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Stocks were slightly higher Friday, as investors shrugged off the latest economic data that showed inflation accelerating in the U.S. economy. The market is on pace for its first weekly gain in three weeks. The S&P 500 index was up 0.3% as of … [Continue reading] about US stocks higher, on track for solid gains for the week
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The navigation system advises taking a right on Meridien at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. But there is no Meridien Street and so round and round you go past the memorial for soldiers and sailors until you realize … [Continue reading] about Front Yard of Bricks: Fans embrace Indy 500 traditions
HONG KONG (AP) — Shares in JD Logistics, the delivery subsidiary of China’s biggest online retailer jumped as much as 18% in their first trading day Friday as investors bet on more rapid growth for internet industries despite tighter regulatory … [Continue reading] about JD Logistics shares gain in Hong Kong stock debut
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand is ramping up efforts to curb trade in wildlife to help reduce the risk of future pandemics, officials said Thursday, though it was unclear whether that would mean an end to all such sales in the wildlife trafficking hub. The … [Continue reading] about Thailand aims at pandemic risks by fighting wildlife trade
Here are the highest paid male and female CEOs in the S&P 500 index for 2020, as calculated by The Associated Press and Equilar, an executive data firm. The AP’s compensation study covered 342 executives at S&P 500 companies who have served … [Continue reading] about Paycom Software’s Richison, AMD’s Su among highest paid CEOs
