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US retail sales rise for 3rd month but slowdown expected WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some evidence suggests sales are weakening with the expiration of government rescue aid that had previously put more money in people’s pockets. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening NEW YORK (AP) — AMC Theatres, the nation's largest movie theater chain, will reopen Aug. 20 in the U. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Daimler reaches deals to settle US diesel emissions claims BERLIN (AP) — Daimler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, said it has reached agreements in principle to settle U. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Microsoft back in the smartphone business with its new Duo Microsoft is back to selling smartphones for the first time since it abandoned its mobile business more than four years ago. by the Associated Press Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Stocks rebound on Wall Street Stocks marched broadly higher on Wall Street on Wednesday, briefly nudging the S&P 500 above its all-time closing high set in February, before the coronavirus pandemic led to a historic market plunge. by the Associated Press Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Late drop leaves S&P 500 lower, breaking 7-day win streak Wall Street pumped the brakes on its recent rally Tuesday as a late slide in big technology companies left stocks broadly lower, erasing an early gain. by Associated Press Published Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

US passenger train company drops Virgin as partner FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The partnership between Richard Branson's Virgin Group and the private Florida passenger train service Brightline has ended with a whimper, less than two years after it was celebrated. by Associated Press Published Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

Pandemic wrecks global Class of 2020's hopes for first job LONDON (AP) — Around the world, young people armed with new degrees, diplomas and professional qualifications are struggling to enter the workforce as the pandemic pushes the global economy into recession. by Associated Press Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan Whether President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to extend federal unemployment benefits by executive order remains unclear. by Associated Press Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Loan program ends, hard-hit businesses hope for 2nd chance NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses are in limbo again as the coronavirus outbreak rages and the government’s $659 billion relief program draws to a close. Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Virus causing financial pain even for people still working ATLANTA (AP) — Getting her job back should have been a relief for Leesa Huddleston.A kitchen worker at an Indiana casino, Huddleston returned in June after a three-month furlough caused by the coronavirus. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Do your homework before applying for a reverse mortgage Reverse mortgages are widely advertised to seniors as a popular way to access the equity of their home, which may be attractive to consumers seeking a quick source for cash during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic slump. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Paycheck Protection Loans brought nearly $100M into Jefferson City, retained more than 14,000 jobs Thousands of Mid-Missouri jobs were saved during the economic tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic so far through the Paycheck Protection Program, according to the latest update from the federal government on the business aid program. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Dino Afrikana Store brings international flavor to Jefferson City You should be able to eat what you want to eat, even if you're in a different country. At least that's Ahmed Alli's philosophy and the basis behind Dino Afrikana Food Store. by Nicole Roberts Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:01am

Jefferson City building permits for July 2020 Haute Salon LLC, 3237 W. Truman Blvd. Suite 200, non-residential alteration, $1,000.Jennifer Moss, 211 Oscar Drive Suite A, non-residential accessory structure, $17,000. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:00am

S&P 500 ekes out 6th straight gain following jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's big rally let off the accelerator on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report the U. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Wall Street perks up NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are perking higher on Wall Street on Thursday after a report showed the pace of layoffs across the country is slowing, though it remains incredibly high. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

AAA: Partially automated driving systems don't always work DETROIT (AP) — Two tests by AAA during the past two years show partially automated driving systems don't always function properly, so the auto club is recommending car companies limit their use. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Virgin Australia plans to shed staff under new US owners CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Virgin Australia plans to scale down its operations under new U.S. owners and shed a third of its staff as the carrier adjusts to the pandemic, the nation's second-largest airline said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Wall Street keeps rallying NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's big rally keeps rolling, and the S&P 500 rose for a fourth straight day Wednesday to sit just 1. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

EU regulators investigating Google's plan to buy Fitbit LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened an in-depth investigation Tuesday into Google's plan to buy fitness tracking device maker Fitbit. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Ford COO Jim Farley to lead company, CEO Hackett to retire DETROIT (AP) — Jim Farley will lead Ford Motor Co. into the future as the global auto industry faces a new era of autonomous and electric vehicles. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Booking.com cuts workforce by thousands Booking.com is laying off a quarter of its workforce — more than 4,000 people — with the pandemic snuffing out travel. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am