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‘Most big repairs start out as small repairs’
MOSES LAKE — When Uziel Ortega launched Steadfast Home Services earlier this year, he wasn't sure whether the phon…
Tiffany posts holiday sales gain helped by China, online
NEW YORK (AP) — Tiffany & Co. on Tuesday reported a 2% gain in preliminary holiday sales, helped by strong sales in China and online.
Michigan judge nullifies crucial permit for mining project
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge has overruled state regulators who approved a key permit for a proposed open-pit mine in the Upper Peninsula, another delay for a project that has been debated for nearl…
Late sales rebound helps US automakers avoid 2020 disaster
DETROIT (AP) — Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. fell 14.6% last year, but a second-half rebound from a coronavirus-related plunge in the spring kindled optimism for a recovery later this year.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Energy companies led U.S. stocks broadly higher Tuesday, as the market bounced back from its worst loss in months.
Jefferies, Exxon rise; Exact Sciences, WW International fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Tuesday:
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery rose $2.31 to $49.93 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude oil for March delivery rose $2.51 to $53.60 a barrel.
US government blames Russia for hack of agencies; says it appears to be an 'intelligence gathering' effort
WASHINGTON (AP) — US government blames Russia for hack of agencies; says it appears to be an 'intelligence gathering' effort.
US: Hack of federal agencies 'likely Russian in origin'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top national security agencies confirmed Tuesday that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim tha…
New nuclear plant could rise at site of former one in NJ
LACEY, N.J. (AP) — The company that's in the process of mothballing one of the nation's oldest nuclear power plants says it is interested in building a new next-generation nuclear reactor at the same site in New Je…
Saudis take on burden of oil output cut to support price
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it will cut its oil production by 1 million barrels a day, taking on the burden of supporting prices in the energy market as a “goodwill gesture" after a meeting …
Germany extends lockdown until Jan 31 and toughens curbs
BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Tuesday it is extending the country's lockdown by three weeks until Jan. 31, tightening curbs on social contacts and planning limits on people's movements in the worst-affec…
US stocks recoup some losses after sharp slide to start 2021
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday, regaining their footing a day after suffering their worst loss in months amid the worsening pandemic and potentially market-moving Senate elections.