US stock indexes edge lower in morning trading; oil falling
U.S. stock indexes edged lower in morning trading Thursday, wiping out modest gains from a day...
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When nearly everything’s a winner, gold investors get antsy
NEW YORK (AP) — In a world where nearly every investment is rising, so is gold. But a big part of...
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For insurers, accounting for meteorological violence begins
NEW YORK (AP) — Allstate expects insurance losses of about $593 million in August after Hurricane...
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Thirty-year fixed mortgage rate rises to 3.83 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-term mortgage rates rose this week, lifting the 30-year fixed mortgage from...
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Need a new appliance? Learn, compare – then ask for a deal
Unless you’re an expert in spin cycles, buying an appliance could leave you dizzy. To make...
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Worker killed by truck at Pennsylvania Amazon warehouse
BOILING SPRINGS, Pa. (AP) — The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is...
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Canadian mining company not suspending investments in Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Canadian mining company that is one of Greece’s largest foreign...
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Claims for US jobless aid fall as hurricane impact recedes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped by 23,000 last...
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US jobless claims slide by 23,000 to 259,000 as impact of Hurricane Harvey fades
WASHINGTON (AP) — US jobless claims slide by 23,000 to 259,000 as impact of Hurricane Harvey...
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Asian shares lower, dollar up after Fed’s latest statement
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower while the dollar strengthened Thursday after the...
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The Latest: Scientists: Quake test of bridge design worked
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Latest on tests for new bridge construction technology intended to withstand...
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Cargo plane makes belly landing at Maine airport
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) — Officials say a plane carrying mail had to make an emergency landing in...
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Fed announces a start to modestly reducing its bond holdings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will begin shrinking the enormous portfolio of bonds it...
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Nevada experiment mimics earthquakes to test bridge designs
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A day after a deadly earthquake struck Mexico City, University of Nevada...
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Epidemic at work?: Businesses forced to deal with drug abuse
NEW YORK (AP) — After a troubled youth himself, Phillip Cohen made it a practice to hire people at...
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Markets Right Now: US stocks mostly higher in midday trading
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 11:45 a.m. U.S....
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US stock indexes mixed ahead of Fed announcement; oil rises
U.S. stock indexes were mostly higher in morning trading Wednesday ahead of the Federal...
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US home sales off 1.7 pct., hurt by Harvey and low supply
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home sales fell 1.7 percent in August, pulled down by the effects of...
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US home sales fell 1.7 percent in August, dragged down by Hurricane Harvey and shortage of properties
WASHINGTON (AP) — US home sales fell 1.7 percent in August, dragged down by Hurricane Harvey and...
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Toshiba board decides on chip sale to Bain Capital group
TOKYO (AP) — Toshiba’s board signed off Wednesday on selling its computer chip business to a...
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