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More homes on the market in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — People hoping to buy a home in July had a better selection available to them than a year ago, accordi…
Stocks are opening modestly higher on Wall Street following weakness in Europe and Asia amid questions over virus toll
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening modestly higher on Wall Street following weakness in Europe and Asia amid questions over virus toll.
Judge rejects government's bid to block airline-data merger
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a government attempt to block Sabre Corp. from buying Farelogix Inc. in a $360 million deal combining two companies that provide information about airline tickets to t…
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as investors focused on the optimistic side of data about the trajectory of the coronavirus.
Hurry up and wait? Why relief to small businesses has lagged
NEW YORK (AP) — Speed is of the essence if a federal relief program for small businesses is going to be effective in combating the damage wrought by the coronavirus lockdowns.
Union outraged after Ohio paper cuts staff, limits coverage
CLEVELAND (AP) — Owners of The Plain Dealer newspaper in Cleveland laid off 22 more journalists and told the remaining 14 staffers they can no longer cover a large swath of the state.
Jobless claims report Thursday could hit 7 million or higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is set to report another shocking level of unemployment claims Thursday even after nearly
Wall Street jumps 3.4%, actually holds on this time
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks shot to a 3.4% gain on Wall Street Wednesday as investors chose to focus on the optimistic side of data about the coronavirus outbreak’s trajectory.
FedEx, Levi Strauss rise; TAL Education, Party City fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday:
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as investors focused on the optimistic side of data about the trajectory of the coronavirus.
Stocks close 3.4% higher on Wall Street as investors focus on hopeful signs that coronavirus peak may be approaching
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks close 3.4% higher on Wall Street as investors focus on hopeful signs that coronavirus peak may be approaching.
Trump-Biden election off-limits for US bettors (so far)
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Double down on Donald, or bet big on Biden? Plenty of Americans would like the chance to place a bet on the upcoming presidential election (and sports books would love to take their money…
At emergency March meetings Fed pledged to use full arsenal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials pledged at two emergency meetings last month to use their full arsenal to bolster the U.S. economy being brought to its knees by the coronavirus outbreak.
Virus outbreak delivers tech darlings a harsh reality check
Just as the coronavirus outbreak has boxed in society, it’s also squeezed high-flying tech companies reliant on people’s freedom to move around and get together.
Airbus cuts production by a third as airlines struggle
LONDON (AP) — European planemaker Airbus said Wednesday it is reducing production by about a third as demand for aircraft and travel plummets due to the coronavirus pandemic.
UK's Johnson in ICU with coronavirus, condition improving
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care with the coronavirus but is improving and sitting up in bed, a senior government minister said Wednesday, as the U.K. recorded its bigges…