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Trump discusses trade with Ishiba

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House for their first face-to-face meeting. Trump added that he isn't taking the possibility of levying tariffs against ...

Huntington Bank new chamber member

IRON MOUNTAIN — Huntington Bank has become a member of the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce, which recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate. “With over 53 years of trusted banking experience, Huntington is committed to making people’s lives better, strengthening businesses ...

Swartout joins Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

IRON MOUNTAIN — Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group has added Paula Swartout as a new real estate agent. Swartout recently earned her Michigan real estate license. She brings a fresh perspective and numerous advantages — — Enthusiasm and dedication: She is passionate about helping her ...

Wall Street finishes mixed as fashion, tobacco stocks offset Ford’s drop

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted through mixed trading Thursday as rising fashion and cigarette stocks worked against drops for Ford Motor and Qualcomm. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% following healthy gains for stock markets across much of Europe and Asia. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ...

Third straight weekly decline on average US 30-year mortgage rate

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home shoppers getting into the market before the busy spring homebuying season starts. The average rate fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...