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Wall Street hits an all-time high for the 5th time this week

Wall Street hits an all-time high for the 5th time this week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climbed to more records on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Friday, setting an all-time high for the fifth time this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
Seniors rarely downsize — here's why that's hurting first-time homebuyers

Seniors rarely downsize — here's why that's hurting first-time homebuyers

Realtor Barry Lebow specializes in helping seniors downsize — moving out of the family homes they've lived in for decades to a smaller place that's a better fit for their aging lifestyle.
Pembina reaches settlement on Alliance pipeline fees and revenue sharing

Pembina reaches settlement on Alliance pipeline fees and revenue sharing

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has reached a settlement with shippers on fees and revenue sharing for its Alliance pipeline.
Trump and Powell bicker over Fed building renovations as president ratchets up pressure campaign

Trump and Powell bicker over Fed building renovations as president ratchets up pressure campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump took the fight to the Fed’s front door on Thursday, publicly scorning the central bank chief over the ballooning costs of a long-planned buildin
S&P/TSX composite closes lower on Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes lower on Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Losses in basic materials and consumer cyclicals helped drive Canada's main stock index lower on Thursday, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Quebec sailor missing off Labrador coast rescued after cargo ship picked up signal

Quebec sailor missing off Labrador coast rescued after cargo ship picked up signal

ST. JOHN'S — A sailor was rescued at sea on Wednesday after he set out from Quebec on a solo journey to Greenland and then went missing off the southeast coast of Labrador.
Appeals court says California law requiring background checks for ammunition is unconstitutional

Appeals court says California law requiring background checks for ammunition is unconstitutional

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A voter-backed California law requiring background checks for people who buy bullets is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
Memorial University in N.L. axing 20 jobs as it tries to cut spending by $21 million

Memorial University in N.L. axing 20 jobs as it tries to cut spending by $21 million

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's only university is axing 20 permanent and contract positions as it seeks to cut spending by $20.85 million.
A rally for Alphabet helps offset Tesla's tumble and nudges Wall Street to more records

A rally for Alphabet helps offset Tesla's tumble and nudges Wall Street to more records

NEW YORK (AP) — Gains for several big tech companies helped nudge U.S. indexes to more records even as most stocks in the market fell. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Thursday to another all-time high. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.
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