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Big Tech carries Wall Street to the close of its winning week

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech stocks carried Wall Street Friday to the close of a winning, roller-coaster week, one that saw markets swing from fear to relief and back to caution because of President Donald Trump’s trade war. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% to add some more to a big three-day rally, ...

Wall Street’s rally roars into 3rd day

NEW YORK — Wall Street’s rally kept rolling Thursday as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs said they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war. The S&P 500 charged 2% higher and pulled ...

Google’s parent begins year with robust growth

Google’s profits soared 50% in this year’s opening quarter, overcoming the competitive and legal threats that its internet empire is facing amid an economy roiled by a global trade war. The numbers released Thursday by Google parent Alphabet Inc. indicated the company is rising to the ...

Local Walmart slated for renovations

Staff report Walmart announced plans Wednesday that it will remodel 650 stores nationwide, including 23 in Ohio. Walmart’s Boardman / Poland store, located at 1300 Doral Drive, is scheduled for renovation, the company said in a news release. “By investing in our stores and ...

Kimberly-Clark announces 1st-quarter earnings

Staff report Paper producer Kimberly-Clark Corp. reported its 2025 first-quarter results Tuesday. Among the highlights: • Net sales of $4.8 billion were down 6%, driven primarily by impacts of currency and divestitures and business exits, with an organic sales decline of 1.6% versus the ...

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Wednesday as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. The S&P 500 climbed 1.7% and added to its big gain from Tuesday ...