China-Europe sanctions fight shatters image of amicable ties
BEIJING (AP) — China looked to Europe as an amicable partner as the continent’s leaders resisted being drawn into President Donald Trump’s conflicts with Beijing…
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UK jobs market shows further resilience during lockdown
LONDON — Britain’s jobs market showed further resilience in February even though the country has been in one of the world’s most stringent lockdowns, according…
Existing U.S. home sales fell in February, while prices rose
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed last month as rising prices and a dearth of homes for sale kept some would-be buyers on the…
Stocks rise slightly as investors closely watch bond market
Stocks were slightly higher in early trading today as a modest drop in bond yields was helping lift the broader market. Technology stocks were among…
Bill to aid U.S. publishers vs. Google, Facebook rises again
A congressional effort to bolster U.S. news organizations in negotiations with Big Tech has supporters hoping that third time’s the charm. The bill, the Journalism…
Tool created to aid cleanup from Microsoft hack in broad use
WASHINGTON — A tool designed to help businesses protect themselves from further compromises after a global hack of Microsoft email server software has been downloaded…
New SBA head plans changes at agency; focus now is COVID-19
NEW YORK — The new head of the Small Business Administration says she expects to make changes at the agency that she says will enable…
Stocks lower as bond yields rise; bank stocks fall
Stocks were mostly falling in the first hours of trading Friday as bond yields continued to rise. Bank stocks fell after the Federal Reserve announced…
Tech firm to replace Chevrolet as Man United jersey sponsor
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s jerseys will be sponsored by a technology company providing remote-access computer software after the Premier League club announced Friday…
Scientist behind coronavirus shot says next target is cancer
BERLIN (AP) — The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are…