Stocks climb, closing out biggest weekly gain in 3 months
Wall Street closed out its best week in three months Friday as investors drew encouragement from
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Trump administration targets diversity hiring by contractors
American companies promising to hire more Black employees in leadership roles and teach their workforce about racism are getting a message from President Donald Trump’s administration: Watch your step if you want to keep doing business with the federal government.
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S&P 500 rises again, on pace for its best week since July
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising on Wall Street Friday as talks appear to be continuing in the start-and-stop drive on Capitol Hill to deliver more aid to the ailing economy.
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JPMorgan puts $30B toward fixing banking's 'systemic racism'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — JPMorgan Chase said Thursday it will extend billions in loans to Black and Latino homebuyers and small business owners in an expanded effort toward fixing what the bank calls “systemic racism” in the country’s economic system.
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JPMorgan puts $30B toward fixing banking's 'systemic racism'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — JPMorgan Chase said Thursday it will extend billions in loans to Black and Latino homebuyers and small business owners in an expanded effort toward fixing what the bank calls “systemic racism” in the country’s economic system.
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Stocks climb again on Wall Street with hopes for stimulus
Stocks rose for the second day in a row Thursday, reflecting hope on Wall Street that Washington can approve more aid for the economy and encouragement from a report that suggests the
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Stocks rise as Trump tweets on stimulus keep market spinning
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday after President Donald Trump
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Stocks drop after Trump calls off talks on economic stimulus
Stocks dropped on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to negotiations with Democrats on a coronavirus economic stimulus bill until after the election.
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Stocks drop after President Trump calls off stimulus talks
Stocks dropped on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered aides to stop negotiating with Democrats over another round of aid for the economy until after the election. Investors have been clamoring for more stimulus after the economy was punched into a recession by coronavirus shutdowns. The S&P 500 …
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Stocks are drifting on Wall Street as markets take a pause
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in afternoon 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.
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Stocks jump on stimulus hopes, Trump's hospital departure
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied Monday as hopes for economic aid from Washington helped it recover all its knee-jerk losses after learning President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Wall Street claws back more of its losses on stimulus hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising Monday, as hopes for economic aid from Washington help Wall Street recover all the losses from its initial, fearful reaction after learning that President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Stocks end bumpy day lower after Trump's positive virus test
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s major stock indexes fell on Friday after President Donald Trump
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Stocks end bumpy day lower after Trump's positive virus test
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s major stock indexes fell on Friday after President Donald Trump
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Tokyo Stock Exchange resumes trading after technical outage
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Stock Exchange resumed normal operations Friday after repairs of malfunctions in its computer systems that halted trading for an entire day in the worst such outage ever.
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Stocks end bumpy day lower after Trump's positive virus test
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s major stock indexes fell on Friday after President Donald Trump
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Tokyo Stock Exchange resumes trading after technical outage
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Stock Exchange resumed normal operations Friday after repairs of malfunctions in its computer systems that halted trading for an entire day in the worst such outage ever.
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Stocks end bumpy day lower after Trump's positive virus test
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s major stock indexes fell on Friday after President Donald Trump
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Wall Street trims losses after Trump's positive virus test
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is easing off its knee-jerk reaction to sell after President Donald Trump
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Stocks slip after Trump tests positive, job growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slipping Friday, as Wall Street’s first reaction to President Donald Trump’s
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Tokyo Stock Exchange resumes trading after technical outage
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Stock Exchange resumed normal operations Friday after repairs of malfunctions in its computer systems that halted trading for an entire day in the worst such outage ever.
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Stocks tick up as Wall Street waits for aid from Washington
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed on Thursday, but only after pinballing through another shaky day of trading, as Wall Street waits to see if Washington can get past its partisanship to deliver another economic rescue package.
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Tokyo Stock Exchange resumes trading after technical outage
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Stock Exchange resumed normal operations Friday after repairs of malfunctions in its computer systems that halted trading for an entire day in the worst such outage ever.
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Stocks end higher as markets wait on Washington for more aid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes ended higher after another day of back-and-forth trading as Wall Street waits to see if Washington can get past its partisanship to deliver more support for the economy. The S&P 500 index rose 0.5% Thursday, after briefly turning negative, as investors handicapped the chances …
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US stocks swing as markets wait on Washington for aid
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are swinging through another day of back-and-forth trading on Thursday as Wall Street waits to see if Washington can get past its partisanship to deliver more support for the economy.
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Wall Street ticks up amid hopes that Congress can deliver
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is ticking higher Thursday with hopes that Washington can get past its partisanship to deliver more support for the economy.
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Outage freezes Tokyo Stock Exchange, world's 3rd largest
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Stock Exchange officials said they were working to get trading back to normal by Friday after the bourse halted trading for the day due to what they said was a hardware and systems malfunction of its electronic trading system.
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Wall Street rallies to close out strong, but wild quarter
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday, but only after zooming up, down and back up again in a fitting end to what was a wild month and quarter for Wall Street.
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Wall Street rallies to close out strong, but wild quarter
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday, but only after zooming up, down and back up again in a fitting end to what was a wild month and quarter for Wall Street.
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Stocks end a bumpy day higher, but still down for September
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended another bumpy day higher but still closed out September with their first monthly loss since March. Trading was volatile Wednesday as hopes grew, then faded, that talks between the White House and Congress would result in more aid for the economy. The S&P 500 …
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A lesson from Trump taxes: An underfunded IRS is outmatched
WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations of President Donald Trump’s near-zero federal income tax payments have underscored the ability of wealthy individuals with high-priced lawyers to outmatch an IRS that has long been understaffed and underfunded.
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Stocks rise amid stimulus hope, still on pace for Sept. loss
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying Wednesday with rising hope that Washington may break through its partisanship to deliver more aid for the economy.
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Unfriendly skies: Airline workers brace for mass layoffs
DETROIT (AP) — The worries are growing for United Airlines flight attendant Jordy Comeaux.
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Stocks end lower ahead of first debate between Trump, Biden
Stocks ended with moderate losses Tuesday as investors waited for the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
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Stocks end lower ahead of first debate between Trump, Biden
Stocks ended with moderate losses Tuesday as investors waited for the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
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Banks, technology companies lead stock indexes broadly lower
Banks and technology companies led stocks broadly lower on Wall Street Tuesday, reversing some of the gains the market made in a rally a day earlier. The S&P 500 gave up 0.5%. The losses came ahead of the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. Investors …
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Stocks are lower as investors wait for presidential debate
Stocks recovered some of their earlier losses in afternoon trading Tuesday, as investors waited for the debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
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Unfriendly skies: Airline workers brace for mass layoffs
DETROIT (AP) — The worries are growing for United Airlines flight attendant Jordy Comeaux.
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Stocks move lower as investors wait for presidential debate
Stocks drifted lower in afternoon trading 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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Wall Street claws back some of its losses from September
Stocks notched solid gains Monday as Wall Street clawed back some of its sharp and sudden September losses.
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Trump went even further than other uber-rich to shrink taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The tax-avoidance strategies that President Donald Trump capitalized on to shrink his tax bill to essentially zero are surprisingly common among major real estate developers and other uber-wealthy Americans.
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Stocks rise on Wall Street, clawing back bit of 4-week slump
U.S. stocks are rallying Monday, as Wall Street claws back some of its sharp and sudden September losses.
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Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from U.S. smartphone app stores around midnight.
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Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
Stocks shook off another bout of volatile trading and finished solidly higher Friday, led by gains in technology and health care companies. Despite the rally, the S&P 500 still posted its fourth straight weekly loss, extending Wall Street's September swoon.
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Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from U.S. smartphone app stores around midnight.
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TikTok fate in the balance as judge weighs app store ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for TikTok pleaded with a U.S. federal judge on Sunday to delay the Trump Administration's ban of the popular video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of the day, arguing the move would infringe on First Amendment rights and …
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Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
Stocks shook off another bout of volatile trading and finished solidly higher Friday, led by gains in technology and health care companies. Despite the rally, the S&P 500 still posted its fourth straight weekly loss, extending Wall Street's September swoon.
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Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
Stocks shook off another bout of volatile trading and finished solidly higher Friday, led by gains in technology and health care companies. Despite the rally, the S&P 500 still posted its fourth straight weekly loss, extending Wall Street's September swoon.
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Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
Stocks shook off another bout of volatile trading and finished solidly higher Friday, led by gains in technology and health care companies. Despite the rally, the S&P 500 still posted its fourth straight weekly loss, extending Wall Street's September swoon.
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Wall Street gains, but S&P 500 still faces 4th weekly loss
Stocks are solidly higher after shaking off an early stumble Friday, though the S&P 500 is still heading for a fourth straight week of losses amid Wall Street’s September swoon.
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US stocks end higher as market volatility continues
Stocks eked out modest gains Thursday even as volatility continued to be the dominant force in Wall Street's tumultuous September.
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US stocks lose early gains as market volatility continues
U.S. stocks are down in late-afternoon trading Thursday after shedding early gains as volatility continues to be the dominant force in Wall Street's tumultuous September.
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US stocks rise as volatility continues to dominate
New York (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising in Thursday afternoon trading, as volatility continues to be the dominant force in Wall Street's tumultuous September.
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New SUV is next step in VW's post-scandal electric offensive
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen is unveiling a battery-powered sport-utility vehicle that is headed for global markets including the United States and China, as the company takes a major step forward in its campaign to make electric cars a mass-market choice.
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Stocks close sharply lower as tech sector takes another hit
Wall Street experienced more whiplash Wednesday as stocks closed broadly lower, wiping out the market's gains from the day before.
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Wall Street closing sharply lower as tech sector takes hit
U.S. stocks are closing sharply lower as losses accelerated in afternoon trading Wednesday. Technology stocks dragged major indexes down as Wall Street’s tumultuous month continues to churn. Apple lost 4.2% and Amazon sank 4.1%. The S&P 500 gave up 2.4% in the latest erratic trading dominated by several shifts in …
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Stocks fall on Wall Street as September churn continues
U.S. stock index losses are accelerating Wednesday afternoon, as Wall Street’s tumultuous month continues to churn.
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New SUV is next step in VW's post-scandal electric offensive
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen is unveiling a battery-powered sport-utility vehicle that is headed for global markets including the United States and China, as the company takes a major step forward in its campaign to make electric cars a mass-market choice.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Tesla is working on new battery technology that CEO Elon Musk says will enable the company within the next three years to make sleeker, more affordable cars that can travel dramatically longer distances on a single charge.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Tesla is working on new battery technology that CEO Elon Musk says will enable the company within the next three years to make sleeker, more affordable cars that can travel dramatically longer distances on a single charge.
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Wall Street steadies itself, halting 4-day losing streak
Stocks on Wall Street shrugged off an early slide and closed higher Tuesday, halting the first four-day losing streak since the market was selling off in the early days of the pandemic.
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Wall Street steadies itself after 4-day losing streak
Stocks are drifting higher on Wall Street Tuesday, steadying themselves a day after tumbling amid a raft of worries about the pandemic and governments’ response to it.
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Wall Street falls, S&P 500 down 1.2% as global markets swoon
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street slumped Monday as markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic’s economic pain, though the S&P 500 had pared its losses by the end of the day.
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S&P 500 sinks more than 1.5% as markets tumble worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling on Wall Street Monday, joining a global tumble for markets as the S&P 500 sinks more than 1.5%.
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S&P 500 sinks more than 2% as markets tumble worldwide
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%.
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US stocks fall as market decline extends for third week
Wall Street capped another turbulent week of trading Friday with a broad slide in stocks that left the S&P 500 with its third-straight weekly loss.
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US stocks fall as market decline extends for third week
Wall Street capped another turbulent week of trading Friday with a broad slide in stocks that left the S&P 500 with its third-straight weekly loss.
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US stocks fall as market decline extends for third week
Wall Street capped another turbulent week of trading Friday with a broad slide in stocks that left the S&P 500 with its third-straight weekly loss.
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US stocks fall as market decline extends for third week
Wall Street capped another turbulent week of trading Friday with a broad slide in stocks that left the S&P 500 with its third-straight weekly loss.
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US stocks fall as another bumpy week of trading nears end
Stocks are falling in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday, as another zig-zag week for markets closes out following an abrupt loss of momentum this month.
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Wall Street slumps as Big Tech once again leads decliners
Another slide in technology companies helped pull stocks lower on Wall Street Thursday, extending losses from the day before.
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US stocks close lower after Fed rate decision
Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Wednesday after a rally following the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate policy update faded in the final hour of trading.
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US stocks closing lower after Fed rate decision
Stock indexes are closing lower on Wall Street after a getting a brief boost Wednesday from the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged at nearly zero. The central bank also issued a less dire outlook for economic growth and unemployment. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% after having …
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US stocks shed gains after Federal Reserve’s rate decision
U.S. stocks were losing some of their gains Wednesday as a brief rally following the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate policy update faded. The central bank signaled it will keep interest rates near zero into 2023 and issued a slightly less dire outlook for economic growth and unemployment this year.
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US stocks tick up after Federal Reserve’s rate decision
Stocks moved broadly higher in afternoon trading Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled its decision to leave interest rates unchanged at nearly zero. The central bank also issued a slightly less dire outlook for economic growth and unemployment.
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Stocks give up part of an early gain but still end higher
Stocks overcame a late-afternoon burst of selling and closed higher Tuesday, as gains in big technology companies outweighed losses in banks and elsewhere in the market.
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US stocks rise again as tech makes up more lost ground
Stocks were losing some of their early strength Tuesday afternoon, with gains in big technology companies outweighing losses in banks and elsewhere in the market.
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Wall Street posts solid gains after surge in corporate deals
Wall Street kicked off the week with a broad rally Monday, clawing back much of the stock market's losses from last week.
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Stocks snap higher on Wall Street following a burst of deals
Wall Street kicked off the week with a broad rally Monday, clawing back much of the stock market's losses from last week.
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Tech falters again as Wall Street ends worst week in months
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its worst week since June with another day of churning trading Friday, as big technology stocks resumed their suddenly weakened ways.
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Tech falters again as Wall Street ends worst week in months
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its worst week since June with another day of churning trading Friday, as big technology stocks resumed their suddenly weakened ways.
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Tech falters again as Wall Street ends worst week in months
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its worst week since June with another day of churning trading Friday, as big technology stocks resumed their suddenly weakened ways.
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Tech falters again as Wall Street ends worst week in months
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its worst week since June with another day of churning trading Friday, as big technology stocks resumed their suddenly weakened ways.
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Stocks end another day of sharp swings with meager gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended with meager gains on Wall Street Friday following another rocky day of sharp swings. The S&P 500 climbed 0.1% but still ended with its second weekly loss in a row. Momentum has been lightning-quick to shift on Wall Street recently. The Nasdaq composite, which …
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Stocks swing as Wall Street's tumultuous week comes to close
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks keep swinging between gains and losses on Wall Street Friday, as a tumultuous week of abrupt stops and starts comes to a close.
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Stocks dip as latest comeback attempt fizzles on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Another comeback attempt for stocks is threatening to give out on Wall Street Friday, as a tumultuous week of big swings comes to a close.
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US stocks turn lower again as a wild trading week continues
. (AP) — Technology and energy companies led a broad sell-off on Wall Street Thursday that wiped out nearly all of the market's gains from a strong rally the day before.
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US stocks swing from gains to losses as wild week continues
. (AP) — Stocks moved broadly lower on Wall Street Thursday, as losses in shares of technology and energy companies cut into some of the market's solid gains from a day earlier.
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Stocks bounce back on Wall Street as tech bloodletting halts
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street snapped back to life on Wednesday, recovering from its worst stretch of losses in months, as the bloodletting for big technology stocks came to at least a temporary halt.
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Stocks perk up on Wall Street as tech bloodletting halts
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is steadying itself Wednesday following its first three-day losing streak in nearly three months, as the bloodletting for big technology stocks comes to at least a temporary halt.
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Tech’s sudden sell-off continues; Nasdaq sinks 10% in 3 days
NEW YORK (AP) — Big technology stocks tumbled again on Tuesday, continuing the Icarus-like flight path for companies that just a week ago were the high-flyers carrying Wall Street to record heights.
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Technology stocks keep stumbling; Nasdaq down 10% in 3 days
NEW YORK (AP) — Big tech stocks slumped again on Wall Street, pulling the Nasdaq down 10% over the past three trading days. The tech-heavy index dropped 4.1% Tuesday, and the S&P 500 lost 2.8%. Big names that had been been the main reasons for Wall Street’s rocket ride back …
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Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force
NEW YORK (AP) — Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother.
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Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force
NEW YORK (AP) — Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother.
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Stocks claw back some of their losses in another rocky day
The stock market closed out its worst week in more than two months Friday as a second straight day of turbulent trading ended with more losses.
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Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force
NEW YORK (AP) — Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother.
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Stocks claw back some of their losses in another rocky day
The stock market closed out its worst week in more than two months Friday as a second straight day of turbulent trading ended with more losses.
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Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force
NEW YORK (AP) — Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother.
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Stocks claw back some of their losses in another rocky day
The stock market closed out its worst week in more than two months Friday as a second straight day of turbulent trading ended with more losses.
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Stocks claw back some of their losses in another rocky day
The stock market closed out its worst week in more than two months Friday as a second straight day of turbulent trading ended with more losses.
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Tech sector extends slump, dragging stock market lower again
Stocks are falling again on Wall Street Friday, adding to the market's losses a day after its biggest sell-off since June.
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Stocks head lower on Wall Street a day after tech sell-off
Stocks on Wall Street are falling again Friday, adding to the market's losses after its biggest sell-off since June.
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Tech slump sends stock market to its biggest loss since June
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s euphoria took a break Thursday, as steep losses in technology stocks dragged the rest of the market down with them.
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Tech rout sends stock market to its biggest loss since June
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s euphoria took a break Thursday, as steep losses in technology stocks dragged the rest of the market down with them.
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Stocks drop sharply as tech sector stumbles; Apple down 7.1%
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks took a steep 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.
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Stocks drop the most since June as tech sector stumbles
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks took a steep 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.
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Wall Street has biggest gain since July, sets more records
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 450 points Wednesday as the stock market notched its best day in nearly two months.
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Stocks end a bumpy day mostly lower, still notch August gain
Stocks ended lower on Wall Street Monday, but the market still closed out August with its fifth monthly gain in a row.
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Stocks end a bumpy day mostly lower, still notch August gain
Stocks ended lower on Wall Street Monday, but the market still closed out August with its fifth monthly gain in a row.
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Stocks edge lower but are still headed for a monthly gain
Stocks are mostly lower in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday after the market gave back some of its recent gains from a five-week winning streak.
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S&P 500 rises to close out longest weekly win streak of 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — The gains keep piling up on Wall Street, and the S&P 500 rallied again on Friday to close out its fifth straight winning week.
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S&P 500 rises to close out longest weekly win streak of 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — The gains keep piling up on Wall Street, and the S&P 500 rallied again on Friday to close out its fifth straight winning week.
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S&P 500 rises to close out longest weekly win streak of 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — The gains keep piling up on Wall Street, and the S&P 500 rallied again on Friday to close out its fifth straight winning week.
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S&P 500 rises to close out longest weekly win streak of 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — The gains keep piling up on Wall Street, and the S&P 500 rallied again on Friday to close out its fifth straight winning week.
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S&P 500 notches this year's longest weekly winning streak
NEW YORK (AP) — More gains for stocks Friday gave the S&P 500 its fifth straight winning week. That’s the longest weekly winning streak for the benchmark index since December, before the coronavirus pandemic swept the world and sent economies tumbling into recession. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, bringing its …
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S&P 500 rises, heading for year's longest weekly win streak
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks keep ticking higher on Wall Street, and more gains for the S&P 500 on Friday have it on pace to close out its fifth straight winning week.
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S&P 500 ticks up as 'era of easy money' looks set to last
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 ticked further into record territory on Thursday after the Federal Reserve made a
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Stocks climb after Fed says rates may stay low for longer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged further into record heights on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve made a major overhaul to its strategy, one that could keep interest rates low for longer. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% after earlier veering through a jumbled day of trading. Prices for …
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More blowout profits from tech companies push S&P 500 higher
More blowout profit reports from big tech companies pushed the S&P 500 to an all-time high Wednesday.
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More blowout profit from tech companies push S&P 500 higher
More blowout profit reports from big tech companies pushed the S&P 500 to an all-time high Wednesday.
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S&P 500 shakes off a bumpy start, pushes to another record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were mixed on Wall Street Tuesday, but gains were strong enough for tech companies and other pockets of the market to carry the S&P 500 to its fourth straight gain and another record high.
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Stocks shake off a bumpy start and push to another record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks shook off a slow start on Wall Street and pushed gradually higher in the afternoon, leaving the S&P 500 at another record high. The benchmark index rose 0.4%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended up 0.8%. The modest market moves followed mixed data on the economy, …
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Stocks drift as Wall Street hugs record highs; yields climb
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting close to their record heights Tuesday, as momentum slows on Wall Street.
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US stocks join global rally amid COVID treatment hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks plowed higher on Wall Street Monday, as hopes for a COVID-19 treatment and vaccine had investors looking ahead to the possibility of a healthier economy that has shed the virus.
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S&P 500 ticks higher to record, powered again by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 ticked higher to close at another all-time high Friday, powered by strength for technology stocks and a couple reports on the U.S. economy that were better than expected.
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S&P 500 ticks higher to record, powered again by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 ticked higher to close at another all-time high Friday, powered by strength for technology stocks and a couple reports on the U.S. economy that were better than expected.
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Appeals court gives reprieve to Uber, Lyft in California
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors in California in a decision that will give the two companies a few more months to protect their business models in a key market.
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S&P 500 ticks higher to record, powered again by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 ticked higher to close at another all-time high Friday, powered by strength for technology stocks and a couple reports on the U.S. economy that were better than expected.
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S&P 500 ticks higher to record, powered again by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 ticked higher to close at another all-time high Friday, powered by strength for technology stocks and a couple reports on the U.S. economy that were better than expected.
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S&P 500 ticks up as record-busting, wishy-washy week closes
NEW YORK (AP) — More gains for tech stocks propped up an otherwise wobbly Wall Street on Friday, as a record-breaking but wishy-washy week of trading came to a close. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, even though most stocks in the index were weaker after a couple reports on the …
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Appeals court gives reprieve to Uber, Lyft in California
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors in California in a decision that will give the two companies a few more months to protect their business models in a key market.
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Tech gains send indexes higher even as other stocks fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Big technology companies powered more gains on Wall Street Thursday, even as most stocks fell following more discouraging data on the economy.
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Tech gains send indexes higher even most other stocks fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Major indexes managed to eke out gains on Wall Street even as most stocks fell following more discouraging data on the economy. The government reported that slightly more than 1.1 million workers applied for unemployment benefits last week. Gains for big technology stocks, which have an …
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Appeals court gives reprieve to Uber, Lyft in California
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors in California in a decision that will give the two companies a few more months to protect their business models in a key market.
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California court gives reprieve to Uber, Lyft in California
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
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Uber, Lyft threaten California shutdown over driver status
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are saying they will shut down their California operations if a new law goes into effect overnight that would force both companies to classify their drivers as employees.
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Most of Wall Street dips, but tech gains keep S&P 500 steady
NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks are falling on Wall Street Thursday following discouraging data about the economy, but more gains for tech stocks are keeping the S&P 500 close to its record level.
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How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn't?
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is not the economy.
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DIY projects ramp up in pandemic, and so do sales at Lowe's
Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. became the latest big box retailer to report surging sales during the fiscal second quarter as Americans are finding more ways to improve their home during the pandemic.
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S&P 500 takes a step back after setting record; yields rise
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 pulled back from its newly set record on Wednesday after a meandering day of trading took a late turn lower.
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Stocks turn lower a day after the S&P 500 hit a record high
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks turned lower in late trading on Wall Street Wednesday, handing the S&P 500 a loss a day after it closed at a record high. The day-earlier gain wiped out the last of the index’s losses created by the pandemic and surpassed its Feb. 19 peak. …
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DIY projects ramp up in pandemic, and so do sales at Lowe's
Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. became the latest big box retailer to report surging sales during the fiscal second quarter as Americans are finding more ways to improve their home during the pandemic.
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S&P 500 closes at a record, erasing last of pandemic losses
Wall Street clawed back the last of the historic, frenzied losses unleashed by the coronavirus, as the S&P 500 closed at an all-time high Tuesday. The benchmark index notched a modest 0.2% gain to beat its previous record high set on Feb. 19, before the pandemic shut down businesses around …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn't?
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is not the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn't?
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is not the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
S&P 500 closes at a record, erasing last of pandemic losses
Wall Street clawed back the last of the historic, frenzied losses unleashed by the coronavirus, as the S&P 500 closed at an all-time high Tuesday. The benchmark index notched a modest 0.2% gain to beat its previous record high set on Feb. 19, before the pandemic shut down businesses around …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
S&P 500 crests at highest-ever level as stocks drift higher
Stock indexes were drifting mostly higher on Wall Street Tuesday, placing the S&P 500 once again on track to eclipse its record closing high after falling short of doing so several times in recent days.
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S&P 500 briefly crests at highest-ever level as stocks drift
Stock indexes are drifting mostly higher 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.
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Gains for tech stocks nudge S&P 500 even closer to record
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street nudged a bit higher on Monday, and the S&P 500 teased even closer to its record high.
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Wall Street ticks up, nudges S&P 500 again to edge of record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing with modest gains on Wall Street, leaving the S&P 500 just shy of its record high. The benchmark index climbed 0.3% Monday, leaving it just four points below its record high close of 3,386.15. That record was set on Feb. 19, before the …
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Stocks barely budge on Wall Street; S&P 500 just shy of high
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes barely budged on Wall Street Friday, leaving the S&P 500 just shy of its record once again.
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US retail sales rise for 3rd month but slowdown expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some evidence suggests that sales are weakening with the expiration of government rescue aid that had previously put more money in people's pockets.
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Stocks barely budge on Wall Street; S&P 500 just shy of high
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes barely budged on Wall Street Friday, leaving the S&P 500 just shy of its record once again.
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US retail sales rise for 3rd month but slowdown expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some evidence suggests that sales are weakening with the expiration of government rescue aid that had previously put more money in people's pockets.
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Stocks barely budge on Wall Street; S&P 500 just shy of high
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes barely budged on Wall Street Friday, leaving the S&P 500 just shy of its record once again.
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US retail sales rise for 3rd month but slowdown expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some evidence suggests that sales are weakening with the expiration of government rescue aid that had previously put more money in people's pockets.
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Stocks barely budge on Wall Street; S&P 500 just shy of high
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes barely budged on Wall Street Friday, leaving the S&P 500 just shy of its record once again.
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Stocks end mixed on Wall Street after latest run at record
NEW YORK (AP) — After a day of drifting between small gains and losses, major stock indexes ended more or less where they started on Friday, but still notched gains for the week. The S&P 500 ended down less than 1 point, even though more stocks rose than fell within …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
US retail sales rise for 3rd month but slowdown expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some evidence suggests that sales are weakening with the expiration of government rescue aid that had previously put more money in people's pockets.
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Stocks drift on Wall Street following latest run at record
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting on Friday, and a listless day of trading appears set to leave the S&P 500 just shy of its record once again.
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US retail sales regain pre-virus level but slowdown likely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their retail purchases by 1.2% in July, with solid gains in appliances and clothing helping restore sales to their level before the viral pandemic erupted in March.
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US retail sales regain pre-virus pace but slowdown is likely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their retail purchases by 1.2% in July, with solid gains in appliances and clothing, restoring sales to their level before the viral pandemic erupted in March.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn't?
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is not the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Stocks rebound on Wall Street, S&P 500 trades above record
Stocks marched broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, briefly nudging the S&P 500 above its all-time closing high set in February, before the coronavirus pandemic led to a historic market plunge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn't?
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is not the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Stocks rebound on Wall Street, S&P 500 trades above record
Stocks marched broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, briefly nudging the S&P 500 above its all-time closing high set in February, before the coronavirus pandemic led to a historic market plunge.
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Stocks rebound on Wall Street as S&P 500 nears record again
Stocks are rebounding on Wall Street Wednesday, carrying the S&P 500 back toward the edge of its record high.
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Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — People in China are back to buying German luxury cars. Europe's assembly lines are accelerating. Now the global economy is waiting for the United States to get its coronavirus outbreak under control and boost the recovery, but there's little sign of that.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Marriott recovering in China, Royal Caribbean posts loss
On land and sea, the travel industry is hurting but holding out hope for a recovery.
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Late drop leaves S&P 500 lower, breaking a 7-day win streak
Wall Street pumped the brakes on its recent rally Tuesday, as a late slide in big technology companies left stocks broadly lower, erasing an early gain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — People in China are back to buying German luxury cars. Europe's assembly lines are accelerating. Now the global economy is waiting for the United States to get its coronavirus outbreak under control and boost the recovery, but there's little sign of that.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Marriott recovering in China, Royal Caribbean posts loss
On land and sea, the travel industry is hurting but holding out hope for a recovery.
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Stocks rise on Wall Street; S&P 500 within 1% of record
U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Monday, nudging the S&P 500 within striking distance of its all-time high set in February.
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Marriott recovering in China, Royal Caribbean posts loss
On land and sea, the travel industry is hurting but holding out hope for a recovery.
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Stocks drift on Wall Street; S&P 500 within 1% of record
Wall Street is drifting close to its record heights on Monday after President Donald Trump
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S&P 500 ekes out 6th straight gain following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s big rally let off the accelerator on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report on the U.S.
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S&P 500 ekes out 6th straight gain following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s big rally let off the accelerator on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report on the U.S.
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S&P 500 ekes out 6th straight gain following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s big rally let off the accelerator on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report on the U.S.
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'Worst nightmare': Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid
An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her second child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
S&P 500 ekes out 6th straight gain following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s big rally let off the accelerator on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report on the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Worst nightmare': Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid
An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her second child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Wall Street perks up as S&P 500 pulls within 1.1% of record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks perked 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, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Worst nightmare': Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid
An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her second child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'My worst nightmare': Laid-workers endure loss of $600 aid
An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her third child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Wall Street keeps rallying; S&P 500 back within 2% of record
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s big rally keeps rolling, and the S&P 500 rose for a fourth straight day Wednesday to sit just 1.7% below its record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Wall Street rallies again; S&P 500 pulls within 2% of record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climbed again on Wall Street, giving the S&P 500 index its fourth straight gain and pulling it within 2% of the record high it set in February. The benchmark index added 0.6% Wednesday, following up on gains in European markets and across much of Asia. …
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Lawmakers grill 4 Big Tech CEOs but don't land many blows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don't land many blows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance Wednesday to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it's not clear how much they advanced their goal of bringing some of the world's largest companies to heel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Amid the pandemic, Big Tech reports mixed earnings
Big Tech companies reported mixed quarterly earnings on Thursday, a day after their top executives faced a tough congressional grilling over their market power and alleged monopolistic practices.
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Amid the pandemic, Big Tech reports mixed earnings
Big Tech companies reported mixed quarterly earnings on Thursday, a day after their top executives faced a tough congressional grilling over their market power and alleged monopolistic practices.
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Big Tech, hit by the pandemic, reports mixed earnings
Big Tech companies reported mixed quarterly earnings on Thursday, a day after their top executives faced a tough congressional grilling over their market power and alleged monopolistic practices.
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Lawmakers grill 4 Big Tech CEOs but don't land many blows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don't land many blows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance Wednesday to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it's not clear how much they advanced their goal of bringing some of the world's largest companies to heel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don't land many blows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance Wednesday to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it's not clear how much they advanced their goal of bringing some of the world's largest companies to heel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Late slump pulls Wall Street lower; gold sets another record
Stocks pulled lower on Wall Street Tuesday following a mixed set of earnings reports from dozens of big U.S. companies.
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Late slump leaves stocks lower; gold holds at record high
A late slump left stocks broadly lower on Wall Street Tuesday, while cautious investors continued to push money into gold and Treasurys, leaving gold at another record high. Weak earnings from several big U.S. companies also dampened the mood. The S&P 500 gave up 0.6% after falling steadily in the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Stocks drift lower on Wall Street as gold hovers near record
Stocks are drifting lower on Wall Street Tuesday following a mixed set of earnings reports from big U.S. companies.
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Gold's luster grows as investors hedge in uncertain times
Wall Street is in the throes of a gold rush, as investors drive the price of the precious metal to new heights.
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Wall Street returns to rallying; gold jumps to record high
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally got back on track Monday, while gold rushed to a record at the start of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.
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Gold's luster grows as investors hedge in uncertain times
Wall Street is in the throes of a gold rush, as investors drive the price of the precious metal to new heights.
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Stocks resume rise, gold rushes to record ahead of busy week
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks resumed their upward march on Wall Street Monday, while the price of gold rushed to a record high at the start of a week packed with potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% following mixed, modest moves in overseas markets. This week’s headline event …
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Wall Street down after worldwide slide; gold at record high
Stocks closed broadly lower for the second day in a row Friday as Wall Street gave back some of its gains from a mostly solid July rally.
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Wall Street down after worldwide slide; gold at record high
Stocks closed broadly lower for the second day in a row Friday as Wall Street gave back some of its gains from a mostly solid July rally.
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Wall Street down after worldwide slide; gold at record high
Stocks closed broadly lower for the second day in a row Friday as Wall Street gave back some of its gains from a mostly solid July rally.
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Wall Street down after worldwide slide; gold at record high
Stocks closed broadly lower for the second day in a row Friday as Wall Street gave back some of its gains from a mostly solid July rally.
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Wall Street dips after worldwide slide; gold nears record
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is slipping on Friday after tensions ramped higher between the world’s two largest economies, though the market pared its losses as the morning progressed.
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S&P 500 has biggest loss in nearly 4 weeks as tech stumbles
NEW YORK (AP) — Slumping stocks across most of Wall Street sent the S&P 500 to its worst loss in nearly four weeks on Thursday, undercut by a report showing layoffs are picking up across the country with coronavirus counts.
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Wall Street slumps after rise in layoffs, tech weakness
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street stumbled Thursday, undercut in part by a discouraging report showing that layoffs are picking up across the country with coronavirus counts. Technology stocks had the sharpest drops after a better-than-expected profit report from Microsoft wasn’t enough to satisfy investors expecting even more. They helped …
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Wall Street stumbles after rise in layoffs, tech weakness
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is stumbling on Thursday, undercut in part by a discouraging report showing that layoffs are picking up across the country with coronavirus counts.
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Stocks close mostly higher after a choppy day of trading
Wall Street capped a choppy day of trading Wednesday with more gains for stocks as investors sized up a mix of company earnings reports and another flare-up in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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Stocks are mostly higher in choppy trading on Wall Street
Stock indexes are mostly higher on Wall Street in choppy trading Wednesday afternoon as investors size up a mix of company earnings reports and another flare-up in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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Stocks notch modest gains in choppy trading on Wall Street
Stock indexes are mostly higher on Wall Street in choppy trading Wednesday afternoon as investors size up a mix of company earnings reports and another flare-up in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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Tesla's spent a year terrifying, electrifying Wall Street
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's losses were mounting last summer, massive debt payments were looming, and both Wall Street and federal regulators had run out of patience with the erratic behavior of CEO Elon Musk.
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Tesla's spent a year terrifying, electrifying Wall Street
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's losses were mounting last summer, massive debt payments were looming, and both Wall Street and federal regulators had run out of patience with the erratic behavior of CEO Elon Musk.
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Banks, energy companies lead stocks higher on Wall Street
Wall Street extended its recent run of gains Tuesday, despite a late stumble that nearly wiped out the stock market's gains for the day.
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Tech drives indexes higher on Wall Street after choppy start
Big technology companies powered stocks higher on Wall Street Monday, adding to the market's gains after a three-week winning streak.
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Indexes are mostly higher on Wall Street in choppy trading
Stock indexes are moving mostly higher in choppy trading on Wall Street Monday afternoon as the market cools off after a three-week winning streak.
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Wall Street ticks up; S&P 500 nets 3rd straight weekly gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ticked higher Friday to close out its third straight winning week, one punctuated by hopes that the economy can continue to steady itself despite the pandemic.
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Mnuchin urges swift aid bill; ex-Fed chairs want bigger deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged Congress Friday to quickly enact a new pandemic relief package targeting hardest-hit swaths of the economy, as lawmakers race to stand up federal aid in the face of the latest spike in coronavirus cases across much of the Sun Belt and persistent …
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Wall Street ticks up; S&P 500 nets 3rd straight weekly gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ticked higher Friday to close out its third straight winning week, one punctuated by hopes that the economy can continue to steady itself despite the pandemic.
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Mnuchin urges swift aid bill; ex-Fed chairs want bigger deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged Congress Friday to quickly enact a new pandemic relief package targeting hardest-hit swaths of the economy, as lawmakers race to stand up federal aid in the face of the latest spike in coronavirus cases across much of the Sun Belt and persistent …
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Wall Street ticks up; S&P 500 nets 3rd straight weekly gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ticked higher Friday to close out its third straight winning week, one punctuated by hopes that the economy can continue to steady itself despite the pandemic.
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Mnuchin urges swift aid bill; ex-Fed chairs want bigger deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged Congress Friday to quickly enact a new pandemic relief package targeting hardest-hit swaths of the economy, as lawmakers race to stand up federal aid in the face of the latest spike in coronavirus cases across much of the Sun Belt and persistent …
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Mnuchin urges swift aid bill; ex-Fed chairs want bigger deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged Congress Friday to quickly enact a new pandemic relief package targeting hardest-hit swaths of the economy, as lawmakers race to stand up federal aid in the face of the latest spike in coronavirus cases across much of the Sun Belt and persistent …
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Wall Street ticks up; S&P 500 nets 3rd straight weekly gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ticked higher Friday to close out its third straight winning week, one punctuated by hopes that the economy can continue to steady itself despite the pandemic.
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Stocks end higher; S&P 500 gets its 3rd weekly gain in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended another wobbly day broadly higher, giving the S&P 500 its third straight weekly gain. The benchmark index rose 0.3% after flipping between small gains and losses earlier. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell slightly and the Nasdaq rose. Trading was muted across markets, …
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Wall Street ticks up; S&P 500 on track for 3rd weekly gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting higher on Friday, and the S&P 500 is closing in on a third straight weekly gain.
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Wall Street drifts; S&P 500 on track for 3rd weekly gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting Friday following another set of mixed reports on the economy, as the S&P 500 closes in on a third straight weekly gain.
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Stocks dip on Wall Street as global rally fades, led by tech
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street stumbled on Thursday after a report showed layoffs continue to sweep the country at a stubbornly steady pace, one of several mixed reports to highlight the uncertain path ahead for the economy.
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Stocks rise on vaccine hopes; S&P 500 back within 5% of high
NEW YORK (AP) — Markets worldwide rallied on rising hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, and the S&P 500 climbed back to where it was a few days after it set its record early this year.
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Stocks climb on Wall Street along with hopes for a vaccine
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose across the board on Wall Street Wednesday following some encouraging, though very early results in developing a coronavirus vaccine. Rearchers said late Tuesday that one developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna revved up people’s immune systems in a preliminary test, as …
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Wall Street climbs, tentatively, with hopes for vaccine
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising on Wednesday with hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Wall Street rebounds after yet another yo-yo day of trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rebounded on Tuesday, and the S&P 500 more than made up all its losses from the day before, after stocks pinballed through another day of erratic trading.
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Stock indexes shake off weak start and close broadly higher
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market shook off a weak start and ended broadly higher after pinballing through another day of unsettled trading. The S&P 500 rose 1.3% Tuesday. It had been down nearly 1% in the early going. The gains accelerated as the day went on. The Dow …
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Wall Street ticks higher in another day of unsettled trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is ticking higher Tuesday afternoon after pinballing through another day of unsettled trading.
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Stocks slam into reverse as virus keeps scarring economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street got a painful reminder of the threat the coronavirus pandemic poses to the economy Monday, and a big early gain for stocks suddenly flipped to losses after California rolled back its reopening plans amid a spike in cases.
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An early gain for stocks evaporates as volatility continues
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gave up an early gain and turned lower Monday in another day of roller-coaster trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% after being up more than 1.6% earlier. Technology companies, which led the market higher in the morning, led it lower in the afternoon. Investors were …
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Stocks up as market faces down latest hurdle: dismal profits
NEW YORK (AP) — Here comes the latest hurdle for the pandemic-defying stock market to leap with ease, investors hope: the worst quarterly profit drop in more than a decade.
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Wall Street rallies as optimism returns to cap erratic week
NEW YORK (AP) — Optimism returned to Wall Street on Friday, and stocks rallied to cap a shaky week dogged by worries that rising coronavirus counts may halt the economy’s recent upswing.
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Wall Street rallies as optimism returns to cap erratic week
NEW YORK (AP) — Optimism returned to Wall Street on Friday, and stocks rallied to cap a shaky week dogged by worries that rising coronavirus counts may halt the economy’s recent upswing.
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Wall Street rallies as optimism returns to cap erratic week
NEW YORK (AP) — Optimism returned to Wall Street on Friday, and stocks rallied to cap a shaky week dogged by worries that rising coronavirus counts may halt the economy’s recent upswing.
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Wall Street rallies as optimism returns to cap erratic week
NEW YORK (AP) — Optimism returned to Wall Street on Friday, and stocks rallied to cap a shaky week dogged by worries that rising coronavirus counts may halt the economy’s recent upswing.
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Wall Street closing higher, ending erratic week of trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is closing higher Friday as the S&P 500 notched its third weekly gain in the last four. The benchmark index’s biggest gains came from cruise operators, airlines, banks and other companies that most need the economy to reopen and strengthen. Investors shook off a …
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Wall Street rises as optimism caps erratic week of trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is climbing Friday, and the S&P 500 is heading for its third weekly gain in the last four.
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Most of Wall Street wilts amid worries on virus, economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street wilted Thursday on worries that the economy’s recent improvements may be set to fade as coronavirus cases keep climbing.
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Stocks fall amid worries on virus, economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slumped on Wall Street Thursday amid worries that recent improvements in the economy may be set to stall as coronavirus cases continue to climb. The S&P 500 lost nearly all of Wednesday’s gains, with the sharpest drops hitting oil producers and other stocks whose fortunes …
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Stocks fade in mixed trading amid worries on virus, economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks are slumping on Wall Street Thursday amid worries that recent improvements in the economy may be set to stall as coronavirus cases continue to climb.
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Stocks slump on economy worries, erase much of week's gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slumping on Wall Street Thursday amid worries that recent improvements in the economy may be set to stall as coronavirus cases continue to climb.
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Stocks slump on economy worries, erase most of week's gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is slumping Thursday amid worries that recent improvements in the economy may be set to stall as coronavirus cases continue to climb.
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Brooks Brothers, worn by Lincoln and Kennedy, goes bankrupt
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, the latest major clothing seller to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wall Street's rally gets back on track as tech leads the way
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally got back on track Wednesday after more gains for big technology stocks helped pull the S&P 500 to its sixth gain in seven days.
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Brooks Brothers, worn by Lincoln and Kennedy, goes bankrupt
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, the latest major clothing seller to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wall Street drifts as tech stock gains offset other losses
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting on Wednesday, as more gains for big tech companies help make up for weakness elsewhere across Wall Street.
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Hong Kong grappling with future under national security law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam offered scant reassurance Tuesday over a new national security law that critics say undermines liberties and legal protections promised when China took control of the former British colony.
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Wall Street follows solid stock market rally with pullback
Wall Street's recent string of big gains came to an abrupt stop Tuesday as stocks closed broadly lower following a pullback in markets overseas.
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Hong Kong grappling with future under national security law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam offered scant reassurance Tuesday over a new national security law that critics say undermines liberties and legal protections promised when China took control of the former British colony.
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Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money through a federal program that was designed to soften job losses from the coronavirus but also benefited wealthy, well-connected companies and some celebrity owned firms.
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Markets swell around the world; Nasdaq sets another record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied worldwide Monday as investors bet that the economy can continue its dramatic turnaround despite all the challenges ahead.
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Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money from a federal program that probably softened job losses from the coronavirus but also benefited some politically connected firms.
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Treasury names 650K small businesses receiving govt loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department on Monday released the names of more than 650,000 small businesses that received funds from a government program intended to support the economy as states shut down in April to contain the viral outbreak.
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Treasury to name 700K small businesses receiving govt loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department says it is releasing on Monday the names of more than 700,000 companies that received funds from the government's small business lending program, a massive effort intended to support the economy as states shut down in April to contain the viral outbreak.
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Wall Street rises again, joins worldwide upswell for markets
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is closing higher, joining a worldwide upswell by markets on Monday, as stocks push higher on hopes that the economy can continue its turnaround despite all the challenges ahead of it. The S&P 500 is 1.6% higher at the close, following up on similar …
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Gig workers face shifting roles, competition in pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — There were the two-hour, unpaid waits outside supermarkets when San Francisco first started to lock down, on top of the heavy shopping bags that had to be lugged up countless flights of stairs.
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Gig workers face shifting roles, competition in pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — There were the two-hour, unpaid waits outside supermarkets when San Francisco first started to lock down, on top of the heavy shopping bags that had to be lugged up countless flights of stairs.
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Stocks rise on jobs data, S&P 500 ends week with solid gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Thursday as investors welcomed a report showing the U.S. job market continues to climb out of the crater created by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stocks rise on jobs data, S&P 500 nears week-long sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising Thursday after a report showed the U.S. job market continues to climb out of the crater created by the coronavirus pandemic.
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S&P 500 index notches another gain on a mixed day for stocks
Stock indexes ended mixed on Wall Street Wednesday, even as the market extended its winning streak to a third day and gains in technology companies pushed the Nasdaq to an all-time high.
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Stocks rise as Wall Street heads for a 3rd straight gain
Communication companies helped lift U.S. stock indexes mostly higher Wednesday afternoon, placing the market on track for its third gain in a row.
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Stocks close out best quarter since 1998 with more gains
Wall Street capped its best quarter since 1998 Tuesday with more gains, a fitting end to a stunning three months for investors as the market screamed back toward its record heights after a torrid plunge.
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Wall Street tacks more onto its best quarter since 1998
Stocks headed higher on Wall Street for the second day in a row Tuesday, a fitting end for a rocking quarter that propelled the U.S. stock market screaming back toward its record heights.
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Wall Street stocks claw back a chunk of last week's losses
Stocks shrugged off a wobbly start to finish solidly higher on Wall Street Monday, as the market clawed back half its losses from last week.
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Wall Street climbs, claws back a chunk of last week's losses
Stocks climbed broadly higher on Wall Street Monday, as the market clawed back more than a third of its losses from last week.
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Fracking pioneer Chesapeake files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Chesapeake Energy, a shale drilling pioneer that helped to turn the United States into a global energy powerhouse, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
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Fracking pioneer Chesapeake files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Chesapeake Energy, a shale drilling pioneer that helped to turn the United States into a global energy powerhouse, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
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Stocks sink as virus cases jump, forcing states to backtrack
Stocks on Wall Street fell sharply Friday as confirmed new coronavirus infections in the U.S. hit an all-time high, prompting Texas and Florida to reverse course on the reopening of businesses.
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Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on their phones.
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Stocks sink as virus cases jump, forcing states to backtrack
Stocks on Wall Street fell sharply Friday as confirmed new coronavirus infections in the U.S. hit an all-time high, prompting Texas and Florida to reverse course on the reopening of businesses.
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Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on their phones.
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Stocks sink as virus cases jump, forcing states to backtrack
Stocks on Wall Street fell sharply Friday as confirmed new coronavirus infections in the U.S. hit an all-time high, prompting Texas and Florida to reverse course on the reopening of businesses.
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Stocks sink on Wall Street as new daily virus cases surge
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Friday as the number of confirmed new coronavirus cases in the U.S. hit an all-time high, stoking worries among investors that the reopening of businesses they are banking on to revive the economy will be derailed.
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Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on their phones.
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Banks lead gains for stocks on Wall Street in jumpy trading
Financial companies led stocks broadly higher on Wall Street Thursday as traders welcomed news that the Federal Reserve and other regulators are removing some limits on the ability of banks to make investments.
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Stocks slide on Wall Street as new coronavirus cases surge
Wall Street's recent rally hit a snag Wednesday as new coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to the highest level in two months, dimming investors’ hopes for a relatively quick economic turnaround.
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Virus pummels commercial real estate, could end long boom
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are likely to see more “for rent” signs in the coming months as many businesses devastated by the coronavirus pandemic abandon offices and storefronts and potentially end a long boom in the nation's commercial real estate market.
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Segway, popular with police but not the public, hits brakes
Segway, which boldly claimed its two-wheeled personal transporter would revolutionize the way people get around, is ending production of its namesake vehicle.
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More gains for tech as US stocks head for a 3rd monthly gain
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday, extending the market's recent winning streak after another strong showing by technology companies.
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Segway, popular with police but not the public, hits brakes
Segway, which boldly claimed its two-wheeled personal transporter would revolutionize the way people get around, is ending production of its namesake vehicle.
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Segway to stop making its original personal transporter
Segway, which boldly claimed its two-wheeled personal transporter would revolutionize the way people get around, is ending production of its namesake vehicle.
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Stocks climb on Wall Street, heading for a 3rd monthly gain
Stocks headed higher in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday, as investors focus on the prospects for an economic recovery as more businesses reopen after being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Segue to stop making its original personal transporter
Segway, which boldly claimed its two-wheeled personal transporter would revolutionize the way people get around, is ending production of its namesake vehicle.
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Stocks end with solid gains after shaking off a choppy start
A rally in technology companies helped stocks overcome a shaky start Monday, extending Wall Street's solid gains from last week.
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Stock indexes move higher on Wall Street after a shaky start
Technology companies are helping drive stocks higher on Wall Street after a choppy start Monday as investors weigh the risks that rising coronavirus cases could pose to hopes for an economic recovery.
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Wall Street dips as virus fears drown out economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street careened through all the forces that have pushed and pulled it through the week, at first rising on Friday amid hope for the economy and then falling on worries about worsening coronavirus levels in some states, all before ending with modest losses.
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Wall Street dips as virus fears drown out economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street careened through all the forces that have pushed and pulled it through the week, at first rising on Friday amid hope for the economy and then falling on worries about worsening coronavirus levels in some states, all before ending with modest losses.
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Wall Street dips as virus fears drown out economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street careened through all the forces that have pushed and pulled it through the week, at first rising on Friday amid hope for the economy and then falling on worries about worsening coronavirus levels in some states, all before ending with modest losses.
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Wall Street dips as virus fears drown out economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street careened through all the forces that have pushed and pulled it through the week, at first rising on Friday amid hope for the economy and then falling on worries about worsening coronavirus levels in some states, all before ending with modest losses.
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Wall Street ends a sluggish day lower, still up for the week
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended a wobbly day lower Friday after worries about rising coronavirus infections in several states undercut an early rally. The selling followed word that Apple will temporarily close 11 stores as coronavirus cases rise across swaths of the South and West, just weeks after …
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Stocks shed early gains, but still on track for winning week
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is stumbling in Friday afternoon trading after worries about rising coronavirus infections in several U.S. states undercut an earlier rally.
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Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype
NEW YORK (AP) — America’s painful struggles over racism have finally caught up with Aunt Jemima, that ubiquitous fixture served up at breakfast tables for 131 years.
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Wall Street holds in neutral after wobbly day; yields fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street held at a near standstill on Thursday, with indexes split as caution about rising coronavirus infections in hotspots around the world washed over hopes for a coming economic recovery.
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Wall Street ends at standstill amid caution over virus cases
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street held at a near standstill on Thursday, with indexes split as caution about rising coronavirus infections in hotspots around the world washed over hopes for a coming economic recovery. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1% after wobbling between gains and losses all day. …
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Wall Street drifts through more wobbly trading, 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.
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Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype
NEW YORK (AP) — America’s painful struggles over racism have finally caught up with Aunt Jemima, that ubiquitous fixture served up at breakfast tables for 131 years.
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Even with ruling, workplace still unequal for LGBTQ workers
NEW YORK (AP) — Even with this week’s
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Wall Street dips as global rally eases off the accelerator
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks mostly fell in another day of wobbly trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as markets eased off the accelerator following their big rally.
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S&P 500 gives up an early gain, ending 3-day winning streak
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 gave up an early gain and ended slightly lower, ending a three-day winning streak. The benchmark index fell 0.4% after a wobbly day of trading. Like other markets worldwide, Wall Street took a pause following some recent gains. Treasury yields held steady and …
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Wall Street drifts, markets take a pause following big rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting in another day of wobbly trading Wednesday, as markets worldwide take a pause following their big rally.
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Wall Street ticks higher in another wobbly day of trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is ticking higher in tentative trading Wednesday, as indexes tack a bit more onto gains made earlier on hopes that the worst of the recession may have passed.
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Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype
NEW YORK (AP) — America’s painful struggles over racism have finally caught up with Aunt Jemima, that ubiquitous fixture served up at breakfast tables for 131 years.
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US shoppers returned with vigor in May in partial rebound
BALTIMORE (AP) — American shoppers ramped up their spending on store purchases by a record 17.7% from April to May, delivering a dose of energy for retailers that have been reeling since the coronavirus shut down businesses, flattened the economy and paralyzed consumers during the previous two months.
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Stocks rally worldwide on hopes for coming economic recovery
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose again Tuesday, part of a strong and worldwide rally for markets, after a big rebound in buying at U.S. stores and online raised hopes that the economy can escape its recession relatively quickly.
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US shoppers returned with vigor in May in partial rebound
BALTIMORE (AP) — American shoppers ramped up their spending on store purchases by a record 17.7% from April to May, delivering a dose of energy for retailers that have been reeling since the coronavirus shut down businesses, flattened the economy and paralyzed consumers during the previous two months.
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US retail sales up a record 17.7% in a partial rebound
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. retail sales jumped by a record 17.7% from April to May, with spending partially rebounding after the coronavirus had shut down businesses, flattened the economy and paralyzed consumers during the previous two months.
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Stocks erase an early loss after Fed widens bond purchases
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied back from a sharp, early slump on Monday to notch modest gains after the Federal Reserve unveiled its latest push to prop up the economy.
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Fear turns to greed on Wall Street as Fed details bond buys
NEW YORK (AP) — It took just a few hours for fear to turn back into greed on Wall Street Monday, and stocks erased a sharp, early slump to notch healthy gains after the Federal Reserve unveiled its latest push to prop up the economy.
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Wall Street closes higher on Fed plan to buy corporate bonds
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market shook off a weak start and ended broadly higher after the Federal Reserve announced its latest measure to support markets. The S&P 500 closed up 0.8% Monday. It was down as much as 2.5% in the early going. Markets turned higher immediately after …
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Wall Street veers higher on Fed plan to buy corporate bonds
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks swung solidly higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Monday after the Federal Reserve said it would begin buying individual corporate bonds, the central bank's latest move to prop up volatile financial markets through the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wall Street cuts losses as markets swing on virus fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Markets worldwide are swinging sharply Monday, with Wall Street slumping to a big morning loss only to erase all of it within a few hours, as uncertainty weighs about where the economy and the coronavirus pandemic are heading.
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US stocks bounce higher, but still end the week with a loss
Wall Street managed to end a bumpy day broadly higher Friday but still finished with its worst week in nearly three months.
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US stocks bounce higher, but still end the week with a loss
Wall Street managed to end a bumpy day broadly higher Friday but still finished with its worst week in nearly three months.
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US stocks bounce higher, but still end the week with a loss
Wall Street managed to end a bumpy day broadly higher Friday but still finished with its worst week in nearly three months.
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US stocks bounce higher, but still end the week with a loss
Wall Street managed to end a bumpy day broadly higher Friday but still finished with its worst week in nearly three months.
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Stocks bounce higher on Wall Street a day after big rout
Stocks moved higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Friday, recouping some of their losses a day after the market had its biggest rout since mid-March.
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Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks fell sharply Thursday on Wall Street as coronavirus cases in the U.S.
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Dow sinks 1,600 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases
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Stocks sink, reversing recent gains, as virus cases spike
Stocks are down sharply on Wall Street Thursday, pulling the Dow Jones Industrial Average more than 1,500 points lower and placing the S&P 500 on track for its worst day in nearly three months.
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Mnuchin says businesses will need more help
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday said he believes the U.S. economy will need more help to pull out of the recession, but added that the next round of support should be more targeted to the hardest hit parts of the economy.
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Stocks end mostly lower, even as Nasdaq tops 10,000 points
Stocks closed a choppy day on Wall Street with broad losses Wednesday, despite fresh assurances from the Federal Reserve that it would keep interest rates low through 2022 and would continue buying bonds to help markets function smoothly.
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Stocks veer mostly lower even after Fed forecasts low rates
U.S. stock indexes were mostly lower Wednesday afternoon in choppy trading after the Federal Reserve said it expects to keep interest rates low through 2022 and keep up its bond purchases.
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Stocks turn higher after Fed says it will keep rates low
Stocks bounced higher on Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve says it expects to keep interest rates low through 2022 and would keep up its bond purchases. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% shortly after the Fed released its latest policy statement, reversing an early decline. The Nasdaq rose above …
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Mnuchin says businesses will need more help
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday said he believes the U.S. economy will need more help to pull out of the recession, but added that the next round of support should be more targeted to the hardest hit parts of the economy.
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Wall Street indexes move lower ahead of statement from Fed
U.S. stock indexes are mostly lower in midday trading Wednesday ahead of an afternoon interest rate and economic policy update from the Federal Reserve.
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Wall Street hits the brakes after strong, weekslong rally
Wall Street hit the brakes Tuesday, a day after its remarkable, weekslong rally brought the S&P 500 back to positive for the year and the Nasdaq to a record high.
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Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.
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Stocks vault higher, as Nasdaq hits record on economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s enthusiasm about the reopening economy sent stocks scrambling even higher on Monday, and the Nasdaq composite wiped away the last of its coronavirus-induced losses to set a record.
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Stocks climb, extending gains and notching record for Nasdaq
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street, notching a record high close for the Nasdaq and extending a market rally into a fourth week. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% Monday. Optimism is strengthening that the worst of the recession induced by coronavirus shutdowns may have already …
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Stocks rise more, Nasdaq on pace for record on economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sweeping higher on Monday as Wall Street continues to ride the high supplied by Friday’s surprisingly encouraging report on the U.S. jobs market.
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Wall Street tilts higher again on economic recovery hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's rally is spilling into a new week as most stocks continue to ride the high supplied by Friday’s surprisingly encouraging report on the U.S. jobs market.
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Most stocks on Wall Street rise again on hopes for economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks are rising on Wall Street as markets continue to ride the high supplied by Friday’s surprisingly encouraging report on the U.S. jobs market.
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Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.
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Wall Street's rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs
For weeks, critics said Wall Street’s big rally made no sense when the economy seemed set for only more despair. On Friday, it got a bit of validation.
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Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.
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Wall Street's rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs
For weeks, critics said Wall Street’s big rally made no sense when the economy seemed set for only more despair. On Friday, it got a bit of validation.
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Wall Street's rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs
For weeks, critics said Wall Street’s big rally made no sense when the economy seemed set for only more despair. On Friday, it got a bit of validation.
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Wall Street's rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs
For weeks, critics said Wall Street’s big rally made no sense when the economy seemed set for only more despair. On Friday, it got a bit of validation.
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Wall Street's rally accelerates after stunning jobs report
Stocks are rushing higher in early trading Friday after a stunningly good report on the U.S. job market gave Wall Street’s recent rally another shot of adrenaline.
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Wall Street pauses, and S&P 500's 4-day winning streak snaps
Wall Street paused on Thursday, and the S&P 500 fell for the first time in five days as stocks that had held steadiest through this year’s feverish swings gave back some of their gains.
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Stocks wind up mostly lower, ending 4-day rally in S&P 500
Stocks ended mostly lower on Wall Street after a day of wavering, ending a four-day winning streak for the S&P 500, its longest in nearly four months. The benchmark index slipped 0.3% Thursday. It’s still about 8% below its record set in February after being down nearly 34% in late …
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Stocks fall as Wall Street heads for first loss in 5 days
Stocks are falling in Thursday afternoon trading on Wall Street as the market heads for its first loss in five days.
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Stocks slip on Wall Street as a 4-day rally stalls
Stocks are slipping in mixed trading Thursday afternoon as Wall Street takes a pause following its longest winning streak in nearly four months.
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Wall Street's rally takes a pause; indexes close to flat
Stocks are flipping between small gains and losses in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday, as Wall Street's remarkable rally takes a pause.
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Wall Street's rally rolls on; S&P 500 back within 8% of high
Stocks bubbled even higher on Wednesday, vaulting Wall Street back to where it was just one week after it set its all-time high earlier this year, as optimism builds that the economy can climb out of its current hole relatively quickly.
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Wall Street's rally rolls into Day 4 on reopening hopes
Stocks are rising again Wednesday on optimism that the economy can climb out of its current hole relatively quickly.
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Virus leaves the US travel industry struggling to recover
U.S. air travel down almost 90% from a year ago. A ghostly emptiness at Hawaii's tourist hotels. Deserted Las Vegas casinos counting the days to reopening.
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Virus leaves the US travel industry struggling to recover
U.S. air travel down almost 90% from a year ago. A ghostly emptiness at Hawaii's tourist hotels. Deserted Las Vegas casinos counting the days to reopening.
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Stocks shake off weak start and close higher, extending run
Stocks shook off a wobbly start on Wall Street and closed broadly higher Monday, adding to the market's recent run of solid gains.
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Stock indexes close higher on Wall Street after wobbly start
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Monday after shaking off a wobbly start. The S&P 500 index climbed 0.4%. The index is coming off its second month of solid gains. Investors are balancing cautious optimism about the reopening of businesses shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic against worries that …
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Stock indexes head higher on Wall Street after wobbly start
Stocks are notching modest gains on Wall Street Monday as investors balance 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.
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Stock indexes turn higher on Wall Street after wobbly start
Stocks are notching modest gains on Wall Street Monday as investors balance 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.
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Stocks erase a loss as worries over China tensions fizzle
Stocks closed out a solid week on Wall Street Friday with a late-afternoon rebound after worries that President Donald Trump would reignite a costly trade war with China faded.
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Online divisions: Twitter, Facebook diverge on Trump's words
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump posted identical messages on Twitter and Facebook this week. But while the two social platforms have very similar policies on voter misinformation and glorifying violence, they dealt with Trump’s posts very differently, proof that Silicon Valley is far from a united front when …
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Online divisions: Twitter, Facebook diverge on Trump's words
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump posted identical messages on Twitter and Facebook this week. But while the two social platforms have very similar policies on voter misinformation and glorifying violence, they dealt with Trump’s posts very differently, proof that Silicon Valley is far from a united front when …
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Stocks erase a loss as worries over China tensions fizzle
Stocks closed out a solid week on Wall Street Friday with a late-afternoon rebound after worries that President Donald Trump would reignite a costly trade war with China faded.
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Stocks erase a loss as worries over China tensions fizzle
Stocks closed out a solid week on Wall Street Friday with a late-afternoon rebound after worries that President Donald Trump would reignite a costly trade war with China faded.
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Stocks erase a loss as worries over China tensions fizzle
Stocks closed out a solid week on Wall Street Friday with a late-afternoon rebound after worries that President Donald Trump would reignite a costly trade war with China faded.
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Stocks mixed on Wall Street but still headed for weekly gain
Stock indexes edged mostly higher in afternoon trading Friday after President Donald Trump outlined several actions in response to China eroding the autonomy of Hong Kong, but did not mention any moves to upend a trade pact struck with Beijing earlier this year.
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Stocks slip on Wall Street but still headed for weekly gain
Stocks fell in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday as investors worry that the U.S. and China could be headed for another confrontation, this time over the autonomy of the former British colony of Hong Kong.
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Wall Street's rally ends on fears about US-China tensions
Wall Street’s rally ran out of fuel in the last hour of trading on Thursday, and the market fell to its first loss in four days amid worries about rising U.S.-China tensions.
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Stocks give up a gain on fears China tensions may escalate
Stocks gave up an early rally and ended slightly lower Thursday as traders feared that tensions with China could escalate again. The S&P 500 had been up 1.1% before sinking in the last hour after President Donald Trump said he would hold a news conference on China Friday. The announcement …
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Rally rolls on as Wall Street heads for fourth straight gain
Wall Street is rallying again on Thursday, extending this week's climb built on hopes for a coming economic revival.
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Wall Street closes higher on economic revival hopes
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Wednesday, extending the market's gains into a third day on hopes for a coming economic revival as larger swaths of the country relax stay-at-home mandates imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic and clear the way for more businesses to reopen.
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Wall Street closing higher on economic revival hopes
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Wednesday, extending the market's gains into a third day on hopes for a coming economic revival as larger swaths of the country relax stay-at-home mandates imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic and clear the way for more businesses to reopen.
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Wall Street is mixed as leaderboard flips upside down
Stock indexes are mixed in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as hopes for a coming economic revival turn the market's leaderboard upside down.
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Asian shares track Wall Street retreat on virus rebound fear
Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street logged its biggest loss since the start of the month on worries about the downside of reopening the economy too soon.
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Asian shares track Wall Street retreat on virus rebound fear
Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street logged its biggest loss since the start of the month on worries about the downside of reopening the economy too soon.
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Asian shares track Wall Street retreat on virus rebound fear
Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street logged its biggest loss since the start of the month on worries about the downside of reopening the economy too soon.
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Asian shares track Wall Street retreat on virus rebound fear
Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street logged its biggest loss since the start of the month on worries about the downside of reopening the economy too soon.
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Wall Street drops after reopening worries lead to late slide
Worries about the downside of reopening the economy too soon are weighing on markets, and Wall Street fell Tuesday to its biggest loss since the start of the month.
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Late slump on Wall Street leaves stock market broadly lower
An afternoon slump on Wall Street gained momentum in the last hour of trading, leaving stocks broadly lower and erasing some of the market’s gains from last week. The S&P 500 lost 2.1% Tuesday. The weakness came as investors debate whether the lifting of lockdowns around the world will drive …
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Stocks turn lower on Wall Street, with enthusiasm checked
Stocks are lower in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday, as investors debate whether the lifting of lockdowns around the world will drive an economic rebound or just more coronavirus infections.
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Stocks are mixed on Wall Street, with enthusiasm checked
Stocks are mixed in subdued afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday, as investors wait to see how well the lifting of lockdowns around the world goes.
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Stocks slide as Amazon, other companies detail virus fallout
Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday after Amazon and other big companies reported disappointing results, the latest evidence of how the coronavirus pandemic is hobbling the economy and hurting corporate earnings.
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Stocks slide as Amazon, other companies detail virus fallout
Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday after Amazon and other big companies reported disappointing results, the latest evidence of how the coronavirus pandemic is hobbling the economy and hurting corporate earnings.
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Stocks slide as Amazon, other companies detail virus fallout
Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday after Amazon and other big companies reported disappointing results, the latest evidence of how the coronavirus pandemic is hobbling the economy and hurting corporate earnings.
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Stocks slide as Amazon, other companies detail virus fallout
Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday after Amazon and other big companies reported disappointing results, the latest evidence of how the coronavirus pandemic is hobbling the economy and hurting corporate earnings.
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Wall Street pulls back after companies detail virus fallout
Stocks headed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday after Amazon and other big companies reported disappointing results, the latest evidence of how the coronavirus pandemic is hobbling the economy and hurting corporate earnings.
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Wall Street’s best month in 33 years closes with whimper
A crush of dismal data about the economy helped send markets lower Thursday, a meek ending to a historic, juggernaut month for stocks.
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Stocks charge higher on hopes for progress in fighting virus
Stocks around the world whipped higher Wednesday, riding a wave of optimism on encouraging data about a possible treatment for COVID-19.
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Slumping tech favorites pull major US stock indexes lower
Wall Street jostled to a mixed finish Tuesday, as former stalwarts ran out of momentum and some of the market’s most beaten-down stocks turned into winners.
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A day of waffling leaves major stock indexes slightly lower
Stocks are ending lower on Wall Street after an early gain evaporated. The losses were led by companies that have been investor favorites including Microsoft, Apple and Amazon. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday and the Nasdaq, which is dominated by tech companies, fell 1.4%. Small-company stocks, which took a …
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Losers turn to winners on Wall Street, leaving indexes mixed
Stock indexes are inching higher Tuesday, as some of Wall Street’s most downtrodden stocks flip into winners and some earlier stalwarts run out of momentum.
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Wall Street gives up an early gain, oil prices swing wildly
Major U.S. stock indexes gave up solid gains on Wall Street Tuesday in another day of sharp reversals for the market.
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How some companies survive, even thrive, in viral crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the coronavirus struck the United States hard last month, 22-year-old entrepreneur David Zamarin knew his company needed a Plan B — fast. As the economy essentially shut down, demand for his stain-resistant coatings was sure to drop.
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Stocks up worldwide as governments eye reopening economies
With governments making moves toward letting businesses reopen, stocks rallied worldwide on Monday to kick off a busy week for markets.
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Stocks climb globally as hopes build for easing lockdowns
Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street and around the world as governments prepare to gradually lift restrictions they imposed on businesses to slow the sweep of the coronavirus pandemic. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% Monday at the start of a week that’s packed with market-moving events. Several major central …
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Stocks rally worldwide as markets eye businesses reopening
Stocks are rallying Monday as governments worldwide prepare to gradually lift restrictions that are meant to slow the coronavirus outbreak but are also erasing businesses and jobs.
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Stocks rally as governments plan to ease virus lockdowns
Stocks around the world rose Monday as governments prepare to gradually lift restrictions they imposed on businesses to slow the sweep of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stocks rise as governments plan to ease virus lockdowns
Stocks around the world rose Monday as governments prepare to gradually lift restrictions they imposed on businesses to slow the sweep of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wall Street ends manic week with a gain, led by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — In a manic week full of previously unthinkable market moves, Wall Street ended Friday with one reminiscent of what things were like before the coronavirus outbreak upended everything.
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Wall Street ends manic week with a gain, led by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — In a manic week full of previously unthinkable market moves, Wall Street ended Friday with one reminiscent of what things were like before the coronavirus outbreak upended everything.
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Wall Street ends manic week with a gain, led by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — In a manic week full of previously unthinkable market moves, Wall Street ended Friday with one reminiscent of what things were like before the coronavirus outbreak upended everything.
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Wall Street ends a bumpy week with a gain, led by technology
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing out a tumultuous week with broad gains, led by familar names in technology including Apple. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% Friday, but still ended the week lower, breaking a two-week winning streak. Stocks meandered between gains and losses for much of the morning …
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Stocks rally, but not enough to make up for tumultuous week
NEW YORK (AP) — Gains for stocks are accelerating in afternoon trading Friday as Wall Street nears the end of its tumultuous week.
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Stocks push higher on Wall Street following tumultuous week
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pushing higher in afternoon trading Friday as Wall Street nears the end of its tumultuous week.
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Stocks hold steady on Wall Street following tumultuous week
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding steady Friday as Wall Street nears the end of its tumultuous week.
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$310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners still applying for loans under the government's coronavirus relief program may end up disappointed — the $310 billion being added to the program may already be spoken for.
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Hope dashed: Early rally vanishes, leaving Wall Street mixed
NEW YORK (AP) — An early rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished on Thursday, the latest example of how fragile the hopes underpinning the stock market’s monthlong recovery are.
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An early market rally gets wiped out, leaving stocks mixed
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market ended another turbulent day more or less where it started after an early rally got washed away. The S&P 500 ended with a tiny loss Thursday, having given up an early gain of 1.6%. The market’s latest bumpy ride shows how fragile hope …
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After a sudden stumble, Wall Street climbs toward more gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pushing higher in afternoon trading Thursday as another day of wild swings on Wall Street heads into its last hour of trading.
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Wall Street swings wildly as volatility again seizes markets
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are swinging wildly on Wall Street Thursday as an early rally disappeared, only to re-emerge and then threaten to vanish again.
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$310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners still applying for loans under the government's coronavirus relief program may end up disappointed — the $310 billion being added to the program may already be spoken for.
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Stocks push higher again, even as dismal data piles up
NEW YORK (AP) — Another Thursday with a shocking number of workers losing their jobs, another gain for the stock market.
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Stocks claw higher worldwide; oil prices crawl off the floor
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world are clawing higher on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 climbed toward the first gain in what’s been a dismal week for markets.
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Back to work? Companies finding it easier said than done
NEW YORK (AP) — As state and federal leaders tussle over when and how fast to “reopen” the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, some corporations are taking the first steps toward bringing their employees back to work. Which in many cases is easier said than done.
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Oil’s chaotic collapse deepens; stocks drop worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices crumpled even further Tuesday, and U.S. stocks sank to their worst loss in weeks as worries swept markets worldwide about the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Collapse in oil prices continues, dragging US stocks lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are continuing to collapse, inflicting more damage on stock markets around the world as shutdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic bring economies to a halt. The S&P 500 closed down 3% Tuesday, its second straight loss. Markets across Europe and Asia had similar drops. …
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Back to work? Companies finding it easier said than done
NEW YORK (AP) — As state and federal leaders tussle over when and how fast to “reopen” the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, some corporations are taking the first steps toward bringing their employees back to work. Which in many cases is easier said than done.
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Companies take halting steps toward back-to-work season
NEW YORK (AP) — As state and federal leaders tussle over when and how fast to “reopen” the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, some corporations are taking the first steps toward bringing their employees back to work. Which in many cases is easier said than done.
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Oil prices keep crumbling, stocks around the world tumble
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil’s chaotic collapse deepened, and stocks around the world dropped on Tuesday as the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic turns markets upside down.
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Hope takes the reins on Wall Street, stocks rally worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — In Wall Street’s tug of war between hope and pessimism about the coronavirus pandemic, hope is fighting back.
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Hope takes the reins on Wall Street, stocks rally worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — In Wall Street’s tug of war between hope and pessimism about the coronavirus pandemic, hope is fighting back.
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US restaurants expect big changes when their doors reopen
The days of standing shoulder-to-shoulder at a bar or sharing a meal at a table for 10 are gone for now — and could take a long time to return even after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
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Hope takes the reins on Wall Street, stocks rally worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — In Wall Street’s tug of war between hope and pessimism about the coronavirus pandemic, hope is fighting back.
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US restaurants expect big changes when their doors reopen
The days of standing shoulder-to-shoulder at a bar or sharing a meal at a table for 10 are gone for now — and could take a long time to return even after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
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Hope takes the reins on Wall Street, stocks rally worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — In Wall Street’s tug of war between hope and pessimism about the coronavirus pandemic, hope is fighting back.
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US restaurants expect big changes when their doors reopen
The days of standing shoulder-to-shoulder at a bar or sharing a meal at a table for 10 are gone for now — and could take a long time to return even after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
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Stocks rally worldwide, lifted by hopes for virus progress
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rallying to a higher close Friday as investors latch onto strands of hope about progress in the fight against the coronavirus. The S&P 500 soared to its first back-to-back weekly gains since the pandemic triggered a sell-off in February. Investors are focusing on the …
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Stocks rise worldwide, lifted by hopes for virus progress
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world rose on Friday as investors latched onto strands of hope about progress in the fight against the coronavirus.
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Stocks climb as pandemic winners pull away on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Even in this new stay-at-home, increasingly jobless economy, some businesses are making out as clear winners, and gains for Amazon, health care companies and stocks in other pockets of the market helped prop up Wall Street Thursday.
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Stocks end higher as Amazon, Netflix pull away from pack
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes ended a wobbly day with modest gains Thursday, while the biggest increases went to Amazon, Netflix and other companies poised to do the best during the coronavirus crunch. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% after flipping between small gains and losses all day. The latest …
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Amazon, Netflix, pandemic winners pull away on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in afternoon trading Thursday as the relatively few winners in the coronavirus crunch pull away from the rest of Wall Street.
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Wall Street mixed after jobless data; Amazon up, banks down
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in afternoon trading on Wall Street Thursday as the relatively few winners in the coronavirus crunch pull away from the rest of the market.
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Evidence of virus' effect on US economy grows more ominous
WASHINGTON (AP) — Evidence of the coronavirus' devastating impact on the U.S. economy has been steadily emerging, and the signs have grown ominous.
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Evidence of virus' effect on US economy grows more ominous
WASHINGTON (AP) — Evidence of the coronavirus' devastating impact on the U.S. economy has been steadily emerging, and the signs have grown ominous.
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Stocks sink following grim data on economic hit from virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Selling swept Wall Street Wednesday after a dismal lineup of reports made clear how historic the coronavirus crunch has been for the economy.
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Stocks sink on Wall Street as grim economic news pours in
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower on Wall Street as more signs emerge of the economic damage being caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The S&P 500 fell 2.2% Wednesday. Bond prices rose, sending yields lower. Energy stocks fell sharply after the price of oil touched another 18-year low, …
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Stocks end higher as traders hope restrictions will ease
Technology companies led stocks higher on Wall Street Tuesday as investors focused on how and when authorities may begin to ease business shutdowns and limits on people’s movements imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Stocks rise as traders see hopeful signs on opening economy
Stocks moved mostly higher on Wall Street Tuesday as investors reviewed earnings reports from big companies and welcomed signs that government officials are considering how to gradually reopen the economy.
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'Absolute chaos' as businesses try to tap into rescue funds
NEW YORK (AP) — Desperate small business owners who hoped for a quick government lifeline to help them survive the coronavirus crisis are still without funds, instead battling red tape, wary banks and swamped computer systems.
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Stocks fall as investors brace for earnings hit from virus
Stocks fell on Wall Street Monday, erasing some of the market’s big gains from last week, as investors braced for a sobering first look at how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt company earnings.
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US stocks head lower following their biggest week since 1974
Stocks headed lower on Wall Street in early afternoon trading Monday as investors braced for a sobering first look this week at how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt company earnings.
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'Absolute chaos' as businesses try to tap into rescue funds
NEW YORK (AP) — Desperate small business owners who hoped for a quick government lifeline to help them survive the coronavirus crisis are still without funds, instead battling red tape, wary banks and swamped computer systems.
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'Absolute chaos' as businesses try to tap into rescue funds
NEW YORK (AP) — Desperate small business owners who hoped for a quick government lifeline to help them survive the coronavirus crisis are still without funds, instead battling red tape, wary banks and swamped computer systems.
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Hurry up and wait? Why relief to small businesses has lagged
NEW YORK (AP) — Speed is of the essence if a federal relief program for small businesses is going to be effective in combating the damage wrought by the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Wall Street caps best week since 1974 on latest Fed stunner
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years on Thursday after the Federal Reserve launched its latest titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
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Stocks close out best week since 1974 after Fed acts again
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 index closed out its best week since 1974 with another gain Thursday after the Federal Reserve launched its latest unprecedented effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak. The central bank’s announcement of programs to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans …
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Another stock rally loses steam, still headed for big week
NEW YORK (AP) — A rally on Wall Street Thursday is fading, the second time this week that a big early gain threatened to give out in the afternoon.
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Wall Street climbs after Fed stuns markets again with aid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve launched its latest unprecedented effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak. The gains put the S&P 500 on track for its best week since 1974.
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Computer issues at SBA said to hold up small business loans
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners hoping for quick help from the government’s emergency $349 billion lending program were still waiting Tuesday amid reports of computer problems at the Small Business Administration.
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Hurry up and wait? Why relief to small businesses has lagged
NEW YORK (AP) — Speed is of the essence if a federal relief program for small businesses is going to be effective in combating the damage wrought by the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Hurry up and wait? Why relief to small businesses has lagged
NEW YORK (AP) — Speed is of the essence if a federal relief program for small businesses is going to be effective in combating the damage wrought by the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Wall Street jumps 3.4%, actually holds on this time
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks shot to a 3.4% gain on Wall Street Wednesday as investors chose to focus on the optimistic side of data about the coronavirus outbreak’s trajectory.
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Stocks up 3.4% on Wall Street as hopes build for virus peak
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks shot 3.4% higher on Wall Street Wednesday as investors chose to focus on the optimistic side of data about the coronavirus outbreak’s trajectory. It’s the latest about-face in this brutally volatile stretch for the U.S. stock market, which has flip-flopped between gains and losses for …
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Wall Street jumps 3% again, tries to hold on this time
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are shooting higher again on Wall Street Wednesday. Maybe this time it will last.
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Wall Street climbs as volatility keeps squeezing markets
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are climbing again on Wall Street Wednesday. Maybe this time it will last.
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After virus fades, service industries may be changed forever
WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, personal trainer Amanda Tikalsky didn’t have to worry much about her job. The U.S. economy’s record-breaking 11-year expansion offered security to service workers like her.
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Computer issues at SBA said to hold up small business loans
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners hoping for quick help from the government’s emergency $349 billion lending program were still waiting Tuesday amid reports of computer problems at the Small Business Administration.
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Businesses wait for word, money after applying for SBA loans
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners hoping for quick loans from the government were in a holding pattern Monday — waiting on their bank to either take their application or, if it did, send them the money.
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A stock rally fizzles out on Wall Street; oil prices plunge
NEW YORK (AP) — A big rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished Tuesday, the latest twist for a market dominated by sharp swings amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Computer issues at SBA said to hold up small business loans
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners hoping for quick help from the government’s emergency $349 billion lending program were still waiting Tuesday amid reports of computer problems at the Small Business Administration.
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Wall Street's rally fizzles as oil prices suddenly plunge
NEW YORK (AP) — A big rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished Tuesday, undercut in part by another plunge in the price of oil.
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After virus fades, service industries may be changed forever
WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, personal trainer Amanda Tikalsky didn’t have to worry much about her job. The U.S. economy’s record-breaking 11-year expansion offered security to service workers like her.
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Businesses wait for word, money after applying for SBA loans
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners hoping for quick loans from the government were in a holding pattern Monday — waiting on their bank to either take their application or, if it did, send them the money.
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Businesses wait for word, money after applying for SBA loans
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners hoping for quick loans from the government were in a holding pattern Monday — waiting on their bank to either take their application or, if it did, send them the money.
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Wall Street leaps 7%, markets rally worldwide on virus hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors grabbed hold of a few glimmers of hope Monday that the coronavirus pandemic could be slowing and sent stocks surging in a worldwide rally, capped by a 7% leap for the U.S. market.
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After virus fades, service industries may be changed forever
WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, personal trainer Amanda Tikalsky didn’t have to worry much about her job. The U.S. economy’s record-breaking 11-year expansion offered security to service workers like her.
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Stocks surge 7% on signs new virus deaths could be slowing
NEW YORK (AP) — A worldwide rally gained steam on Wall Street Monday, propelling major indexes up more than 7%, as traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas. New York’s governor said the rate of increase …
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Worldwide stock rally accelerates on hopes for virus peak
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world jumped Monday after some of the areas hardest hit by the coronavirus offered sparks of hope that the worst of the outbreak may be on the horizon.
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Stocks drop as coronavirus crunches the job market, economy
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market’s first reaction to Friday’s stunningly bad jobs report was to take it in stride. But Wall Street slid through the day as investors looked ahead to the likelihood that even worse numbers are on the way.
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Stocks drop as coronavirus crunches the job market, economy
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market’s first reaction to Friday’s stunningly bad jobs report was to take it in stride. But Wall Street slid through the day as investors looked ahead to the likelihood that even worse numbers are on the way.
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Stocks drop as coronavirus crunches the job market, economy
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market’s first reaction to Friday’s stunningly bad jobs report was to take it in stride. But Wall Street slid through the day as investors looked ahead to the likelihood that even worse numbers are on the way.
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Stocks drop as coronavirus crunches the job market, economy
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market’s first reaction to Friday’s stunningly bad jobs report was to take it in stride. But Wall Street slid through the day as investors looked ahead to the likelihood that even worse numbers are on the way.
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Stocks fall again after another dismal report on job losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell again on Wall Street following the latest grim reading on the toll that the coronavirus is having on jobs as the economy grinds to a halt. The government reported earlier Friday that more than 700,000 jobs were lost last month, and investors and economists …
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Stocks fall on Wall Street, heading for another weekly loss
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in afternoon trading Friday, putting Wall Street on track for its third losing week in the last four.
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Stocks pull lower after wavering earlier; crude oil climbs
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in midday trading Friday, putting Wall Street on track for its third losing week in the last four. But the day's and the week's losses are milder than those that have rocked investors the last couple months.
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Trump says he expects Russia, Saudis to cut oil production
DUBAI (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia will dramatically cut production and end an
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Wall Street rises for first time in three days as oil spurts
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied Thursday for its first gain in three days after a sudden surge in oil prices revived beaten-down energy stocks. But, as has so often been the case in this year's volatile market, it took a few U-turns to get there.
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Stocks end another whipsaw day solidly higher, led by energy
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing solidly higher after another whipsaw day, giving the market its first gain in three days. Major U.S. indexes rose more than 2% Thursday. Energy stocks led the way higher as the price of crude oil jumped 25%, bouncing further off an 18-year low, …
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US stocks give up most of a gain driven by higher oil prices
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes turned wobbly on Wall Street Thursday afternoon after giving up much of an early gain driven by a surge in oil prices as hopes grew for a truce in an oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
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Wall Street rises as higher oil prices revive 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 millions of Americans into the unemployment queue by the week.
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Stocks rise as a bounce in oil prices lifts energy sector
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.
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Trump says he expects Russia, Saudis to cut oil production
DUBAI (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia will dramatically cut production and end an
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Stocks skid as physical, economic toll of virus worsens
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street and markets around the world fell sharply Wednesday as the economic and physical toll caused by the coronavirus outbreak mounts — and as experts say they still can’t predict when it will end.
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Amazon fires warehouse worker who staged walkout
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon fired a worker who organized a walkout at a New York warehouse to demand greater protection against the new coronavirus, saying the employee himself flouted distancing rules and put others at risk.
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Stocks fall, capping Wall Street's worst quarter since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell Tuesday to close out Wall Street’s worst quarter since the most harrowing days of the 2008 financial crisis.
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Stocks fall, closing out their worst quarter since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are down in subdued trading Tuesday, as Wall Street's wraps up its worst quarter of performance since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Stocks fall, head to worst quarter on Wall Street since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are down in subdued trading Tuesday, as Wall Street's wraps up its worst quarter of performance since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Amazon fires warehouse worker who staged walkout
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon fired a worker who organized a walkout at a New York warehouse to demand greater protection against the new coronavirus, saying the employee himself flouted distancing rules and put others at risk.
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Stocks drift, still headed to worst quarter since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are headed lower in subdued trading Tuesday, a rare calm day in what is likely to be Wall Street's worst quarter of performance since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Wall Street's rally rolls on, led by health care stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Monday, led by big gains for health care companies announcing developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.
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Wall Street pushes higher, led by surging health care stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing higher again on Wall Street Monday, led by health care stocks, bringing the market's surge over the past week to 17%. The S&P 500 rose more than 3% for its fourth gain in five days, following up its best weekly gain since hitting …
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Stocks drop, but hold on to weekly gains after a big rally
Wall Street closed lower Friday but still notched big gains for the week as investors held out hope that a $2 trillion rescue package will cushion businesses and households from the economic devastation being caused by the coronavirus.
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On Wall Street, some optimism penetrates the uncertainty
Stocks rallied this week as Washington acted to provide $2.2 trillion of relief to an economy shocked by the coronavirus outbreak, leaving some on Wall Street cautiously optimistic that the panicky selling that had gripped the market earlier may have come to an end.
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Stocks drop, but hold on to weekly gains after a big rally
Wall Street closed lower Friday but still notched big gains for the week as investors held out hope that a $2 trillion rescue package will cushion businesses and households from the economic devastation being caused by the coronavirus.
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On Wall Street, some optimism penetrates the uncertainty
Stocks rallied this week as Washington acted to provide $2.2 trillion of relief to an economy shocked by the coronavirus outbreak, leaving some on Wall Street cautiously optimistic that the panicky selling that had gripped the market earlier may have come to an end.
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On Wall Street, some optimism penetrates the uncertainty
Stocks rallied this week as Washington acted to provide $2.2 trillion of relief to an economy shocked by the coronavirus outbreak, leaving some on Wall Street cautiously optimistic that the panicky selling that had gripped the market earlier may have come to an end.
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US could get stake in airlines in exchange for virus grants
The Trump administration is raising the possibility of the government getting ownership stakes in U.S. airlines in exchange for $25 billion in direct grants to help the carriers survive a downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Stocks drop, but hold on to weekly gains after a big rally
Wall Street closed lower Friday but still notched big gains for the week as investors held out hope that a $2 trillion rescue package will cushion businesses and households from the economic devastation being caused by the coronavirus.
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Stocks drop, but hold on to weekly gains after a big rally
Wall Street closed lower Friday but still notched big gains for the week as investors held out hope that a $2 trillion rescue package will cushion businesses and households from the economic devastation being caused by the coronavirus.
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Stocks move lower on Wall Street following a big 3-day rally
Stocks are lower Friday on Wall Street, erasing part of a huge rally over the past three days. The market is still on track for sizable gains for the week following two weeks of relentless selling.
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US could get stake in airlines in exchange for virus grants
The Trump administration is raising the possibility of the government getting ownership stakes in U.S. airlines in exchange for $25 billion in direct grants to help the carriers survive a downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Congress' relief bill would vastly expand unemployment aid
NEW YORK (AP) — With record-high numbers of Americans seeking unemployment benefits after losing their jobs because of the coronavirus, Congress is set to significantly enhance the program.
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Stocks surge again after relief bill passed; indexes up 6%
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks marched higher for a third straight day Thursday as a massive coronavirus relief bill moved closer to passing Congress and Wall Street took some historically bad unemployment figures in stride.
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US could get stake in airlines in exchange for virus grants
The Trump administration is raising the possibility of the government getting ownership stakes in U.S. airlines in exchange for $25 billion in direct grants to help the carriers survive a downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Congress' relief bill would vastly expand unemployment aid
NEW YORK (AP) — With record-high numbers of Americans seeking unemployment benefits after losing their jobs because of the coronavirus, Congress is set to significantly enhance the program.
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Stocks rise sharply on Wall Street, heading for 3-day rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks marched higher 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.
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Stocks jump, heading for first back-to-back gain in 6 weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are leaping to more big gains on Wednesday, as Congress moves closer to approving a $2 trillion rescue plan for the economy.
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Wall Street looks for first back-to-back gain in six weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are higher in another day of bumpy trading Wednesday as Congress moves closer to passing a $2 trillion package to help the economy deal with damage caused by the coronavirus.
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Stocks wobble as Wall Street downshifts from historic rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are wobbling in tentative trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as a historic, worldwide rally downshifts dramatically after just a day.
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Asian shares jump after Dow sees biggest gain since 1933
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares opened sharply higher in Asia on Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 with Congress and the White House nearing a deal on injecting nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.
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Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.
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Dow surges 10% as Congress moves closer to passing virus aid
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 10% Tuesday as Congress and the White House neared a deal to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy.
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Stocks surge more than 7% on hopes for US virus aid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are surging on Wall Street Tuesday and joined a worldwide rally as optimism rose, for one day at least, that government officials and central banks are unleashing enough aid to ease the economic pain caused by the
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Stocks surge more than 6% on hopes for US virus aid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are surging on Wall Street Tuesday and joined a worldwide rally as optimism rose, for one day at least, that government officials and central banks are unleashing enough aid to ease the economic pain caused by the
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Stocks surge toward huge gains on hopes for US virus aid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are surging on Wall Street Tuesday and joined a worldwide rally as optimism rose, for one day at least, that government officials and central banks are unleashing enough aid to ease the economic pain caused by the
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Stocks surge over 7% on building hopes for US virus stimulus
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks on Wall Street joined a worldwide rally Tuesday as optimism rose, for one day at least, that government officials and central banks are unleashing enough aid to ease the economic pain caused by the
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Stocks surge 7% on building hopes for US virus stimulus
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks on Wall Street joined a worldwide rally Tuesday as optimism rose, for one morning at least, that government officials and central banks are unleashing enough aid to ease the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Whiplash: All at once, a steady US economy screeches to halt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three weeks ago, EmpireCLS was heading toward a second straight year of record business. A car service company in New Jersey, Empire couldn’t even find enough chauffeurs and office workers to meet its needs.
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Stocks slump, despite Fed aid, as virus bill stalls again
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell about 3% on Wall Street Monday as Congress hit another roadblock in talks to inject nearly $2 trillion into the economy. Even an extraordinary flood of support from the Federal Reserve wasn’t enough to lift stocks, as frustration with Washington rises along with the …
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Stocks fall, despite Fed aid as traders wait for 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 the White House to do the same.
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Stocks tumble despite Fed aid as traders wait for 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 the White House to do the same.
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Whiplash: All at once, a steady US economy screeches to halt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three weeks ago, EmpireCLS was heading toward a second straight year of record business. A car service company in New Jersey, Empire couldn’t even find enough chauffeurs and office workers to meet its needs.
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Whiplash: All at once, a steady US economy screeches to halt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three weeks ago, EmpireCLS was heading toward a second straight year of record business. A car service company in New Jersey, Empire couldn’t even find enough chauffeurs and office workers to meet its needs.
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Asian stocks rise after Wall Street gains on aid hope
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after modest Wall Street gains on hopes government and central bank action can shield the world economy from a looming global recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vital but vulnerable, cleaners hold the line against a virus
NEW YORK (AP) — When hospitals need to prep a room for the next coronavirus test, when jetliners discharge their passengers at the gate, when suburbanites start to take sanitary precautions more seriously, the call goes out:
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Asian stocks rise after Wall Street gains on aid hope
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after modest Wall Street gains on hopes government and central bank action can shield the world economy from a looming global recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Asian stocks rise after Wall Street gains on aid hope
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after modest Wall Street gains on hopes government and central bank action can shield the world economy from a looming global recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cautious optimism on Wall Street, markets rise with aid hope
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks capped a wobbly day on Wall Street with solid gains Thursday, reflecting cautious optimism among investors that emergency action by the U.S. government and central banks will cushion the global economy from a looming recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wall Street regains some lost ground in a less rocky day
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing with solid gains on Wall Street Thursday after shaking off a rocky start. The trading was still bumpy but nothing like the wild swings seen in recent weeks. The Dow Jones industrials gained almost 200 points, or 1%. Investors were cautiously optimistic after …
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Wall Street gains momentum after another rocky start
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding on to gains after a wobbly day on Wall Street Thursday amid cautious optimism among investors that emergency action by the U.S. government and central banks will cushion the global economy from a looming recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vital but vulnerable, cleaners hold the line against a virus
NEW YORK (AP) — When hospitals need to prep a room for the next coronavirus test, when jetliners discharge their passengers at the gate, when suburbanites start to take sanitary precautions more seriously, the call goes out:
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Wall Street see-saws up and down as volatility retains grip
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are see-sawing between gains and losses in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday, but the moves are more subdued than the wild jabs that have dominated recent weeks. At least for now.
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Wall Street swings up and down as volatility retains grip
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are swinging between gains and losses in early trading on Wall Street Thursday, but the moves are more subdued than the wild jabs that have dominated recent weeks. At least for now.
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Q&A: What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stocks tumble, investors dash for cash amid recession fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled more than 5% on Wall Street Wednesday, and the Dow erased virtually all its gains since President Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration. Even prices for investments seen as safe during downturns fell as the coronavirus outbreak chokes the economy and investors rush to raise cash.
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Q&A: What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stocks drop as recession fears take hold; Dow loses 1,300
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing sharply lower as fears of a prolonged coronavirus-induced recession take hold. The Dow industrials lost more than 1,300 points, or 6.3%. After a brutal few weeks, the Dow has now lost nearly all of its gains since President Trump's inauguration. Wednesday's losses deepened …
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Stocks fall, Trump Bump vanishes as virus fears slam markets
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled close to 8% on Wall Street Wednesday and wiped out the last of the gains for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since President Donald Trump's inauguration. Even prices for investments seen as very safe fell as investors rushed to raise cash and the coronavirus …
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Q&A: What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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S&P 500 sinks 8% on recession fears as virus cases climb
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 tumbled 8.5% Wednesday, wiping out the optimism and big gains sparked the prior day by Washington’s promises for massive aid for the economy.
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S&P 500 sinks 7%, causing trading halt, on recession fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks sank 7% on Wall Street Wednesday, triggering another temporary halt to trading and wiping out the optimism and big gains sparked the prior day by Washington’s promises for massive aid for the economy.
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Retail sales fall 0.5% in February, biggest drop since 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell 0.5% in February, the largest drop in more than a year, indicating that the consumer sector was slowing even before the coronavirus struck with force in the United States. Economists said they were looking for even weaker numbers in coming months.
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Retail sales fall 0.5% in February, biggest drop since 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell 0.5% in February, the largest drop in more than a year, indicating that the consumer sector was slowing even before the coronavirus struck with force in the United States. Economists said they were looking for even weaker numbers in coming months.
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Retail sales drop 0.5% in February
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell 0.5% in February, indicating the consumer sector was slowing even before the coronavirus struck with force in the United States.
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Asian shares fall after Wall Street dive, recession warning
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares fell in most Asian markets on Tuesday after the U.S. stock market plunged to its worst day in more than three decades.
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Stocks plunge as Wall Street, White House see recession risk
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market plunged to its worst day in more than three decades as voices from Wall Street to the White House said the coronavirus may be dragging the economy into a recession.
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Dow dives 2,999 points on fears virus will cause recession
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow industrials took a 2,999-point nosedive on Monday as fears deepen that the coronavirus outbreak will throw global economy into recession. Even for a market beset by volaility in recent weeks, the losses were staggering. The 12.9% drop in the Dow was its worst since …
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Stock market losses accelerate past 10% on coronavirus fears
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market's losses are accelerating past 10% in late trading Monday as the U.S. government advises people to avoid large gatherings. President Donald Trump told reporters he sees a chance of recession and promised help to the strguggling airline industry. The losses came as huge …
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Stocks fall worldwide as coronavirus throttles economies
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply around the world Monday as the coronavirus forced huge swaths of the economy to the edge of a standstill, from parked airplanes to the nearly empty restaurant around the corner.
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Stocks roar back on hopes for government's virus plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street roared back from its worst day in 30 years Friday with a broad rally that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearly 2,000 points higher — its biggest point gain ever — after President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency.
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Spotty sick leave policies limit options for avoiding virus
LONDON (AP) — A barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer's shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for …
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Stocks roar back on hopes for government's virus plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street roared back from its worst day in 30 years Friday with a broad rally that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearly 2,000 points higher — its biggest point gain ever — after President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency.
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Spotty sick leave policies limit options for avoiding virus
LONDON (AP) — A barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer's shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for …
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Stocks roar back on hopes for government's virus plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street roared back from its worst day in 30 years Friday with a broad rally that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearly 2,000 points higher — its biggest point gain ever — after President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency.
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Stocks roar back from big losses after emergency declaration
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street roared back from its worst day in 30 years Friday with a broad rally that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearly 2,000 points higher — its biggest point gain ever — after President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency.
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Stocks surge on new virus measures; Dow up 1,985 points
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street roared back from its worst day in 30 years Friday with a broad rally that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearly 2,000 points higher — its biggest point gain ever — after President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency.
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Spotty sick leave policies limit options for avoiding virus
LONDON (AP) — A barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer's shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for …
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Stocks claw back some ground a day after historic plunge
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks have clawed back some of their recent losses at the end of a brutal week of selling. The gains Friday came in another day of turbulent trading fueled by heightened fears of a global recession from the coronavirus. Thursday's drop was the worst for the …
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Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as virus fears spread
NEW YORK (AP) — The escalating coronavirus emergency sent the stock market Thursday into its worst slide since the Black Monday crash of 1987, extending a sell-off that has now wiped out most of Wall Street’s big gains since President Donald Trump took office.
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`This is bad': Stocks plummet again over coronavirus fears
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.
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`It gets worse': Stocks plummet again over coronavirus fears
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.
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US ban on European visitors escalates travel industry pain
President Donald Trump's 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest calamity for a global travel industry already reeling from falling bookings and canceled reservations as people try to avoid contracting and spreading the coronavirus.
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US ban on travel from Europe escalates travel industry pain
President Donald Trump's 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest calamity for a global travel industry already reeling from falling bookings and canceled reservations as people try to avoid contracting and spreading the coronavirus.
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Corporate debt loads a rising risk as virus hits economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gyrating stock market is seizing headlines as the coronavirus threatens corporate profits and economic growth. Yet it's in the normally temperate bond market, where companies go to borrow money, where the gravest dangers may lurk.
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Trump ban on travel from Europe escalates pain for airlines
President Donald Trump's decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest stunning setback for an airline industry that is reeling from a drop in bookings and a surge in people who are canceling reservations for fear of contracting the coronavirus.
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Trump ban on travel from Europe escalates pain for airlines
President Donald Trump's decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest stunning setback for an airline industry that is reeling from a drop in bookings and a surge in people who are canceling reservations for fear of contracting the coronavirus.
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Dow tumbles into bear market as coronavirus fears intensify
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks careened lower Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials sinking more than 1,400 points, as investors became more fearful that the Trump administration and other global governments won’t be able to prevent the coronavirus outbreak from doing significant damage to the worldwide economy.
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Dow sinks 1,400, or 6.4%, as investors await virus response
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing sharply lower on Wall Street, erasing more than 1,400 points from the Dow industrials, as investors wait for a more aggressive response from the U.S. government to economic fallout from the coronavirus. The Dow has now fallen 20% from its recent high, and …
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Dow sinks 1,300 points as fear of virus fallout grips market
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Wednesday as fears of economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak grip markets again.
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Corporate debt loads a rising risk as virus hits economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gyrating stock market is seizing headlines as the coronavirus threatens corporate profits and economic growth. Yet it's in the normally temperate bond market, where companies go to borrow money, where the gravest dangers may lurk.
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Dow sinks 1,600 points as fear of virus fallout grips market
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street as fears of economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak grip markets again. The Dow Jones industrials dropped 1,600 points, or 6.7% in late trading Wednesday. Both the Dow and the broader S&P 500 have now fallen roughly 20% from …
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Wall Street down more than 5% as stakes rise in pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are tumbling again Wednesday, and indexes lost 5% as Wall Street keeps reeling on worries about the coronavirus. The losses deepened after health authorities declared the crisis a pandemic, and the U.S. stock market came to the brink of ending one of its greatest-ever runs.
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Wall Street down more than 4% as stakes rise in pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are tumbling again Wednesday, and indexes lost more than 4% to wipe out their huge gains from a day earlier as Wall Street keeps reeling on worries about the coronavirus. The losses deepened after global authorities declared the crisis a pandemic.
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Stocks down 4% on Wall Street as stakes rise in pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling sharply again Wednesday, wiping out virtually all of a huge rally from a day earlier as Wall Street continues to reel from worries about the coronavirus. The losses deepened after global authorities declared the coronavrius crisis a pandemic.
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Losses accelerate on Wall Street as wild swings continue
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sinking sharply again Wednesday, nearly wiping out a huge rally from a day earlier as Wall Street continues to reel from worries about the coronavirus.
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As stocks tumble, long-term investors advised to sit tight
It’s hard to sit tight during uncertain times. But when it comes to long-term investing, it's the best time to do just that.
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Spotty sick leave policies limit options for avoiding virus
LONDON (AP) — A barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer's shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for …
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Stocks rebound from big losses on hope for US economic aid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks on Tuesday recouped most of their historic losses from the prior day as hopes rose, faded and then bloomed again on Wall Street that the U.S. government will try to cushion the economic pain from the coronavirus.
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Stocks recoup most big losses as investors await virus aid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks on Tuesday recouped most of their historic losses from the prior day as hopes rose, faded and then bloomed again on Wall Street that the U.S. government will try to cushion the economic pain from the coronavirus.
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Dow surges 4.9% in another wild day on hopes for virus aid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks on Tuesday recouped most of their historic losses from the prior day as hopes rose, faded and then bloomed again on Wall Street that the U.S. government will try to cushion the economic pain from the coronavirus.
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Stocks rise sharply on Wall Street in more turbulent trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are moving sharply higher on Wall Street Tuesday after whipping up and down all day along with hopes that the U.S. and other governments will cushion the global economy from the pain of the coronavirus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 1,000 points, or …
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Stocks claw higher on Wall Street in more turbulent trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are moving higher on Wall Street Tuesday as trading takes another volatile turn. The market surged in the early going, fell into the red by lunchtime, then turned decisively higher after President Donald Trump made a pitch to Senate Republicans for a payroll tax break …
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Stocks claw higher on Wall Street after an early surge fades
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street endured another day of whipsaw trading Tuesday as an early burst of hope that the U.S. and other governments will come to the economy’s aid quickly gave out to more uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus.
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Stocks give up much of an early surge day after huge plunge
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gave up most of an early surge on Wall Street and briefly dipped into the red a day after the market's biggest drop since 2008. The Dow had been up 945 points in the early going, dipped into the red and then went higher again …
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Stocks give up an early surge following worst day since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gave up of an early surge on Wall Street and briefly dipped into the red a day after the market's biggest drop since 2008. The Dow had been up 945 points in the early going but that gain was gone by late morning, and indexes …
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Stocks climb, tentatively, following worst day since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks, oil and other financial markets around the world clawed back some of their historic plunge from a day before amid hopes that the U.S. and other governments around the world will pump in more aid for a virus-weakened global economy.
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Stocks climb on Wall Street following worst day since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks, oil and other financial markets around the world clawed back some of their historic plunge from a day before amid hopes that the U.S. and other governments around the world will pump in more aid for a virus-weakened global economy.
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Report: Pilots restarted software, causing fatal nosedive
Ethiopian investigators are mostly blaming Boeing for last year’s crash of a Ethiopian Airlines jet shortly after takeoff, saying in an interim report Monday that there were design failures in the jet and inadequate training for pilots.
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As stocks tumble, long-term investors advised to sit tight
It’s hard to sit tight during uncertain times. But when it comes to long-term investing, it's the best time to do just that.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Spotty sick leave policies limit options for avoiding virus
LONDON (AP) — A barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer's shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Spotty sick leave policies limit options for avoiding virus
LONDON (AP) — A barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer's shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for …
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Stocks plummet amid coronavirus fears and oil-price crash
Stocks took their worst one-day beating on Wall Street since the global financial crisis of 2008 as a collapse in oil prices Monday combined with mounting alarm over what the coronavirus could do to the world economy.
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Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets
Stocks took their worst one-day beating on Wall Street since the global financial crisis of 2008 as a collapse in oil prices Monday combined with mounting alarm over what the coronavirus could do to the world economy.
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Stocks slide on Wall Street over coronavirus and oil crash
Coronavirus fears and a crash in oil prices sent a shudder through financial markets Monday, with stocks plummeting so fast on Wall Street that they triggered the first automatic halt in trading in over two decades.
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Report: Pilots restarted software, causing fatal nosedive
Ethiopian investigators are mostly blaming Boeing for last year’s crash of a Ethiopian Airlines jet shortly after takeoff, saying in an interim report Monday that there were design failures in the jet and inadequate training for pilots.
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Report: Software pushed jet's nose down 4 times before crash
Software designed to stop an aerodynamic stall activated four times as Ethiopian Airlines pilots struggled to control their Boeing 737 Max 8 shortly before the jet slammed into the ground on March 10, 2019.
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Roller-coaster week ends with bond yields, stocks sinking
NEW YORK (AP) — A dizzying, brutal week of trading dropped one last round of harrowing swings on investors Friday.
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Roller-coaster week ends with bond yields, stocks sinking
NEW YORK (AP) — A dizzying, brutal week of trading dropped one last round of harrowing swings on investors Friday.
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Roller-coaster week ends with bond yields, stocks sinking
NEW YORK (AP) — A dizzying, brutal week of trading dropped one last round of harrowing swings on investors Friday.
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Roller-coaster week ends with bond yields, stocks sinking
NEW YORK (AP) — A dizzying, brutal week of trading dropped one last round of harrowing swings on investors Friday.
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Bond yields sink, stocks fall as investors demand safety
NEW YORK (AP) — A dizzying, brutal week of trading dropped one last round of harrowing swings on investors Friday.
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Stocks sink, bond yields take another breathtaking drop
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks kept falling Friday, and bond yields took more breathtaking drops as a brutal, dizzying couple weeks of trading showed no sign of letting up.
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Stocks fall, bond yields take another breathtaking drop
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks kept falling Friday and bond yields took more breathtaking drops as a brutal, dizzying couple weeks of trading showed no sign of letting up.
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A record low on average 30-year fixed mortgage: 3.29%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates have sunk to a record low, giving many homeowners an opening to refinance their loans to free up money to spend or save.
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Virus fears grip markets again; stocks and bond yields slide
NEW YORK (AP) — Fear dominated financial markets again on Thursday, and stocks fell sharply on worries about the fast-spreading
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Stocks, yields slide as fear about virus grips markets again
NEW YORK (AP) — Fear swept back through financial markets Thursday, and stocks fell sharply on worries about the fast-spreading virus outbreak. It's the latest shudder in Wall Street's wildest week in more than eight years.
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Stocks drop in US, Europe as virus worries dominate again
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sliding more than 3.5%, cutting another 1,000 points off the Dow Jones Industrial Average, as fear of the economic fallout from the spreading virus outbreak once again grips markets. Thursday's drop nearly wiped out the surge of 4.5% the day earlier. Treasury yields sank …
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A record low on average 30-year fixed mortgage: 3.29%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates have sunk to a record low, giving many homeowners an opening to refinance their loans to free up money to spend or save.
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Stocks slide in US, Europe as virus worries dominate again
NEW YORK (AP) — And back down goes the U.S. stock market.
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Virus hammers business travel as wary companies nix trips
Amazon and other big companies are trying to keep their employees healthy by banning business trips, but they've dealt a gut punch to a travel industry already reeling from the virus outbreak.
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Stocks soar on plans for more stimulus measures, Biden wins
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,100 points, or 4.5%, Wednesday as governments and central banks around the globe took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its effects on the economy.
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It's up again for stocks as Wall Street's wild ride extends
Stocks marched sharply higher Wednesday afternoon, clawing back much of their sharp losses from the day before, as Wall Street's wild, virus-fueled swings extend into a third week.
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US stocks rise in early trading as volatile swings continue
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose on Wall Street early Wednesday to claw back some of their sharp losses from the day before in yet another day of big swings for the market.
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Trade show blues: Exhibitions go virtual as virus spreads
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Fine wines and hipster gin. Hunting rifles and knives. Contemporary paintings and million-dollar sports cars. They're all marketed at trade events that are quickly going dark across the globe due to the new coronavirus - and taking with them sales opportunities that may be difficult to …
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Virus hammers business travel as wary companies nix trips
Amazon and other big companies are trying to keep their employees healthy by banning business trips, but they've dealt a gut punch to a travel industry already reeling from the virus outbreak.
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Trade show blues: Exhibitions go virtual as virus spreads
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Fine wines and hipster gin. Hunting rifles and knives. Contemporary paintings and million-dollar sports cars. They're all marketed at trade events that are quickly going dark across the globe due to the new coronavirus - and taking with them sales opportunities that may be difficult to …
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Wine, cars: Businesses go online as virus hits trade shows
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Fine wines and hipster gin. Hunting rifles and knives. Contemporary paintings and million-dollar sports cars. They're all marketed at trade events that are quickly going dark across the globe due to the new coronavirus - and taking with them sales opportunities that may be difficult to …
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Wall Street has worst week since 2008 as S&P 500 drops 11.5%
Stocks sank around the globe again Friday as investors braced for more economic pain from the coronavirus outbreak, sending U.S. markets to their worst weekly finish since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Viral fear sparks global run on face masks
Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite evidence that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.
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Wall Street has worst week since 2008 as S&P 500 drops 11.5%
Stocks sank around the globe again Friday as investors braced for more economic pain from the coronavirus outbreak, sending U.S. markets to their worst weekly finish since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Viral fear sparks global run on face masks
Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite evidence that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.
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Wall Street has worst week since 2008 as S&P 500 drops 11.5%
Stocks sank around the globe again Friday as investors braced for more economic pain from the coronavirus outbreak, sending U.S. markets to their worst weekly finish since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Global stocks fall again on fear of virus impact on economy
Global stock markets plunged further Friday on spreading fears over the impact of the new coronavirus, with some indexes set to close out their worst week since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008.
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Viral fear sparks global run on face masks
Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite evidence that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.
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Asia stocks tumble on virus fears after Wall Street plunge
Asian stock markets plunged further Friday on spreading virus fears, deepening an global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine years.
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Wall Street has worst week since 2008 as S&P 500 drops 11.5%
Stocks sank around the globe again Friday as investors braced for more economic pain from the coronavirus outbreak, sending U.S. markets to their worst weekly finish since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Another slump delivers worst week for Wall Street since 2008
Stocks sank again after another wild day, extending a rout that left Wall Street with its worst week since October 2008. The market clawed back much of its intraday losses in the last 15 minutes of trading. Bond prices soared as investors sought safety, pushing yields to record lows. The …
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Stocks sink again, heading for the worst week since 2008
U.S. stocks sank again on Wall Street Friday, pushing the S&P 500 index down another 2.8% and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
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Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008
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.
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Viral fear sparks global run on face masks
Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite evidence that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.
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Global stocks fall again on fear of virus impact on economy
Global stock markets plunged further Friday on spreading fears over the impact of the new coronavirus, with some indexes set to close out their worst week since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008.
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Global stocks fall on virus fears after Wall Street plunge
Global stock markets plunged further Friday on spreading virus fears, deepening a global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine years.
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Coronavirus fear touches off a global run on face masks
Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite evidence that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.
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Asia stocks tumble on virus fears after Wall Street plunge
Asian stock markets plunged further Friday on spreading virus fears, deepening an global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine years.
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Asia stocks tumble on virus fears after Wall Street plunge
Asian stock markets plunged further Friday on spreading virus fears, deepening an global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine years.
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Coronavirus fear touches off a global run on face masks
Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite medical experts' advice that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.
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Asia stocks fall on virus fears after Wall Street plunge
Asian stock markets fell further Friday on spreading virus fears, deepening an global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine years.
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Virus anxiety triggers biggest 1-day market drop since 2011
Worldwide markets plummeted again Thursday, deepening a weeklong rout triggered by growing anxiety that the coronavirus will wreak havoc on the global economy. The sweeping selloff pushed the benchmark S&P 500 down 4.4%, its worst one-day drop since 2011.
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Stock market rout deepens on virus worries; Dow falls 4%
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong worldwide rout caused by growing anxiety that the coronavirus will wreak havoc on the global economy. It was the market's worst one-day drop since 2011.
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Stock market rout deepens on virus worries; indexes lose 4%
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.
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Stocks go on a wild ride as virus threatens economic damage
Stocks went on a wild ride Thursday as investors struggle to gauge the potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global economy.
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Markets shudder again on virus fears, extending recent rout
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are dumping stocks again Thursday as fears spread that the growing coronavirus outbreak will weigh down the global economy. More big-name companies are warning they'll be affected and countries are taking increasing drastic measures to contain the virus.
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Stocks open sharply lower; Dow 10% below recent record high
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply in early trading Thursday, extending a weeklong rout and bringing the Dow Jones Industrial Average 10% below the record high it hit just two weeks ago.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down in surprise announcement
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney CEO Bob Iger, who steered the company's absorption of Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel and Fox's entertainment businesses and the launch of a Netflix challenger, is stepping down immediately, the company said in a surprise announcement Tuesday.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down in surprise announcement
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney CEO Bob Iger, who steered the company's absorption of Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel and Fox's entertainment businesses and the launch of a Netflix challenger, is stepping down immediately, the company said in a surprise announcement Tuesday.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down in surprise announcement
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney CEO Bob Iger, who steered the company's absorption of Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel and Fox's entertainment businesses and the launch of a Netflix challenger, is stepping down immediately, the company said in a surprise announcement Tuesday.
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Stocks sink, bonds soar on fears virus will stunt economy
Stocks fell sharply again on Wall Street Tuesday, piling on losses a day after the market's biggest drop in two years as fears spread that the growing virus outbreak will put the brakes on the global economy.
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Dow drops over 1,000 as outbreak threatens global economy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 1,000 points Monday in the worst day for the stock market in two years as investors worry that the spread of a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken global economic growth.
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Dow drops more than 1,000 as outbreak threatens the economy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 1,000 points Monday in the worst day for the stock market in two years as investors worry that the spread of a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken global economic growth.
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Global markets fall sharply as virus cases spread past Asia
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumpedmore than 800points Monday amid a broad global markets sell-off as a surge in virus cases and a worrisome spread of the disease outside China sent investors running for safety.
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Morgan Stanley to buy E-Trade for $13 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — Morgan Stanley, the investment bank for millionaires, big business and megamergers, is buying E-Trade Financial, the online brokerage that encouraged waves of regular investors to get into the market with ads featuring its talking spokesbaby.
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Morgan Stanley to buy E-Trade for $13 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — Morgan Stanley, the investment bank for millionaires, big business and megamergers, is buying E-Trade Financial, the online brokerage that encouraged waves of regular investors to get into the market with ads featuring its talking spokesbaby.
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Negative interest rates turn saving, borrowing upside down
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Imagine a mortgage that pays you the interest, not the other way around. Or a savings account where it's the bank, not the saver, who collects interest.
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Negative interest rates turn saving, borrowing upside down
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Imagine a mortgage that pays you the interest, not the other way around. Or a savings account where it's the bank, not the saver, who collects interest.
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Negative interest rates turn saving, borrowing upside down
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Imagine a mortgage that pays you the interest, not the other way around. Or a savings account where it's the bank, not the saver, who collects interest.
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Negative interest rates turn saving, borrowing upside down
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Imagine a mortgage that pays you the interest, not the other way around. Or a savings account where it's the bank, not the saver, who collects interest.
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Newspaper chain McClatchy files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — McClatchy, the publisher of the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and dozens of other newspapers, has filed for bankruptcy protection as it struggles to pay off debt while revenue shrinks because more readers and advertisers are going online.
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In win for Amazon, judge freezes work on Pentagon contract
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt of Microsoft's work on a $10 billion military cloud contract, a win for Amazon, which sued the U.S. government last year for awarding the contract to its rival.
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In win for Amazon, judge freezes work on Pentagon contract
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt of Microsoft's work on a $10 billion military cloud contract, a win for Amazon, which sued the U.S. government last year for awarding the contract to its rival.
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Court halts Pentagon work with Microsoft on cloud contract
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal court has ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt work with Microsoft on a $10 billion military cloud contract that Amazon was initially favored to win. Amazon subsequently sued, alleging that President Donald Trump's bias against the company hurt its chances to win the project.
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Newspaper chain McClatchy files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — McClatchy, the publisher of the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and dozens of other newspapers, has filed for bankruptcy protection as it struggles to pay off debt while revenue shrinks because more readers and advertisers are going online.
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Q&A: How virus is impacting Asia's cruises and passengers
A new viral outbreak is wreaking havoc on cruises in Asia, where some passengers are stranded aboard ships and others can't leave China.
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Virus worries force cancellation of major tech show in Spain
LONDON (AP) — Organizers of the world’s biggest mobile technology fair are pulling the plug over
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Virus worries force cancellation of major tech show in Spain
LONDON (AP) — Organizers of the world’s biggest mobile technology fair are pulling the plug over
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Q&A: How virus is impacting Asia's cruises and passengers
A new viral outbreak is wreaking havoc on cruises in Asia, where some passengers are stranded aboard ships and others can't leave China.
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Businesses struggle to fix supply chains disrupted by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese authorities are struggling to strike a delicate balance between containing a viral outbreak and restarting the world’s second-biggest economy after weeks of paralysis.
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Q&A: How virus is impacting Asia's cruises and passengers
A new viral outbreak is wreaking havoc on cruises in Asia, where some passengers are stranded aboard ships and others can't leave China.
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Businesses struggle to fix supply chains disrupted by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese authorities are struggling to strike a delicate balance between containing a viral outbreak and restarting the world’s second-biggest economy after weeks of paralysis.
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Q&A: How coronavirus is impacting cruises and passengers
The new coronavirus is wreaking havoc on cruises in Asia, where some passengers are stranded aboard ships and others can't leave China.
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Now for sale at the mall ... the mall; Simon buys Taubman
As mall-based retailers struggle to compete with the onslaught from online shopping, the companies that own and manage the malls are finding their own business models severely challenged.
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Now for sale at the mall ... the mall; Simon buys Taubman
As mall-based retailers struggle to compete with the onslaught from online shopping, the companies that own and manage the malls are finding their own business models severely challenged.
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2nd big mall deal in as many weeks; Simon buys Taubman
The Simon Property Group will buy mall operator Taubman Realty in a deal valued at around $3.6 billion as those properties continue to struggle along with their retail tenants.
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S&P 500 slips for first time this week as momentum stalls
Wall Street closed out the market’s best week in eight months Friday with a broad slide as technology and health care stocks gave back some of their recent gains.
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S&P 500 slips for first time this week as momentum stalls
Wall Street closed out the market’s best week in eight months Friday with a broad slide as technology and health care stocks gave back some of their recent gains.
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S&P 500 slips for first time this week as momentum stalls
Wall Street closed out the market’s best week in eight months Friday with a broad slide as technology and health care stocks gave back some of their recent gains.
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S&P 500 slips for first time this week as momentum stalls
Wall Street closed out the market’s best week in eight months Friday with a broad slide as technology and health care stocks gave back some of their recent gains.
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Chinese scientists ask for patent on US drug to fight virus
BEIJING (AP) — Scientists in the city at the center of China’s virus outbreak have applied to patent a drug made by U.S. company Gilead Sciences Inc. to treat the disease, possibly fueling conflict over technology policy that helped trigger Washington’s tariff war with Beijing.
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Chinese scientists ask for patent on US drug to fight virus
BEIJING (AP) — Scientists in the city at the center of China’s virus outbreak have applied to patent a drug made by U.S. company Gilead Sciences Inc. to treat the disease, possibly fueling conflict over technology policy that helped trigger Washington’s tariff war with Beijing.
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Advocates: Crucial bank law softened under Trump proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is proposing changes to a decades-old law designed to keep banks from discriminating against the poor and disadvantaged, but critics argue the changes could make it easier for banks to potentially ignore the under-served, particularly communities of color.
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Advocates: Crucial bank law softened under Trump proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is proposing changes to a decades-old law designed to keep banks from discriminating against the poor and disadvantaged, but critics argue the changes could make it easier for banks to potentially ignore the under-served, particularly communities of color.
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Bad timing: New virus poses threat to fragile world economy
This should be peak season for a 12-room hotel near the train station in the Chinese industrial hub of Wuhan. The Chinese New Year usually brings in plenty of travelers and delivers profits of around $3,000 a month.
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China virus outbreak rams global tourism, costing billions
Businesses around the world that have grown increasingly reliant on big-spending tourists from China are taking a heavy hit, with tens of millions of Chinese residents restricted from leaving their country as the coronavirus spreads.
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Critics: Critical bank law is softened under Trump proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Community Reinvestment Act has over the past four decades spurred hundreds of billions of dollars in lending to low- and middle-income communities. But it's out of date and in need of an overhaul.
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Bad timing: New virus poses threat to fragile world economy
This should be peak season for a 12-room hotel near the train station in the Chinese industrial hub of Wuhan. The Chinese New Year usually brings in plenty of travelers and delivers profits of around $3,000 a month.
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China virus outbreak rams global tourism, costing billions
Businesses around the world that have grown increasingly reliant on big-spending tourists from China are taking a heavy hit, with tens of millions of Chinese residents restricted from leaving their country as the coronavirus spreads.
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Stocks tumble as virus fears spark sell-off; Dow falls 453
U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down by more than 450 points, as investors grappled with fresh worries about the spread of a new virus in China that threatens global economic growth.
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US stocks tumble amid global sell-off; Dow falls 325
U.S. stocks tumbled Monday afternoon after China announced a sharp rise in cases of a new virus that threatens to crimp global economic growth.
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China virus outbreak rams global tourism, costing billions
Business around the world that have grown increasingly reliant on big-spending tourists from China are taking a heavy hit, with tens of millions of Chinese residents restricted from leaving their country as the coronavirus spreads.
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US stocks close lower amid jitters over virus outbreak
Banks led a slide in U.S. stocks Tuesday as a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets, prompting investors to shift assets into bonds and defensive sector companies.
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US stocks fall following Asian sell-off on virus fears
Stocks fell on Wall Street in afternoon trading Tuesday amid global jitters about a virus outbreak in China.
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US stocks stall out following Asian sell-off on virus fears
Stocks fell on Wall Street in afternoon trading Tuesday amid global jitters about a virus outbreak in China.
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For some major US shippers, 2019 ended on a sour note
For major shipping companies dealing with trade wars and slowing global growth, conditions appear to have deteriorated for some as 2019 came to a close.
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Panel finds FAA followed procedures in approving Boeing Max
A government advisory committee has concluded that federal regulators followed established procedures when they certified the Boeing 737 Max and did not delegate too much safety analysis for the plane to Boeing.
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Panel finds FAA followed procedures in approving Boeing Max
A government advisory committee has concluded that federal regulators followed established procedures when they certified the Boeing 737 Max and did not delegate too much safety analysis for the plane to Boeing.
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Group finds aircraft approval process safe, despite crashes
A government committee asked to review U.S. approval of new passenger planes after two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max has found that the system is safe and effective but could be improved.
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Target, like other retailers, did not have a Merry Christmas
Target reported a rare shortfall in holiday sales, raising concerns about the challenges ahead for the traditional retail industry even as the economy remains strong.
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US-China pact signing to ease tension but leaves much undone
WASHINGTON (AP) — After 18 months of economic combat, the United States and China are set to take a step toward peace Wednesday. At least for now.
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US-China pact signing to ease tension but leave much undone
WASHINGTON (AP) — After 18 months of economic combat, the United States and China are set to take a step toward peace Wednesday. At least for now.
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US-China pact signing to ease tension but leave much undone
WASHINGTON (AP) — After 18 months of economic combat, the United States and China are set to take a step toward peace Wednesday. At least for now.
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Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill lashed out at Boeing on Friday after the release of a batch of emails and text messages in which company employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.
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Former Boeing CEO gets $62.2 million but loses some benefits
The Boeing CEO who was ousted last month for the company’s botched response to two crashes and the grounding of its best-selling plane will walk away with $62.2 million, the company disclosed Friday.
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Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill lashed out at Boeing on Friday after the release of a batch of emails and text messages in which company employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.
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Former Boeing CEO gets $62.2 million but loses some benefits
The Boeing CEO who was ousted last month for the company’s botched response to two crashes and the grounding of its best-selling plane will walk away with $62.2 million, the company disclosed Friday.
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US stocks pull back from records following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell from their record heights on Friday after a report showed hiring was a touch weaker than expected last month.
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Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill lashed out at Boeing on Friday after the release of a batch of emails and text messages in which company employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Former Boeing CEO gets $62.2 million but loses some benefits
The Boeing CEO who was ousted last month for the company’s botched response to two crashes and the grounding of its best-selling plane will walk away with $62.2 million, the company disclosed Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
US stocks pull back from records following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell from their record heights on Friday after a report showed hiring was a touch weaker than expected last month.
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Former Boeing CEO gets $62.2 million but loses some benefits
The Boeing CEO who was ousted last month for the company’s botched response to two crashes and the grounding of its best-selling plane will walk away with $62.2 million, the company disclosed Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill lashed out at Boeing on Friday after the release of a batch of emails and text messages in which company employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.
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US stocks pull back from records following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell from their record heights on Friday after a report showed hiring was a touch weaker than expected last month.
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US stocks hold near record levels following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks held steady near their record levels in afternoon trading on Friday after a report showed that hiring was a touch softer than expected last month.
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Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA
Boeing employees raised doubts among themselves about the safety of the 737 Max, hid problems from federal regulators and ridiculed those responsible for designing and overseeing the jetliner, according to a damning batch of emails and text messages released nearly a year after the aircraft was grounded over two catastrophic …
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Report: Grubhub considers sale as competition intensifies
Big changes could be coming to the food delivery business, where companies have been struggling with high costs and fickle consumers.
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Report: Grubhub considers sale as competition intensifies
Big changes could be coming to the food delivery business, where companies have been struggling with high costs and fickle consumers.
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US stocks set records as fear recedes from market; gold dips
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world climbed on Thursday, and U.S. indexes hit records as markets continued a rally sparked after the United States and Iran appeared to step away from the edge of war.
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