July 9, 2020

Record low US mortgage rates for the third consecutive week

BALTIMORE — Rates on 30-year mortgages have fallen to record lows for the third consecutive week as inflation remains muted in a weakened economy, even […]
July 9, 2020

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July 9, 2020

Wells Fargo donates $400M to assist struggling minority businesses

To help small businesses survive the pandemic, Wells Fargo announced Thursday that it is donating the $400 million in fees it earned off the federal […]
July 9, 2020

Virus causes uncertainty for state lotteries

Boston — The coronavirus pandemic has been a rollercoaster for state lotteries across the country, with some getting a boost from the economic downturn and […]
July 9, 2020

Curtain rises on a hopefully forgettable earnings season

NEW YORK — Like that last roll of ultra-thin toilet paper left on the shelves or the latest Star Wars movies, it’s tough to be […]
July 9, 2020

Walgreens lost $1.7B in 3Q as global pandemic tightened grip

The coronavirus pandemic pushed Walgreens to a $1.7 billion loss in the third quarter with customers staying home or limiting shopping to essential supplies from […]
July 9, 2020

Germany seizes server hosting pilfered U.S. police files

BOSTON — At the behest of the U.S. government, German authorities have seized a computer server that hosted a huge cache of files from scores […]
July 9, 2020

Many more likely sought jobless aid as virus surges back

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will provide its latest snapshot Thursday of the layoffs that have remained stuck at an elevated weekly pace above 1 […]
July 9, 2020

Biden proposes $700 billion-plus 'Buy American' campaign

Launching an economic pitch expected to anchor his fall presidential campaign, Democratic candidate Joe Biden is proposing sweeping new uses of the federal government’s regulatory […]
July 9, 2020

Powerful euro single currency bloc to pick new president

BRUSSELS — The powerful group of countries using Europe’s single currency will choose a new president on Thursday, with three candidates vying for the challenging […]