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US stocks climb as gold and silver prices keep falling

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose on Monday following sharp swings that shook financial markets overnight, including tumbles for Asian stocks. Gold and silver prices sank further following their latest wild moves. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 added 0.5% and snapped a three-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 515 points, or 1.1%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6%. Stocks of companies that make computer storage helped lead the market, adding to gains from last week following several profit reports that topped analysts’ expectations. Airlines and cruise-ship ...

Robbins, Miles tabbed for advisory council

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland named two Mahoning Valley CEOs among the 33 new members appointed to its advisory councils Friday. Dani Robbins, head of Lake to River Economic Development, and John Miles of Steelite International were chosen for the Cleveland Fed’s 16-member Shenango-Mahoning Valley council. Joining them is Michael Walton, CEO of Jamestown Coating Technologies, Jamestown, Pa. “When I was asked to serve, it was an easy yes to a fantastic opportunity,” Robbins said in an email. “Serving on the Cleveland Fed’s advisory council allows me to ensure our ...

What to expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats for passengers

Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half‑century. Starting Tuesday, customers on Southwest flights were assigned seats and ...

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TOP RANKING: Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital ranked in the Top 1% of 892 inpatient rehabilitation facilities that qualified to be ranked in the IRF database of Netsmart Technologies Inc. for cases discharged between October 2024 and September 2025. “We are thrilled to see our team recognized for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care,” said Melessa Scattino, CEO of Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital. “Rankings like this evidence our team’s success against ambitious, data-driven benchmarks. Our team has shown, once again, that we are providing industry-leading ...

8 tips to stop worrying about money during retirement

The greatest financial danger in retirement isn’t always the stock market. It’s the constant, nagging fear of running out of money. This anxiety causes many people to underspend and worry, even when their finances are sound. Here are eight ways to replace that worry with lasting security. 1. Determine your spending baseline Worry often starts with the vague question, “Am I spending too much?” Instead of operating on gut feeling, work with an advisor to determine your personal sustainable withdrawal rate (often between 3% and 5%). Once you know your lifestyle is covered ...