove home the extent of economic carnage from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall after Wall St slips on grim economic news

Shares fell in Asia on Friday after a crush of dismal data about the economy helped send markets lower overnight in a meek ending to a historic, juggernaut month for stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Visa 2Q profits up 3.6%, helped by more spending on network

Visa said Thursday that its fiscal second-quarter profits increased 3.6% from a year earlier, helped by growth in payments being processed over the company's namesake network.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

High Times owner scores 13 California marijuana dispensaries

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of High Times is going to start selling marijuana after championing its use in the pages of its magazine for nearly half a century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall after Wall St slips on grim economic news

Shares fell in Asia on Friday after a crush of dismal data about the economy helped send markets lower overnight in a meek ending to a historic, juggernaut month for stocks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Visa 2Q profits up 3.6%, helped by more spending on network

Visa said Thursday that its fiscal second-quarter profits increased 3.6% from a year earlier, helped by growth in payments being processed over the company's namesake network.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street pulls back as dismal economic data piles higher

Stocks fell on Wall Street Thursday as more grim news piled up revealing the grave economic damage being caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The S&P 500 index lost 0.9%, but still wound up 12.7% higher in April, its biggest monthly gain since 1987. The monthlong rally came as the Federal …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Commodities ripe for a rebound

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The near shutdown of the economy in response to COVID-19 has reduced demand for commodities like oil, lumber and copper and triggered sharp drops in their prices, but some analysts predict the stage is set for a rebound.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

McDonald's says 25% of stores closed as 1Q sales fall

McDonald's says it has likely reached the trough of global restaurant closures due to COVID-19, with 25% still shuttered. But business has been slow to return as lockdown orders continue to disrupt consumers' routines.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street stalls as dismal economic data piles higher

Wall Street stalled on Thursday after more reports made clear the worldwide devastation the coronavirus outbreak is causing for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slam on brakes as dismal economic data piles higher

Stocks are falling in early trading on Wall Street Thursday after more reports made clear the worldwide devastation the coronavirus outbreak is causing for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

McDonald's says 1Q sales drop as 25% of stores are closed

Most McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S. and China are now open for drive-thru and delivery, but global lockdown orders still took a bite out of the company’s first quarter sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Global shares fall back on economic carnage from pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — World stock markets fell back on Thursday following the release of worse-than-expected data showing Europe's economy suffered its worst ever quarterly contraction, while jobless claims continued to surge in the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise on hopes for drug to treat coronavirus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced on Thursday, riding a wave of optimism about a possible treatment for the coronavirus that set off a rally on Wall Street powerful enough to override data showing the U.S. economy had logged its worst quarterly performance since 2009.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line

NEW YORK (AP) — The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head of the line Wednesday after the Small Business Administration said that for eight hours ending at midnight Eastern time it would accept loans only from small lenders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hotels, Airbnb beef up cleaning standards to calm travelers

Hotels and home-sharing companies are beefing up their cleaning efforts in order to soothe jittery travelers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: With rock-bottom prices, will the oil industry recover?

NEW YORK (AP) — With a barrel of crude oil costing less than a New York pizza, many U.S. shale producers are being pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and experts are wondering when, and if, the oil industry will recover.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

High Times owner scores 13 California marijuana dispensaries

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of High Times is going to start selling marijuana after championing its use in the pages of its magazine for nearly half a century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise on hopes for drug to treat coronavirus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced on Thursday, riding a wave of optimism about a possible treatment for the coronavirus that set off a rally on Wall Street powerful enough to override data showing the U.S. economy had logged its worst quarterly performance since 2009.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line

NEW YORK (AP) — The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head of the line Wednesday after the Small Business Administration said that for eight hours ending at midnight Eastern time it would accept loans only from small lenders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

SBA: Small businesses move to head of loan application line

NEW YORK (AP) — The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head of the line Wednesday as the Small Business Administration said that for eight hours ending at midnight Eastern time it would accept loans only from small lenders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 up on virus hopes, on pace for best month since ‘74

Stocks charged higher around the world Wednesday following an encouraging report on a possible treatment for COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Norfolk Southern 1Q profit falls 44% on charge, weak volume

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern's first-quarter profit fell 44% because of a one-time charge related to locomotive sales and weak shipping volume driven by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Stocks up ahead of US growth figures, Fed policy meeting

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks mostly edged up on Wednesday ahead of U.S. economic growth figures and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Investors seemed buoyed as more governments plan to ease anti-virus controls and allow businesses to reopen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks gain on plans to ease anti-virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks gained Wednesday after France and Spain joined governments that plan to ease anti-virus controls and allow businesses to reopen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

VW car sales, profits plunge during coronavirus crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Automaker Volkswagen saw car sales and operating profit plunge in the first quarter as the coronavirus outbreak closed dealerships and halted production. But the company said it had strong cash reserves and aimed to make a profit for the full year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: With rock-bottom prices, will the oil industry recover?

NEW YORK (AP) — With a barrel of crude oil costing less than a New York pizza, many U.S. shale producers are being pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and experts are wondering when, and if, the oil industry will recover.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks sales tumble as global shutdowns hit its stores

Starbucks said Tuesday that its global sales tumbled in the first three months of the year as coronavirus-related shutdowns gripped its operations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hotels, Airbnb beef up cleaning standards to calm travelers

Hotels and home-sharing companies are beefing up their cleaning efforts in order to soothe jittery travelers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

High Times owner scores 13 California marijuana dispensaries

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of High Times is going to start selling marijuana after championing its use in the pages of its magazine for nearly half a century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pepsi beats 1Q forecasts but says outlook is grimmer

PepsiCo — which makes Frito Lay chips and Quaker cereals — is getting a boost as more U.S. consumers eat breakfast and snack at home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after France, Spain unveil reopening plans

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Wednesday after France and Spain joined governments that plan to ease anti-virus controls and allow businesses to reopen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Gov't OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags

NEW YORK (AP) — The government says it has approved an additional $50 billion in loans to small businesses, although banks are complaining that a bottleneck at the Small Business Administration is severely slowing the process.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after France, Spain unveil reopening plans

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Wednesday after France and Spain joined governments that plan to ease anti-virus controls and allow businesses to reopen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: With rock-bottom prices, will the oil industry recover?

NEW YORK (AP) — With a barrel of crude oil costing less than a New York pizza, many U.S. shale producers are being pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and experts are wondering when, and if, the oil industry will recover.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks sales tumble as global shutdowns hit its stores

Starbucks said Tuesday that its global sales tumbled in the first three months of the year as coronavirus-related shutdowns gripped its operations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks sales fall as virus cripples global operations

Starbucks said Tuesday that its global sales plunged in the first three months of the year as coronavirus-related shutdowns crippled its global operations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Gov't OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags

NEW YORK (AP) — The government says it has approved an additional $50 billion in loans to small businesses, although banks are complaining that a bottleneck at the Small Business Administration is severely slowing the process.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pepsi beats 1Q forecasts but says outlook is grimmer

PepsiCo — which makes Frito Lay chips and Quaker cereals — is getting a boost as more U.S. consumers eat breakfast and snack at home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

An early gain on Wall Street fades away by the late morning

Stocks gave up an early gain and turned lower on Wall Street in late morning trading Tuesday. Markets had gotten off to a strong start as nations and some U.S. states move toward reopening their economies from lockdowns made to restrict the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bottleneck continues as businesses seek gov't relief loans

NEW YORK (AP) — Banks trying to submit applications for thousands of small businesses seeking coronavirus relief loans have hit a bottleneck for a second day at the Small Business Administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

High Times owner scores 13 California marijuana dispensaries

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of High Times is going to start selling marijuana after championing its use in the pages of its magazine for nearly half a century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street’s rally carries into 3rd day as economies reopen

Stocks are pumping higher in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, and the S&P 500 is cruising toward its first three-day winning streak in a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

High Times owner to acquire marijuana stores in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of High Times is going to start selling marijuana after championing its use in the pages of its magazine for nearly half a century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Stocks turn higher as nations look to reopen, but oil slides

TOKYO (AP) — Stock markets turned higher Tuesday after a mixed session in Asia as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in with still more support for ailing economies. The price of oil, however, extended its losses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

European shares gain as economies inch toward reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Shares opened higher in Europe on Tuesday after a mixed session in Asia as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in with still more support for ailing economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed, eyeing economies reopening, central banks

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mixed Tuesday as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in to provide cash to economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan's central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets as investors look to central bankers to support the struggling global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hotels, Airbnb beef up cleaning standards to calm travelers

Hotels and home-sharing companies are beefing up their cleaning efforts in order to soothe jittery travelers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Small business loan program restarts, runs into snags

NEW YORK (AP) — The second round of loan applications for the government's small business relief program has been slowed by computer issues at the Small Business Administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares mixed, eyeing economies reopening, central banks

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mixed Tuesday as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in to provide cash to economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Small business loan program restarts, runs into snags

NEW YORK (AP) — The second round of loan applications for the government's small business relief program has been slowed by computer issues at the Small Business Administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hotels, Airbnb beef up cleaning standards to calm travelers

Hotels and home-sharing companies are beefing up their cleaning efforts in order to soothe jittery travelers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Global markets gain as more economies prepare to reopen

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks rose Monday after Japan’s central bank boosted support for financial markets and more governments prepared to reopen economies that were shut down to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Japan central bank eases monetary policy to counter pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s central bank is making it easier for cash-strapped companies to get funding in response to the growing economic devastation from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan's central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets as investors look to central bankers to support the struggling global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

A flood of business bankruptcies likely in coming months

NEW YORK (AP) — The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Low-tech Japan challenged in working from home amid pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — When the Japanese government declared an emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus earlier this month and asked people to work from home, crowds rushed to electronics stores.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan's central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets as investors look to central bankers to support the struggling global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Japan central bank eases monetary policy to counter pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s central bank is making it easier for cash-strapped companies to get funding in response to the growing economic devastation from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

A flood of business bankruptcies likely in coming months

NEW YORK (AP) — The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Low-tech Japan challenged in working from home amid pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — When the Japanese government declared an emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus earlier this month and asked people to work from home, crowds rushed to electronics stores.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Low-tech Japan challenged in working from home amid pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — When the Japanese government declared an emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus earlier this month and asked people to work from home, crowds rushed to electronics stores.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Japan's Mitsubishi Motors predicts losses over pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Friday it expects 26 billion yen ($240 million) in losses for the fiscal year through next March, as sales plunge because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares lower as Wall St rally fizzles, oil rebounds

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are lower Friday after an early rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished, the latest example of how fragile the hopes underpinning the stock market’s monthlong recovery are.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Japan's Mitsubishi Motors predicts losses over pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Friday it expects 26 billion yen ($240 million) in losses for the fiscal year through next March, as sales plunge because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Global markets struggle as hopes for quick rebound fade

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets mostly fell on Friday as hopes faded for a quick recovery from the global coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Global shares fall as Wall St rally fizzles amid virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares extended losses Friday as hopes faded for a quick turnaround for the global coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Gov't puts pressure on public companies to return loans

NEW YORK (AP) — Big public companies that received loans under a government program intended to help small businesses devastated by the coronavirus outbreak could be forced to return it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Streaming video, online retailers escape pandemic pounding

NEW YORK (AP) — COVID-19 may have knocked U.S. stocks into a bear market and pummeled the U.S. economy, but the disease has also left some companies asking the question: “What recession?”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Union Pacific predicts 25% drop in volume because of virus

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific's first-quarter profit improved 6%, but the railroad expects shipping volume to plummet 25% in the second quarter because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares lower as Wall St rally fizzles, oil rebounds

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are lower Friday after an early rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished, the latest example of how fragile the hopes underpinning the stock market’s monthlong recovery are.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares lower as Wall St rally fizzles, oil rebounds

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are lower Friday after an early rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished, the latest example of how fragile the hopes underpinning the stock market’s monthlong recovery are.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hope dashed: Asian shares fall after Wall Street loses rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are lower Friday after an early rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished, the latest example of how fragile the hopes underpinning the stock market’s monthlong recovery are.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Gov't puts pressure on public companies to return loans

NEW YORK (AP) — Big public companies that received loans under a government program intended to help small businesses devastated by the coronavirus outbreak could be forced to return it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

China buys crude as prices collapse, adding to stockpiles

BEIJING (AP) — China, the world’s biggest energy consumer, is building up stockpiles of crude oil as global prices plunge due to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

CSX 1Q profit drops 8%, railroad withdraws outlook for year

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX Corp. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit slipped 8% and the railroad withdrew its outlook for the year because of the ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Union Pacific predicts 25% drop in volume because of virus

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific's first-quarter profit improved 6%, but the railroad expects shipping volume to plummet 25% in the second quarter because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Streaming video, online retailers escape pandemic pounding

NEW YORK (AP) — COVID-19 may have knocked U.S. stocks into a bear market and pummeled the U.S. economy, but the disease has also left some companies asking the question: “What recession?”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Banks: New $310B for small businesses likely already used up

NEW YORK (AP) — The more than $300 billion set aside to replenish the emergency loan program for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic is likely already all spoken for, banking industry groups said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

PG&E's top exec to end short stint at beleaguered utility

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson will step down from his job just 14 months after the nation's largest utility hired him to rescue it from a financial mess caused by a history of negligence and to change a corporate culture that emphasized profits over safety.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise moderately as oil prices recover

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose moderately Thursday following a rally on Wall Street and even oil prices recovering from their recent plunge to zero.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Stocks claw higher on Wall Street, oil prices regain ground

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world are clawing higher on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 climbed toward its first gain of what’s been a dismal week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oil price remains under pressure, stock markets stable

BEIJING (AP) — The price of oil remained under pressure on Wednesday after crashing over the past week, while stocks were stable as investors sought clues about the coronavirus pandemic's mounting economic impact.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed after Wall St hit by oil market turmoil

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday as oil prices edged lower amid anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic's mounting economic damage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St hit by oil market turmoil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as oil prices edged lower amid anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic's mounting economic damage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: Oil prices hit new lows as economic pain deepens

NEW YORK (AP) — A barrel of oil now costs less than a cheap bottle of wine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SBA reports data breach in disaster loan application website

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of small business owners reeling from the aggressive measures taken to halt the spread of the coronavirus may have had their personal information exposed last month on a government website that handles disaster loan applications.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall further amid oil market turmoil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets fell further Wednesday as oil prices recovered some of their record-setting losses amid anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic's mounting economic damage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Coke volume plunges 25% in April; hope for a 2nd half bounce

Coca-Cola's global volume tumbled 25% in April as the coronavirus pandemic gripped large swaths of the world population.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks introducing plant-based food and drinks in China

Starbucks is introducing plant-based food and drinks in China as part of a decade-long effort to reduce the environmental impact of its offerings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St hit by oil market turmoil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as oil prices edged lower amid anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic's mounting economic damage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall further amid oil market turmoil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets fell further Wednesday as oil prices recovered some of their record-setting losses amid anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic's mounting economic damage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: Oil prices hit new lows as economic pain deepens

NEW YORK (AP) — A barrel of oil now costs less than a cheap bottle of wine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SBA reports data breach in disaster loan application website

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of small business owners reeling from the aggressive measures taken to halt the spread of the coronavirus may have had their personal information exposed last month on a government website that handles disaster loan applications.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks introducing plant-based food and drinks in China

Starbucks is introducing plant-based food and drinks in China as part of a decade-long effort to reduce the environmental impact of its offerings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: Oil prices go negative. What does that mean?

NEW YORK (AP) — The world is awash in oil, there's little demand for it and we're running out of places to put it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Coke volume plunges 25% in April; hope for a 2nd half bounce

Coca-Cola's global volume tumbled 25% in April as the coronavirus pandemic gripped large swaths of the world population.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oil prices continue to crumble, stocks around the world drop

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil’s chaotic collapse deepened, and stocks around the world dropped on Tuesday as markets remain upside down amid the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oil market crashes further, dragging down stocks

BANGKOK (AP) — The oil market plunged further on Tuesday on concerns over a collapse in demand as the pandemic leaves factories, cars and airplanes idled around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oil market in turmoil as price falls below zero

BANGKOK (AP) — The market for U.S. crude was in turmoil Tuesday, with one contract trading below zero, as investors worried about full storage facilities and a collapse in demand as the pandemic leaves factories, automobiles and airplanes idled.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Coke volume plunges 25% in April; hopes for 2nd half rebound

Coca-Cola's global volume tumbled 25% in April as the coronavirus pandemic gripped large swaths of the world population.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

World shares skid as oil price plunges below zero

BANGKOK (AP) — World share prices skidded Tuesday after the price of U.S. crude oil plunged below zero, with demand collapsing as the pandemic leaves factories, automobiles and airplanes idled.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Coke volume plunged 25% in April; sees bounce-back coming

Coca-cola's global volume tumbled 25% in April as the coronavirus pandemic began to grip large swaths of the world population.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

World shares skid after oil prices plunge below zero

BANGKOK (AP) — World share prices skidded Tuesday after the price of U.S. crude oil plunged below zero, with demand collapsing as the pandemic leaves factories, automobiles and airplanes idled.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: Oil prices crater as demand evaporates, storage fills

NEW YORK (AP) — The world is awash in oil, there's little demand for it and we're running out of places to put it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan's exports sink in March as pandemic hits major markets

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports sank 11.7% in March as the coronavirus pandemic slammed auto shipments to the U.S. and China, generally its two biggest markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oil price goes negative as demand collapses; stocks dip

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded on Tuesday after U.S. oil futures plunged below zero as storage for crude runs close to full amid a worldwide glut as demand collapses due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

PG&E's bankruptcy plan strides toward approval in California

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California regulators are being advised to approve Pacific Gas & Electric's plan to emerge from bankruptcy with new controls designed to prevent a recurrence of the utility's past bad behavior that has resulted in deadly wildfires, infuriating blackouts and high electricity rates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shares skid after oil prices dip into negative territory

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded on Tuesday after U.S. oil futures plunged below zero with storage for crude nearly full as demand collapses due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shares skid after oil prices dip into negative territory

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded on Tuesday after U.S. oil futures plunged below zero with storage for crude nearly full as demand collapses due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: Oil prices crater as demand evaporates, storage fills

NEW YORK (AP) — The world is awash in oil, there's little demand for it and we're running out of places to put it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

PG&E's bankruptcy plan strides toward approval in California

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California regulators are being advised to approve Pacific Gas & Electric's plan to emerge from bankruptcy with new controls designed to prevent a recurrence of the utility's past bad behavior that has resulted in deadly wildfires, infuriating blackouts and high electricity rates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oil price goes negative as demand collapses; stocks dip

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded on Tuesday after U.S. oil futures plunged below zero as storage for crude runs close to full amid a worldwide glut as demand collapses due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks are mixed after Wall Street pares losses; oil plunges

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in midday trading after Wall Street trimmed its sharp losses from earlier in the morning following another collapse in oil prices.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slip under weight of another collapse in oil prices

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slipping in morning trading as oil prices collapse again and momentum fades from Wall Street’s recent rally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks sink under weight of another collapse in oil prices

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in early trading on Wall Street Monday, as energy stocks get hammered by the latest collapse in the price of oil.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

World shares turn lower as US oil contract slides

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares turned lower on Monday as momentum from last week’s rally faded and oil prices retreated, with the U.S. crude contract plummeting to a two-decade low under $12 a barrel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as Wall St rally fades, oil prices sink

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed on Monday as last week’s rally on Wall Street faded and oil prices retreated. Stocks fell in Paris, Tokyo and Sydney but gained in London and Frankfurt.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall back on weak oil prices, Japan trade data

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares trended lower in Asia on Monday as oil prices fell back and Japan’s trade data for March was weaker than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan's exports sink in March as pandemic hits major markets

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports sank 11.7% in March as the coronavirus pandemic slammed auto shipments to the U.S. and China, generally its two biggest markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as oil prices fall back; China cuts rate

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after China cut a key interest rate to help cushion the impact of the pandemic on its economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo's homeless seek Olympic Athletes Village as shelter

TOKYO (AP) — A group representing the homeless is asking to use the Athletes Village for next year's Tokyo Olympics as a shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as oil prices fall back; China cuts rate

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after China cut a key interest rate to help cushion the impact of the pandemic on its economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan's exports sink in March as pandemic hits major markets

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports sank 11.7% in March as the coronavirus pandemic slammed auto shipments to the U.S. and China, generally its two biggest markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on China data, Wall Street rally

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares surged Friday in Asia after China reported economic data that, while bleak, was better than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo's homeless seek Olympic Athletes Village as shelter

TOKYO (AP) — A group representing the homeless is asking to use the Athletes Village for next year's Tokyo Olympics as a shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's economy in worst downturn since '60s in virus battle

BEIJING (AP) — China faces a drawn-out struggle to revive an economy that suffered its biggest contraction since possibly the mid-1960s after millions of people were told to stay home to fight the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Business owners left out as lending program goes on hold

NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s lending program for small businesses is tapped out, leaving business owners who still need loans waiting for Congress to approve more funding.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on China data, Wall Street rally

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares surged Friday in Asia after China reported economic data that, while bleak, was better than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China tries to revive economy but consumer engine sputters

BEIJING (AP) — China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it’s not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo's homeless seek Olympic Athletes Village as shelter

TOKYO (AP) — A group representing the homeless is asking to use the Athletes Village for next year's Tokyo Olympics as a shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to know about applying for gig work during the pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — A leap in U.S. unemployment has thrown a spotlight on one type of work in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic: Gig work delivering groceries, meals and packages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's economy in worst downturn since '60s in virus battle

BEIJING (AP) — China faces a drawn-out struggle to revive an economy that suffered its biggest contraction since possibly the mid-1960s after millions of people were told to stay home to fight the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo's homeless seek Olympic Athletes Village as shelter

TOKYO (AP) — A group representing the homeless is asking to use the Athletes Village for next year's Tokyo Olympics as a shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks up on Wall Street, worldwide on virus progress hopes

NEW YORK (AP) — A worldwide rally swept markets Friday as investors latched onto strands of hope about progress in the fight against the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets rise, US oil price sinks below $19

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stock markets rose on Friday as more governments planned for a phased reopening of parts of their economies, while the U.S. benchmark for oil continued to slide, falling below $19 a barrel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance, U.S. crude oil price sinks below $19

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia on Friday while U.S. benchmark crude plunged below $19 per barrel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's economy in worst downturn since '60s in virus battle

BEIJING (AP) — China faces a drawn-out struggle to revive an economy that suffered its biggest contraction since possibly the mid-1960s after millions of people were told to stay home to fight the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks slide after weak US data add to global gloom

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday after unexpectedly weak U.S. retail and other data added to gloom about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Business owners left out as lending program goes on hold

NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s lending program for small businesses is tapped out, leaving business owners who still need loans waiting for Congress to approve more funding.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China tries to revive economy but consumer engine sputters

BEIJING (AP) — China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it’s not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A gusher of cash for stock investors is getting capped

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire hose of cash that's rained trillions of dollars on to those fortunate enough to own stocks is suddenly being choked off.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on China data, Wall Street rally

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares surged Friday in Asia after China reported economic data that, while bleak, was better than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to know about applying for gig work during the pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — A leap in U.S. unemployment has thrown a spotlight on one type of work in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic: Gig work delivering groceries, meals and packages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's economy in worst downturn since '70s in virus battle

BEIJING (AP) — China faces a drawn-out struggle to revive its economy after it suffered its biggest contraction since at least the 1970s after ordering hundreds of millions of people to stay home to fight the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on China data, Wall Street rally

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares surged Friday in Asia after China reported economic data that, while bleak, was better than expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's economy in worst downturn since '70s in virus battle

BEIJING (AP) — China faces a drawn-out struggle to revive its economy after it suffered its biggest contraction since at least the 1970s after ordering hundreds of millions of people to stay home to fight the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China suffers worst economic drop since '70s in virus battle

BEIJING (AP) — China suffered its worst economic contraction since since at least the 1970s in the first quarter as it fought the coronavirus, and weak consumer spending and factory activity suggest it faces a longer, harder recovery than initially expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

PG&E: Wildfire victims backing bankruptcy plan so far

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — A Pacific Gas & Electric lawyer told a federal judge that the beleaguered company's plan for getting out of bankruptcy is winning support from the victims of Northern California wildfires ignited by the utility's crumbling equipment, despite concerns they will be shortchanged in a $13.5 billion …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Business owners left out as lending program goes on hold

NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s lending program for small businesses is tapped out, leaving business owners who still need loans waiting for Congress to approve more funding.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Small business lending program on hold after reaching limit

NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s lending program for small businesses is tapped out, and business owners who still need loans are waiting on Congress to approve more funding.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Govt lending program on hold after reaching lending limit

NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s paycheck protection loan program for small businesses is on hold. The Small Business Administration said Thursday that it reached the $349 billion lending limit for the program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A gusher of cash for stock investors is getting capped

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire hose of cash that's rained trillions of dollars on to those fortunate enough to own stocks is suddenly being choked off.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks up slightly ahead of US unemployment data

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks mostly turned higher on Thursday as investors braced for another report on the number of jobless claims filed in the United States amid the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed after weak US data add to global gloom

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks were mixed Thursday after unexpectedly weak U.S. retail and other data added to gloom about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks sink after IMF says global economy will shrink

Asian stocks edged lower Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund said the global economy will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Banks brace for big loan defaults by US, global customers

NEW YORK (AP) — The major banks in the U.S. are anticipating a flood of loan defaults as households and business customers take a big financial hit from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks slide after weak US data add to global gloom

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday after unexpectedly weak U.S. retail and other data added to gloom about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China tries to revive economy but consumer engine sputters

BEIJING (AP) — China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it’s not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to know about applying for gig work during the pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — A leap in U.S. unemployment has thrown a spotlight on one type of work in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic: Gig work delivering groceries, meals and packages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks slide after weak US data add to global gloom

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday after unexpectedly weak U.S. retail and other data added to gloom about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China tries to revive economy but consumer engine sputters

BEIJING (AP) — China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it’s not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

What to know about applying for gig work during the pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — A leap in U.S. unemployment has thrown a spotlight on one type of work in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic: Gig work delivering groceries, meals and packages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Banks brace for big loan defaults by US, global customers

NEW YORK (AP) — The major banks in the U.S. are anticipating a flood of loan defaults as households and business customers take a big financial hit from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Citi 1Q profit falls 46% as virus hits US, global customers

NEW YORK (AP) — Banking conglomerate Citigroup says first-quarter profit dropped 46% as it set aside billions to cover potentially bad loans. Citi set aside $7.03 billion for loan losses this quarter, up from $1.98 billion in the same period a year earlier. Citi is a large credit card issuer, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Goldman Sachs 1Q profit falls 46% as virus hits investments

NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs says first quarter-profit dropped by 46%, due to significant losses on Goldman’s own investments as well as a buildup in reserves against bad loans. The bank had to set aside $937 million to cover potentially bad loans, up from $224 million a year earlier, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks, oil price sink on grim forecasts

Global stocks and oil prices tumbled Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund said the world's economy will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks, oil prices sink after grim IMF forecast

Global stocks and oil prices tumbled Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund said the world's economy will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's exports fall in March as pandemic hits world markets

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports fell in March but at slower pace than the 17% contraction seen in January-February as the coronavirus shutdown paralyzed much business activity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge OKs PG&E plan to pay $19M in fees from victims fund

BERKELEY Calif. (AP) — The Northern California victims of catastrophic wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric's decaying electrical grid will have at least $19 million siphoned way from a $13.5 billion fund for their losses to cover administrative costs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks sink after IMF says global economy will shrink

Asian stocks edged lower Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund said the global economy will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wells Fargo takes 1Q earnings, revenue hit from virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo's profits plunged nearly 90% in the first quarter as the bank set aside billions of dollars in preparation for consumers and businesses defaulting on loans due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

JPMorgan 1Q profit drops 70% as it readies for loan defaults

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase is preparing for the possibility that customers ranging from credit card holders to oil companies could fail to pay back billions of dollars in loans as the economy reels from the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A rare intervention by the US helped seal crucial OPEC deal

NEW YORK (AP) — As demand for fuel plummeted worldwide and the oil industry faced a devastating drop in oil prices, the U.S. took the rare move of stepping into negotiations involving the member countries of OPEC and non-members such as Russia and Mexico, an alliance called OPEC+.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise amid wait for China data, global earnings

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday although investors were braced for a sobering first look at how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt global corporate earnings and the Chinese economy, the driver of growth for the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks sink after IMF says global economy will shrink

Asian stocks edged lower Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund said the global economy will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge OKs PG&E plan to pay $19M in fees from victims fund

BERKELEY Calif. (AP) — The Northern California victims of catastrophic wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric's decaying electrical grid will have at least $19 million siphoned way from a $13.5 billion fund for their losses to cover administrative costs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as traders see hopeful signs in fighting virus

Stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday as the White House and a number of state governors weigh how to gradually reopen the economy following some signs that the coronavirus pandemic may be leveling off in some of the hardest-hit areas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

JPMorgan 1Q profit drops 70% as it readies for loan defaults

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase is preparing for the possibility that customers ranging from credit card holders to oil companies could fail to pay back billions of dollars in loans as the economy reels from the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wells Fargo takes 1Q earnings, revenue hit from virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo's profits plunged nearly 90% in the first quarter as the bank set aside billions of dollars in preparation for consumers and businesses defaulting on loans due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

World shares mostly rise as investors brace for earnings hit

TOKYO (AP) — World shares mostly rose on Tuesday though investors were bracing for news on how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt corporate earnings and the Chinese economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

JPMorgan 1Q profit plunges as virus causes massive losses

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase said Tuesday that its first-quarter profits plunged by 69% from a year ago, as the bank was forced to set aside billions of dollars to cover potential losses tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise as investors brace for hit to earnings

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose Tuesday in Europe and Asia on Tuesday though investors were bracing for news on how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt corporate earnings and the Chinese economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's exports fall in March as pandemic hits world markets

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports fell in March but at slower pace than the 17% contraction seen in January-February as the coronavirus shutdown paralyzed much business activity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise, China's March trade data show improvement

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday although investors were braced for sobering news about how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt global corporate earnings and the Chinese economy, the driver of growth for the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China reports exports fell further in March amid shutdown

BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade improved in March but was below last year’s levels, and forecasters warned Chinese exporters face another slump as the coronavirus pandemic depresses global demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Workers sue McDonald's over harassment at Florida stores

Two McDonald’s workers in Florida are filing a $500 million class action lawsuit against the company, claiming a “systemic sexual harassment problem” at company-owned stores.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A rare intervention by the US helped seal crucial OPEC deal

NEW YORK (AP) — As demand for fuel plummeted worldwide and the oil industry faced a devastating drop in oil prices, the U.S. took the rare move of stepping into negotiations involving the member countries of OPEC and non-members such as Russia and Mexico, an alliance called OPEC+.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Transit workers risking lives with little protective gear

NEW YORK (AP) — While many Americans are cloistered inside their homes, transit workers are out there making sure that other essential workers can get to their jobs. But they often lack the masks or gloves they need to protect themselves from riders crowding onto buses and trains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Government loans start flowing to small businesses

NEW YORK (AP) — The flow of money to small businesses under the government's $349 billion coronavirus relief plan is picking up momentum although many company owners are still waiting and wondering.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise amid wait for China data, global earnings

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday although investors were braced for a sobering first look at how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt global corporate earnings and the Chinese economy, the driver of growth for the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A rare intervention by the US helped seal crucial OPEC deal

NEW YORK (AP) — As demand for fuel plummeted worldwide and the oil industry faced a devastating drop in oil prices, the U.S. took the rare move of stepping into negotiations involving the member countries of OPEC and non-members such as Russia and Mexico, an alliance called OPEC+.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise amid wait for China data, global earnings

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday although investors were braced for a sobering first look at how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt global corporate earnings and the Chinese economy, the driver of growth for the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China reports exports fell further in March amid shutdown

BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade improved in March but was below last year’s levels, and forecasters warned Chinese exporters face another slump as the coronavirus pandemic depresses global demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Government loans start flowing to small businesses

NEW YORK (AP) — The flow of money to small businesses under the government's $349 billion coronavirus relief plan is picking up momentum although many company owners are still waiting and wondering.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Workers sue McDonald's over harassment at Florida stores

Two McDonald’s workers in Florida are filing a $500 million class action lawsuit against the company, claiming a “systemic sexual harassment problem” at company-owned stores.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

US stocks open lower following their biggest week since 1974

Stocks fell broadly in early trading on Wall Street as the market gave back some gains after notching its best week since 1974.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shares fall, oil loses earlier gains following OPEC deal

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Monday in Asia while crude prices lost earlier gains following an agreement by OPEC and other oil producing nations to cut output to reflect the collapse of demand due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall, Europe, Hong Kong closed after Easter

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Monday in Asia while crude prices lost earlier gains that had come after OPEC and other oil producing nations agreed to cut output to reflect the collapse of demand due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales sink 48.4% in March as virus hurts demand

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales sank 48.4% in March from a year ago as the economy reeled from the coronavirus, according to an industry group, adding to strains for the struggling industry in its biggest global market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Transit workers risking lives with little protective gear

NEW YORK (AP) — While many Americans are cloistered inside their homes, transit workers are out there making sure that other essential workers can get to their jobs. But they often lack the masks or gloves they need to protect themselves from riders crowding onto buses and trains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall, oil gains after OPEC plus strikes deal

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Monday in Asia while crude prices held steady after OPEC and other oil producing nations agreed to cut output to reflect the collapse of demand due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog: Treasury acted appropriately on Trump tax returns

WASHINGTON (AP) — A watchdog has found that the Treasury Department appropriately handled Congress' request for President Donald Trump's tax returns, which Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has refused to provide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall, oil gains after OPEC plus strikes deal

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Monday in Asia while crude prices gained more than $1 per barrel after OPEC and other oil producing nations agreed to cut output to reflect the collapse of demand due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Transit workers risking lives with little protective gear

NEW YORK (AP) — While many Americans are cloistered inside their homes, transit workers are out there making sure that other essential workers can get to their jobs. But they often lack the masks or gloves they need to protect themselves from riders crowding onto buses and trains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan auto industry vows to protect jobs amid virus crisis

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda promised Friday that the Japanese auto industry would seek to protect jobs worldwide as it endures the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares steady after Wall St caps best week since 1974

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales sink 48.4% in March as virus hurts demand

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales sank 48.4% in March from a year ago as the economy reeled from the coronavirus, according to an industry group, adding to strains for the struggling industry in its biggest global market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Euro countries agree half trillion euros in support

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Governments from the 19 countries that use the euro overcame sharp differences to agree Thursday on measures that could provide more than a half-trillion euros ($550 billion) for companies, workers and health systems to cushion the economic impact of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Markets stable amid holidays, oil down on OPEC uncertainty

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis. The price of oil fell back after major oil-producing countries struggled to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog: Treasury acted appropriately on Trump tax returns

WASHINGTON (AP) — A watchdog has found that the Treasury Department appropriately handled Congress' request for President Donald Trump's tax returns, which Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has refused to provide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales sink 48.4% in March as virus hurts demand

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales sank 48.4% in March from a year ago as the economy reeled from the coronavirus, according to an industry group, adding to strains for the struggling industry in its biggest global market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan auto industry vows to protect jobs amid virus crisis

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda promised Friday that the Japanese auto industry would seek to protect jobs worldwide as it endures the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares steady after Wall St caps best week since 1974

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Euro countries agree half trillion euros in support

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Governments from the 19 countries that use the euro overcame sharp differences to agree Thursday on measures that could provide more than a half-trillion euros ($550 billion) for companies, workers and health systems to cushion the economic impact of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Markets stable amid holidays, oil down on OPEC uncertainty

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis. The price of oil fell back after major oil-producing countries struggled to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog: Treasury acted appropriately on Trump tax returns

WASHINGTON (AP) — A watchdog has found that the Treasury Department appropriately handled Congress' request for President Donald Trump's tax returns, which Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has refused to provide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog: Treasury acted appropriately on Trump tax returns

WASHINGTON (AP) — A watchdog has found that the Treasury Department appropriately handled Congress' request for President Donald Trump's tax returns, which Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has refused to provide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Markets stable amid holidays, oil down on OPEC uncertainty

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis. The price of oil fell back after major oil-producing countries struggled to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

World shares steady as OPEC struggles to reach deal

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan auto industry vows to protect jobs amid virus crisis

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda promised Friday that the Japanese auto industry would seek to protect jobs worldwide as it endures the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares steady after Wall St caps best week since 1974

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Historic oil price plunge trashes sector's profit outlook

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid a historic Wall Street crash it's been the energy sector that's suffering the worst selling, thanks to a double whammy of the coronavirus crisis and a price war among big crude producers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Euro countries agree half trillion euros in support

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Governments from the 19 countries that use the euro overcame sharp differences to agree Thursday on measures that could provide more than a half-trillion euros ($550 billion) for companies, workers and health systems to cushion the economic impact of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wiped out of toilet paper? Here's why

What does toilet paper have to do with the global coronavirus pandemic?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares steady after Wall St caps best week since 1974

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Euro countries agree half trillion euros in support

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Governments from the 19 countries that use the euro overcame sharp differences to agree Thursday on measures that could provide more than a half-trillion euros ($550 billion) for companies, workers and health systems to cushion the economic impact of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Historic oil price plunge trashes sector's profit outlook

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid a historic Wall Street crash it's been the energy sector that's suffering the worst selling, thanks to a double whammy of the coronavirus crisis and a price war among big crude producers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wiped out of toilet paper? Here's why

What does toilet paper have to do with the global coronavirus pandemic?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise ahead of US labor report, oil up on output talks

BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets pushed higher in Europe and Asia on Thursday on hopes that the pandemic was reaching a peak in some economies, while the price of oil rose as major crude-producing countries prepared to discuss output cuts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global shares track Wall Street gains, shrug off jobs fears

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares powered ahead in Europe and Asia on Thursday after a 3.4% overnight rally on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher, lockdown feud drags Tokyo lower

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday though Japan’s benchmark fell as local leaders sparred with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government over measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fed eases limit on Wells Fargo to make more small biz loans

NEW YORK (AP) —
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge refuses to approve fire victims letter attacking PG&E

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge has refused to put his stamp of approval on a letter to Northern California wildfire victims from attorneys who allege that Pacific Gas & Electric may be breaking its promises as it tries to preserve a plan for getting out of bankruptcy in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed, Tokyo lower as Wall Street rally fades

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday after a 3.4% gain on Wall Street overnight as investors chose a positive focus for data about the coronavirus outbreak’s trajectory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower on worries about pandemic damage

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower, gyrating in early Wednesday trading amid uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak, which continues to claim more lives around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed, Tokyo lower as Wall Street rally fades

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday after a 3.4% gain on Wall Street overnight as investors chose a positive focus for data about the coronavirus outbreak’s trajectory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fed eases limit on Wells Fargo to make more small biz loans

NEW YORK (AP) —
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street ticks up amid unsettled trading around the world

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ticked higher in morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday. Maybe this time it will last.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street opens higher as global markets remain unsettled

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climbed on Wall Street at the opening of trading Wednesday. Maybe this time it will last.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mostly lower amid worries on pandemic toll

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly fell Wednesday amid uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak, which continues to claim more lives around the world and keep vast swathes of the global economy under lockdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower, Japan gains on upbeat data

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's benchmark advanced but other Asian shares fell Wednesday amid uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak, which continues to claim more lives around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise, echoing Wall St optimism on virus battle

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, echoing the rally on Wall Street, amid a few glimmers of hope that the coronavirus pandemic could be slowing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge refuses to approve fire victims letter attacking PG&E

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge has refused to put his stamp of approval on a letter to Northern California wildfire victims from attorneys who allege that Pacific Gas & Electric may be breaking its promises as it tries to preserve a plan for getting out of bankruptcy in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Online grocery services struggle to meet spike in demand

LONDON (AP) — A pandemic forcing everyone to stay home could be the perfect moment for online grocery services. In practice, they've been struggling to keep up with a surge in orders, highlighting their limited ability to respond to an unprecedented onslaught of demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Market tumult threatens PG&E deal with wildfire victims

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers who negotiated a crucial $13.5 billion deal for the victims of deadly wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment are expressing serious doubts about whether the nation's largest utility will be able to pay the full amount as the economy sinks toward a recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower on worries about pandemic damage

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower, gyrating in early Wednesday trading amid uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak, which continues to claim more lives around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

ECB takes action to keep banks lending during virus crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank took more emergency action Tuesday to keep credit flowing to companies in the 19 countries that use the euro by easing its rules for lending to banks that serve those businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower on worries about pandemic damage

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower, gyrating in early Wednesday trading amid uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak, which continues to claim more lives around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge refuses to approve fire victims letter attacking PG&E

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge has refused to put his stamp of approval on a letter to Northern California wildfire victims from attorneys who allege that Pacific Gas & Electric may be breaking its promises as it tries to preserve a plan for getting out of bankruptcy in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

ECB takes action to keep banks lending during virus crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank took more emergency action Tuesday to keep credit flowing to companies in the 19 countries that use the euro by easing its rules for lending to banks that serve those businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street adds to its gains as hopes build for virus peak

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are higher in midday trading on Wall Street Tuesday as markets around the world aimed to add to their huge rally from a day earlier.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stock rally zooms into Day 2 on hopes for virus peak

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are climbing on Wall Street Tuesday as markets around the world pile on even more gains following their huge rally a day earlier.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise on optimism over progress in virus battle

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets rose Tuesday on hopes that the peak of the coronavirus pandemic surge may be near in some places in the United States and Europe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Online grocery services struggle to meet spike in demand

LONDON (AP) — A pandemic forcing everyone to stay home could be the perfect moment for online grocery services. In practice, they've been struggling to keep up with a surge in orders, highlighting their limited ability to respond to an unprecedented onslaught of demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cracks in Europe's shared currency reappear in virus crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The virus outbreak is exposing cracks in the foundation of Europe's 21-year-old shared currency and festering animosities among its members, even as governments struggle to come up with a unified response where success or failure could mark the continent's politics for years to come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Chaos and scrambling in the US oil patch as prices plummet

NEW YORK (AP) — In Montana, a father and son running a small oil business are cutting their salaries in half. In New Mexico, an oil truck driver who supports his family just went a week without pay. And in Alaska, lawmakers have had to dip into the state's savings …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise, echoing Wall St optimism on virus battle

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, echoing the rally on Wall Street, amid a few glimmers of hope that the coronavirus pandemic could be slowing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shares rebound on glimmers of progress in battling virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares and U.S. futures rebounded on Monday as investors grasped at threads of hope that the battle against the coronavirus pandemic may be making some progress in some hard-hit areas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Market tumult threatens PG&E deal with wildfire victims

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers who negotiated a crucial $13.5 billion deal for the victims of deadly wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment are expressing serious doubts about whether the nation's largest utility will be able to pay the full amount as the economy sinks toward a recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise, echoing Wall St optimism on virus battle

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, echoing the rally on Wall Street, amid a few glimmers of hope that the coronavirus pandemic could be slowing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Market tumult threatens PG&E deal with wildfire victims

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers who negotiated a crucial $13.5 billion deal for the victims of deadly wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment are expressing serious doubts about whether the nation's largest utility will be able to pay the full amount as the economy sinks toward a recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cracks in Europe's shared currency reappear in virus crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The virus outbreak is exposing cracks in the foundation of Europe's 21-year-old shared currency and festering animosities among its members, even as governments struggle to come up with a unified response where success or failure could mark the continent's politics for years to come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise sharply on hopes of progress in battling virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world jumped Monday after some of the hardest-hit areas offered sparks of hope that the worst of the coronavirus outbreak may be on the horizon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise sharply on signs of progress in battling virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks jumped in markets around the world Monday after some of the hardest-hit areas offered sparks of hope that the worst of the coronavirus outbreak may be on the horizon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Chaos and scrambling in the US oil patch as prices plummet

NEW YORK (AP) — In Montana, a father and son running a small oil business are cutting their salaries in half. In New Mexico, an oil truck driver who supports his family just went a week without pay. And in Alaska, lawmakers have had to dip into the state's savings …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Another member of fire panel resigns, criticizes PG&E plan

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The former chief financial officer for a Northern California city destroyed in a 2018 wildfire caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment is trying to upend the utility's plan for getting out of bankruptcy because she believes the company is shortchanging the people devastated by its …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shares rebound on glimmers of progress in battling virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares and U.S. futures rebounded on Monday as investors grasped at threads of hope that the battle against the coronavirus pandemic may be making some progress in some hard-hit areas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shares rebound on signs of progress in battling virus

BANGKOK (AP) — World stocks rose Monday as investors gleaned hope from signs that the battle against the coronavirus pandemic may be making progress in some hard-hit areas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shares rebound on glimmers of progress in battling virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares and U.S. futures rebounded on Monday as investors grasped at threads of hope that the battle against the coronavirus pandemic may be making some progress in some hard-hit areas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Chaos and scrambling in the US oil patch as prices plummet

NEW YORK (AP) — In Montana, a father and son running a small oil business are cutting their salaries in half. In New Mexico, an oil truck driver who supports his family just went a week without pay. And in Alaska, lawmakers have had to dip into the state's savings …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Brokerage worker loses paternity leave appeal in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Friday rejected a request by a former brokerage manager to get his job back after he took paternity leave at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Another member of fire panel resigns, criticizes PG&E plan

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The former chief financial officer for a Northern California city destroyed in a 2018 wildfire caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment is trying to upend the utility's plan for getting out of bankruptcy because she believes the company is shortchanging the people devastated by its …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Boost the schmooze? Trump wants tax dining deduction back

WASHINGTON (AP) — It may be an odd gesture at a time of social distancing, but President Donald Trump is leaning into his plea to Congress to restore full tax benefits prized by business for fine dining and schmoozing. Trump is seizing on the pandemic crisis to push for an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tesla's 1Q car sales surged before pandemic shut things down

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Tesla's sales of its increasingly popular electric cars got off to fast start this year, even though the company had to slam the brakes along with other major automakers last month because of worldwide efforts to contain the worst pandemic in a century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises on pricier oil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Friday after Wall Street gained for the first time in three days on stronger oil prices despite enduring uncertainty about how long the global economic decline due to the coronavirus pandemic will last.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Brokerage worker loses paternity leave appeal in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Friday rejected a request by a former brokerage manager to get his job back after he took paternity leave at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Another member of fire panel resigns, criticizes PG&E plan

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The former chief financial officer for a Northern California city destroyed in a 2018 wildfire caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment is trying to upend the utility's plan for getting out of bankruptcy because she believes the company is shortchanging the people devastated by its …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Boost the schmooze? Trump wants tax dining deduction back

WASHINGTON (AP) — It may be an odd gesture at a time of social distancing, but President Donald Trump is leaning into his plea to Congress to restore full tax benefits prized by business for fine dining and schmoozing. Trump is seizing on the pandemic crisis to push for an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Another member of fire panel resigns, criticizes PG&E plan

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The former chief financial officer for a Northern California city destroyed in a 2018 wildfire caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment is trying to upend the utility's plan for getting out of bankruptcy because she believes the company is shortchanging the people devastated by its …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks hold steady after dismal jobs report; energy climbs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding relatively steady on Wall Street in early trading Friday, even after a report showed the economy lost 701,000 jobs last month, the first drop in nearly a decade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks pare losses after US jobs report, oil up again

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were down Friday after the U.S. government said employers cut 701,000 jobs in March as they shut down or sharply curtailed business due to the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks down with US jobs, oil rally in focus

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks declined Friday after soaring U.S. job losses tempered enthusiasm about a possible deal to stabilize oil prices amid anxiety over the global economic decline due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Brokerage worker loses paternity leave appeal in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Friday rejected a request by a former brokerage manager to get his job back after he took paternity leave at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks lower on US job losses, pricier oil

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets declined Friday after soaring U.S. job losses tempered enthusiasm about a possible deal to stabilize oil prices amid anxiety over the global economic decline due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tesla's 1Q car sales surged before pandemic shut things down

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Tesla's sales of its increasingly popular electric cars got off to fast start this year, even though the company had to slam the brakes along with other major automakers last month because of worldwide efforts to contain the worst pandemic in a century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge tosses shareholder suit over Lululemon CEO's departure

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has dismissed a shareholder lawsuit against sports apparel maker Lululemon Athletica over its decision to give a $5 million severance package to its former CEO rather than fire him for misconduct.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises on pricier oil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Friday after Wall Street gained for the first time in three days on stronger oil prices despite enduring uncertainty about how long the global economic decline due to the coronavirus pandemic will last.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Boost the schmooze? Trump wants tax dining deduction back

WASHINGTON (AP) — It may be an odd gesture at a time of social distancing, but President Donald Trump is leaning into his plea to Congress to restore full tax benefits prized by business for fine dining and schmoozing. Trump is seizing on the pandemic crisis to push for an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks tumble after Wall Street rises on pricier oil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets tumbled Friday after soaring U.S. job losses tempered enthusiasm about a possible deal to stabilize oil prices amid anxiety over the global economic decline due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks tumble after Wall Street rises on pricier oil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets tumbled Friday after soaring U.S. job losses tempered enthusiasm about a possible deal to stabilize oil prices amid anxiety over the global economic decline due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Boost the schmooze? Trump wants tax dining deduction back

WASHINGTON (AP) — It may be an odd gesture at a time of social distancing, but President Donald Trump is leaning into his plea to Congress to restore full tax benefits prized by business for fine dining and schmoozing. Trump is seizing on the pandemic crisis to push for an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises on pricier oil

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Friday after Wall Street gained for the first time in three days on stronger oil prices despite enduring uncertainty about how long the global economic decline due to the coronavirus pandemic will last.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tesla's 1Q car sales surged before pandemic shut things down

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Tesla's sales of its increasingly popular electric cars got off to fast start this year, even though the company had to slam the brakes along with other major automakers last month because of worldwide efforts to contain the worst pandemic in a century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge tosses shareholder suit over Lululemon CEO's departure

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has dismissed a shareholder lawsuit against sports apparel maker Lululemon Athletica over its decision to give a $5 million severance package to its former CEO rather than fire him for misconduct.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks climb as soaring oil prices resuscitate energy stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street pushed higher Thursday after a surge in oil prices helped resuscitate beaten-down energy stocks. The gains helped overshadow another report showing the coronavirus outbreak is forcing a record-breaking number of Americans into the unemployment queue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Profit forecasts tank as virus pandemic whacks economy

NEW YORK (AP) — The virus pandemic that has killed over 40,000 people worldwide is also wreaking havoc on corporate profits, with Wall Street forecasting a double-digit decline in the second quarter and no return to growth the rest of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks edge up ahead of US jobless claims report

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks and Wall Street futures rose Thursday as investors look ahead to U.S. jobless claims figures for more clues on the extent of the virus outbreak's economic impact.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks gain as economic toll of virus worsens

BEIJING (AP) — Major global stock markets and U.S. futures rose Thursday following a rocky start to the day after a White House warning that as many as 240,000 Americans might die of the coronavirus sent Wall Street tumbling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: How to get aid for a small business hit by virus crisis

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of small business owners will be turning to the government, seeking help for an individual and nationwide cataclysm, the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan's SoftBank ends WeWork tender, remains behind bailout

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. called off its offering of up to $3 billion worth of shares in office-space rental venture WeWork, though it remains committed to its $5 billion bailout of the financially troubled company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed as economic toll of virus worsens

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were meandering Thursday after a White House warning that as many as 240,000 Americans might die of the coronavirus sent Wall Street tumbling and signs of the outbreak's global economic cost increased.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Businesses may get COVID-19 relief loans as soon as Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses seeking loans through the government's $2 trillion
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Regulators mull reversing $462M increase in PG&E fire fines

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California power regulators are weighing a recommendation to back off plans to fine Pacific Gas and Electric an additional $462 million over a series of deadly Northern California wildfires rather than risk that the harsher punishment might scuttle the utility's plan to get out of bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall on lagging worries about virus, recession

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, on continuing worries about the economic fallout from the pandemic as reports of coronavirus cases keep surging in various regions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan's SoftBank ends WeWork tender, remains behind bailout

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. called off its offering of up to $3 billion worth of shares in office-space rental venture WeWork, though it remains committed to its $5 billion bailout of the financially troubled company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed as economic toll of virus worsens

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were meandering Thursday after a White House warning that as many as 240,000 Americans might die of the coronavirus sent Wall Street tumbling and signs of the outbreak's global economic cost increased.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks skid worldwide as coronavirus infections keep soaring

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks joined a worldwide downdraft Wednesday as more signs piled up of the economic and physical pain being caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stock markets skid as coronavirus infections soar

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S stocks joined a worldwide downdraft Wednesday as more signs piled up of the economic and physical pain being caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global shares skid as coronavirus infections soar

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares skidded Wednesday as reports of rising numbers of coronavirus cases deepened the gloom over the likely impact on the world economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares skid on virus worries, bleak BOJ survey

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly fell Wednesday, on continuing worries about the economic fallout from the pandemic as reports of coronavirus cases keep surging in various regions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's Huawei warns more US pressure may spur retaliation

BEIJING (AP) — Huawei’s chairman warned Tuesday that more U.S. moves to increase pressure on the Chinese tech giant might trigger retaliation by Beijing that could damage its worldwide industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Businesses may get COVID-19 relief loans as soon as Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses seeking loans through the government's $2 trillion
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Regulators mull reversing $462M increase in PG&E fire fines

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California power regulators are weighing a recommendation to back off plans to fine Pacific Gas and Electric an additional $462 million over a series of deadly Northern California wildfires rather than risk that the harsher punishment might scuttle the utility's plan to get out of bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Urgent question from small businesses: When will aid arrive?

NEW YORK (AP) — When will the money arrive?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall on lagging worries about virus, recession

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, on continuing worries about the economic fallout from the pandemic as reports of coronavirus cases keep surging in various regions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Marriott says new data breach affects 5.2 million guests

Marriott says guests’ names, loyalty account information and other personal details may have been accessed in the second major data breach to hit the company in less than two years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall on lagging worries about virus, recession

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, on continuing worries about the economic fallout from the pandemic as reports of coronavirus cases keep surging in various regions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Regulators mull reversing $462M increase in PG&E fire fines

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California power regulators are weighing a recommendation to back off plans to fine Pacific Gas and Electric an additional $462 million over a series of deadly Northern California wildfires rather than risk that the harsher punishment might scuttle the utility's plan to get out of bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Businesses may get COVID-19 relief loans as soon as Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses seeking loans through the government's $2 trillion
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Marriott says new data breach affects 5.2 million guests

Marriott says guests’ names, loyalty account information and other personal details may have been accessed in the second major data breach to hit the company in less than two years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's Huawei warns more US pressure may spur retaliation

BEIJING (AP) — Huawei’s chairman warned Tuesday that more U.S. moves to increase pressure on the Chinese tech giant might trigger retaliation by Beijing that could damage its worldwide industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mostly rise amid continuing outbreak worries

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher after China reported strong manufacturing data, extending an overnight rally on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

China's Huawei says '19 sales up 19% despite U.S. sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei said Tuesday its sales of smartphones and other products grew by double digits last year despite U.S. sanctions but warned it now faces a “more complicated” global environment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street health-care-led rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed after some benchmarks lost earlier gains Tuesday, following a rally in U.S. stocks that mostly was spurred by health care companies' announcements of developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend losses as toll from pandemic surges

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares started the week with fresh losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus that has prompted shutdowns of travel and business in many parts of the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Conditions for companies that get virus aid: Room for abuse?

WASHINGTON (AP) — A $500 billion federal aid package for companies and governments hurt by the coronavirus includes rules aimed at ensuring that the taxpayer money is used in ways that would help sustain the economy. But questions are being raised about whether those guardrails will prevent the kinds of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge dismisses Chemours lawsuit against DuPont

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has granted the DuPont Co.'s request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that it massively downplayed the cost of environmental liabilities imposed on spinoff company Chemours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Urgent question from small businesses: When will aid arrive?

NEW YORK (AP) — When will the money arrive?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Meet Eric Yuan, the man who made your Zoom meetings possible

If you hadn't already heard have of Zoom Video Communications, there is a decent chance you’ve made its acquaintance over the past few weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Gas is cheap, but for many motorists there's nowhere to go

DALLAS (AP) — U.S. gasoline prices have dropped to their lowest levels in four years, and they are almost sure to go lower as oil prices plunge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rise after Wall Street health-care-led rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged Tuesday after a rally in U.S. stocks, mostly spurred by health care companies' announcements of developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rise after Wall Street health-care-led rally

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged Tuesday after a rally in U.S. stocks, mostly spurred by health care companies' announcements of developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge dismisses Chemours lawsuit against DuPont

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has granted the DuPont Co.'s request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that it massively downplayed the cost of environmental liabilities imposed on spinoff company Chemours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Gas is cheap, but for many motorists there's nowhere to go

DALLAS (AP) — U.S. gasoline prices have dropped to their lowest levels in four years, and they are almost sure to go lower as oil prices plunge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Urgent question from small businesses: When will aid arrive?

NEW YORK (AP) — When will the money arrive?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Conditions for companies that get virus aid: Room for abuse?

WASHINGTON (AP) — A $500 billion federal aid package for companies and governments hurt by the coronavirus includes rules aimed at ensuring that the taxpayer money is used in ways that would help sustain the economy. But questions are being raised about whether those guardrails will prevent the kinds of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street pushes higher, led by health care stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are pushing a bit higher in Monday morning trading, but markets were tentative around the world amid uncertainty about whether global authorities can do enough to nurse the economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks extend losses, oil trades below $20 on virus impact

BANGKOK (AP) — World markets started the week with more losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus, forcing prolonged shutdowns of travel and business in many regions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

World shares extend losses as toll from pandemic surges

BANGKOK (AP) — World markets started the week with fresh losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus that are forcing shutdowns of travel and business in many regions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend losses as toll from pandemic surges

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares started the week with fresh losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus that has prompted shutdowns of travel and business in many parts of the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to use wildfire victims fund to pay for past crimes

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric is warning its elaborate plan for getting out of bankruptcy might collapse if the utility can’t pay for its crimes in a deadly Northern California wildfire by taking money away from a fund set up to compensate thousands of victims for their …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Meet Eric Yuan, the man who made your Zoom meetings possible

If you hadn't already heard have of Zoom Video Communications, there is a decent chance you’ve made its acquaintance over the past few weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend losses as toll from pandemic surges

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares started the week with fresh losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus that has prompted shutdowns of travel and business in many parts of the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Meet Eric Yuan, the man who made your Zoom meetings possible

If you hadn't already heard have of Zoom Video Communications, there is a decent chance you’ve made its acquaintance over the past few weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance after stimulus surge on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced on Friday in Asia after Wall Street logged a third straight day of gains with the approaching congressional approval of a massive coronavirus relief bill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to use wildfire victims fund to pay for past crimes

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric is warning its elaborate plan for getting out of bankruptcy might collapse if the utility can’t pay for its crimes in a deadly Northern California wildfire by taking money away from a fund set up to compensate thousands of victims for their …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance after stimulus surge on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced on Friday in Asia after Wall Street logged a third straight day of gains with the approaching congressional approval of a massive coronavirus relief bill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to use wildfire victims fund to pay for past crimes

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric is warning its elaborate plan for getting out of bankruptcy might collapse if the utility can’t pay for its crimes in a deadly Northern California wildfire by taking money away from a fund set up to compensate thousands of victims for their …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

PG&E to use wildfire victims fund to pay for past crimes

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric is warning its elaborate plan for getting out of bankruptcy might collapse if the utility can’t pay for its crimes in a deadly Northern California wildfire by taking money away from a fund set up to compensate thousands of victims for their …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

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

Stocks fell Friday morning on Wall Street as investors waited for Congress to deliver a big financial rescue package aimed at cushioning ailing businesses and households from the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets turn lower again as stimulus rally fades

BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets turned lower on Friday after a mixed day in Asia as investors weighed the prospect of a long period of contagions of the new coronavirus against the economic stimulus efforts by world governments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

European markets lower after stimulus surge on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded early Friday in Europe after a mixed day in Asia, where Tokyo's Nikkei 225 jumped while Australia's benchmark sank 5%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Restaurant growth screeches to a halt amid pandemic shutdown

The virus pandemic gripping the nation is slamming the restaurant industry after years of steady growth amid the longest economic expansion in U.S. history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance after stimulus surge on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced on Friday in Asia after Wall Street logged a third straight day of gains with the approaching congressional approval of a massive coronavirus relief bill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance after stimulus surge on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares mostly tracked Wall Street's advance on Friday in Asia in anticipation congressional approval of massive coronavirus relief for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise on Wall Street, heading for three-day rally

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose on Wall Street Thursday, putting the market on track for its first three-day rally in six weeks, even as the astonishing scale of the downturn slamming the economy because of the coronavirus becomes more apparent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Restaurant growth screeches to a halt amid pandemic shutdown

The virus pandemic gripping the nation is slamming the restaurant industry after years of steady growth amid the longest economic expansion in U.S. history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stock rally fades as US aid package heads for new vote

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks and U.S. futures declined Thursday after the U.S. Senate approved a proposed $2.2 trillion virus aid package following a delay over its details and sent the measure to the House of Representatives.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks lower after US Senate approves virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures declined Thursday after the U.S. Senate approved a proposed $2.2 trillion virus aid package following a delay over its details and sent the measure to the House of Representatives.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks have first back-to-back gains since sell-off began

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Thursday after Wall Street gained as U.S. lawmakers wrangled over a proposed $2 trillion virus aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after US Senate approves virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Thursday after the U.S. Senate approved a proposed $2.2 trillion virus aid package following a delay over its details and sent the measure to the House of Representatives.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

PG&E's falling stock price worries fire victims eyeing deal

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The stock market turmoil triggered by the coronavirus pandemic is raising worries that Pacific Gas & Electric's $13.5 billion settlement with victims of catastrophic wildfires may be worth far less by the time the beleaguered company emerges from bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks have first back-to-back gains since sell-off began

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Thursday after Wall Street gained as U.S. lawmakers wrangled over a proposed $2 trillion virus aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drift up and down in tentative trading on Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are limping along in tentative morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as a historic, worldwide rally downshifts dramatically after just a day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open higher on Wall Street after deal on virus aid

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are peeking higher in early morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as indexes look to lock in their first back-to-back gain since the market's brutal sell-off began last month on worries about the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise on US stimulus deal, rally fades before US open

BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 8% and most world markets were up on Wednesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. Wall Street was expected to dip on the open, a day …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

WStocks rise on US stimulus deal, rally fades before US open

BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 8% and most world markets were up on Wednesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. Wall Street was expected to dip on the open, a day …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo soars 8% as US stimulus deal lifts world markets

BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 8% and other world markets also jumped Wednesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares jump after Dow's biggest gain since '33

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares leaped in Asia on Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House reached a deal on injecting nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

With billions at stake, banks try to save stunned borrowers

NEW YORK (AP) — Tarred as villains during the 2008 financial meltdown, banks of all sizes are trying to help out Americans reeling from the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares jump after Dow sees biggest gain since 1933

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia on Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on injecting nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

With billions at stake, banks try to save stunned borrowers

NEW YORK (AP) — Tarred as villains during the 2008 financial meltdown, banks of all sizes are trying to help out Americans reeling from the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks rise after US Fed promises economic support

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures surged Tuesday after the Federal Reserve promised support to the struggling economy as Congress delayed action on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Buddy, can you spare a dime? Echoes of '30s in viral crisis?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The imagery floats in sepia-colored photographs, faintly recalled images of bedraggled people lined up for bread or soup. Shacks in Appalachian hollows. Ruined investors taking their lives in the face of stock market crashes. Desperation etched on the faces of a generation that would soon face a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SoftBank to buy back $41 billion in assets to trim debt

BANKGOK (AP) — The Japanese technology and telecoms company SoftBank said Monday it plans to buy back up to 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) of its assets as it seeks to trim its gigantic debt burden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rise after US Fed promises economic support

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve promised support to the struggling economy as Congress delayed action on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares, US futures sink as virus crisis deepens

BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. futures dropped more than 4% and Australia's share benchmark initially plunged 8.5% as work on more stimulus for the U.S. economy hit snags in the U.S. Senate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after U.S. Fed promises economic support

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve promised support to the struggling economy as Congress delayed action on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rise after US Fed promises economic support

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve promised support to the struggling economy as Congress delayed action on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks gain after U.S. Fed promises economic support

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve promised support to the struggling economy as Congress delayed action on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Despite Fed help, stocks wobble as traders wait on Congress

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve did what it could to help financial markets and the economy Monday. But investors are still waiting for Congress and White House to do the same.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks jump higher after Fed moves to help businesses

BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. futures jumped and global stock benchmarks trimmed losses Monday after the Federal Reserve said it will lend to small and large businesses and local government to help them cope with the economic damage created by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US futures, world shares sink as virus crisis deepens

BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. futures slipped more than 3% on Monday and share benchmarks in many world markets logged sharp losses as governments tightened restrictions to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SoftBank to buy back $41 billion in assets to trim debt

BANKGOK (AP) — The Japanese technology and telecoms company SoftBank said Monday it plans to buy back up to 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) of its assets as it seeks to trim its gigantic debt burden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Producer, actors lose appeal in Weinstein Co. bankruptcy

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware has rejected an appeal by the producer and stars of the film "Silver Linings Playbook" stemming from a ruling in The Weinstein Co. bankruptcy case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NAHB chairman talks coronavirus impact on homebuilding

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Economic and housing market trends at the start of the year both favored U.S. homebuilders’ prospects for solid sales in 2020.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares, US futures sink as virus crisis deepens

BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. futures dropped more than 4% and Australia's share benchmark initially plunged 8.5% as work on more stimulus for the U.S. economy hit snags in the U.S. Senate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares, US futures sink as virus crisis deepens

BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. futures dropped more than 4% and Australia's share benchmark initially plunged 8.5% as work on more stimulus for the U.S. economy hit snags in the U.S. Senate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NAHB chairman talks coronavirus impact on homebuilding

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Economic and housing market trends at the start of the year both favored U.S. homebuilders’ prospects for solid sales in 2020.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Producer, actors lose appeal in Weinstein Co. bankruptcy

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware has rejected an appeal by the producer and stars of the film "Silver Linings Playbook" stemming from a ruling in The Weinstein Co. bankruptcy case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

Wall Street ended the week the same way it began: in full retreat from the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Filthy lucre: Paper money shunned for fear of virus spread

NEW YORK (AP) — In a world suffering a pandemic, cash is no longer king.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Producer, actors lose appeal in Weinstein Co. bankruptcy

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware has rejected an appeal by the producer and stars of the film "Silver Linings Playbook" stemming from a ruling in The Weinstein Co. bankruptcy case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

Wall Street ended the week the same way it began: in full retreat from the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Filthy lucre: Paper money shunned for fear of virus spread

NEW YORK (AP) — In a world suffering a pandemic, cash is no longer king.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Producer, actors lose appeal in Weinstein Co. bankruptcy

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware has rejected an appeal by the producer and stars of the film "Silver Linings Playbook" stemming from a ruling in The Weinstein Co. bankruptcy case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

Wall Street ended the week the same way it began: in full retreat from the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks losses deepen, oil drops as virus clampdowns widen

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street and the price of oil sank again Friday as New York became the latest state to mandate nearly all workers stay home to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks give up gains after New York tightens virus clampdown

Stocks gave up an early rally and turned slightly lower Friday after New York became the latest major state to mandate nearly all workers stay home to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks turn lower after New York tightens virus clampdown

Stocks turned lower Friday, giving up an early rally, after New York became the latest major state to mandate nearly all workers stay home to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks shed early gains after New York tightens clampdown

Stocks gave up much of their early gains Friday after New York became the latest major state to mandate nearly all workers stay home to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average erased an early gain of 444 points and was little changed at midday. The …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US stocks rise for 2nd straight day at end of a brutal week

U.S. stocks recovered from an early stumble and were headed higher in morning trading Friday, extending solid gains from a day earlier as Wall Street rounded out another turbulent week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open mixed on Wall Street at end of a brutal week

U.S. stock indexes were mixed in early trading Friday, shedding some of their gains from a day earlier as Wall Street rounded out another turbulent week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Most renters won't receive protections under Trump proposal

NEW YORK (AP) — Most Americans who rent their home, many of whom have lost their jobs in the sudden economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak, will not be eligible for eviction protections, despite what President Donald Trump said this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks, US futures rise on virus aid hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures rose Friday on hopes that government and central bank action can help the world economy endure a looming recession caused by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Most renters will not receive protections under WH proposal

NEW YORK (AP) — Most Americans who rent their home, many of whom have lost their jobs in the sudden economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak, will not be eligible for eviction protections, despite what President Donald Trump said this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Filthy lucre: Paper money shunned for fear of virus spread

NEW YORK (AP) — In a world suffering a pandemic, cash is no longer king.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rise after Wall Street advance on aid hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Friday after Wall Street gained on hopes government and central bank action can shield the world economy from a looming recession caused by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock market unravels as coronavirus ravages global economy

The rapidly deteriorating health of the financial markets is being driven by a contagion of fear and uncertainty about a global pandemic that's infecting the economy in ways that seemed unfathomable just a month ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rise after Wall Street advance on aid hopes

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Friday after Wall Street gained on hopes government and central bank action can shield the world economy from a looming recession caused by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Filthy lucre: Paper money shunned for fear of virus spread

NEW YORK (AP) — In a world suffering a pandemic, cash is no longer king.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Most renters will not receive protections under WH proposal

NEW YORK (AP) — Most Americans who rent their home, many of whom have lost their jobs in the sudden economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak, will not be eligible for eviction protections, despite what President Donald Trump said this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock market unravels as coronavirus ravages global economy

The rapidly deteriorating health of the financial markets is being driven by a contagion of fear and uncertainty about a global pandemic that's infecting the economy in ways that seemed unfathomable just a month ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets subdued after more central bank support

BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets were largely subdued Thursday after days of massive volatility, as investors digested new financial support measures, including the European Central Bank's promise to funnel 750 billion euros ($817 billion) into financial markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

European shares open higher after further slide in Asia

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Europe early Thursday, after the European Central Bank promised 750 billion euros ($817 billion) in asset purchases to support markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks higher after Trump promise of virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street rebounded on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chinese factories face new threat: US anti-virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — Factories in China, struggling to reopen after the coronavirus shut down the economy, face a new threat from U.S. anti-disease controls that might disrupt the flow of microchips and other components they need.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

On the Money: Travel insurance can help, but has its limits

Travel insurance can be a good investment if you have medical issues or you're traveling to a volatile region, experts say. But it has its limits, as many travelers whose plans are affected by coronavirus have found out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Europe's central bank launches new program to calm markets

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is launching a new, expanded program to buy financial assets in a bid to calm markets as monetary authorities struggle to counter the devastation the virus outbreak is wreaking on the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New US home construction dips again in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new homes fell again in February, but not as much as the previous month. Those declines follow a December surge which had pushed home construction to the highest level in 13 years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares tumble: SKorea's Kospi drops 7%, Tokyo 1%

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia tumbled further on Thursday after the Dow industrials plunged 6.3% despite more government help for economies reeling from virus outbreaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares resume decline after latest Wall St tumble

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia failed to hold onto opening gains on Thursday, skidding further after the latest selloff on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Contagion of fear, uncertainty infect financial markets

The rapidly deteriorating health of the financial markets is being driven by a contagion of fear and uncertainty about a global pandemic that's infecting the economy in ways that seemed unfathomable just a month ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FDIC warns of scams saying banks in trouble from outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the nation's bank regulators is urging Americans not to withdraw large sums of cash and to beware of fraudsters claiming that banks are limiting customers' access to their money.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares tumble: SKorea's Kospi drops 9%, Hong Kong 4%

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia failed to hold onto opening gains on Thursday, skidding further after the latest selloff on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Contagion of fear, uncertainty infect financial markets

The rapidly deteriorating health of the financial markets is being driven by a contagion of fear and uncertainty about a global pandemic that's infecting the economy in ways that seemed unfathomable just a month ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares resume decline after latest Wall St tumble

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia failed to hold onto opening gains on Thursday, skidding further after the latest selloff on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chinese factories face new threat: US anti-virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — Factories in China, struggling to reopen after the coronavirus shut down the economy, face a new threat from U.S. anti-disease controls that might disrupt the flow of microchips and other components they need.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Europe's central bank launches new program to calm markets

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is launching a new, expanded program to buy financial assets in a bid to calm markets as monetary authorities struggle to counter the devastation the virus outbreak is wreaking on the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks higher after Trump promise of virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street rebounded on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

On the Money: Travel insurance can help, but has its limits

Travel insurance can be a good investment if you have medical issues or you're traveling to a volatile region, experts say. But it has its limits, as many travelers whose plans are affected by coronavirus have found out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FedEx sees cargo opportunities as virus grounds airlines

Many passenger airlines that carry freight in their bellies are being grounded by the coronavirus outbreak, and that could create an opportunity for cargo carriers like FedEx.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New US home construction dips again in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new homes fell again in February, but not as much as the previous month. Those declines follow a December surge which had pushed home construction to the highest level in 13 years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb, hotels seek US government aid as demand flattens

U.S. hotel companies are seeking $150 billion in direct aid for their workers for what they say is an unprecedented fall-off in demand because of the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FDIC warns of scams saying banks in trouble from outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the nation's bank regulators is urging Americans not to withdraw large sums of cash and to beware of fraudsters claiming that banks are limiting customers' access to their money.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

On the Money: Travel insurance can help, but has its limits

Travel insurance can be a good investment if you have medical issues or you're traveling to a volatile region, experts say. But it has its limits, as many travelers whose plans are affected by coronavirus have found out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks, oil sink again as recession fears batter markets

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks sank close to 6% in midday trading Wednesday, part of another worldwide sell-off, and wiped out the big gains and optimism that Washington had sparked the prior day with promises for massive aid for the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New US home construction dips again in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new homes fell again in February, but not as much as the previous month. Those declines follow a December surge which had pushed home construction to the highest level in 13 years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global markets sink despite promises of economic aid

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump and other world leaders promised aid to get their economies through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks sink after Trump promises virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks higher after Trump promise of virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street rebounded on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FedEx sees cargo opportunities as virus grounds airlines

Many passenger airlines that carry freight in their bellies are being grounded by the coronavirus outbreak, and that could create an opportunity for cargo carriers like FedEx.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rise, backslide after Trump promises virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets fell back after early gains on Wednesday after Wall Street jumped on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb, hotels seek US government aid as demand flattens

U.S. hotel companies are seeking $150 billion in direct aid for their workers for what they say is an unprecedented fall-off in demand because of the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rise, backslide after Trump promises virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets fell back after early gains on Wednesday after Wall Street jumped on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks higher after Trump promise of virus aid

BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street rebounded on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FedEx sees cargo opportunities as virus grounds airlines

Many passenger airlines that carry freight in their bellies are being grounded by the coronavirus outbreak, and that could create an opportunity for cargo carriers like FedEx.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks jump after Trump promises to 'go big' on virus aid

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied Tuesday as President Donald Trump promised he's “going big” with plans to prop up the staggering economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb, hotels seek US government aid as demand flattens

U.S. hotel companies are seeking $150 billion in direct aid for their workers for what they say is an unprecedented fall-off in demand because of the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks jump as Trump promises to 'go big' on aid for economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks jumped Tuesday as President Donald Trump promised he's “going big” with plans to blunt the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks add to gains as Trump unveils new virus measures

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are adding sharply to their gains on Wall Street after President Donald Trump and his team announced more measures to combat the cornonavirus outbreak. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the government intends send to checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks move higher on Wall Street after worst drop since '87

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pushing higher on Wall Street Tuesday, a day after their worst plunge in more than three decades, as more aid appears on the way from Washington for an economy struggling under the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global markets volatile after historic dive on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stock markets were volatile Tuesday after a brutal sell-off that gave the U.S. stock market its worst loss in over 30 years, with many economies grinding to a standstill in hopes of containing the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Volkswagen to close Europe plants for two weeks

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen said Tuesday it would close most of its European plants for two weeks due to uncertainty about demand for cars and supplies of parts amid the virus outbreak and said it wasn't possible to give a reliable outlook for this year's profits.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global shares bounce after Wall St dive, recession warning

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares rebounded in Europe and Asia on Tuesday after a brutal sell-off that gave the U.S. stock market its worst loss in over 30 years, with many economies grinding to a standstill in hopes of containing the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Financial markets in turmoil over fear of virus lockdowns

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares bounce after Wall St dive, recession warning

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares reversed early losses in Asia on Tuesday after the U.S. stock market plunged to its worst day in more than three decades and huge swaths of many economies came to a standstill as businesses and travel shut down due to the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court approves PG&E's $23B bankruptcy financing package

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric on Monday won court approval to raise $23 billion to help pay its bills over destructive California wildfires after Gov. Gavin Newsom dropped his opposition to a financing package designed to help the nation's largest utility get out of bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares bounce after Wall St dive, recession warning

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares reversed early losses in Asia on Tuesday after the U.S. stock market plunged to its worst day in more than three decades and huge swaths of many economies came to a standstill as businesses and travel shut down due to the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court approves PG&E's $23B bankruptcy financing package

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric on Monday won court approval to raise $23 billion to help pay its bills over destructive California wildfires after Gov. Gavin Newsom dropped his opposition to a financing package designed to help the nation's largest utility get out of bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks lose 6% on Wall Street as more businesses shut doors

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks lost more than 6% on Wall Street Monday as huge swaths of the economy come closer to shutting down due to the coronavirus outbreak, from airlines to restaurants. Emergency actions taken by the Federal Reserve late Sunday to prop up the economy and get financial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks lose 8% on Wall Street as more businesses shut doors

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks lost 8% in morning trading on Wall Street Monday as huge swaths of the economy come closer to shutting down due to the coronavirus outbreak, from airlines to restaurants. Emergency actions taken by the Federal Reserve late Sunday to prop up the economy and get …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Financial markets in turmoil over fear of virus lockdowns

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets slide over fear of virus lockdowns

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over anti-virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global stock markets, US futures fall after Fed rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures fell Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over anti-virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Meat companies say: Eat your veggies

Meat companies are making it easier for you to eat your vegetables by blending them into burgers, meatballs and sausages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets, US futures sink after Fed's rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets and U.S. futures fell Monday after the Federal Reserve slashed its key interest rate to shore up economic growth in the face of mounting global anti-virus controls that are shutting down business and travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global economic coordination not happening in virus crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — When the global economy melted down in 2008, world leaders swiftly created an international forum to boost economies by spending more and keeping trade open. Central banks announced rate cuts within seconds of each other.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan central bank boosts stimulus following Fed rate cut

BANGKOK (AP) — The Bank of Japan joined other major central banks Monday in expanding its already unprecedented levels of monetary support for financial markets and companies battered by the outbreak of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets, US futures fall after Fed rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets and U.S. futures fell Monday after the Federal Reserve slashed its key interest rate to shore up economic growth in the face of mounting global anti-virus controls that are shutting down business and travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China reports Jan-Feb economic activity worse than expected

BEIJING (AP) — China’s consumer spending and factory activity fell more than expected in January and February as it fought a virus outbreak, prompting some forecasters to warn this year’s economic growth might slump to its lowest level since the 1970s.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets, US futures fall after Fed rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets and U.S. futures fell Monday after the Federal Reserve slashed its key interest rate to shore up economic growth in the face of mounting global anti-virus controls that are shutting down business and travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets, US futures sink after Fed's rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets and U.S. futures fell Monday after the Federal Reserve slashed its key interest rate to shore up economic growth in the face of mounting global anti-virus controls that are shutting down business and travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global economic coordination not happening in virus crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — When the global economy melted down in 2008, world leaders swiftly created an international forum to boost economies by spending more and keeping trade open. Central banks announced rate cuts within seconds of each other.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Meat companies say: Eat your veggies

Meat companies are making it easier for you to eat your vegetables by blending them into burgers, meatballs and sausages.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global economic coordination lacking in virus crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With the global economy melting down after the failure of Lehman Brothers in 2008, world leaders swiftly created an international forum that committed to boost economies by spending more and keeping trade open. Central banks announced rate cuts within seconds of each other.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares plunge after Wall Street's worst day since '87

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares plunged in Asia on Friday, with benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sinking as much as 10% after Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines

NEW YORK (AP) — It started with extra hand sanitizer and wipes for keyboards and headphones. Then came the directive for employees to lug their laptops home every night just in case. Finally, the memo arrived urging all employees to work from home — just not in their pajamas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The mighty bull market falls victim to a tiny virus

NEW YORK (AP) — In the end, the mighty bull was slayed by a tiny virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets recover after turbulent trading

BANGKOK (AP) — European stocks rose Friday and Wall Street was set to gain on the open after turbulent trading in Asia and a day after the market's worst session in over three decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares plunge after Wall Street's worst day since '87

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares plunged in Asia on Friday, with benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sinking as much as 10% after Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines

NEW YORK (AP) — It started with extra hand sanitizer and wipes for keyboards and headphones. Then came the directive for employees to lug their laptops home every night just in case. Finally, the memo arrived urging all employees to work from home — just not in their pajamas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The mighty bull market falls victim to a tiny virus

NEW YORK (AP) — In the end, the mighty bull was slayed by a tiny virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets recover after turbulent trading

BANGKOK (AP) — European stocks rose Friday and Wall Street was set to gain on the open after turbulent trading in Asia and a day after the market's worst session in over three decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines

NEW YORK (AP) — It started with extra hand sanitizer and wipes for keyboards and headphones. Then came the directive for employees to lug their laptops home every night just in case. Finally, the memo arrived urging all employees to work from home — just not in their pajamas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks claw back some ground on Wall Street; Dow gains 2%

Stocks are clawing back some of their recent losses Friday morning at the end of a brutal week of selling as the spreading coronavirus heightened fears of a global recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks claw back ground on Wall Street; Dow jumps 900 points

Stocks are clawing back some of their recent losses Friday at the end of a brutal week of selling as the spreading coronavirus heightened fears of a global recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks surge on Wall Street; Dow jumps 550 points, or 2.6%

Global financial markets surged Friday, clawing back a small slice of their losses in what has been a brutal week of selling as the spreading coronavirus heightened fear of a global recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets recover after turbulent trading

BANGKOK (AP) — European stocks rose Friday and Wall Street was set to gain on the open after turbulent trading in Asia and a day after the market's worst session in over three decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

European shares rebound after turbulent Asian session

BANGKOK (AP) — European markets were mostly higher Friday after a turbulent trading session in Asia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A look at what happens when stocks enter a bear market

Stocks' staggering skid that began less than three weeks ago has pulled Wall Street into what’s known as a bear market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares plunge after Wall Street's worst day since '87

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares plunged in Asia on Friday, with benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sinking as much as 10% after Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

European Central Bank deploys stimulus to ease virus damage

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank deployed targeted new stimulus measures to cushion the shock to the economy from the virus outbreak, but its president said monetary policy couldn't do it alone and called for a "decisive and determined” response from governments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares dive, then trim losses after Wall St sell-off

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares plunged, then recovered slightly as Friday the 13th brought still more turmoil to markets reeling from uncertainty over the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Coronavirus forces small businesses to rethink strategies

NEW YORK (AP) — Renee and Michael Brown planned to open a third location for their coffee company — and put their plans on hold when the coronavirus hit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks stores may go drive-thru only or limit seating

Some Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada may become drive-thru only while others could limit the number of people allowed inside, the company said, one day after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of coronavirus a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The mighty bull market falls victim to a tiny virus

NEW YORK (AP) — In the end, the mighty bull was slayed by a tiny virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares dive, then trim losses after Wall St sell-off

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares plunged, then recovered slightly as Friday the 13th brought still more turmoil to markets reeling from uncertainty over the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares plunge after Wall Street's worst day since '87

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares plunged in Asia on Friday, with benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sinking as much as 10% after Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The mighty bull (market) falls victim to a tiny virus

NEW YORK (AP) — In the end, the mighty bull was slayed by a tiny virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Coronavirus forces small businesses to rethink strategies

NEW YORK (AP) — Renee and Michael Brown planned to open a third location for their coffee company — and put their plans on hold when the coronavirus hit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks cut losses after Fed steps in to support bond trading

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks cut their losses dramatically after the Federal Reserve said it would step in to the bond market to address “highly unusual disruptions” in trading of Treasury securities. The Dow was still down more than 1,400 points, or 6% Thursday, after being down more than 2,200, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks stores may go drive-thru only or limit seating

Some Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada may become drive-thru only while others could limit the number of people allowed inside, the company said, one day after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of coronavirus a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dow plummets again as sell-off over the coronavirus deepens

NEW YORK (AP) — The deepening coronavirus crisis sent stocks into another alarming slide Thursday, extending a sell-off that has wiped out most of the big run-up on Wall Street since President Donald Trump's inauguration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

European Central Bank deploys stimulus to ease virus damage

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank deployed targeted new stimulus measures to cushion the shock to the economy from the virus outbreak, but its president said monetary policy couldn't do it alone and called for a "decisive and determined” response from governments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

European Central Bank offers stimulus to offset virus impact

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is deploying new stimulus measures to cushion the economic pain inflicted by the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks dive on pandemic impact, US travel ban

TOKYO (AP) — Global stocks plunged Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on most of Europe and offered little in the way of new measures to contain the economic impact of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China auto sales plunge in February amid virus shutdown

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales plunged 81.7% in February from a year ago after much of the economy was shut down to fight a virus outbreak, an industry group reported Thursday, adding to problems for automakers already struggling with shrinking demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

European Central Bank expected to offer economic stimulus

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is expected to announce new measures to cushion the economy against the disruption from the virus outbreak when its top officials meet Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

European Central Bank expected to take stimulus action

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is expected to announce Thursday new measures to cushion the economy against the disruption from the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global shares sink on pandemic news, waning hopes for fix

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares plunged Thursday after the World Health Organization declared a coronavirus pandemic and indexes sank on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Province at China virus's center lets some companies reopen

BEIJING (AP) — The province at the center of China’s virus outbreak began allowing factories and some other businesses to reopen Wednesday in a show of confidence that Beijing is gaining control over the disease that devastated its economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares sink after Dow hits bear level on pandemic news

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares plunged Thursday after the World Health Organization declared a coronavirus pandemic and indexes sank on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A look at what happens when stocks enter a bear market

Stocks' staggering skid that began less than three weeks ago has pulled Wall Street into what’s known as a bear market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Facing recession, Europe grasps for ways to limit damage

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Suddenly staring recession in the face, European leaders are lining up an array of tax breaks, financial support for companies and likely central bank measures in the hope of preventing the coronavirus outbreak from dealing long-term damage to the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares sink after Dow hits bear level on pandemic news

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares plunged Thursday after the World Health Organization declared a coronavirus pandemic and indexes sank on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares sink after Dow hit bear level on pandemic news

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares plunged Thursday after the World Health Organization declared a coronavirus pandemic and indexes sank on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A look at what happens when stocks enter a bear market

Wall Street’s staggering skid that began less than three weeks ago has pulled the Dow Jones Industrial Average into what’s known as a bear market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World markets subdued amid virus worries, hope for help

TOKYO (AP) — European stock markets edged up Wednesday after Asian shares mostly declined, as governments were ramping up aid for economies reeling from the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Province at center of China virus lets some companies reopen

BEIJING (AP) — The province at the center of China’s virus outbreak is allowing factories and some other businesses to reopen in a show of confidence that Beijing is gaining control over the disease that devastated its economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Province at China virus's center lets some companies reopen

BEIJING (AP) — The province at the center of China’s virus outbreak began allowing factories and some other businesses to reopen Wednesday in a show of confidence that Beijing is gaining control over the disease that devastated its economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed as worries counter hope for fiscal steps

TOKYO (AP) — European markets opened higher Wednesday after Asian shares mostly declined, as governments were ramping up aid for economies reeling from the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New Wells Fargo CEO: Issues will not resolve until 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The third chief executive of Wells Fargo in four years appeared in front of Congress on Tuesday, saying that there's much the bank needs to do to fix its cultural problems, and isn't expecting it to be done until 2021.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Facing recession, Europe grasps for ways to limit damage

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Suddenly staring recession in the face, European leaders are lining up an array of tax breaks, financial support for companies and likely central bank measures in the hope of preventing the coronavirus outbreak from dealing long-term damage to the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Weathering the stock markets: one investor's strategy

NEW YORK (AP) — Buy and hold — and don't sell when the stock market plunges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Economic remedies abound in crisis, but can they deliver?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has a palette of options it can use to shore up an economy imperiled by anxiety over the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower despite hopes for US economic aid

TOKYO (AP) — Stocks were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday despite gains on Wall Street on hopes the Trump administration will act to cushion the economic pain of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares decline despite hopes for economic relief

TOKYO (AP) — Stocks dropped in Asia on Wednesday despite gains on Wall Street on hopes the Trump administration will act to cushion the economic pain of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech

LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces with geometric shapes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

PG&E settles key battle over $13.5B wildfire victims' fund

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric told a federal bankruptcy judge Tuesday that it has settled a dispute with disaster-relief agencies that threatened to siphon money away from a $13.5 billion fund earmarked for victims of catastrophic wildfires in California caused by the nation's largest utility.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Facing recession, Europe grasps for ways to limit damage

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Suddenly staring recession in the face, European leaders are lining up an array of tax breaks, financial support for companies and likely central bank measures in the hope of preventing the coronavirus outbreak from dealing long-term damage to the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower despite hopes for US economic aid

TOKYO (AP) — Stocks were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday despite gains on Wall Street on hopes the Trump administration will act to cushion the economic pain of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Weathering the stock markets: one investor's strategy

NEW YORK (AP) — Buy and hold — and don't sell when the stock market plunges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Economic remedies abound in crisis, but can they deliver?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has a palette of options it can use to shore up an economy imperiled by anxiety over the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

PG&E settles key battle over $13.5B wildfire victims' fund

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric told a federal bankruptcy judge Tuesday that it has settled a dispute with disaster-relief agencies that threatened to siphon money away from a $13.5 billion fund earmarked for victims of catastrophic wildfires in California caused by the nation's largest utility.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

PG&E says it has settled one battle involving wildfire fund

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric told a federal bankruptcy judge Tuesday that it has settled a dispute with disaster-relief agencies that threatened to siphon money away from a $13.5 billion fund earmarked for victims of catastrophic wildfires in California caused by the nation's largest utility.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New Wells Fargo CEO: Issues will not resolve until 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The third chief executive of Wells Fargo in four years appeared in front of Congress on Tuesday, saying that there's much the bank needs to do to fix its cultural problems, and isn't expecting it to be done until 2021.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global markets pick up after plunge on virus, oil

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rebounded Tuesday from record-setting declines after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would ask Congress for a tax cut and other measures to ease the pain of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks steady after plunge on virus, oil crash

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rebounded Tuesday from record-setting declines after President Donald Trump said he would ask Congress for a tax cut and other measures to ease the pain of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gov't says Fifth Third opened fake accounts like Wells Fargo

NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Fifth Third Bank, alleging the bank's employees opened fake accounts for customers in order to meet aggressive sales targets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks plunge after fall in oil prices

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets plunged Monday after oil prices nosedived on worries a global economy weakened by a virus outbreak might be awash in too much crude.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

AP Explains: The oil market meltdown and its global impact

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A clash of two oil titans - Saudi Arabia and Russia - is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implications for consumers and oil companies, including those in the No. 1 producing country, the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech

LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces with geometric shapes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy shrinks 7% in last quarter, risks recession

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy contracted at a dismal 7.1% annual rate during the October-December period, worse than the initial estimate, raising fears the world's third largest economy could be headed to a recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks steady after plunge on virus, oil crash

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rebounded Tuesday from record-setting declines after U.S. futures rose following President Donald Trump's announcement he would ask Congress for a tax cut and other measures to ease the pain of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks, oil plunge over global fight for crude production

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and oil prices plunged Monday after a fight among major crude-producing nations jolted investors who already were on edge about the surging costs of a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks steady after plunge due to outbreak, oil-price crash

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets took a breather from recent steep declines on Tuesday, with several regional benchmarks gaining more than 1% after New York futures reversed on news that President Donald Trump plans to ask Congress for a tax cut and other quick measures to ease the pain …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gov't says Fifth Third opened fake accounts like Wells Fargo

NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Fifth Third Bank, alleging the bank's employees opened fake accounts for customers in order to meet aggressive sales targets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

AP Explains: The oil market meltdown and its global impact

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A clash of two oil titans - Saudi Arabia and Russia - is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implications for consumers and oil companies, including those in the No. 1 producing country, the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dow loses 1,200 points, bond yields tumble as oil crashes

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply Monday on Wall Street on a combination of coronavirus fears and plunging oil prices, triggering a brief, automatic halt in trading to let investors catch their breath.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Saudi-Russia oil fight melts markets, targets US oil patch

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A clash of the oil titans - Saudi Arabia and Russia - is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implications for consumers and oil companies, including those in the No. 1 producing country, the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dow drops 1,500 points as oil price plunge shocks markets

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks plummeted Monday morning on Wall Street on a combination of coronavirus fears and plunging oil prices, triggering a brief, automatic halt in trading to let investors catch their breath.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Clash of titans: How Saudi-Russian fight is melting markets

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A clash of the oil titans - Saudi Arabia and Russia - is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implications for consumers and oil companies, including those in the No. 1 producing country, the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks, oil plunge over global fight for crude production

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and oil prices plunged Monday after a fight among major crude-producing nations jolted investors who already were on edge about the surging costs of a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks, oil prices sink as crude exporters squabble

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and oil prices plunged Monday after a squabble among crude producers jolted investors who already were on edge about the surging costs of a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks plunge after fall in oil prices

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets plunged Monday after oil prices nosedived on worries a global economy weakened by a virus outbreak might be awash in too much crude.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy shrinks 7% in last quarter, risks recession

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy contracted at a dismal 7.1% annual rate during the October-December period, worse than the initial estimate, raising fears the world's third largest economy could be headed to a recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China trade slumps as anti-virus controls close factories

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports fell by double digits in January and February as anti-virus controls closed factories, while imports sank by a smaller margin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak hits weakened Italian economy where it hurts

MILAN (AP) — The focal point of the coronavirus emergency in Europe, Italy, is also the region's weakest economy and is taking an almighty hit as foreigners stop visiting its cultural treasures or buying its prized artisanal products, from fashion to food to design.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks sink after oil prices plunge amid virus fears

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets plunged Monday after oil prices nosedived on worries the global economy, weakened by a virus outbreak, might be awash in too much crude.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech

LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces with geometric shapes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks sink after oil prices plunge amid virus fears

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets plunged Monday after oil prices nosedived on worries the global economy, weakened by a virus outbreak, might be awash in too much crude.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy shrinks 7% in last quarter, risks recession

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy contracted at a dismal 7.1% annual rate during the October-December period, worse than the initial estimate, raising fears the world's third largest economy could be headed to a recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks plunge after fall in oil prices

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets plunged Monday after oil prices nosedived on worries a global economy weakened by a virus outbreak might be awash in too much crude.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech

LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces with geometric shapes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares drop as virus fears grip markets again

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Friday as fears about the virus outbreak once again dominated financial markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global markets slide further on pessimism over virus impact

TOKYO (AP) — World stocks and the price of oil dropped sharply again Friday as pessimism prevailed over hopes for central bank action to counter the economic disruption from the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China trade slumps as anti-virus controls close factories

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports fell by double digits in January and February as anti-virus controls closed factories, while imports sank by a smaller margin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak hits weakened Italian economy where it hurts

MILAN (AP) — The focal point of the coronavirus emergency in Europe, Italy, is also the region's weakest economy and is taking an almighty hit as foreigners stop visiting its cultural treasures or buying its prized artisanal products, from fashion to food to design.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares drop as virus fears grip markets again

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Friday as fears about the virus outbreak once again dominated financial markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global markets slide further on pessimism over virus impact

TOKYO (AP) — World stocks and the price of oil dropped sharply again Friday as pessimism prevailed over hopes for central bank action to counter the economic disruption from the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China trade slumps as anti-virus controls close factories

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports fell by double digits in January and February as anti-virus controls closed factories, while imports sank by a smaller margin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak hits weakened Italian economy where it hurts

MILAN (AP) — The focal point of the coronavirus emergency in Europe, Italy, is also the region's weakest economy and is taking an almighty hit as foreigners stop visiting its cultural treasures or buying its prized artisanal products, from fashion to food to design.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China trade slumps as anti-virus controls close factories

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports fell by double digits in January and February as anti-virus controls closed factories, while imports sank by a smaller margin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global markets slide further on pessimism over virus impact

TOKYO (AP) — World stocks and the price of oil dropped sharply again Friday as pessimism prevailed over hopes for central bank action to counter the economic disruption from the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global shares sink as pessimism dominates over virus impact

TOKYO (AP) — World shares slipped Friday after a sharp drop on Wall Street, as pessimism prevailed over hopes for central bank action to counter the virus outbreak. Rumors that Chinese officials might be overstating the extent to which local businesses are getting back to work also were undermining confidence, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Exxon to cut activity in Permian Basin as oil prices plummet

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil said Thursday it plans to reduce the number of oil rigs operating in an oil-rich region in the Southwest and may cut planned capital expenditures as the spreading coronavirus saps energy demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares drop as virus fears grip markets again

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Friday as fears about the virus outbreak once again dominated financial markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares drop as virus fears grip markets again

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Friday as fears about the virus outbreak once again dominated financial markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Exxon to cut activity in Permian Basin as oil prices plummet

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil said Thursday it plans to reduce the number of oil rigs operating in an oil-rich region in the Southwest and may cut planned capital expenditures as the spreading coronavirus saps energy demand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global markets slide again on enduring concern over virus

LONDON (AP) — Stock markets turned lower on Thursday, despite earlier gains in Asia, extending days of wild swings as investors try to gauge the economic damage of the virus outbreak and how much governments and central banks can help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise after surge in US on stimulus measures

TOKYO (AP) — Shares in Europe and Asia advanced Thursday, tracking an overnight surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks take more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its effects on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise following stimulus-led surge on Wall St

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, taking their cue from a surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its economic impact.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise following surge in US on stimulus measures

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, taking their cue from a surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its effects on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China's factories try to shield workers as output revives

BEIJING (AP) — To keep his 40 employees indoors and away from China’s virus outbreak, the manager of an electronics factory in Dongguan, near Hong Kong, says he hired a cook and arranged dormitories for them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as investors monitor virus, Biden resurgence

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets turned higher Wednesday, extending days of volatility, as investors weighed the economic impact of the virus outbreak and Joe Biden's big gains in the Democratic primaries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US services companies grow in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Services companies grew at a faster pace in February than the previous month, an indication that the economy was still expanding immediately after the first cases of the coronavirus were reported in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise following stimulus-led surge on Wall St

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, taking their cue from a surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its economic impact.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China's factories try to shield workers as output revives

BEIJING (AP) — To keep his 40 employees indoors and away from China’s virus outbreak, the manager of an electronics factory in Dongguan, near Hong Kong, says he hired a cook and arranged dormitories for them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise following surge in US on stimulus measures

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, taking their cue from a surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its effects on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US services companies grow in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Services companies grew at a faster pace in February than the previous month, an indication that the economy was still expanding immediately after the first cases of the coronavirus were reported in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as investors monitor virus, Biden resurgence

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets turned higher Wednesday, extending days of volatility, as investors weighed the economic impact of the virus outbreak and Joe Biden's big gains in the Democratic primaries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World stocks mixed after Wall Street sinks despite rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street sank despite an emergency U.S. interest cut aimed at defusing fears the virus outbreak might stunt global economic activity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo falls back, other Asian markets track Wall St gains

TOKYO (AP) — Shares in most Asian markets tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, but Tokyo's benchmark fell back Tuesday as gnawing concerns over the virus outbreak chilled buying sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No ice wine for you: Warm winter nixes special German wine

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A warm winter means that, for apparently the first time in the history of German winemaking, the country's fabled vineyards will produce no ice wine — a pricey, golden nectar made from grapes that have been left to freeze on the vine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Exxon outlines its steps to reduce harmful methane emissions

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil on Tuesday outlined how it is reducing the methane its operations release into the atmosphere, detailing its efforts as governments around the globe write new rules to regulate the harmful greenhouse gas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street sinks despite rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street sank despite an emergency U.S. interest cut aimed at defusing fears a virus outbreak might depress global economic activity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street sinks despite rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street sank despite an emergency U.S. interest cut aimed at defusing fears a virus outbreak might depress global economic activity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks higher after Wall Street sinks despite rate cut

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street sank despite an emergency U.S. interest cut aimed at defusing fears a virus outbreak might depress global economic activity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dow sinks 2.9% after rate cut fails to stem market's dread

NEW YORK (AP) — Fear and uncertainty continue to control Wall Street, and stocks fell sharply Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets wracked by worries that a fast-spreading virus will slam corporate profits and the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Exxon outlines its steps to reduce harmful methane emissions

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil on Tuesday outlined how it is reducing the methane its operations release into the atmosphere, detailing its efforts as governments around the globe write new rules to regulate the harmful greenhouse gas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Surprise cut from Fed fails to stem the stock market's dread

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to wipe out fears that a fast-spreading
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

After surprise rate cut from Fed, US stocks slump anyway

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in early-afternoon trading Tuesday, wiping out a brief pop higher after the Federal Reserve swooped into the market with an emergency interest-rate cut in hopes of shielding the economy from the effects of the fast-spreading
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks whipsaw after Fed cuts rates to counter virus effects

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks whipped up and down Tuesday after the Federal Reserve swooped into the market with an emergency interest-rate cut in hopes of shielding the economy from the effects of the fast-spreading virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Most global shares up, tracking Wall St gains; Nikkei falls

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, although Tokyo's benchmark fell back Tuesday as concerns over the virus outbreak gnawed at buying sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Businesses at risk for cyberattack but take few precautions

NEW YORK (AP) — Although businesses are increasingly at risk for cyberattacks on their mobile devices, many aren't taking steps to protect smartphones and tablets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan electronics maker Sharp to make masks at display plant

TOKYO (AP) — Electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Monday it will start making surgical masks, which are in high demand because of the virus outbreak, using a plant in central Japan that usually makes displays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No ice wine for you: Warm winter nixes special German wine

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A warm winter means that, for apparently the first time in the history of German winemaking, the country's fabled vineyards will produce no ice wine — a pricey, golden nectar made from grapes that have been left to freeze on the vine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oil prices fall as coronavirus spreads outside China

NEW YORK (AP) — With the viral outbreak spreading to more countries, the price of oil has dropped precipitously as global demand weakens even further.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China manufacturing slumps as anti-virus controls bite

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing plunged in February as anti-virus controls shut down the world’s second-largest economy, but companies are confident activity will revive following government stimulus efforts, according to two surveys.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo falls back, other Asian markets track Wall St gains

TOKYO (AP) — Shares in most Asian markets tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, but Tokyo's benchmark fell back Tuesday as gnawing concerns over the virus outbreak chilled buying sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

ECB's Lagarde: 'Ready to take targeted action' on economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The head of the European Central Bank said Monday that Europe's top monetary authority is ready to take “appropriate and targeted measures” if necessary to support the economy against the headwinds from the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tokyo falls back, other Asian markets track Wall St gains

TOKYO (AP) — Shares in most Asian markets tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, but Tokyo's benchmark fell back Tuesday as gnawing concerns over the virus outbreak chilled buying sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise on hopes central banks may act on outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday amid hopes that central banks will take action to shield the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

ECB's Lagarde: 'Ready to take targeted action' on economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The head of the European Central Bank said Monday that Europe's top monetary authority is ready to take “appropriate and targeted measures” if necessary to support the economy against the headwinds from the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dow surges 5% on hopes for central bank help on the economy

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared nearly 1,300 points, or 5%, Monday as stocks roared back from a seven-day rout on hopes that central banks will take action to shield the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise sharply as traders hope for central bank action

Stocks are rising sharply on Wall Street Monday as traders hope that central banks will take action to help shelter the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Businesses at risk for cyberattack but take few precautions

NEW YORK (AP) — Although businesses are increasingly at risk for cyberattacks on their mobile devices, many aren't taking steps to protect smartphones and tablets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock rise sharply on Wall Street following a 7-day rout

Stocks rose sharply on Wall Street Monday, clawing back some of the losses they took in a seven-day rout brought on by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will stunt the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock indexes rise on Wall Street following a 7-day rout

Stocks rose in early trading on Wall Street Monday following a seven-day rout brought on by worries that the spreading coronavirus outbreak will stunt the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World shares bounce back after bloodletting on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Europe and Asia bounced back Monday from last week's retreat, with mainland Chinese indexes gaining more than 3% as data showed progress in restoring factory output after weeks of disruptions from the viral outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan electronics maker Sharp to make masks at display plant

TOKYO (AP) — Electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Monday it will start making surgical masks, which are in high demand because of the virus outbreak, using a plant in central Japan that usually makes displays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares bounce back as BOJ promises support for economy

BANGKOK (AP) — Share prices in Asia bounced back Monday from last week's retreat, with mainland Chinese indexes gaining more than 3% as data showed progress in restoring factory output after weeks of disruptions from the viral outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No ice wine for you: Warm winter nixes special German wine

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A warm winter means that, for apparently the first time in the history of German winemaking, the country's fabled vineyards will produce no ice wine — a pricey, golden nectar made from grapes that have been left to freeze on the vine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oil prices fall as coronavirus spreads outside China

NEW YORK (AP) — With the viral outbreak spreading to more countries, the price of oil has dropped precipitously as global demand weakens even further.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China manufacturing plunges in February amid virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing plunged in February by an even wider margin than expected after efforts to contain a virus outbreak shut down much of the world’s second-largest economy, an official surveyed showed Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China manufacturing slumps as anti-virus controls bite

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing plunged in February as anti-virus controls shut down the world’s second-largest economy, but companies are confident activity will revive following government stimulus efforts, according to two surveys.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares bounce back as BOJ promises support for economy

BANGKOK (AP) — Share prices in Asia bounced back Monday from last week's retreat, with mainland Chinese indexes gaining more than 3% as data showed progress in restoring factory output after weeks of disruptions from the viral outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Shares come charging back despite growing fallout from virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares came charging back Monday from last week's retreat, with mainland Chinese benchmarks gaining 3% as data showed progress in restoring factory output after weeks of disruptions from the viral outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan electronics maker Sharp to make masks at display plant

TOKYO (AP) — Electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Monday it will start making surgical masks, which are in high demand because of the virus outbreak, using a plant in central Japan that usually makes displays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China manufacturing slumps as anti-virus controls bite

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing plunged in February as anti-virus controls shut down the world’s second-largest economy, but companies are confident activity will revive following government stimulus efforts, according to two surveys.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No ice wine for you: Warm winter nixes special German wine

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A warm winter means that, for apparently the first time in the history of German winemaking, the country's fabled vineyards will produce no ice wine — a pricey, golden nectar made from grapes that have been left to freeze on the vine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No ice wine for you: Warm winter nixes German wine production

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A warm winter means that for the first time in years Germany's vineyards will produce no ice wine — a pricey, golden nectar made from grapes that have been left to freeze on the vine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oil prices fall as coronavirus spreads outside China

NEW YORK (AP) — With the viral outbreak spreading to more countries, the price of oil has dropped precipitously as global demand weakens even further.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China manufacturing plunges in February amid virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing plunged in February by an even wider margin than expected after efforts to contain a virus outbreak shut down much of the world’s second-largest economy, an official surveyed showed Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oil prices fall as coronavirus spreads outside China

NEW YORK (AP) — With the viral outbreak spreading to more countries, the price of oil has dropped precipitously as global demand weakens even further.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Market corrections: scary but also, in some cases, necessary

NEW YORK (AP) — After six days of being pounded by a virus-induced, global sell-off, U.S. markets hit a milestone this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Regulators boost PG&E's wildfire fine to $2.1 billion

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California power regulators on Thursday slapped Pacific Gas & Electric with a $2.1 billion fine for igniting a series of deadly wildfires that landed the beleaguered utility in bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China manufacturing plunges in February amid virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing plunged in February by an even wider margin than expected after efforts to contain a virus outbreak shut down much of the world’s second-largest economy, an official surveyed showed Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China manufacturing plunges in February amid virus controls

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing plunged in February by an even wider margin than expected after efforts to contain a virus outbreak shut down much of the world’s second-largest economy, an official surveyed showed Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall sharply on Wall Street; Dow Jones sinks 3.1%

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Market corrections: scary but also, in some cases, necessary

NEW YORK (AP) — After six days of being pounded by a virus-induced, global sell-off, U.S. markets hit a milestone this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Market corrections; scary but sometimes a good thing

NEW YORK (AP) — After six days of being pounded by a virus-induced, global sell-off, U.S. markets hit a milestone this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Market correction

NEW YORK (AP) — After six days of being pounded by a virus-induced, global sell-off, U.S. markets hit a milestone this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Beyond Meat narrows 4Q loss as plant-based meat sales jump

Beyond Meat narrowed its losses in the fourth quarter as sales of its plant-based meat soared.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World stocks slide on signs virus outbreak is spreading

Global stock markets fell Thursday on concerns that the coronavirus was spreading to more countries, putting further strain on businesses and supply chains across the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Officials: Chinese industry recovering, more aid coming

BEIJING (AP) — Small, mostly private companies that are the engine of China’s economy are back to operating at one-third of normal levels after anti-virus controls shut factories, shops and restaurants, regulators said Thursday, and they promised more low-cost loans and other aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

More companies get into business of Black History Month

NEW YORK (AP) — From shoes and T-shirts to dolls and tote bags, more companies and brands are getting into the business of Black History Month but trying not to leave the impression that African American consumers are important just once a year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Investors shy away from risk as coronavirus rattles markets

LOS ANGELES (AP) — This week’s big sell-off on Wall Street suggests stocks have finally caught up to the bond market, where fear of an economic slowdown has been evident for months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Regulators boost PG&E's wildfire fine to $2.1 billion

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California power regulators on Thursday slapped Pacific Gas & Electric with a $2.1 billion fine for igniting a series of deadly wildfires that landed the beleaguered utility in bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks just 'corrected,' a regular but still scary event

NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market's current slide hit a big milestone Thursday after indexes got pounded for a sixth straight day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Delivery giant DoorDash takes step toward public offering

NEW YORK (AP) — Food delivery giant DoorDash has taken a first formal step toward a stock market debut.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks just 'corrected,' a regular but still scary event

NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market's current slide hit a big milestone Thursday after indexes got pounded for a sixth straight day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Regulators boost PG&E's wildfire fine to $2.1 billion

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California power regulators on Thursday slapped Pacific Gas & Electric with a $2.1 billion fine for igniting a series of deadly wildfires that landed the beleaguered utility in bankruptcy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Beyond Meat narrows 4Q loss as plant-based meat sales jump

Beyond Meat narrowed its losses in the fourth quarter as sales of its plant-based meat soared.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Investors shy away from risk as coronavirus rattles markets

LOS ANGELES (AP) — This week’s big sell-off on Wall Street suggests stocks have finally caught up to the bond market, where fear of an economic slowdown has been evident for months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Delivery giant DoorDash takes step toward public offering

NEW YORK (AP) — Food delivery giant DoorDash has taken a first formal step toward a stock market debut.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World stocks slide on signs virus outbreak is spreading

Global stock markets fell Thursday on concerns that the coronavirus was spreading to more countries, putting further strain on businesses and supply chains across the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Officials: Chinese industry recovering, more aid coming

BEIJING (AP) — Small, mostly private companies that are the engine of China’s economy are back to operating at one-third of normal levels after anti-virus controls shut factories, shops and restaurants, regulators said Thursday, and they promised more low-cost loans and other aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World shares slump after Trump announcement on virus plans

Shares fell in Europe and Asia on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping up its efforts to combat the virus outbreak that began in China, as the number of cases surpassed 81,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide on fears virus will stunt global economy

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slid Wednesday following another sharp fall on Wall Street as fears spread that the growing virus outbreak will put the brakes on the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

More companies get into business of Black History Month

NEW YORK (AP) — From shoes and T-shirts to dolls and tote bags, more companies and brands are getting into the business of Black History Month but trying not to leave the impression that African American consumers are important just once a year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

PG&E CEO blames past management for problems, promises fixes

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson blamed negligence by the company's past management for a cascade of catastrophes that killed nearly 140 people as he tried to persuade California regulators Tuesday that he is steering the utility to make safety its top priority.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China struggles to revive manufacturing amid virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Factories that make the world’s smartphones, toys and other goods are struggling to reopen after a virus outbreak idled China’s economy. But even with the ruling Communist Party promising help, companies and economists say it may be months before production is back to normal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slump after Trump announcement on virus plans

Shares fell in Asia on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping up its efforts to combat the virus outbreak that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slump after Trump announcement on virus plans

Shares fell in Asia on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping up its efforts to combat the virus outbreak that began in China, as the number of cases surpassed 81,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stock indexes veer mostly lower, add to steep drops this week

Major U.S. stock indexes edged mostly lower Wednesday afternoon as a rally in technology companies offset some of the losses elsewhere in the market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slide on Wall Street, extending steep drops this week

Major U.S. stock indexes gave up early gains and closed mostly lower Wednesday, extending the market’s heavy losses for the week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks climb on Wall Street following 2 steep drops

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose solidly in midday trading Wednesday as investors regained an appetite for risk after two days of heavy losses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open higher on Wall Street following 2 steep drops

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose solidly in early trading Wednesday as investors regained an appetite for risk after two days of heavy losses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global shares slide on fear virus' spread may be unstoppable

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares fell Wednesday on growing fears that a new virus' spread may be unstoppable, hurting global growth considerably.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mastercard names insider as new CEO

Mastercard is naming an insider as its new CEO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak keeps global markets in check

LONDON (AP) — Share prices around the world, particularly in Japan, took a hit Tuesday amid mounting fears about the economic impact of the new coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide on fears virus will stunt global economy

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slid Wednesday following another sharp fall on Wall Street as fears spread that the growing virus outbreak will put the brakes on the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Home Depot's same-store sales surge in final quarter of 2019

Home Depot reported a better-than-expected fourth quarter with strong comparable-store sales. The home improvement retailer also boosted its quarterly dividend by 10%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide on fears virus' spread may be unstoppable

TOKYO (AP) — Asian sharesfell Wednesday on growing fears the virus' spread may be unstoppable, hurting global growth considerably.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Banks made $233.1 billion in profits in 2019, regulator says

NEW YORK (AP) — The banking industry collectively made $233.1 billion in profits in 2019, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said Tuesday, the industry's second-most profitable year ever.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

More companies get into business of Black History Month

NEW YORK (AP) — From shoes and T-shirts to dolls and tote bags, more companies and brands are getting into the business of Black History Month but trying not to leave the impression that African American consumers are important just once a year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

PG&E CEO blames past management for problems, promises fixes

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson blamed negligence by the company's past management for a cascade of catastrophes that killed nearly 140 people as he tried to persuade California regulators Tuesday that he is steering the utility to make safety its top priority.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China struggles to revive manufacturing amid virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Factories that make the world’s smartphones, toys and other goods are struggling to reopen after a virus outbreak idled China’s economy. But even with the ruling Communist Party promising help, companies and economists say it may be months before production is back to normal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

JPMorgan to stop lending to coal companies, arctic drillers

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. will no longer do business with coal companies and will restrict financing to companies that drill in the Arctic, the company announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Thomson Reuters names Hasker as CEO, Eastwood as CFO

Thomson Reuters says Steve Hasker will become its new CEO, succeeding Jim Smith.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide on fears virus' spread may be unstoppable

TOKYO (AP) — Asian sharesfell Wednesday on growing fears the virus' spread may be unstoppable, hurting global growth considerably.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slide on fears virus will stunt global economy

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slid Wednesday following another sharp fall on Wall Street as fears spread that the growing virus outbreak will put the brakes on the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

PG&E CEO blames past management for problems, promises fixes

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson blamed negligence by the company's past management for a cascade of catastrophes that killed nearly 140 people as he tried to persuade California regulators Tuesday that he is steering the utility to make safety its top priority.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

PG&E CEO assures utility's safety issues are being fixed

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson blamed negligence by the company's past management for a cascade of catastrophes that killed nearly 140 people as he tried to persuade California regulators Tuesday that he is steering the utility to make safety its top priority.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

More companies get into business of Black History Month

NEW YORK (AP) — From shoes and T-shirts to dolls and tote bags, more companies and brands are getting into the business of Black History Month but trying not to leave the impression that African American consumers are important just once a year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

More companies get into businesses of Black History Month

NEW YORK (AP) — From shoes and T-shirts to dolls and tote bags, more companies and brands are getting into the business of Black History Month but trying not to leave the impression that African American consumers are important just once a year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Banks made $233.1 billion in profits in 2019, regulator says

NEW YORK (AP) — The banking industry collectively made $233.1 billion in profits in 2019, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said Tuesday, the industry's second-most profitable year ever.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

JPMorgan to stop lending to coal companies, arctic drillers

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. will no longer do business with coal companies and will restrict financing to companies that drill in the Arctic, the company announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US stocks extend losses following worst drop in 2 years

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell in midday trading Tuesday, a day after the market's biggest drop in two years, as traders worry that the spreading coronavirus will threaten global economic growth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slip in early trading after worst drop in 2 years

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are slipping in early trading Tuesday, a day after the market's biggest drop in two years. The steep sell-off on Monday erased all of the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s gains for the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Thomson Reuters names Hasker as CEO, Eastwood as CFO

Thomson Reuters says Steve Hasker will become its new CEO, succeeding Jim Smith.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mastercard names insider as new CEO

Mastercard is naming an insider as its new CEO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak keeps global markets in check

LONDON (AP) — Share prices around the world, particularly in Japan, took a hit Tuesday amid mounting fears about the economic impact of the new coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Home Depot's same-store sales surge in final quarter of 2019

Home Depot reported a better-than-expected fourth quarter with strong comparable-store sales. The home improvement retailer also boosted its quarterly dividend by 10%.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World shares mostly lower after Dow drops more than 1,000

Shares opened lower in Europe on Tuesday after a mixed session in Asia, where Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index skidded more than 3% as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged fresh efforts to contain the outbreak of a new virus that has spread from China to nearly three dozen countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China struggles to revive manufacturing amid virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Factories that make the world’s smartphones, toys and other goods are struggling to reopen after a virus outbreak idled China’s economy. But even with the ruling Communist Party promising help, companies and economists say it may be months before production is back to normal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan's ANA orders 20 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese carrier ANA is ordering 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, bringing its fleet of the planes to 103 by 2025.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China promises companies aid, global virus cases rise

BEIJING (AP) — China's government promised tax cuts and other aid Monday to help companies recover from its virus outbreak while a spike in new cases in Iran, Italy and South Korea raised the prospect of wider disruption to tourism and other global industries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China's Xi says epidemic 'grim,' calls for action on economy

BEIJING (AP) — Warning that China’s virus epidemic is “still grim and complex,” President Xi Jinping called Sunday for more efforts to stop the outbreak, revive industry and prevent the disease from disrupting spring planting of crops.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Disinfecting wipes, conference calls: Wall Street winners

NEW YORK (AP) — Stay indoors and stay clean. That's what Wall Street is betting people around the world will do given all the fears about a rapidly spreading virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Markets tank on concern about virus impact on world economy

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded, oil prices sank and the price of gold surged on Monday as the number of people infected or killed by the viral outbreak that began in China surged, heaping more uncertainty on the economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak chills markets, outlook for global economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The widening coronavirus outbreak threatens to seriously disrupt the global economy, just as it was steadying itself against headwinds from the U.S.-China trade dispute.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend losses after Dow drops more than 1,000

Shares are mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street suffered its worst session in two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slumping more than 1,000 points on fears that a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken the world economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after Dow drops more than 1,000 points

Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street suffered its worst session in two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slumping more than 1,000 points on fears that a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken the world economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares take hit as new virus cases jump outside China

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded in Asia on Monday after reports of a surge in new virus cases outside China. The decline followed a sell-off Friday on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Buffett says economy is slowing amid virus fears

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett says the viral outbreak in China has slowed economic growth, but he remains confident in the long-term future of American business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after Dow drops more than 1,000 points

Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street suffered its worst session in two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slumping more than 1,000 points on fears that a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken the world economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend losses after Dow drops more than 1,000

Shares are mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street suffered its worst session in two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slumping more than 1,000 points on fears that a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken the world economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Disinfecting wipes, conference calls: Wall Street winners

NEW YORK (AP) — Stay indoors and stay clean. That's what Wall Street is betting people around the world will do given all the fears about a rapidly spreading virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak chills markets, outlook for global economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The widening coronavirus outbreak threatens to seriously disrupt the global economy, just as it was steadying itself against headwinds from the U.S.-China trade dispute.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Buffett says economy is slowing amid virus fears

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett says the viral outbreak in China has slowed economic growth, but he remains confident in the long-term future of American business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Markets tank on concern about virus impact on world economy

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded, oil prices sank and the price of gold surged on Monday as the number of people infected or killed by the viral outbreak that began in China surged, heaping more uncertainty on the economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China promises companies aid, global virus cases rise

BEIJING (AP) — China's government promised tax cuts and other aid Monday to help companies recover from its virus outbreak while a spike in new cases in Iran, Italy and South Korea raised the prospect of wider disruption to tourism and other global industries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World shares smacked as new virus cases jump outside China

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded, oil prices sank and the price of gold surged on Monday as the number of people infected or killed by the viral outbreak that began in China surged, heaping more uncertainty on the economic outlook.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks sink, Treasury prices soar as investors seek safety

Stocks fell and bond prices rose sharply on Wall Street Friday amid signs that economic fallout from the viral outbreak that originated in China is hurting U.S. companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China's Xi says epidemic 'grim,' calls for action on economy

BEIJING (AP) — Warning that China’s virus epidemic is “still grim and complex,” President Xi Jinping called Sunday for more efforts to stop the outbreak, revive industry and prevent the disease from disrupting spring planting of crops.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Deere sees some stability on farms in bruising trade fight

Deere & Co. had a surprisingly strong first quarter after an extended period in which the tractor and construction equipment maker was bruised by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China promises companies aid, says growth targets can be met

BEIJING (AP) — Regulators on promised tax cuts and other aid Monday to help companies recover from China’s virus outbreak and expressed confidence the ruling Communist Party’s growth targets can be achieved despite anti-disease controls that shut down much of the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares take hit as new virus cases jump outside China

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded in Asia on Monday after reports of a surge in new virus cases outside China. The decline followed a sell-off Friday on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Buffett says Wall Street advice usually favors more deals

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Taking advice from Wall Street on deals is a bit like asking “the barber whether you need a haircut,” according to billionaire Warren Buffett.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China promises companies aid, says growth targets can be met

BEIJING (AP) — Regulators on promised tax cuts and other aid Monday to help companies recover from China’s virus outbreak and expressed confidence the ruling Communist Party’s growth targets can be achieved despite anti-disease controls that shut down much of the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares take hit as new virus cases jump outside China

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded in Asia on Monday after reports of a surge in new virus cases outside China. The decline followed a sell-off Friday on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

China's Xi says epidemic 'grim,' calls for action on economy

BEIJING (AP) — Warning that China’s virus epidemic is “still grim and complex,” President Xi Jinping called Sunday for more efforts to stop the outbreak, revive industry and prevent the disease from disrupting spring planting of crops.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stocks sink, Treasury prices soar as investors seek safety

Stocks fell and bond prices rose sharply on Wall Street Friday amid signs that economic fallout from the viral outbreak that originated in China is hurting U.S. companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World markets slip on renewed fears over virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slipped on Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea and other countries refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Deere sees some stability on farms in bruising trade fight

Deere & Co. had a surprisingly strong first quarter after an extended period in which the tractor and construction equipment maker was bruised by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IATA: Virus may slash $29 billion from airlines' revenue

TOKYO (AP) — The outbreak of the new virus threatens to erase $29 billion of this year's revenue for global airlines, mostly for Chinese carriers, as travel crashes worldwide, according to the International Air Transport Association.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Buffett says Wall Street advice usually favors more deals

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Taking advice from Wall Street on deals is a bit like asking “the barber whether you need a haircut,” according to billionaire Warren Buffett.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Buffett says Wall Street advice usually favors more deals

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Taking advice from Wall Street on deals is a bit like asking “the barber whether you need a haircut,” according to billionaire Warren Buffett.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks sink, Treasury prices soar as investors seek safety

Stocks fell and bond prices rose sharply on Wall Street Friday amid signs that economic fallout from the viral outbreak that originated in China is hurting U.S. companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Burger King breaks the mold with new advertising campaign

Burger King is breaking the mold in its new advertising campaign.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World markets slip on renewed fears over virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slipped on Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea and other countries refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Deere sees some stability on farms in bruising trade fight

Deere had a surprisingly strong first quarter after an extended period in which it was bruised by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Small businesses embrace wellness to help retain staffers

NEW YORK (AP) — Every month, the 30 staffers at Chris Boehlke's public relations firm each get $100 to pay for anything that contributes to their wellness. And not just for typical expenditures like gym memberships or yoga classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IATA: Virus may slash $29 billion from airlines' revenue

TOKYO (AP) — The outbreak of the new virus threatens to erase $29 billion of this year's revenue for global airlines, mostly for Chinese carriers, as travel crashes worldwide, according to the International Air Transport Association.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks sink, Treasury prices soar as investors seek safety

Stocks fell and bond prices rose sharply on Wall Street Friday amid signs that economic fallout from the viral outbreak that originated in China is hurting U.S. companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall, bond prices rise as investors seek safe ground

Stocks fell and bond prices rose sharply on Wall Street Friday amid signs that economic fallout from the viral outbreak that originated in China is hurting U.S. companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Deere sees some stability on farms in bruising trade fight

Deere had a surprisingly strong first quarter after an extended period in which it was bruised by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Deere; signs of stability on farm in bruising trade fight

Deere had a surprisingly strong first quarter after an extended period in which it was bruised by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks fall as new virus cases spike outside of China

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell in early trading Friday as cases of the new virus swelled in South Korea and more companies warned investors about a hit to their profits and revenue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Green shoots for Deere after a very strong first quarter

Deere is reporting a surprisingly strong first quarter after an extended period in which it was bruised by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World markets slip on renewed fears over virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slipped on Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea and other countries refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stocks follow Wall Street lower on renewed virus fears

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Burger King breaks the mold with new advertising campaign

Burger King is breaking the mold in its new advertising campaign.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Small businesses embrace wellness to help retain staffers

NEW YORK (AP) — Every month, the 30 staffers at Chris Boehlke's public relations firm each get $100 to pay for anything that contributes to their wellness. And not just for typical expenditures like gym memberships or yoga classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Domino's Pizza delivers better-than-expected fourth quarter

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Domino's Pizza said strong carryout sales helped it achieve better-than-expected results in the fourth quarter despite increasing competition from food delivery companies like DoorDash.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower on renewed virus fears

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises to record

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed Thursday in Asia after Wall Street recovered to record highs, but worries persist about damage to the regional economy from the new virus that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mostly slip as virus weighs on companies

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly dipped Thursday as several companies estimated that the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China will weigh on their earnings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Under Armour feels the pressure in heated retail contest

NEW YORK (AP) — The contest for athletic wear customers has left once high-flying Under Armour dented and bruised as competitors pull ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IATA: Virus may slash $29 billion from airlines' revenue

TOKYO (AP) — The outbreak of the new virus threatens to erase $29 billion of this year's revenue for global airlines, mostly for Chinese carriers, as travel crashes worldwide, according to the International Air Transport Association.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IATA: Virus may slash $29 billion from airlines' revenue

TOKYO (AP) — The outbreak of the new virus threatens to erase $29 billion of this year's revenue for global airlines, mostly for Chinese carriers, as travel crashes worldwide, according to the International Air Transport Association.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower on renewed virus fears

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 spins lower in choppy trading as caution returns

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks spun lower in a dizzying day of trading Thursday as worries about the viral outbreak that started in China knocked the S&P 500 off its record high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks end a choppy day mostly lower as jitters return

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower on Wall Street as jitters about the economic fallout from the viral outbreak in China returned to the market. Major indexes started slightly higher Thursday then took a tumble in late morning trading before recovering some of their losses. The choppy trading …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Under Armour feels the pressure in heated retail contest

NEW YORK (AP) — The contest for athletic wear customers has left once high-flying Under Armour dented and bruised as competitors pull ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Under Armour suffers another blow in heated retail contest

NEW YORK (AP) — The contest for athletic wear customers has left once high-flying Under Armour dented and bruised as competitors pull ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fear returns to stock market, S&P 500 falls from record

NEW YORK (AP) — Fear swept back through the stock market on Thursday as worries about the viral outbreak in China knocked the S&P 500 off its record high and had it on pace for its worst day this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks wobble in early trading as investors turn cautious

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged slightly lower in early trading Thursday as investorsbecame more cautious following a record-setting day for major indexes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Domino's Pizza delivers better-than-expected fourth quarter

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Domino's Pizza said strong carryout sales helped it achieve better-than-expected results in the fourth quarter despite increasing competition from food delivery companies like DoorDash.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Morgan Stanley buying E-Trade for about $13 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Morgan Stanley is buying online brokerage E-Trade for about $13 billion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mostly slip as virus weighs on companies

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly dipped Thursday as several companies estimated that the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China will weigh on their earnings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks mixed after Wall Street rises to record

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Thursday, while the Shanghai benchmark jumped 1.8% after China's central bank cut interest rates to help ease credit for companies stricken by a virus outbreak centered on the Chinese city of Wuhan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Burger King breaks the mold with new advertising campaign

Burger King is breaking the mold in its new advertising campaign.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

EU proposes rules for artificial intelligence to limit risks

LONDON (AP) — The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to regulate artificial intelligence that call for strict rules and safeguards on risky applications of the rapidly developing technology.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Small businesses embrace wellness to help retain staffers

NEW YORK (AP) — Every month, the 30 staffers at Chris Boehlke's public relations firm each get $100 to pay for anything that contributes to their wellness. And not just for typical expenditures like gym memberships or yoga classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Judge rips PG&E for poor safety record leading to wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S. judge ripped into Pacific Gas & Electric on Wednesday, saying its executives have put greed before safety and telling officials from the utility blamed for catastrophic California wildfires to plan to add at least 1,100 more tree trimmers to cut the risk of even …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises to record

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed Thursday in Asia after Wall Street recovered to record highs, but worries persist about damage to the regional economy from the new virus that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises to record

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed Thursday in Asia after Wall Street recovered to record highs, with the Shanghai benchmark jumping nearly 2% after China's central bank cut interest rates to help ease credit for companies stricken by the virus outbreak centered on the city of Wuhan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Burger King breaks the mold with new advertising campaign

Burger King is breaking the mold in its new advertising campaign.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Judge rips PG&E for poor safety record leading to wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S. judge ripped into Pacific Gas & Electric on Wednesday, saying its executives have put greed before safety and telling officials from the utility blamed for catastrophic California wildfires to plan to add at least 1,100 more tree trimmers to cut the risk of even …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks brush off latest loss, return to record heights

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks shook off their latest virus-induced loss and returned to record heights Wednesday, with several familiar faces doing the heaviest lifting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Small businesses embrace wellness to help retain staffers

NEW YORK (AP) — Every month, the 30 staffers at Chris Boehlke's public relations firm each get $100 to pay for anything that contributes to their wellness. And not just for typical expenditures like gym memberships or yoga classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tech companies lead US stocks higher as virus fears subside

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies led stocks higher in early trading Wednesday as investors set aside some of their concerns about the virus outbreak that originated in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mostly rise but virus fears continue

TOKYO (AP) — Globalshares mostly rose Wednesday though investors continued to monitor the impact of the outbreak of a new virus that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

EU proposes rules for artificial intelligence to limit risks

LONDON (AP) — The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to regulate artificial intelligence that call for strict rules and safeguards on risky applications of the rapidly developing technology.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mostly rise while virus fears continue

TOKYO (AP) — Globalshares mostly rose Wednesday, despite overnight losses on Wall Street and continuing fears about the outbreak of a new virus that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US small businesses are getting upbeat news on the economy

Small business owners have received some upbeat news on the economy this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shares take hit as virus outbreak slams profits, events

BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets slipped Tuesday as the impact from the virus outbreak that began in China deepened, with Apple saying it would fail to meet its profit target this quarter and China moving to postpone or cancel major events, including the Beijing auto show.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan records trade deficit in January amid growth fears

TOKYO (AP) — Japan recorded a trade deficit for the month of January Wednesday, as exports declined amid worries about the spread of a new virus that could deaden regional economic growth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

PG&E banking on big profits after utility leaves bankruptcy

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas and Electric says it expects to become more profitable than ever after it emerges from bankruptcy and pays off more than $25 billion in losses sustained in catastrophic wildfires ignited by its outdated equipment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Europe resists mounting US pressure on Huawei 5G technology

LONDON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on European allies to ban Chinese tech firm Huawei from supplying next-generation mobile networks, with more officials visiting this week to press the case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 top execs stepping down at publisher Tribune amid turmoil

Two top executives at newspaper publisher Tribune are stepping down as the company deals with its largest shareholder, a hedge fund known for cutting newsroom jobs, andgrapples with a decline in revenue as the print-ad business shrinks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China turns to internet for food supplies amid virus fears

BEIJING (AP) — Wang Feng, house-bound by China’s virus outbreak, counts on the parka-clad delivery drivers of e-commerce giant JD.com to keep her kitchen stocked.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly rise while virus fears continue

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, despite overnight losses on Wall Street and continuing fears about an outbreak of a new virus that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China virus outbreak chilling recovery for Asian economies

BANGKOK (AP) — The virus outbreak in China has put South Korea's economy into an "emergency situation," its president says. Japan is on the brink of recession and big manufacturers are forecasting a whole world of woe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nissan shareholders furious at Ghosn scandal, dismal results

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan shareholders vented their outrage at the Japanese automaker's top management Tuesday for crashing stock prices, zero dividends and quarterly losses after the scandal-ridden departure of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly rise despite continuing virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, despite overnight losses on Wall Street and continuing fears about an outbreak of a new virus that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly rise while virus fears continue

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, despite overnight losses on Wall Street and continuing fears about an outbreak of a new virus that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly rise despite continuing virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, despite overnight losses on Wall Street and continuing fears about an outbreak of a new virus that began in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan records trade deficit in January amid growth fears

TOKYO (AP) — Japan recorded a trade deficit for the month of January Wednesday, as exports declined amid worries about the spread of a new virus that could deaden regional economic growth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China turns to internet for food supplies amid virus fears

BEIJING (AP) — Wang Feng, house-bound by China’s virus outbreak, counts on the parka-clad delivery drivers of e-commerce giant JD.com to keep her kitchen stocked.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 top execs stepping down at publisher Tribune amid turmoil

Two top executives at newspaper publisher Tribune are stepping down as the company deals with its largest shareholder, a hedge fund known for cutting newsroom jobs, andgrapples with a decline in revenue as the print-ad business shrinks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

PG&E banking on big profits after utility leaves bankruptcy

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas and Electric says it expects to become more profitable than ever after it emerges from bankruptcy and pays off more than $25 billion in losses sustained in catastrophic wildfires ignited by its outdated equipment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall on Apple revenue warning; Dow drops 165

U.S. stock indexes closed with mostly modest losses Tuesday as the market gave up some of its solid gains from the past two weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US small businesses are getting upbeat news on the economy

Small business owners have received some upbeat news on the economy this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Europe resists mounting US pressure on Huawei 5G technology

LONDON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on European allies to ban Chinese tech firm Huawei from supplying next-generation mobile networks, with more officials visiting this week to press the case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall as Apple warning raises China virus concerns

Major U.S. stock indexes were mostly lower in late-afternoon trading Tuesday, putting the market on track to give up some of its solid gains from the past two weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China virus outbreak chilling recovery for Asian economies

BANGKOK (AP) — The virus outbreak in China has put South Korea's economy into an "emergency situation," its president says. Japan is on the brink of recession and big manufacturers are forecasting a whole world of woe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shares take hit as virus outbreak slams profits, events

BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets slipped Tuesday as the impact from the virus outbreak that began in China deepened, with Apple saying it would fail to meet its profit target this quarter and China moving to postpone or cancel major events, including the Beijing auto show.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Former UAW President Owen Bieber dies aged 90

Owen Bieber, who led the United Auto Workers union from the auto industry's dark days of the early 1980s to the prosperity of the mid-1990s, has died. He was 90.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japanese economy sinks amid fears about virus impact

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese economy shrank at an annual pace of 6.3% last quarter as growth was battered by typhoons and crimped consumer spending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shares fall in Asia as virus outbreak hits profits, events

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares slipped in Asia on Tuesday as the impact from the virus outbreak that began in China deepened, with Apple saying it would fail to meet its profit target and China moving to postpone or cancel major events including the Beijing auto show.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nissan shareholders furious at Ghosn scandal, dismal results

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan shareholders vented their outrage at the Japanese automaker's top management Tuesday for crashing stock prices, zero dividends and quarterly losses after the scandal-ridden departure of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mixed: Japan skids; China helped by rate cut

BANGKOK (AP) — Markets were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan's benchmark slipping 0.8% after the government reported the economy contracted 6.3% in annual terms in the last quarter. China's shares got a boost after the central bank stepped in to help the economy with a rate cut, extra …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection amid online challenge

Pier 1 Imports Inc. — the once-trendy supplier of home goods like papasan chairs and throw pillows — filed for bankruptcy protection Monday after years of sliding sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown

BEIJING (AP) — Automakers are reopening factories in China that were idled by anti-virus controls as they try to reverse a sales slump in their biggest market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cost of China's anti-virus fight rises with workers idle

BEIJING (AP) — Real estate agent Du Xuekun’s sales usually jump after the Lunar New Year holiday. But this year, Du has been at home for a month with no income after vast swathes of China’s economy were shut down in a sweeping effort to contain a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shares fall in Asia as virus outbreak hits profits, events

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares slipped in Asia on Tuesday as the impact from the virus outbreak that began in China deepened, with Apple saying it would fail to meet its profit target and China moving to postpone or cancel major events including the Beijing auto show.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nissan shareholders furious at Ghosn scandal, dismal results

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan shareholders vented their outrage at the Japanese automaker's top management Tuesday for crashing stock prices, zero dividends and quarterly losses after the scandal-ridden departure of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nissan shareholders angry at Ghosn scandal, dismal results

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan shareholders unleashed their anger at the Japanese automaker's management Tuesday for crashing stock prices, zero dividends and quarterly losses after the scandal-ridden departure of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Former UAW President Owen Bieber dies aged 90

Owen Bieber, who led the United Auto Workers union from the auto industry's dark days of the early 1980s to the prosperity of the mid-1990s, has died. He was 90.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection amid online challenge

Pier 1 Imports Inc. — the once-trendy supplier of home goods like papasan chairs and throw pillows — filed for bankruptcy protection Monday after years of sliding sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks mostly rise but Japan skids on stark economic data

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stocks mostly rose Monday, with Shanghai's benchmark jumping over 2% after the central bank rolled out support for the economy amid a virus outbreak that has infected over 71,000 people globally. Japan's market slumped, however, on weak economic growth figures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown

BEIJING (AP) — Automakers are reopening factories in China that were idled by anti-virus controls as they try to reverse a sales slump in their biggest market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japanese economy sinks amid fears about virus impact

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese economy shrank at an annual pace of 6.3% last quarter as growth was battered by typhoons and crimped consumer spending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks post small gains, major indexes up for the week

Wall Street closed out a wobbly day of trading Friday with the major stock indexes notching their second straight weekly gain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mixed: Japan skids; China helped by rate cut

BANGKOK (AP) — Markets were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan's benchmark slipping 0.8% after the government reported the economy contracted 6.3% in annual terms in the last quarter. China's shares got a boost after the central bank stepped in to help the economy with a rate cut, extra …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cost of China's anti-virus fight rises with workers idle

BEIJING (AP) — Real estate agent Du Xuekun’s sales usually jump after the Lunar New Year holiday. But this year, Du has been at home for a month with no income after vast swathes of China’s economy were shut down in a sweeping effort to contain a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets mixed: Japan skids; China helped by rate cut

BANGKOK (AP) — Markets were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan's benchmark slipping 0.8% after the government reported the economy contracted 6.3% in annual terms in the last quarter. China's shares got a boost after the central bank stepped in to help the economy with a rate cut, extra …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japanese economy sinks amid fears about virus impact

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese economy shrank at an annual pace of 6.3% last quarter as growth was battered by typhoons and crimped consumer spending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks post small gains, major indexes up for the week

Wall Street closed out a wobbly day of trading Friday with the major stock indexes notching their second straight weekly gain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

401(k)s hit records as workers sock away more, stocks jump

NEW YORK (AP) — How's your 401(k) doing?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cost of China's anti-virus fight rises with workers idle

BEIJING (AP) — Real estate agent Du Xuekun’s sales usually jump after the Lunar New Year holiday. But this year, Du has been at home for a month with no income after vast swathes of China’s economy were shut down in a sweeping effort to contain a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

German economy stagnates in sign of Europe's difficulties

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell, official figures showed Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cost of China's anti-virus fight rises with workers idle

BEIJING (AP) — Real estate agent Du Xuekun’s sales usually jump after the Lunar New Year holiday. But this year, Du has been at home for a month with no income after vast swathes of China’s economy were shut down in a sweeping effort to contain a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks post small gains, major indexes up for the week

Wall Street closed out a wobbly day of trading Friday with the major stock indexes notching their second straight weekly gain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rebound from early losses as virus toll grows

Shares rebounded in Asia on Friday after an early sell-off, though Japan's benchmark declined as investors reacted to news of a growing number of cases of a new virus among the local population.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

401(k)s hit records as workers sock away more, stocks jump

NEW YORK (AP) — How's your 401(k) doing?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

German economy stagnates in sign of Europe's difficulties

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell, official figures showed Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China's virus crackdown leaves millions working at home

BEIJING (AP) — In the middle of a phone call with a customer, an important visitor knocks on Michael Xiong's door: his 3-year-old son.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks post small gains, major indexes up for the week

Wall Street closed out a wobbly day of trading Friday with the major stock indexes notching their second straight weekly gain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stock indexes edge lower, but on track for weekly gains

Stocks headed lower in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday, erasing modest early gains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stock indexes edge lower, head for weekly gains

Energy companies led U.S. stock indexes lower in afternoon trading Friday, erasing modest early gains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks edge higher in midday, head for weekly gains

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged higher in midday trading Friday as investors focused on another round of mostly solid corporate earnings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks wobble in early trading, but head for weekly gains

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks wobbled between small gains and losses in early trading Friday as investors focused on another round of mostly solid corporate earnings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

German economy stagnates in sign of Europe's difficulties

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell, official figures showed Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

German economy stagnates in sign of Europe's woes

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise despite worries on China virus outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Friday despite continuing concerns about the virus outbreak that began in China and its possible impact on global growth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rebound from initial losses on virus count

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rebounded in Asia on Friday after an early sell-off, though Tokyo's benchmark declined as investors reacted to reports of a growing number of cases of a new virus in Japan and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rebound from early losses as virus toll grows

Shares rebounded in Asia on Friday after an early sell-off, though Japan's benchmark declined as investors reacted to news of a growing number of cases of a new virus among the local population.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

401(k)s hit records as workers sock away more, stocks jump

NEW YORK (AP) — How's your 401(k) doing?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Buyers face more competition amid shortage of home listings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Americans shopping for a home this spring may face more competition than they have in years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China's virus crackdown leaves millions working at home

BEIJING (AP) — In the middle of a phone call with a customer, an important visitor knocks on Michael Xiong's door: his 3-year-old son.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rebound from initial losses on virus count

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rebounded in Asia on Friday after an early sell-off, though Tokyo's benchmark declined as investors reacted to reports of a growing number of cases of a new virus in Japan and China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks rebound from early losses as virus toll grows

Shares rebounded in Asia on Friday after an early sell-off, though Japan's benchmark declined as investors reacted to news of a growing number of cases of a new virus among the local population.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks edge mostly lower after China virus cases spike

Asian shares mostly fell Friday as investors turned cautious following a surge in cases of a new virus in China that threatens to crimp economic growth and hurt businesses worldwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China's virus crackdown leaves millions working at home

BEIJING (AP) — In the middle of a phone call with a customer, an important visitor knocks on Michael Xiong's door: his 3-year-old son.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks edge mostly lower after China virus cases spike

Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Thursday as investors turned cautious following a surge in cases of a new virus in China that threatens to crimp economic growth and hurt businesses worldwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks wobble mostly higher after virus cases spike

Major U.S. stock indexes wobbled mostly higher in afternoon trading Thursday after China reported a spike in cases of the new virus that threatens to crimp economic growth and hurt businesses worldwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks edge lower in midday trading as virus cases spike

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged lower in midday trading Thursday as China reported a spike in cases of the new virus that threatens to crimp economic growth and hurt businesses worldwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Buyers face more competition amid shortage of home listings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Americans shopping for a home this spring may face more competition than they have in years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open lower on Wall Street as virus cases spike

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell in early trading Thursday as China reported a spike in cases of the new virus that threatens to crimp economic growth and hurt businesses worldwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

McClatchy files for bankruptcy protection

The publisher of the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and dozens of other newspapers across the country has filed for bankruptcy protection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

401(k)s hit records as workers sock away more, stocks jump

NEW YORK (AP) — How's your 401(k) doing?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China's auto sales plunge in January, deepening market slump

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales plunged in January, deepening a painful downturn in the industry’s biggest global market and adding to economic pressures as the country fights a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Scandal-hit Nissan sinks into losses as sales plummet

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan, reeling from a scandal over its former superstar executive Carlos Ghosn, sank into red ink in the latest quarter as its vehicle sales fell around the world, and the Japanese automaker slashed its profit forecast for the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbus CEO sees no short-term benefit from Boeing MAX woes

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Airbus' chief executive said Thursday that his company sees no short-term benefit from Boeing's troubles with its grounded 737 MAX because the competing A320 is sold out years ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Solid earnings send stock indexes higher on Wall Street

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes to more record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Singapore bank clears office after virus case found

SINGAPORE (AP) — The Singapore bank DBS on Wednesday cleared a downtown office and told some 300 employees to work from home after one of its staff was infected with the new virus, adding to concerns that also led authorities to scale back an air show drawing thousands of visitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stocks rise on hopes virus disruption can be contained

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets rose Wednesday on hopes that central banks and governments are able to help the economy get past the disruptions created by the outbreak of a new virus, mostly in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus worries forces cancelation of major tech show in Spain

LONDON (AP) — Organizers of the world’s biggest mobile technology fair are pulling the plug over worries about the viral outbreak from China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Big tech fair in doubt after more companies quit over virus

LONDON (AP) — The world's biggest wireless trade fair was thrown into doubt Wednesday after more big tech companies and mobile carriers including Nokia, Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom pulled out over worries about the viral outbreak from China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Solid earnings send stock indexes higher on Wall Street

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes to more record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Big tech fair in doubt after more companies leave over virus

LONDON (AP) — The world's biggest wireless trade fair was in doubt Wednesday after more big tech companies and mobile carriers including Nokia, Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom pulled out over worries about the viral outbreak from China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stocks rise on hopes virus disruption can be contained

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets rose Wednesday on hopes that central banks and governments are able to help the economy get past the disruptions created by the outbreak of a new virus, mostly in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nissan sues Ghosn, seeking damages for property, jet use

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan filed a civil suit Wednesday seeking 10 billion yen ($91 million) in damages from the Japanese automaker's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global shares rise despite continuing virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were higher Wednesday, although the outbreak of a new virus, mostly in China, continued to weigh on investor sentiments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Singapore bank clears office after virus case found

SINGAPORE (AP) — The Singapore bank DBS on Wednesday cleared a downtown office and told some 300 employees to work from home after one of its staff was infected with the new virus, adding to concerns that also led authorities to scale back an air show drawing thousands of visitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus casts chill over aviation outlook despite Asian growth

SINGAPORE (AP) — Airlines and aircraft makers are taking a body blow from the virus outbreak in China, as Boeing reported zero orders for new jets in January and forecasting the cargo business will likely contract in 2020.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise despite continuing virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Wednesday, although the outbreak of a new virus in the region continued to weigh on investor sentiments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise despite worries about virus outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Wednesday, although the outbreak of a new virus in the region continued to weigh on investor sentiments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

California governor wants to grill PG&E about financing plan

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric's plan to emerge from bankruptcy faced another threat from California Gov. Gavin Newsom during a Tuesday court hearing that set the stage for a potentially dramatic showdown later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

SoftBank's profit drop amid WeWork worries, Sprint approval

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. said its profit for the last quarter dropped amid worries about the perceived risk of its investments into companies like WeWork.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US regulators probing 5 tech companies' acquisitions to 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are ramping up their investigation of the market dominance of giant tech companies, demanding detailed information on five companies' acquisitions of smaller firms back to 2010.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

London police deploy face scan tech, stirring privacy fears

LONDON (AP) — London police started using facial recognition cameras on Tuesday to automatically scan for wanted people, as authorities adopt the technology that has raised concerns about increased surveillance and erosion of privacy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shareholders pull the plug on regional airliner Air Italy

MILAN (AP) — Regional carrier Air Italy said Tuesday it will cease operations and go into liquidation after shareholders opted against putting more money into the company to keep it afloat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

SoftBank's profit drop amid WeWork worries, Sprint approval

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. said its profit for last quarter dropped amid worries about the perceived risk of its investments into companies like WeWork.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus casts chill over aviation outlook despite Asian growth

SINGAPORE (AP) — Airlines and aircraft makers are taking a body blow from the virus outbreak in China, as Boeing reported zero orders for new jets in January and forecasting the cargo business will likely contract in 2020.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares rise despite worries about virus outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Wednesday, although the outbreak of a new virus in the region continued to weigh on investor sentiments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

California governor wants to grill PG&E about financing plan

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric's plan to emerge from bankruptcy faced another threat from California Gov. Gavin Newsom during a Tuesday court hearing that set the stage for a potentially dramatic showdown later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US regulators probing 5 tech companies' acquisitions to 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are ramping up their investigation of the market dominance of giant tech companies, demanding detailed information on five companies' acquisitions of smaller firms back to 2010.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

London police deploy face scan tech, stirring privacy fears

LONDON (AP) — London police started using facial recognition cameras on Tuesday to automatically scan for wanted people, as authorities adopt the technology that has raised concerns about increased surveillance and erosion of privacy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shareholders pull the plug on regional airliner Air Italy

MILAN (AP) — Regional carrier Air Italy said Tuesday it will cease operations and go into liquidation after shareholders opted against putting more money into the company to keep it afloat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks extend gains as investors focus on latest earnings

Major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Tuesday, led by health care companies, retailers and banks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Technology companies, solid earnings push US stocks higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies and banks led U.S. stocks higher in early trading Tuesday as investors focused on another round of mostly solid corporate earnings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global stock turn higher as investors watch virus impact

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets turned higher on Tuesday, at least temporarily shaking off jitters about China's virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Daimler profits slump as auto industry comes under pressure

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, saw profit slump in 2019 and turned in a loss for the fourth quarter, underlining the pressures on the auto industry from economic headwinds and the need to invest in electric cars to meet tougher European Union limits on greenhouse …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Elbow bumps and bows: Singapore air show opens despite virus

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore's air show took off Tuesday with the usual ribbon cutting and displays of aerial prowess, as many industry insiders shrugged off concerns over the virus outbreak that has decimated the regional travel industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets rebound, following Wall Street higher

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Tuesday, at least temporarily shaking off jitters about China's virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks decline amid warnings China virus still a threat

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slid Monday after China reported an uptick in new virus cases and analysts warned optimism the disease is under control might be premature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Elbow bumps and bows: Singapore air show opens despite virus

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore's air show began Tuesday with the usual ribbon cutting and displays of aerial prowess, but also with less typical warnings to industry and military figures attending to avoid handshakes and other close contact to avoid spreading a virus that has sickened tens of thousands of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets rebound, following Wall Street higher

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Tuesday, at least temporarily shaking off jitters about China's virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Singapore pushes ahead with air show as virus cases grow

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore's air show began Tuesday with the usual ribbon cutting, but less typical warnings to industry and military figures attending to avoid handshakes and other close contact to avoid spreading a virus that has sickened tens of thousands of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Technology companies, retailers lead U.S. stocks higher

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Monday, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes to all-time highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks start higher on Wall Street following a big gain

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading following a big gain in the market last week. Large retailers, including Amazon, and technology companies led the way higher Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks decline amid warnings China virus still a threat

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slid Monday after China reported an uptick in new virus cases and analysts warned optimism the disease is under control might be premature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No handshakes at meet and greet? Tech show adapts to virus

LONDON (AP) — A major European technology trade fair has a low-tech idea for reducing virus risks: go hands-free.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asia stocks decline amid warnings China virus still a threat

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slid Monday after China reported an uptick in new virus cases and analysts warned optimism the disease is under control might be premature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets retreat ahead of US jobs report

Global stock markets retreated Friday ahead of the monthly U.S. jobs report and after France and Germany reported weak factory data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asia stocks decline amid warnings China virus still a threat

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets slid Monday after China reported an uptick in new cases of its virus outbreak and analysts warned optimism the disease is under control might be premature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No handshakes at meet and greet? Tech show adapts to virus

LONDON (AP) — A major European technology trade fair has a low-tech idea for reducing virus risks: go hands-free.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel

This should have been a good year for global tourism, with trade tensions gradually easing, certain economies growing and banner events like the Summer Olympics taking place in Tokyo. But the viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry into chaos, threatening billions in losses and keeping millions of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets retreat after surge on China tariff cut

Asian stock markets retreated Friday following a surge after China announced a tariff cut on U.S. imports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Its Wuhan plants shut, Honda reports quarterly profit drop

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda reported Friday a nearly 31% dive in its October-December profit as strong demand for its motorcycles failed to make up for falling vehicles sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets retreat ahead of US jobs report

Global stock markets retreated Friday ahead of the monthly U.S. jobs report and after France and Germany reported weak factory data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No handshakes at meet and greet? Tech show adapts to virus

LONDON (AP) — A major European technology trade fair has a low-tech idea for reducing virus risks: go hands-free.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel

This should have been a good year for global tourism, with trade tensions gradually easing, certain economies growing and banner events like the Summer Olympics taking place in Tokyo. But the viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry into chaos, threatening billions in losses and keeping millions of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets retreat after surge on China tariff cut

Asian stock markets retreated Friday following a surge after China announced a tariff cut on U.S. imports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Its Wuhan plants shut, Honda reports quarterly profit drop

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda reported Friday a nearly 31% dive in its October-December profit as strong demand for its motorcycles failed to make up for falling vehicles sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets retreat ahead of US jobs report

Global stock markets retreated Friday ahead of the monthly U.S. jobs report and after France and Germany reported weak factory data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No handshakes at meet and greet? Tech show adapts to virus

LONDON (AP) — A major European technology trade fair has a low-tech idea for reducing virus risks: go hands-free.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus fears threaten tech show as companies rethink plans

LONDON (AP) — A major European technology trade fair has a low-tech idea for reducing virus risks: go hands-free.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

S&P 500 falls for first time this week as momentum seeps out

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell in morning trading on Friday, following other markets around the world lower , amid concern that the best week for the S&P 500 in eight months may have been overdone.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks slip on Wall Street, still on track for weekly gain

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell in early trading on Friday, following other markets around the world lower, but the S&P 500 is still on track to close out its best week in eight months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets retreat ahead of US jobs report

Global stock markets retreated Friday ahead of the monthly U.S. jobs report and after France and Germany reported weak factory data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stock markets retreat after surge on China tariff cut

Global stock markets retreated Friday as France and Germany reported weak factory data and the death toll from a virus outbreak in China rose further.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NY Times publisher's 4Q profit grows as it adds subscribers

NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher of The New York Times posted a 20% gain in fourth-quarter profits as the paper continued to add digital subscribers, although ad revenue declined both online and in print.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel

This should have been a good year for global tourism, with trade tensions gradually easing, certain economies growing and banner events like the Summer Olympics taking place in Tokyo. But the viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry into chaos, threatening billions in losses and keeping millions of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets retreat after surge on China tariff cut

Asian stock markets retreated Friday following a surge after China announced a tariff cut on U.S. imports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus impact: Airlines extend flights suspensions

BEIJING (AP) — Airlines are extending their suspension of flights to mainland China, while more retailers are putting an estimate on the economic damage they expect to incur from the virus outbreak in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Uber loses $1.1B investing in food delivery, driverless cars

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber is still losing money as it expands its food delivery business and develops technology for driverless cars.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Victims: PG&E still has rickety power line near Paradise

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric is still operating a rickety power line near the one that ignited a 2018 wildfire that wiped out the Northern California city of Paradise and killed 85 people, according to an expert inspection conducted as part of a legal claim.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Its Wuhan plants shut, Honda reports quarterly profit drop

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda reported Friday a nearly 31% dive in its October-December profit as strong demand for its motorcycles failed to make up for falling vehicles sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Corporate America has a 1%, too, more influential than ever

NEW YORK (AP) — Now that they've already taken over our lives, big tech companies are taking over the stock market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stock markets retreat after surge on China tariff cut

Asian stock markets retreated Friday following a surge after China announced a tariff cut on U.S. imports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Uber loses $1.1B investing in food delivery, driverless cars

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber is still losing money as it expands its food delivery business and develops technology for driverless cars.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks post 4th gain in a row, extending a weeklong rally

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Thursday, extending the market’s solid rebound this week and delivering another round of record highs for the major indexes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NY Times publisher's 4Q profit grows as it adds subscribers

NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher of The New York Times posted a 20% gain in fourth-quarter profits as the paper continued to add digital subscribers, although ad revenue declined both online and in print.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Corporate America has a 1%, too, more influential than ever

NEW YORK (AP) — Now that they've already taken over our lives, big tech companies are taking over the stock market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Yum Brands ends 2019 strong, but China virus will hurt sales

KFC owner Yum Brands ended 2019 with better-than-expected sales, but the impact of the new virus in China could weigh heavily on its first quarter results.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus impact: Airlines extend flights suspensions

BEIJING (AP) — Airlines are extending their suspension of flights to mainland China, while more retailers are putting an estimate on the economic damage they expect to incur from the virus outbreak in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Strong 2Q for Tapestry, though China outbreak takes its toll

The luxury brand Tapestry handily beat quarterly profit expectations but warned that the virus outbreak in China is “significantly impacting” its business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China cuts tariffs on $75B of US imports in trade truce

BEIJING (AP) — China cut tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. imports including soybeans, pork and auto parts Thursday in a trade truce with Washington while Beijing struggles with a costly virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel

This should have been a good year for global tourism, with trade tensions gradually easing, certain economies growing and banner events like the Summer Olympics taking place in Tokyo. But the viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry into chaos, threatening billions in losses and keeping millions of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Toyota raises annual forecast on cost cuts, healthy sales

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's top automaker Toyota raised its annual forecast Thursday after cost cuts and healthy sales quadrupled quarterly profits from the previous year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Yum Brands ends 2019 strong, but China virus could cut sales

KFC owner Yum Brands Inc. ended 2019 with better-than-expected sales, but the impact of the new virus in China could weigh heavily on its first quarter results.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as investors focus on solid corporate earnings

Technology companies led stocks higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Thursday, adding to the market's solid gains this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global stocks surge after Trump acquitted, China virus aid

Global stocks rose Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump was acquitted in an impeachment trial and China cut tariffs on U.S. imports and provided aid to businesses reeling from a virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Victims: PG&E still has rickety power line near Paradise

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric is still operating a rickety power line near the one that ignited a 2018 wildfire that wiped out the Northern California city of Paradise and killed 85 people, according to an expert inspection conducted as part of a legal claim.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian economies cut rates, move to blunt impact of virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Central banks in the Philippines and Thailand have cut their benchmark interest rates as China's neighbors seek ways to soften the impact of measures to contain a virus outbreak that has killed more than 560 people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares up on China efforts despite virus worries

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday on optimism that China's latest actions may help curtail some of the expected economic damage from the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Thailand cuts rate in latest move to blunt impact of virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to an all-time low of 1% from 1.25% on Wednesday to help the economy weather a series of setbacks, most lately the virus outbreak in China that has devastated Thailand's tourism sector.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise on hopes China virus damage can be curbed

TOKYO (AP) — Stock markets rose Wednesday on optimism that China's latest actions may help curtail some of the expected economic damage from the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks extend rally; S&P 500, Nasdaq at all-time highs

Health care and financial stocks led another milestone-setting rally on Wall Street Wednesday, extending the market’s gains for the week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus impact: Automakers look at restarting China operations

BEIJING (AP) — Automakers are considering whether to resume operations in China amid efforts to contain a virus outbreak, but the impact is spreading for many other companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ferrari CEO less worried about China weakness than Hong Kong

MILAN (AP) — Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri said Tuesday the Italian luxury sports car maker could shift deliveries to other markets to adjust to any weakness in China due to the coronavirus, and that he was more concerned about Hong Kong.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

PG&E clears another bankruptcy hurdle with debt refinancing

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday approved a settlement that moves Pacific Gas & Electric closer to getting out of bankruptcy, but the troubled utility still must navigate nettlesome obstacles being put up by the state of California.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tech companies lead US stock rally following global gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies and banks led a broad rally for U.S. stocks in afternoon trading Tuesday following solid gains overseas as China took more steps to soften the financial impact of the virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China's virus outbreak weighs on global business

BEIJING (AP) — Global business is catching a chill from China's virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

U.S. stocks slip as China virus spreads, death toll spikes

U.S. stocks fell in midday trading Thursday over heightened fears that the global economy could take a hit as the number of confirmed cases and the death toll from a virus in China spiked.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cost of Juul stake continues to mount for Marlboro maker

The company that makes Marlboro cigarettes saw in late 2018 the opportunity to offset declining tobacco sales with a $13 billion investment in Juul, the e-cigarette maker.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Marlboro maker slammed by Juul investment, takes $4B charge

The company that makes Marlboro cigarettes saw in late 2018 the opportunity to offset declining tobacco sales with a $13 billion investment in Juul, the e-cigarette maker.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks arrest of Ghosn, Americans suspected of helping

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo prosecutors issued an arrest warrant Thursday for Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who skipped bail while awaiting trial in Japan and is now in Lebanon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Huawei races to replace Google apps for next smartphone

BEIJING (AP) — If you can make smartphone apps, Chinese tech giant Huawei wants you.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World markets tumble as fears over virus outbreak spread

Shares tumbled in Europe and Asia on Thursday as the impact of the virus outbreak in China expanded to include flight cancellations and other wider precautions to help stop its spread.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Toyota's 2019 global vehicle sales trail Volkswagen's

TOKYO (AP) — German automaker Volkswagen has kept its lead as the world's largest automaker after Japanese rival Toyota announced it sold fewer vehicles last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Warren Buffett gets out of the newspaper business

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett is giving up on the newspaper business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets tumble as fears over virus outbreak spread

Shares tumbled in Asia on Thursday as concern over the impact of the virus outbreak in China deepened.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks, although futilely, to arrest Ghosn in Lebanon

TOKYO (AP) — An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who skipped bail while awaiting trial in Japan, and is now in Lebanon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Beyond Meat loses Tim Hortons but wins over KFC

Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat is getting a thumbs down from Tim Hortons and a thumbs up from KFC.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Norfolk Southern's 4Q profit slips 5% as railroad hauls less

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit declined 5% as the railroad hauled 9% less freight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan seeks, although futilely, to arrest Ghosn in Lebanon

TOKYO (AP) — An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who skipped bail while awaiting trial in Japan, and is now in Lebanon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Toyota's 2019 global vehicle sales trail Volkswagen's

TOKYO (AP) — German automaker Volkswagen has kept its lead as the world's largest automaker after Japanese rival Toyota announced it sold fewer vehicles last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets tumble as fears over virus outbreak spread

Shares tumbled in Asia on Thursday as concern over the impact of the virus outbreak in China deepened.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks give up early gains and end mixed on Wall Street

Major U.S. stock indexes ended mixed Wednesday after an early rally powered by strong gains in technology companies faded in the final minutes of trading.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks edge higher as investors focus on solid earnings

Major U.S. stock indexes edged higher in late-afternoon trading Wednesday, with gains in technology companies outweighing losses in several other sectors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Beyond Meat loses Tim Hortons but wins over KFC

Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat is getting a thumbs down from Tim Hortons and a thumbs up from KFC.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as investors focus on solid corporate earnings

Technology companies led stocks higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Wednesday, extending the market's gains from a solid rally a day earlier, as investors assessed the latest batch of company earnings reports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fun at work: Super Bowl, NCAA can boost staffers' morale

NEW YORK (AP) — No work will be done at Rotogrinders.com next Monday. The company gives its staffers the day off after the Super Bowl and Rotogrinders' two-day celebration of the game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Warren Buffett gets out of the newspaper business

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett is giving up on the newspaper business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

An early gain for stocks disappears as indexes tread water

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gave up an early gain Wednesday and were treading water in mid-morning trading. The market had gotten off to a strong start following strong earnings from several big companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Norfolk Southern's 4Q profit slips 5% as railroad hauls less

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit declined 5% as the railroad hauled 9% less freight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CEO of L Brands may step down from post, report says

The CEO of the parent company for Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and other stores is in talks to step down from the top post, according to a media report.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

McDonald's wraps up tumultuous year on a strong note

McDonald's wrapped up a tumultuous year on a high note after the company's CEO was ousted in November.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

EU stops short of recommending ban on China's Huawei

LONDON (AP) — The European Union unveiled security guidelines for next generation high-speed wireless networks that stop short of calling for a ban on Huawei, in the latest setback for the U.S. campaign against the Chinese tech company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares mostly higher after rebound on Wall Street

Shares advanced in most European and Asian markets on Wednesday after a rebound on Wall Street reversed most losses from a sell-off the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In grinding manufacturing slump, 3M cuts another 1,500 jobs

A profound slump in manufacturing and a trade war that has slowed economic growth in China has led to a second round of layoffs at 3M, the Minnesota company that makes Post-it notes as well as industrial coatings and ceramics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks' results top estimates but coronavirus slows sales

It was a happy holiday at Starbucks, but the company's sales momentum could start to slow due to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares sink on mounting worries over China outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares skidded again Tuesday on deepening worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets stabilize after selloff over China virus

TOKYO (AP) — European stock markets and U.S. futures edged higher after another day of losses in Asia on Tuesday amid worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher after rebound on Wall Street

Shares advanced in most Asian markets on Wednesday after a rebound on Wall Street that reversed most losses from a sell-off the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher after rebound on Wall Street

Shares advanced in most Asian markets on Wednesday after a rebound on Wall Street that reversed most losses from a sell-off the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks' results top estimates but coronavirus slows sales

It was a happy holiday at Starbucks, but the company's sales momentum could start to slow due to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks indexes gain on Wall Street a day after a big drop

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday, reversing a big slice of the market’s losses from a sharp sell-off the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In grinding manufacturing slump, 3M cuts another 1,500 jobs

A profound slump in manufacturing and a trade war that has slowed economic growth in China has led to a second round of layoffs at 3M, the Minnesota company that makes Post-it notes as well as industrial coatings and ceramics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Post-It notes maker 3M cutting about 1,500 jobs

A profound slump in manufacturing and a trade war that has slowed economic growth in China has led to a second round of layoffs at 3M, the Minnesota company that, in addition to Post-it notes, makes industrial coatings and ceramics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks move higher on Wall Street a day after a big drop

Stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Tuesday, reversing most of the indexes' losses from a sell-off the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks open higher on Wall Street a day after a big drop

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose in early trading Tuesday as investors shifted money into technology companies following a broad sell-off a day earlier over fears that the spread of a deadly virus in China could affect the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stock markets stabilize after selloff over China virus

TOKYO (AP) — European stock markets and U.S. futures edged higher after another day of losses in Asia on Tuesday amid worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares sink on mounting worries over China outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares skidded again Tuesday on deepening worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stocks skid as virus fears spook markets, hit tourism

BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets and the price of oil tumbled Monday after China announced sharp increases in the number of people infected with a potentially deadly virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Markets around the world are feeling the coronavirus chill

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world fell this week on worries that a new type of virus in China may ultimately hit profits for companies from Wuhan to Washington. The World Health Organization has held off on calling the outbreak a global health emergency but says it may …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares sink on mounting worries over China outbreak

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares skidded again Tuesday on deepening worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares fall on continued worries about China virus

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares continued to fall Tuesday, dragged down by worries about an outbreak of a new virus in China that threatens global economic growth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US stocks follow global markets lower over virus concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumbled following a sell-off in markets in Europe and Japan Monday after China announced a sharp rise in cases of a deadly new virus that threatens to crimp global economic growth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stocks skid as virus fears spook markets, hit tourism

BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets and the price of oil tumbled Monday after China announced sharp increases in the number of people infected with a potentially deadly virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as virus in China not declared global emergency

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stock markets rose Friday after the outbreak of a new virus in China that that has killed 25 people and led to transport limits in several cities was not declared a global emergency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170

Health care companies led a broad slide in U.S. stocks Friday as increased fears over the spread of a deadly outbreak of coronavirus rattled markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall as virus fears spook markets, hit tourism

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares tumbled Monday in the few Asian markets open as China announced sharp increases in the number of people affected in an outbreak of a potentially deadly virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Markets around the world are feeling the coronavirus chill

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world fell this week on worries that a new type of virus in China may ultimately hit profits for companies from Wuhan to Washington. The World Health Organization has held off on calling the outbreak a global health emergency but says it may …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

London police to use face scan tech, stoking privacy fears

LONDON (AP) — London police will start using facial recognition cameras to pick out suspects from street crowds in real time, in a major advance for the controversial technology that raises worries about automated surveillance and erosion of privacy rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks fall as virus fears spook markets, hit tourism

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares tumbled Monday in the few Asian markets open as China announced sharp increases in the number of people affected in an outbreak of a potentially deadly virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as virus in China not declared global emergency

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stock markets rose Friday after the outbreak of a new virus in China that that has killed 25 people and led to transport limits in several cities was not declared a global emergency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170

Health care companies led a broad slide in U.S. stocks Friday as increased fears over the spread of a deadly outbreak of coronavirus rattled markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets gain as China closes down for Lunar New Year

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in quiet trading on Friday in Asia as China began a week-long Lunar New Year festival that is being overshadowed by the outbreak of a new virus that has killed 25 people and sickened more than 800.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Markets around the world are feeling the coronavirus chill

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world fell this week on worries that a new type of virus in China may ultimately hit profits for companies from Wuhan to Washington. The World Health Organization has held off on calling the outbreak a global health emergency but says it may …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

London police to use face scan tech, stoking privacy fears

LONDON (AP) — London police will start using facial recognition cameras to pick out suspects from street crowds in real time, in a major advance for the controversial technology that raises worries about automated surveillance and erosion of privacy rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Markets around the world are feeling the coronavirus chill

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world fell this week on worries that a new type of virus in China may ultimately hit profits for companies from Wuhan to Washington. The World Health Organization has held off on calling the outbreak a global health emergency but says it may …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as virus in China not declared global emergency

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stock markets rose Friday after the outbreak of a new virus in China that that has killed 25 people and led to transport limits in several cities was not declared a global emergency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170

Health care companies led a broad slide in U.S. stocks Friday as increased fears over the spread of a deadly outbreak of coronavirus rattled markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets gain as China closes down for Lunar New Year

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in quiet trading on Friday in Asia as China began a week-long Lunar New Year festival that is being overshadowed by the outbreak of a new virus that has killed 25 people and sickened more than 800.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

London police to use face scan tech, stoking privacy fears

LONDON (AP) — London police will start using facial recognition cameras to pick out suspects from street crowds in real time, in a major advance for the controversial technology that raises worries about automated surveillance and erosion of privacy rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170

Health care companies led a broad slide in U.S. stocks Friday as increased fears over the spread of a deadly outbreak of coronavirus rattled markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks fall slightly as banks drop; Intel propels tech

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell slightly in early trading Friday as a blowout earnings report from chipmaker Intel propelled technology shares higher and offset declines in health care and financial companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

London police to use face scan tech, stoking privacy fears

LONDON (AP) — London police will start using facial recognition cameras to pick out suspects from street crowds in real time, in a major advance for the controversial technology that raises worries about automated surveillance and erosion of privacy rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stocks rise as virus in China not declared global emergency

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stock markets rose Friday after the outbreak of a new virus in China that that has killed 25 people and led to transport limits in several cities was not declared a global emergency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World markets gain as China closes down for Lunar New Year

BANGKOK (AP) — Global share prices were mostly higher on Friday as China began a week-long Lunar New Year festival that is being overshadowed by the outbreak of a new virus that has killed 25 people and sickened more than 800.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Former Wells Fargo CEO fined $17.5M for sales scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators have slapped former Wells Fargo Chief Executive John Stumpf with a $17.5 million fine for his role in the bank's sales practices scandal. Stumpf also accepted a lifetime ban from the banking industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drop on concerns over impact of China virus

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares fell Thursday as health authorities around the world rushed to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China and keep it from spreading globally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets gain as China closes down for Lunar New Year

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in quiet trading on Friday in Asia as China began a week-long Lunar New Year festival that is being overshadowed by the outbreak of a new virus that has killed 25 people and sickened more than 800.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Union Pacific 4Q delivery volume falls, so does its profit

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific's fourth-quarter profit fell 10% as the railroad hauled 11% less freight , but the recent U.S.-China trade deal is helping boost the outlook for the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets gain as China closes down for Lunar New Year

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in quiet trading on Friday in Asia as China began a week-long Lunar New Year festival that is being overshadowed by the outbreak of a new virus that has killed 25 people and sickened more than 800.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

U.S. stocks close mostly higher, led by tech, industrials

Major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Thursday, as gains in technology and industrial companies offset declines elsewhere in the market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

U.S. stocks indexes are mixed amid worries over virus

Major U.S. stock indexes wavered between small gains and losses in afternoon trading Thursday as gains in technology companies offset declines elsewhere in the market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Former Wells Fargo CEO fined $17.5M for sales scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators have slapped former Wells Fargo Chief Executive John Stumpf with a $17.5 million fine for his role in the bank's sales practices scandal. Stumpf also accepted a lifetime ban from the banking industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

U.S. stocks fall over worries about virus outbreak spreading

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell on Wall Street in midday trading Thursday as investors worried that a deadly virus outbreak in China could continue spreading and hurt the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Union Pacific 4Q delivery volume falls, so does its profit

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific's fourth-quarter profit fell 10% as the railroad hauled 11% less freight , but the recent U.S.-China trade deal is helping boost the outlook for the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

U.S. stocks follow global markets lower on virus concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell on Wall Street in early trading Thursday as investors worried that a deadly virus outbreak in China could continue spreading and hurt the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Stocks drop on concerns over impact of China virus

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares fell Thursday as health authorities around the world rushed to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China and keep it from spreading globally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

China virus outbreak may wallop economy, financial markets

BANGKOK (AP) — News that a new virus that has afflicted hundreds of people in central China can spread between humans has rattled financial markets and raised concern it might wallop the economy just as it might be regaining momentum.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares reverse gains on growing impact of China virus

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares fell back Thursday as health authorities around the world rushed to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China and keep it from spreading globally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares higher despite growing impact of China virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday as health authorities around the world moved to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China and keep it from spreading globally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

California governor aims to block PG&E's bankruptcy plan

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging a federal judge to reject Pacific Gas and Electric's blueprint for getting out of bankruptcy and renewing his threat to lead a bid to turn the beleaguered utility into a government-run operation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Stocks mostly recover on hope for handling of Chinese virus

BANGKOK (AP) — World share prices mostly rose Wednesday as confidence increased in China's handling of an outbreak of a new virus that has infected more than 500 people, with 17 confirmed deaths.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares reverse gains on growing impact of China virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares reversed early gains Thursday as health authorities around the world moved to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China and keep it from spreading globally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares higher despite growing impact of China virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday as health authorities around the world moved to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China and keep it from spreading globally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

California governor aims to block PG&E's bankruptcy plan

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging a federal judge to reject Pacific Gas and Electric's blueprint for getting out of bankruptcy and renewing his threat to lead a bid to turn the beleaguered utility into a government-run operation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

California governor urges judge to reject PG&E bankruptcy

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging a federal judge to reject Pacific Gas and Electric's blueprint for getting out of bankruptcy and renewing his threat to lead a bid to turn the beleaguered utility into a government-run operation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

US stocks rise as health authorities focus on China virus

Technology companies led stocks higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Wednesday, erasing the market's losses from the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Stocks mostly recover on hope for handling of Chinese virus

BANGKOK (AP) — World share prices mostly rose Wednesday as confidence increased in China's handling of an outbreak of a new virus that has infected more than 500 people, with 17 confirmed deaths.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Automaker Daimler sees full-year earnings sag by half

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany's Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, saw operating earnings fall by half in 2019 as its flagship luxury brand suffered in a tougher global market, and due to more expenses tied to regulatory and legal issues with diesel cars.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

World shares higher after selloffs spurred by Chinese virus

BANGKOK (AP) — World share prices rebounded Wednesday as confidence rose in China's handling of an outbreak of a new virus that has infected 440 people, with nine confirmed deaths.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

GM's Cruise heads down new road with new robotaxi concept

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — General Motors' self-driving car company will attempt to deliver on its long-running promise to provide a more environmentally friendly ride-hailing service in an unorthodox vehicle designed to eliminate the need for human operators to transport people around crowded cities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK lays out tough child data privacy rules

LONDON (AP) — Social media sites, games and other online services won’t be allowed to “nudge” British kids into revealing personal details or lowering their privacy settings, under tough new rules drawn up by the country’s privacy regulator.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

China virus outbreak may wallop economy, financial markets

BANGKOK (AP) — News that a new virus that has afflicted hundreds of people in central China can spread between humans has rattled financial markets and raised concern it might wallop the economy just as it might be regaining momentum.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares higher after selloffs spurred by Chinese virus

Shares mostly rose in early Asian trading on Wednesday after a slide in U.S. stocks overnight as a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares higher after selloffs spurred by Chinese virus

Shares mostly rose in early Asian trading on Wednesday after a slide in U.S. stocks overnight as a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

GM's Cruise heads down new road with new robotaxi concept

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — General Motors' self-driving car company will attempt to deliver on its long-running promise to provide a more environmentally friendly ride-hailing service in an unorthodox vehicle designed to eliminate the need for human operators to transport people around crowded cities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK lays out tough child data privacy rules

LONDON (AP) — Social media sites, games and other online services won’t be allowed to “nudge” British kids into revealing personal details or lowering their privacy settings, under tough new rules drawn up by the country’s privacy regulator.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Technology could cut train crews from 2 to 1 but is it safe?

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — How many people does it take to operate a locomotive?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas

DETROIT (AP) — Starbucks has a point to prove: There's more to the company than selling $4 lattes to rich people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Banks, communications companies lead stocks in early trading

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Friday as solid earnings from banks helped extend momentum from the previous day's rally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher after US-China deal

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday after China reported 6.1% economic growth in 2019 and Washington and Beijing signed an interim trade agreement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Ghosn lawyers rebut new Nissan claims against fugitive exec

TOKYO (AP) — The legal team of Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn issued a statement Friday refuting the latest allegations by the Japanese automaker against the fugitive businessman.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

For major shippers, 2019 ended on a sour note

For major shipping companies dealing with trade wars and slowing global growth, conditions appear to have deteriorated as 2019 came to a close.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Tech, communications stocks push US indexes to more records

Wall Street capped a milestone-setting week Friday with a few more as modest gains nudged the major stock indexes to all-time highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

AP Explains: The Justice Department's new quarrel with Apple

WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly shooting of three U.S. sailors at a Navy installation in December could reignite a long-simmering fight between the federal government and tech companies over data privacy and encryption.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Technology could cut train crews from 2 to 1 but is it safe?

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — How many people does it take to operate a locomotive?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Banks, communications stocks lead small gains on Wall Street

Major U.S. stock indexes edged higher in afternoon trading Friday as solid earnings from banks helped extend momentum from the previous day's rally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Banks, communications companies lead stocks higher at midday

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged higher in midday trading Friday as solid earnings from banks helped extend momentum from the previous day's rally.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Global stocks inspired by US rally, hopes for Chinese growth

Global stocks rose Friday, seemingly buoyed by high spirits on Wall Street, as new data suggested China's economic slowdown may have stabilized and Washington and Beijing signed a trade deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Ghosn lawyers rebut new Nissan claims against fugitive exec

TOKYO (AP) — The legal team of Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn issued a statement Friday refuting the latest allegations by the Japanese automaker against the fugitive businessman.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Global stocks follow Wall Street higher after US-China deal

Global stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday after China reported 6.1% economic growth in 2019 and Washington and Beijing signed an interim trade agreement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Judge threatens to force PG&E to hire more tree trimmers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday threatened to force Pacific Gas & Electric to hire more tree trimmers to reduce the chances of its electrical grid igniting fires in Northern California and adhere to a requirement imposed after the utility's natural gas lines blew up a neighborhood …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

CSX 4Q profit declines 9% as railroad hauls less freight

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX said its profit declined 9% in the fourth quarter as the railroad hauled 7% less freight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Technology could cut train crews from 2 to 1 but is it safe?

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — How many people does it take to operate a locomotive?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher after US-China deal

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday after China reported 6.1% economic growth in 2019 and Washington and Beijing signed an interim trade agreement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

China's 2019 economic growth weakens to 6.1% amid trade war

BEIJING (AP) — China’s economic growth sank to a new multi-decade low in 2019 as Beijing fought a trade war with Washington and domestic consumer spending weakened, adding to headaches for the ruling Communist Party.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Judge threatens to force PG&E to hire more tree trimmers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday threatened to force Pacific Gas & Electric to hire more tree trimmers to reduce the chances of its electrical grid igniting fires in Northern California and adhere to a requirement imposed after the utility's natural gas lines blew up a neighborhood …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

CSX 4Q profit declines 9% as railroad hauls less freight

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX said its profit declined 9% in the fourth quarter as the railroad hauled 7% less freight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Stock indexes rally to more record highs, led by tech gains

Another rally on Wall Street powered stock indexes to more records Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas

DETROIT (AP) — Starbucks has a point to prove: There's more to the company than selling $4 lattes to rich people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

European carmakers build out charging network for electrics

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European automakers' network of highway charging stations for battery-powered vehicles is taking shape ahead of an expected surge in electric car sales as manufacturers strive to meet new emission limits.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

US stock indexes rally following solid retail sales report

Stocks rallied on Wall Street in afternoon trading Thursday, placing the major indexes on track for more record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

European Central Bank sees a few upbeat signs in eurozone

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Top officials at the European Central Bank say economic growth remains weak though they see a few upbeat signs after the U.S. and China moved toward lowering trade tensions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Group finds US aircraft approval process effective and safe

A government committee reviewing how the Federal Aviation Administration certifies new passenger planes for flight has determined that the system is safe and effective but small changes need to be made.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Starbucks expands presence in low-income communities

DETROIT (AP) — Starbucks is expanding a program that tries to help low-income communities by opening coffee shops and hiring local workers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Morgan Stanley's 4Q profits jump, helped by trading boost

NEW YORK (AP) — Morgan Stanley's fourth-quarter profits jumped 46% from a year earlier, the company said Thursday, helped by a massive boost from the bank's trading desks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

CEOs got a pass in 2019, but they need to grow profits soon

NEW YORK (AP) — CEOs, you get one more mulligan.
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World shares subdued after signing of China-US trade pact

BANGKOK (AP) — Global markets were subdued Thursday after the signing of a preliminary China-U.S. trade agreement that investors hope will bring better relations between the world's two biggest economies.
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China-US trade deal a blip in seismic shifts of Asian trade

BANGKOK (AP) — The trade agreement signed by President Donald Trump and Beijing's lead trade envoy comes amid seismic shifts in supply chains and investment hastened by the tariff war that began in 2018.
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China welcomes US deal, says 'core concerns' must be met

BEIJING (AP) — China’s government welcomed an interim trade deal with Washington and said Thursday the two sides need to address each other’s “core concerns.”
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World shares advance after signing of China-US trade pact

BANGKOK (AP) — Global markets took cheer Thursday from the signing of a preliminary China-U.S. trade agreement that investors hope will bring better relations between the two biggest economies.
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Asian shares mostly up after signing of China-US trade pact

BANGKOK (AP) — Share prices were mostly higher Thursday in moderate trading in Asia after the U.S. and China signed a preliminary trade agreement that investors hope will bring better relations between the two biggest economies.
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Ghosn's Japan lawyer quits after client's flight to Lebanon

TOKYO (AP) — One of the Japanese lawyers for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has stepped down from that job after his client fled the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Asian shares mixed after signing of China-US trade pact

Share prices were mixed Thursday in moderate trading in Asia after the U.S. and China signed a preliminary trade agreement that investors hope will bring better relations between the two biggest economies.
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California lawmaker demands probe of PG&E's chief regulator

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A state lawmaker on Wednesday demanded an extensive review of the California Public Utilities Commission to determine whether regulators’ lax oversight enabled neglect at Pacific Gas & Electric that triggered catastrophic wildfires, a messy bankruptcy and exasperating blackouts.
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Asian shares mixed after signing of China-US trade pact

Share prices were mixed Thursday in moderate trading in Asia after the U.S. and China signed a preliminary trade agreement that investors hope will bring better relations between the two biggest economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Ghosn's Japan lawyer quits after client's flight to Lebanon

TOKYO (AP) — One of the Japanese lawyers for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has stepped down from that job after Ghosn fled the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

California lawmaker demands probe of PG&E's chief regulator

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A state lawmaker on Wednesday demanded an extensive review of the California Public Utilities Commission to determine whether regulators’ lax oversight enabled neglect at Pacific Gas & Electric that triggered catastrophic wildfires, a messy bankruptcy and exasperating blackouts.
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Slight gains send Dow Jones Industrial Average above 29,000

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 points for the first time and the S&P 500 index hit its second record high in three days Wednesday.
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump's false superlative on China deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday falsely proclaimed
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US stocks rise after signing of 'Phase 1' trade deal

Stocks edged higher in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday after the signing of an initial trade deal between the U.S. and China.
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Want to sell on Amazon? Businesses must weigh pros, cons

NEW YORK (AP) — While many small manufacturers and retailers believe Amazon is the place to be, Lyris Autran is forgoing the opportunity.
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US stocks rise ahead of signing of 'Phase 1' trade deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in midday trading on Wall Street Wednesday ahead of the signing of an initial trade deal between the U.S. and China.
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Goldman Sachs profit falls 24% as legal expenses mar results

NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs said its fourth-quarter profits dropped by 24% from a year earlier, as the bank had to set aside money to cover its looming settlement with U.S. authorities over its role in a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund scandal.
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Goldman Sachs profit falls 24% on much higher expenses

NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs said its fourth-quarter profits dropped by 24% from a year earlier, as the bank saw significantly higher legal and compensation expenses.
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Bank of America 4Q profits fall with lower interest rates

NEW YORK (AP) — Consumer banking giant Bank of America said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter profits fell 4% from a year ago, as the bank was impacted by the rapid decline of interest rates in late 2019.
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World shares slip on jitters over China-US trade deal

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday as conflicting reports raised concerns over the likely outcome of a trade deal to be signed by the U.S. and China.
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Asian shares fall back on jitters over China-US trade deal

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares retreated in Asia on Wednesday as conflicting reports raised concerns over the likely outcome of a trade deal to be signed by the U.S. and China.
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Asian shares decline on revived jitters over trade deal

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares retreated in Asia on Wednesday as conflicting reports raised concerns over the likely outcome of a trade deal to be signed by the U.S. and China.
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Climate is changing. Investing needs to, too, says BlackRock

NEW YORK (AP) — A changing climate means dramatic risks for the world — and for investments too, the chief of the world’s largest investment manager said Tuesday.
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Asian shares fall back on jitters over China-US trade deal

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares retreated in Asia on Wednesday as conflicting reports raised concerns over the likely outcome of a trade deal to be signed by the U.S. and China.
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Stocks cling to tiny gains as investors parse trade signals

Major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed Tuesday, shedding most of their gains from earlier in the day, after a published report revealed that an interim trade deal between the U.S. and China does not remove tariffs on Chinese goods.
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Climate is changing. Investing needs to, too, says BlackRock

NEW YORK (AP) — A changing climate means dramatic risks for the world — and for investments too, the chief of the world’s largest investment manager said Tuesday.
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Banks post big profits, but lower interest rates are a worry

NEW YORK (AP) — So far, it appears 2019 was another record year for Wall Street.
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US stocks waver following first round of earnings reports

Stocks rose on Wall Street in afternoon trading Tuesday as investors weighed earnings reports from several big banks and other companies.
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US stocks waver as investors digest first round of earnings

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were mixed in midday trading on Tuesday as investors digested the first significant round of fourth-quarter corporate earnings reports.
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US stocks fall as investors digest first round of earnings

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell in early trading on Tuesday as investors digested the first significant round of fourth-quarter corporate earnings reports.
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Citigroup profits rise 15%, helped by trading like JPMorgan

NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup's fourth-quarter profits rose by 15%, as the banking conglomerate benefited from a boost in trading similar to competitor JPMorgan Chase.
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Wells Fargo 4Q profit slides, hurt by lower interest rates

Wells Fargo's net income tumbled in the fourth quarter, weighed down by hefty costs and a lower interest rate environment.
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Global shares slip ahead of US-China 'Phase 1' trade deal

TOKYO (AP) — Global stocks mostly edged lower on Tuesday as investors looked to the signing of a trade deal between the U.S. and China as well as upcoming corporate earnings reports.
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JPMorgan Chase's 4Q profits jump 21%, helped by trading

NEW YORK (AP) — Banking giant JPMorgan Chase said profit jumped 21% in the final three months of 2019, as the bank's trading desks had a blowout quarter, which offset the impact of declining interest rates.
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China welcomes currency decision ahead of trade deal with US

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday welcomed a U.S. decision ahead of the signing of a trade deal with Beijing to drop it from a list of governments accused of manipulating the value of their currencies to gain an unfair advantage in trade.
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Global shares rise ahead of US-China 'Phase 1' trade deal

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly 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.
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Delaware court refuses to revive Uber shareholder lawsuit

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware's Supreme Court has upheld a judge's dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit against ride-hailing company Uber and its former CEO.
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China's exports end 2019 up 0.5% despite US tariff war

BEIJING (AP) — China’s global exports ended 2019 up 0.5% despite a tariff war with the United States as Beijing and Washington prepared to sign an interim trade deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Shareholders entitled to opioid distributor's board records

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has ordered one of the world's largest distributors of opioid painkillers to turn over corporate records to shareholders investigating whether the company engaged in wrongdoing.
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Federal government blasts PG&E's deal with fire victims

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tensions between the U.S. government and Pacific Gas & Electric are boiling over as the two sides battle over whether a taxpayer-funded agency should be allowed to stake a claim on a $13.5 billion settlement covering most of the losses from catastrophic wildfires blamed on the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

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.
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Visa buys financial technology company Plaid for $5.3B

NEW YORK (AP) — Visa is purchasing the financial technology company Plaid for $5.3 billion, a major push by the payment processing giant into other types of money transfer systems outside of Visa's traditional credit and debit card business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Asian shares rise ahead of US-China 'Phase 1' trade deal

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly 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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Asian shares rise ahead of US-China 'Phase 1' trade deal

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly 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.
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China's exports end 2019 up 0.5% despite US tariff war

BEIJING (AP) — China’s global exports ended 2019 up 0.5% despite a tariff war with the United States as Beijing and Washington prepared to sign an interim trade deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Federal government blasts PG&E's deal with fire victims

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tensions between the U.S. government and Pacific Gas & Electric are boiling over as the two sides battle over whether a taxpayer-funded agency should be allowed to stake a claim on a $13.5 billion settlement covering most of the losses from catastrophic wildfires blamed on the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Visa buys financial technology company Plaid for $5.3B

NEW YORK (AP) — Visa is purchasing the financial technology company Plaid for $5.3 billion, a major push by the payment processing giant into other types of money transfer systems outside of Visa's traditional credit and debit card business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Shareholders entitled to opioid distributor's board records

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has ordered one of the world's largest distributors of opioid painkillers to turn over corporate records to shareholders investigating whether the company engaged in wrongdoing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Stocks climb ahead of trade deal, sending S&P 500 to record

Technology companies led stocks to broad gains on Wall Street Monday, driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite indexes to more record highs.
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Delaware court refuses to revive Uber shareholder lawsuit

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware's Supreme Court has upheld a judge's dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit against ride-hailing company Uber and its former CEO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Woodward, Hexcel attempt to become a force in aerospace

Woodward and Hexcel are merging in an all-stock deal that would create one of the largest suppliers in the aerospace and defense industry.
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Stocks rise on optimism ahead of US-China trade deal

Technology companies led stocks broadly higher on Wall Street Monday afternoon, placing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite indexes on track for more record highs.
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Aerospace and defense suppliers Woodward, Hexcel combining

Woodward and Hexcel are merging in an all-stock deal that would create one of the largest suppliers in the aerospace and defense industry.
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Global markets subdued ahead of US-China trade pact signing

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued Monday ahead of the signing of an interim U.S.-Chinese trade pact and as concerns about U.S.-Iranian tensions eased.
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Global stocks rise ahead of signing of US-China trade pact

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Monday ahead of the signing of an interim U.S.-Chinese trade pact as investors shrugged off weaker-than-expected American jobs data.
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Asian stocks rise ahead of US-China trade pact

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday ahead of the signing of a U.S.-Chinese trade pact as investors shrugged off weaker-than-expected American jobs data.
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Insider Q&A: Antitrust expert looks for strong enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sally Hubbard is an antitrust expert who is director of enforcement strategy at the Open Markets Institute, whose central mission is to call attention to the risks of corporate monopolization. Hubbard previously served as an assistant attorney general in the antitrust bureau of New York state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

China auto sales fall again in 2019 amid trade war

BEIJING (AP) — China's auto sales fell for a second year in 2019 as a trade war with Washington and an economic slowdown depressed consumer confidence and demand for electric vehicles weakened, an industry group reported Monday.
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Chat logs, emails show cavalier attitude by Boeing employees

NEW YORK (AP) — Internal documents reveal that Boeing employees were aware of problems with the Max 737 jet ahead of two deadly crashes, and that the company emphasized speed over safety during the approval process with the Federal Aviation Administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Ghosn's Japan lawyer: Questioning averaged 7 hours a day

TOKYO (AP) — A lawyer for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who fled to Lebanon while awaiting trial in Japan, said his client was questioned an average of seven hours a day without a lawyer present.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Election year politics loom over the markets in 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — A potentially tumultuous presidential election campaign promises to add some extra drama to financial markets this year, although if history is any guide investors can cast aside some worries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Asian stocks rise ahead of US-China trade pact

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday ahead of the signing of a U.S.-Chinese trade pact as investors shrugged off weaker-than-expected American jobs data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Insider Q&A: Antitrust expert looks for strong enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sally Hubbard is an antitrust expert who is director of enforcement strategy at the Open Markets Institute, whose central mission is to call attention to the risks of corporate monopolization. Hubbard previously served as an assistant attorney general in the antitrust bureau of New York state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Chat logs, emails show cavalier attitude by Boeing employees

NEW YORK (AP) — Internal documents reveal that Boeing employees were aware of problems with the Max 737 jet ahead of two deadly crashes, and that the company emphasized speed over safety during the approval process with the Federal Aviation Administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Ghosn's Japan lawyer: Questioning averaged 7 hours a day

TOKYO (AP) — A lawyer for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who fled to Lebanon while awaiting trial in Japan, said his client was questioned an average of seven hours a day without a lawyer present.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Election year politics loom over the markets in 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — A potentially tumultuous presidential election campaign promises to add some extra drama to financial markets this year, although if history is any guide investors can cast aside some worries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Ghosn's Japan lawyer: Questioning averaged 7 hours a day

TOKYO (AP) — A lawyer for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who fled to Lebanon while awaiting trial in Japan, said his client was questioned an average of seven hours a day without a lawyer present.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Election year politics loom over the markets in 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — A potentially tumultuous presidential election campaign promises to add some extra drama to financial markets this year, although if history is any guide investors can cast aside some worries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Chat logs, emails show cavalier attitude by Boeing employees

NEW YORK (AP) — Internal documents reveal that Boeing employees were aware of problems with the Max 737 jet ahead of two deadly crashes, and that the company emphasized speed over safety during the approval process with the Federal Aviation Administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Chat logs, emails show cavalier attitude by Boeing employees

NEW YORK (AP) — Internal documents reveal that Boeing employees were aware of problems with the Max 737 jet ahead of two deadly crashes, and that the company emphasized speed over safety during the approval process with the Federal Aviation Administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Stock rally loses steam after US reports hiring slowdown

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks wobbled in midday trading on Wall Street Friday after losing their momentum from the previous day's record-setting rally as investors digested a weak jobs report.
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Stocks rise as worries ease over Mideast, US jobs data looms

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets mostly rose Friday as worries receded that the United States and Iran might be stepping closer to the edge of war. Traders were instead looking ahead to U.S. jobs figures for clues on the health of the world's biggest economy.
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Ghosn's lawyer slams minister's gaffe on proving innocence

TOKYO (AP) — A lawyer for Carlos Ghosn, Nissan's former chairman who skipped bail in Japan and fled to Lebanon, on Friday slammed a gaffe by the Japanese justice minister who said that Ghosn should “prove" his innocence.
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Global shares rise as worries recede on Iran, US tensions

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Friday as worried receded that the United States and Iran might be stepping closer to the edge of war.
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Asian shares rise as worries recede on Iran, US tensions

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Friday as worries receded the United States and Iran might be stepping closer to the edge of war, and U.S. indexes hit records.
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The other fake meat: Impossible Foods unveils pork, sausage

After a big year for its plant-based burger, Impossible Foods has something new on its plate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Fugitive Ghosn brings global attention to Japanese justice

TOKYO (AP) — Though former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn is unlikely to stand trial in a real court, he has made himself a key witness in putting Japan's justice system on trial.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Asian shares rise after US stocks set records as fears fade

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Friday as worries receded the United States and Iran might be stepping closer to the edge of war, and U.S. indexes hit records.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Asian shares rise after US stocks set records as fears fade

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Friday as worries receded the United States and Iran might be stepping closer to the edge of war, and U.S. indexes hit records.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Fugitive Ghosn brings global attention to Japanese justice

TOKYO (AP) — Though former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn is unlikely to stand trial in a real court, he has made himself a key witness in putting Japan's justice system on trial.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

The other fake meat: Impossible Foods unveils pork, sausage

After a big year for its plant-based burger, Impossible Foods has something new on its plate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO