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___ Stocks slump again; S&P 500, Dow back into red for year NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are back in the red for the year as another big slump rocks Wall Street.

Asian shares mostly lower despite US markets rally

Strong results from major companies including Microsoft, Visa and Comcast are sending U.S. stocks higher Thursday morning as the market found its footing after three weeks of steep declines.

Oregon governor joins other states in offshore drilling ban

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order Thursday blocking offshore drilling, joining several other states trying to shield themselves from the Trump administration's plan to drill for oil and gas off the U.S. coast.

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___ After long losing streak, US stocks surge on solid earnings NEW YORK (AP) — Strong results from major companies including Microsoft, Visa and Comcast send U.S. stocks sharply higher Thursday.