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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s Socialist government is trying to force striking public health service nurses back to work by enacting a rarely used measure. Health Minister Marta Temido announced Thursday that the...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new Democratic-controlled House is looking at proposals to compel presidents and presidential candidates to make public years of their tax returns. But the burning question is what Democrats might do more...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — IBM is announcing plans for a $2 billion expansion in New York state focusing on artificial intelligence hardware. The Westchester County-based company says that as part of the investment, it will create a...

NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market’s biggest gains are once again coming from its smallest companies, but the trend may not last much longer. Smaller-company stocks like Allegiant Travel and AK Steel have been soaring since...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week to a 10-month low, spurring on potential homebuyers for the upcoming season. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Yum Brands missed Wall Street’s profit and revenue forecasts in the fourth quarter despite strong same-store sales growth at Taco Bell and KFC restaurants. Net earnings fell 17 percent to $1.04 per...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes sank in early trading Thursday, following European markets and the price of crude oil lower as pessimism built about the strength of the global economy and upcoming earnings reports. Sharp...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street, following declines in Europe on more discouraging news on Europe’s economy. Technology...