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China deal might not bail out lobster industry this New Year PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — American seafood exporters are optimistic a new trade deal with China will allow them to claw back into one of the world's biggest markets for lobster, but help might not have arrived in time for the biggest day on the calendar. Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Markets around the world are feeling the coronavirus chill NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world fell this week on worries a new type of virus in China may ultimately hit profits for companies from Wuhan to Washington. Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

December 2019 home sales statistics December 2019 residential home sales statistics from the Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors are as follows:Number of active listings: 335, a 14. Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Read the fine print when choosing tax preparers With tax season just getting underway, some consumers rush to file taxes as soon as their employers provide a W-2. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: 1 in the Chamber offers gunsmithing in Jefferson City After seeing a need in Jefferson City, Bryan Watkins decided to turn a firearms hobby into a business. by Nicole Roberts Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:00am

BizBeat: GNC closes at Capital Mall Health retailer GNC closed its doors at Capital Mall earlier this month. by Nicole Roberts Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:00am

Nonprofits worry sale of dot-org universe will raise costs LOS ANGELES (AP) — The company that controls the dot-org online universe is putting the registry of domain names up for sale, and the nonprofits that often use the suffix in their websites are raising concerns about the move. Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce ready to embrace change in 2020 Decked out in pinstripes, flapper dresses, suspenders and feathered hats in accordance with the Roaring into 2020 theme, Jefferson City businesses and community members gathered Friday night to celebrate the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce's 127th annual gala at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 11:57pm

U.S. stocks close mostly higher, led by tech, industrials Major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Thursday, as gains in technology and industrial companies offset declines elsewhere in the market. by the Associated Press Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Amtrak ends policy resulting in $25,000 bill for activists CHICAGO (AP) — Amtrak has suspended a pricing policy that resulted in a $25,000 travel bill for a group of activists who use wheelchairs heading to an Illinois conference and rally on disability rights. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

US home sales soared 3.6% in December WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home sales climbed 3.6 percent in December, but a record-low inventory of houses on the market has caused prices to surge as affordability is worsening. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

US stocks flat as health authorities focus on China virus Major U.S. stock indexes ended with little change Wednesday after an early rebound rally faded in the final minutes of trading. by the Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

US stocks close lower amid jitters over virus outbreak Banks led a slide in U.S. stocks Tuesday as a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets, prompting investors to shift assets into bonds and defensive sector companies. by the Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Central banks join to study possible digital currencies FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Major central banks have joined together to explore whether they should issue digital currencies as the use of cash declines and more people turn to electronic forms of paying. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Canada to approve new NAFTA free trade deal next week TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that Canada will move next week to formally approve the new North American trade agreement. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

US industrial production fell 0.3% in December WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production fell 0.3 percent in December, as unseasonably warm weather reduced demand for heating from utilities. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Fiat Chrysler in talks with Foxconn to develop electric cars MILAN (AP) — Fiat Chrysler is in talks with the Taiwanese company Foxconn to develop and manufacture battery-powered vehicles, the U. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Google CEO calls for regulation of artificial intelligence LONDON (AP) — Google’s chief executive called Monday for a balanced approach to regulating artificial intelligence, telling a European audience the technology brings benefits but also “negative consequences. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Technology could cut train crews from 2 to 1 but is it safe? OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — How many people does it take to operate a locomotive?For the railroad industry, the answer is simple: One. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Boeing is working on a new software issue on the 737 Max Boeing is working to fix a newly discovered problem with software powering up on the 737 Max, adding to the list of tasks the aircraft maker faces to get the grounded plane back in the air. by the Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Cracks in the nest egg: Is the promise of a secure retirement gone? The good news: You're statistically going to live longer. The bad news: You may not be able to afford it. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Make sure wedding vendors can be trusted with special day With many couples getting engaged around the holidays, January is prime time for wedding shows and the first stages of wedding planning. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County’s December 2019 construction permits Cole County issued 12 construction permits during December 2019, as follows:Judith and William Didriksen, 4645 Henwick Lane, residential addition. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am