ARTICLES BY DAMIAN J. TROISE AP BUSINESS WRITERS

S&P 500 was down 3.3% at midday, but is still up just above 10% for the week

Stocks fell Friday on Wall Street as investors waited for Congress to deliver a big financial rescue package aimed at cushioning ailing businesses and households from the coronavirus crisis.

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For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms

NEW YORK — 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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S&P 500 was up more than 2% in the early afternoon

NEW YORK — 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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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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