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US stocks slide on worries about inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — Pressure from the U.S. bond market hit a new level on Wall Street Wednesday after a surprisingly strong report on the economy raised worries about inflation, while oil prices halted their slide. The squeeze caused U.S. stocks to sink. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% after ...

Generations team up to keep Norway Granite in community

NORWAY — Before Kay Steinbrecher purchased Norway Granite and Marble Works in 1986, the business had operated for a number of years at the same site. Her granddaughter, Haley Steinbrecher, joined the company about four years ago and plans to take over when Kay eventually retires. Haley ...

States settle lawsuit over $81B Paramount-Warner merger

CHICAGO (AP) — Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to settle their lawsuits on Monday, effectively paving the way for the $81 billion mega merger to cross the finish line, with some new commitments from the company. The ...

Wall Street rallies after oil prices, bond yields ease

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street climbed to the edge of its all-time high on Monday, and stocks rallied worldwide after oil prices and yields in the bond market surrendered their market-rattling gains from last week. The S&P 500 jumped 1.5% and pulled within 0.4% of its record set last month. ...