US services sector grows for seventh consecutive month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for the seventh consecutive month in December even as coronavirus cases surged through the holidays.
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US services sector grows for seventh consecutive month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for the seventh consecutive month in December even as coronavirus cases surged through the holidays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US home contract signings at record levels in November

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined last month, but was still a record high for November when a seasonal slowdown traditionally seeps into the real estate market.
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US home contract signings at record levels in November

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined last month, but was still a record high for November when a seasonal slowdown traditionally seeps into the real estate market.
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During crucial holiday season, US consumer confidence slumps

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A closely-watched gauge of U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since the summer.
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During crucial holiday season, US consumer confidence slumps

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A closely-watched gauge of U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since the summer.
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US consumer confidence tumbles in crucial holiday season

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A closely-watched gauge for U.S. consumer confidence tumbled to a reading of 88.6 in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since summer.
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US service sector growth slows for 2nd consecutive month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its sixth consecutive month of expansion in November.
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US service sector growth slows for 2nd consecutive month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its sixth consecutive month of expansion in November.
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US service sector expansion slows in November

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its sixth consecutive month of expansion in November.
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US construction spending jumps 1.3% in October

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending jumped 1.3% in October, the fifth straight monthly increase, again on the strength of single-family home building.
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US construction spending jumps 1.3% in October

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending jumped 1.3% in October, the fifth straight monthly increase, again on the strength of single-family home building.
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Fewer Americans sign contracts to buy homes in October

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes fell for the second consecutive month as lack of available homes continues to stifle house hunters.
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Fewer Americans sign contracts to buy homes in October

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes fell for the second consecutive month as lack of available homes continues to stifle house hunters.
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Left for dead, twice, RadioShack gets another shot online

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — RadioShack, a fixture at the mall for decades, has been pulled from brink of death, again.
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Left for dead, twice, RadioShack gets another shot online

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — RadioShack, a fixture at the mall for decades, has been pulled from brink of death, again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Left for dead, twice, RadioShack gets another shot online

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — RadioShack, a fixture at the mall for decades, has been pulled from brink of death, again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Left for dead, twice, RadioShack gets another shot online

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — RadioShack, a fixture at the mall for decades, has been pulled from brink of death, again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Industrial production up 1.1% in October, but still lagging

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. industrial production rose 1.1% in October, recovering much of the spring decline caused by the virus pandemic.
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Industrial production up 1.1% in October, but still lagging

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. industrial production rose 1.1% in October, recovering much of the spring decline caused by the virus pandemic.
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US industrial production jumps 1.1% in October

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. industrial production rose 1.1% in October, recovering much of the spring decline caused by the virus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year.
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US services sector expands for fifth straight month in Oct.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its fifth consecutive month of expansion in October.
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US trade deficit falls to $63.9 billion in September

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell in September after hitting a 14-year high the previous month as exports outpaced imports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Services sector expands for fifth straight month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its fifth consecutive month of expansion in October.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

US services sector expands for fifth straight month in Oct.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its fifth consecutive month of expansion in October.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

US trade deficit falls to $63.9 billion in September

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell in September after hitting a 14-year high the previous month as exports outpaced imports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Trade deficit falls to $63.9 billion in September

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell in September after hitting a 14-year high in August as exports outpaced imports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

US construction spending up again, rises 0.3% in September

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending rose 0.3% in September, the fourth straight monthly gain after a coronavirus-caused spring swoon, although a smaller gain than analysts had expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

US construction spending up again, rises 0.3% in September

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending rose 0.3% in September, the fourth straight monthly gain after a coronavirus-caused spring swoon, although a smaller gain than analysts had expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tupperware is partying like it's 1965

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Tupperware relied on social gatherings for explosive growth in the mid 20th century. In the 21st century, it is social distancing that is fueling sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tupperware is partying like it's 1965

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Tupperware relied on social gatherings for explosive growth in the mid 20th century. In the 21st century, it is social distancing that is fueling sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tupperware profits soar as pandemic shut-ins store leftovers

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Tupperware relied on social gatherings for explosive growth in the mid 20th century. In the 21st century, it is social distancing that is fueling sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tupperware is partying like it's 1965

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Tupperware relied on social gatherings for explosive growth in the mid 20th century. In the 21st century, it is social distancing that is fueling sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tupperware profits soar as pandemic shut-ins store leftovers

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Tupperware relied on social gatherings for explosive growth in the mid 20th century. In the 21st century, it is social distancing that is fueling sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tupperware is partying like it's 1965

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Tupperware relied on social gatherings for explosive growth in the mid 20th century. In the 21st century, it is social distancing that is fueling sales.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Consumer confidence dips to 100.9 as virus spreads in US

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence dipped slightly in October as a new wave of coronavirus cases appeared across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

US consumer confidence dips slightly in October as coronavirus cases rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer confidence dips slightly in October as coronavirus cases rise.
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Consumer confidence dips to 100.9 as virus spreads in US

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence dipped slightly in October as a new wave of coronavirus cases appeared across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic air travel milestone; 1 million passengers screened

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of passengers screened in a single day for flights in the U.S. topped one million for the first time since COVID-19 infections began to spike last March.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic air travel milestone; 1 million passengers screened

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of passengers screened in a single day for flights in the U.S. topped one million for the first time since COVID-19 infections began to spike last March.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wells Fargo posts $2 billion profit in 3Q, reversing 2Q loss

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Wells Fargo says it earned $2 billion in the third quarter, less than half of what it made in the same period last year but a significant improvement from this year's second quarter, when it posted a loss as the coronavirus swept through the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wells Fargo posts $2 billion profit in 3Q, reversing 2Q loss

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Wells Fargo says it earned $2 billion in the third quarter, less than half of what it made in the same period last year but a significant improvement from this year's second quarter, when it posted a loss as the coronavirus swept through the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Consumer prices rise 0.2% in September, used vehicles spike

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in September, led again by sharp increases in the index for used vehicles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Consumer prices rise 0.2% in September, used vehicles spike

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in September, led again by sharp increases in the index for used vehicles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Consumer prices rise 0.2% in September as vehicles spike

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in September, led again by sharp increases in the index for used vehicles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Low rates and heavy buyer demand send US home sales surging

Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New US home construction dips again in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new homes fell again in February, but not as much as the previous month. Those declines follow a December surge which had pushed home construction to the highest level in 13 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US services companies grow in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Services companies grew at a faster pace in February than the previous month, an indication that the economy was still expanding immediately after the first cases of the coronavirus were reported in the U.S.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO