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U.S. employment costs rise modestly in fourth quarter

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Wages and benefits for U.S. workers rose in the last quarter of the year, putting all of 2020 in somewhat...

GameStop soars, and Wall Street bends under the pressure

NEW YORK — GameStop’s stock was back to the races Friday, and the overall U.S. market is down again, as the saga that’s captivated...

Stocks claw back some lost ground; GameStop swings wildly

By Dmaian J. Troise and Alex Veiga Associated Press Stocks closed broadly higher Thursday on Wall Street, helping the market recoup some of its...

U.S. long-term mortgage rates slip; 30-year at 2.73%

WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates slipped this week as the economy remains burdened by the coronavirus pandemic. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday...

Innovia Foundation provides $25,000 grant to support The Hotspot at Deer Park

The Innovia Foundation has provided a $25,000 grant to the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce to support The Hotspot at Deer Park, a coworking...

In battle over GameStop shares, two big players flinch

A David and Goliath saga is unfolding in financial markets over the stock price of struggling retail chain GameStop. On Wednesday, Goliath walked away...

Debate heats up over how countries tax Big Tech companies

FRANKFURT, Germany — An international debate over how countries tax big U.S. technology companies such as Google, Amazon and Facebook is heating up, presenting...

Two CBS execs shelved pending diversity investigation

NEW YORK – CBS has placed two top executives on administrative leave as it investigates charges of a hostile work environment for women and...

Larry H. Miller expanding from car sales to include insurance

Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, which operates a dealership in Spokane, announced Tuesday it is expanding its business portfolio from car sales to...

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