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Moses Lake SGL plant waiting for buyer
MOSES LAKE — The SGL plant in Moses Lake is for sale, and proposals to buy it are due this week. Basin Ag Sales is…
Some businesses defy Texas rules on virus-related closings
DALLAS (AP) — A handful of Texas businesses reopened Friday in defiance of state guidance in the fight against the coronavirus, which allows retailers to offer “to go” service but leaves other restrictions in place.
Orders to U.S. factories for manufactured goods plunge 14.4%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for manufactured goods plunge 14.4%.
The Latest: Sharp Corp holding lottery for popular masks
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Even partial view of economic damage from virus is massive
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Wall Street ends manic week with a gain, led by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — In a manic week full of previously unthinkable market moves, Wall Street ended Friday with one reminiscent of what things were like before the coronavirus outbreak upended everything.
AP-NORC poll: Most losing jobs to virus think they’ll return
WASHINGTON (AP) — One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes, …
Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Africa's coronavirus cases have
Dutch government pledges 2-4 billion euros ($2.16-4.32 billion) to save flag carrier KLM amid coronavirus crisis
THE HAGUE (AP) — Dutch government pledges 2-4 billion euros ($2.16-4.32 billion) to save flag carrier KLM amid coronavirus crisis.
The Latest: India announces easing of lockdown restrictions
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At least $9.7 billion in state bailouts for Air France, KLM
PARIS (AP) — The French and Dutch governments announced at least 9 billion euros ($9.7 billion) in bailout money Friday to rescue Air France and KLM, which are fighting for survival as most of their planes are grou…
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Agencies lower outlook of Greece's credit rating to stable
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Standard & Poor's and Fitch ratings agencies have lowered their outlook on Greece’s credit rating, from positive to stable, amid the financial impact the coronavirus measures are taking on the…
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks closed out a tumultuous week on Wall Street Friday with broad gains, led by familiar names in technology, including Apple.
Wall Street ends manic week with a gain, led by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — In a manic week full of previously unthinkable market moves, Wall Street ended Friday with one reminiscent of what things were like before the coronavirus outbreak upended everything.
Hertz; J.C. Penney fall; Edwards Lifesciences, WWE rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday: