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___ Hiring rebounds as US employers add a solid 196,000 jobs WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring in the United States rebounded in March as employers added a solid 196,000 jobs, up sharply from February's scant gain and evidence that many businesses still want to hire despite signs that the economy is slowing.
Jobs rebound drives US stocks higher for another weekly gain
Stocks rose Friday morning after a better-than-expected report on U.S. jobs eased worries that the economy is slowing too sharply.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Friday, capping another solid week of gains for the market, after a big rebound in hiring last month eased concerns that the U.S. economy is slowing too sharply.
Snap launches gaming platform, looks to cash in on 'Fortnite' effect
Two of the titles – Snake Squad and Tiny Royal e – are multiplayer battle royale games, similar in functionality to smash-hit video game franchise “Fortnite.”
World shares rise on hopes for US-China trade progress
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after President Donald Trump and a senior Chinese envoy said trade talks in Washington were making progress.
Dow, Nasdaq soar to highest levels of 2019
Two of the best-known consumer stocks hit all-time highs.
Asia shares mixed, Japan gains after wobbles on Wall Street
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher Thursday on Wall Street in early trading, led by media and internet companies.
Tesla CEO Musk gets reprieve in contempt-of-court hearing
A federal judge will hear oral arguments Thursday about whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk should be held in contempt of court for violating an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Thursday, as gains for banks, big retailers and communication services companies offset losses elsewhere in the market.
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___ IPWhoa: What to know before joining this year's IPO parade NEW YORK (AP) — A parade of well-known technology companies will make their stocks available to everyone for purchase, not just big pension funds and wealthy people, this year.
The Latest: Boeing stock rises despite preliminary report
The Latest on the reactions to the preliminary report issued by the Ethiopian government on the March 10 crash of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 jet shortly after takeoff which killed all 157 people on board.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end mostly higher on Wall Street
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
The Latest: Judge urges SEC and Tesla CEO 'tweet' settlement
The Latest on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's legal problems (all times local): 2 p.m. Elon Musk and his lawyers were appearing before a federal judge in New York who will decide whether the Tesla CEO should be held in contempt of court for violating an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
IPWhoa: What to know before joining this year's IPO parade
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Kay Jewelers, Zales parent to close 150 stores after weak holiday sales
Signet Jewelers also closed 262 stores in fiscal 2019 as part of a strategy that includes an increased focus on e-commerce.
Stocks close mixed as critical US-China trade talks resume
The S&P 500 has now closed up for six consecutive trading sessions.
Tesla shares plunge on weak 1Q deliveries
Despite the delivery challenges Tesla said it had "sufficient cash on hand."
Asian shares waver following lackluster Wall St session
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street in early trading Wednesday, led by technology companies and banks.
Ex-trucking company CFO charged in $245 million stock scheme
The fired chief financial officer of a former Wisconsin-based trucking company was arrested Wednesday and charged as part of an ongoing federal probe into what authorities say was a complex $245 million stock scam.
Correction: Lyft Shares story
Shares of Lyft are tumbling in its first full day of trading as a public company.













