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Credit union shreds sensitive documents, collects for food bank
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake branch of Solarity Credit Union held a paper-shredding event Saturday. “We’re encou…
September factory orders up 1.9%, economists see risks ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose a stronger-than-expected 1.9% in September with a key category that tracks business investment showing a solid gain as well.
The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload
NEW DELHI — India’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases is moving closer to 8 million, with 43,893 new cases reported for the latest 24-hour period.
Asian stocks fall on worries over rising virus cases, US aid
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares headed lower Wednesday on worries about rising virus counts and Washington's inability to deliver more aid to the economy.
BP reports 3Q earnings plunge amid falling demand
LONDON (AP) — BP plc says third-quarter earnings plunged 96% as the COVID-19 pandemic reduced energy prices and demand.
US consumer confidence dips slightly in October as coronavirus cases rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer confidence dips slightly in October as coronavirus cases rise.
Israeli delegations bask in UAE glow, even as details few
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Another plane full of Israeli business people excited about their newfound access to the United Arab Emirates touched down in Dubai this week, the latest whirlwind trip seeking to…
Illinois Gov. Pritzker bans indoor dining in Chicago after latest surge of COVID-19 cases
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pritzker bans indoor dining in Chicago after latest surge of COVID-19 cases.
Asia Today: Thailand: Woman probably infected in quarantine
BANGKOK (AP) — Health officials in Thailand said Tuesday it is likely that a French woman who earlier this month tested positive for the coronavirus became infected when she stayed under quarantine at a hotel near …
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Lilly misses profit projects as sales of diabetes drug slow
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eli Lilly and Co. is reporting third-quarter net income of $1.21 billion.
Governor bans indoor dining in Chicago as virus cases surge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place.
The Latest: India's daily infections at lowest in 3 months
NEW DELHI — Authorities in India are reporting 36,470 newly confirmed coronavirus infections — that’s the lowest one-day tally in more than three months in a continuing downward trend.
Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods increased 1.9% in September with a key business investment category up as well
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods increased 1.9% in September with a key business investment category up as well.
Demand for equipment falls, but Caterpillar has strong 3Q
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Caterpillar is reporting a third-quarter profit of $668 million and topped most expectations, though demand for its equipment is being driven down by the pandemic.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery rose $1.01 to $39.57 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude oil for December delivery rose 74 cents to $41.20 a barrel.