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Grant and Adams counties gas prices dip slightly as state, national averages rise
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices in Grant and Adams counties slipped slightly over the last week, even as Washington and na…
China's manufacturing improves in July, exports strengthen
BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing activity edged up in July and export orders strengthened despite weak U.S. and European demand, a survey showed Friday, in fresh signs the world’s second-largest economy is grad…
The Latest: China toughens travel rules for Xinjiang capital
BEIJING — China is tightening travel restrictions in the capital of the Xinjiang region amid a COVID-19 outbreak in the northwestern city.
The Latest: Indian reservation in N.D. makes masks mandatory
FARGO, N.D. — Tribal leaders on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation in northeastern North Dakota are requiring residents to wear masks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The Latest: Most Ontario schools to resume normal classes
TORONTO — Most students in Canada’s most populous province will return to traditional classrooms full time in September amid the coronarivus pandemic.
Ford's results not as grim as expected for virus-marred 2Q
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. posted results on Thursday that were not as grim as expected for its second quarter that saw its U.S. factories shuttered for half the period to combat the spread of the coronavirus an…
The Latest: Trump urges COVID-19 survivors to donate plasma
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the headquarters of the American Red Cross’s to encourage survivors of COVID-19 to donate plasma.
Wall Street slides, but tech strength helps avert a big loss
NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street stumbled Thursday, but yet another rise for big technology stocks helped keep the market’s losses in check.
Ford posts surprise profit on autonomous vehicle unit gain
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. on Thursday surprised Wall Street by posting a $1.12 billion second-quarter net profit due to gains on its stake in the Argo AI autonomous vehicle operation.
Amid the pandemic, Big Tech reports mixed earnings
Big Tech companies reported mixed quarterly earnings on Thursday, a day after their top executives faced a tough congressional grilling over their market power and alleged monopolistic practices.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Most of Wall Street stumbled Thursday, but yet another rise for big technology stocks helped keep the market’s losses in check.
Pandemic whacks Google ad sales, causing parent Alphabet to report first quarterly revenue decline in company history
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Pandemic whacks Google ad sales, causing parent Alphabet to report first quarterly revenue decline in company history.
Cratering economy offsets Wall St. gains in 2020 campaign
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump has often cited the stock market's gains as a barometer for his administration's success. And if history is a guide, Wall Street's fortunes in the next few months could sig…
Dunkin' to close 800 US stores as pandemic hurts sales
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — Dunkin’ Brands Inc. expects to close up to 800 underperforming U.S. stores this year as it tries to shore up its portfolio in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
US average mortgage rates decline; 30-year loan at 2.99%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages declined this week, remaining near historic lows as the key 30-year loan slipped back below 3%.
Wall Street slips, but relentless rise for tech pares losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street is pulling lower on Thursday, but the indefatigable rise for big tech stocks is helping the market trim its losses.