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Bell rings but trading floor chaos subdued as NYSE reopens NEW YORK (AP) — The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange reopened for the first time in two months with New York Gov. Published May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Worry, haste, retail therapy: Shopping takes on different looks in pandemic For some, shopping madness has been about the essentials, only super-sized: 10-pound bags of rice; 25-pound sacks of flour; 50 pounds worth of sugar; pickles and pancake mix for a crowd. by Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Stocks rise on Wall Street, but US braces for 100,000 deaths NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks surged on Wall Street to their highest levels since the business shutdowns took hold in the U. Published May. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

Judge nixes bid to stop coal sales that Trump revived BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A judge threw out a lawsuit Friday from a coalition of states, environmental groups and American Indians which sought to revive an Obama-era moratorium against U. Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protection Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car rental company’s business. by the Associated Press Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Online banking not without risks With a vast variety of financial institutions at their fingertips, many consumers are choosing online-only banks or credit unions. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Bump Boutique to fill maternity clothing void From operating a child care center in Jefferson City, Paula Stallings knew there was a need for maternity clothes in the Mid-Missouri area. by Nicole Roberts Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:00am

Pandemic claims another victim: Robocalls Have you been missing something amid the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders? No, not human contact. Not even toilet paper. by Associated Press Published May. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Rural bankers survey index remains low in face of outbreak OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states inched upward in May from April's record low but still remained profoundly low as efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the rural economy. by Associated Press Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Stocks end lower on Wall Street as US-China tensions weigh Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street on Thursday as investors weighed more data showing the economic damage being caused by the coronavirus pandemic and another flareup in tensions between the U. by Associated Press Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

ABB union employees seeking hazard pay during pandemic Union members across the country are asking ABB to provide hazard pay to essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. by Emily Cole Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Rural bankers survey index remains low in face of outbreak A new survey of bankers in rural parts of Missouri and 9 other states inched upward in May from April's record low. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 10:33am

Stocks close higher as investors regain some more confidence Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, clawing back all of its losses from a day earlier and extending its strong gains for the week. by the Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Apple, Google release technology for pandemic apps Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. by the Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri Chamber seeks to protect business from virus suits The Missouri Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday urged Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session so lawmakers can take action to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 4:25pm

A late slump leaves stock market lower after a choppy day Stocks ended broadly lower on Wall Street Tuesday as trading turned wobbly a day after the market notched its biggest jump in more than five weeks. by the Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Walmart becomes lifeline during pandemic NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart emerged as one of the few lifelines to millions of people as the coronavirus spread, leading to surging profit and sales for the world’s largest retailer. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Quaker Windows' Eldon plant opens Quaker Window Products is hiring for its new factory in Eldon — an expansion of the company's commercial windows manufacturing that's intended to open new doors to more business. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 19 2020 @ 11:30pm

Automakers help restart US industry as globe reopens further WARREN, Mich. (AP) — More than 130,000 autoworkers returned to factories across the U.S. for the first time in nearly two months Monday in one of the biggest steps yet to restart American industry, while an experimental vaccine against the coronavirus yielded encouraging results in a small and extremely early test. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Uber cuts 3,000 jobs as pandemic slashes demand for rides NEW YORK (AP) — Uber has cut 3,000 jobs from its workforce, its second major wave of layoffs in two weeks as the coronavirus slashed demand for rides. by News Tribune Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

US stocks rally on hopes for vaccine, economic recovery The stock market bounced back from its worst week in nearly two months Monday as optimism about a potential vaccine for the coronavirus and hopes for a U. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

Fiat Chrysler makes $6.8B Italy-backed loan request SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has confirmed a request for an Italian state-backed loan to help the automotive sector relaunch from the coronavirus shutdown, a move that set off debate in Italy over whether such money should be made available to companies with legal headquarters overseas. Published May. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Restaurants, racing can resume, but new rules abound NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Restaurants can reopen in New Orleans, a city famous for its cuisine, but they must take reservations and limit the number of diners. Published May. 17 2020 @ 12:05am