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Wall Street rallies as Fed keeps rates pinned at record low NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied Wednesday, and the S&P 500 climbed 1.2 percent for its best day in two weeks after the Federal Reserve kept the accelerator floored on its support for the economy. by Associated Press Published Jul. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

4 Big Tech CEOs take congressional heat on competition WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off accusations of stifling competition, four Big Tech CEOs — Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg; Amazon's Jeff Bezos; Sundar Pichai, of Google; and Tim Cook, of Apple — are answering for their companies' practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry. by Associated Press Published Jul. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers that, in turn, contend they are being miscast as potential saviors. by Associated Press Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Remington seeks bankruptcy for 2nd time in as many years Remington Arms, weighed down by lawsuits and retail sales restrictions following the Sandy Hook school massacre, is seeking bankruptcy protection for the second time in as many years. by Associated Press Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify The differences over the next coronavirus aid package are vast: Democrats propose $3 trillion in relief and Republicans have a $1 trillion counteroffer. by Associated Press Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern the government may not take the steps needed to support hiring and growth. by Associated Press Published Jul. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County assessed values upheld for Ameren, Gerbes properties The Cole County Board of Equalization on Monday upheld the values of commercial properties whose assessments had been challenged for 2020. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 27 2020 @ 4:35pm

As tide turns, retailers that once resisted masks relent NEW YORK (AP) — When the parent of Southern grocery chain Winn-Dixie said it wasn’t going to require customers to wear masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus, the response was brutal, with some loyal patrons vowing on social media never to shop there again. Published Jul. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Contract tracing scams spreading With state and local governments reducing restrictions on business operations and public gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, their public health strategy often relies on robust contact tracing to help slow the spread of the disease by informing people who have had contact with someone who has tested positive. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published Jul. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

June 2020 home sales statistics June 2020 residential home sales statistics from the Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors are as follows:Number of active listings: 232, an 41. Published Jul. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: The Xchange Boutique to close amid pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has claimed yet another business. by Nicole Roberts Published Jul. 26 2020 @ 12:00am

US new home sales jump 13.8% in June WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes rose a sharp 13.8 percent in June, the second straight increase after two months when sales plunged as the country went into lockdown because of the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Jul. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Wall Street down after worldwide slide; with gold at record high Stocks fell Friday on Wall Street as tensions flared again between the world's two largest economies. by Associated Press Published Jul. 25 2020 @ 12:05am