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___ China's growth slows as officials try to reassure investors BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth has sunk to a post-global crisis low as officials launch a media blitz to reassure investors about its sagging stock market.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday

U.S. stocks gave up an early rally Friday and struggled to another mixed finish as investors continued sell former favorites like retailers.

Business Highlights

___ Job growth is found to be no cure for a community's poverty BALTIMORE (AP) — A healthy dose of job growth has long been seen as a likely cure for poverty.

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

U.S. stocks slumped again Thursday as investors continued to sell shares of technology and internet companies, industrials, and companies that rely on consumer spending.