Stocks have struggled in 2018. Bonds too. Oh, and gold.
NEW YORK (AP) — Even the most balanced investors have gotten knocked on their heels this year....
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A glance at US mortgage rates
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were steady to slightly up this week, at their highest levels in...
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Give the gift of no-plastic sipping straws for the holidays
NEW YORK (AP) — Big problem or a fraction of the world’s plastic consumption? You decide,...
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Baseball owners extend Manfred’s contract, TV deal with Fox
ATLANTA (AP) — Baseball owners have extended the contract of Commissioner Rob Manfred and signed...
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APNewsBreak: California aims to restrict popular pesticide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California regulators recommended new restrictions Thursday on a widely used...
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The Brexit story so far: How Britain got itself in a bind
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s 2-day-old draft deal to leave the European Union is in danger of...
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IMF executive board will meet in ‘coming weeks’ on Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund said Thursday its executive board will meet in...
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Argentine Senate approves austerity budget
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine lawmakers have approved an austerity budget for 2019 that...
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FDA to crack down on menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes
NEW YORK (AP) — A top U.S. health official on Thursday pledged to try to ban menthol from regular...
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US average mortgage rates flat to higher; 30-year 4.94 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates were steady to slightly up this week, at their...
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Retailers, homebuilders lead early slide in US stocks
U.S. stocks moved broadly lower in early trading Thursday, extending the market’s losing...
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AP Exclusive: Walmart US CEO talks technology, workers
HOUSTON (AP) — When Walmart’s Greg Foran took over as CEO of the discounter’s U.S....
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Having ‘The Talk’ about college costs with your teen
A four-year journey to decide where to go to college ended for Sofie Adams when a college...
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Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m....
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City votes to impose restrictive rules on short-term rentals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington city council has voted to impose tight limits on Airbnb and other...
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US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent last month
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales rose at a healthy pace in October, though the gains were...
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Schwan’s Co. sold to South Korean company for $1.8 billion
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A food distributor with deep roots in Minnesota has been sold to South...
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US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent in October, led by strong sales of autos, appliances
WASHINGTON (AP) — US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent in October, led by strong sales of...
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Morning Call: Trade optimism with China lifts U.S. stocks; Dec E-mini S&Ps up +0.38%; Dec COMEX copper up +1.55% at a 1-week high.
Overnight Markets and NewsDec E-mini S&Ps (ESZ18 +0.35%) this morning are up +0.38% on...
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Hotels apologize in China after video shows how they clean
BEIJING (AP) — At least four major international hotel chains have apologized after a hidden...
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