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___ GE, seeking path forward as a century-old company, ousts CEO BOSTON (AP) — General Electric CEO and Chairman John Flannery is being ousted after just over a year on the job at the century-old company.

How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Stocks barreled higher in the early going Monday after the U.S. and Canada agreed to a new trade deal, but the rally ran out of momentum later in the day, leaving major indexes mixed.

GE Appliances to add 400 jobs at Kentucky plant

A Kentucky-based home appliances business announced Monday it will add 400 jobs as part of a $200 million investment to expand laundry and dishwasher production at its sprawling Louisville operation.

US factories grew at slower pace in September

U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in September as manufacturers continued to cope with supply disruptions stemming from trade disputes with China, Europe, Mexico and Canada.

Shares mostly higher after US-Canada set new trade deal

Asian stocks were mixed Monday and Wall Street futures rose after the U.S. and Canada said they had reached a compromise on revising their trade pact KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.5 percent to 24,245.76.