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Stocks rise on Wall Street as AI stocks turn higher again

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gained ground on Wall Street Friday for a second straight day, wiping away losses from earlier in the week. Technology stocks were once again the main force behind the market’s broader moves, especially companies with a focus on artificial intelligence. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed out the week with gains, despite several stumbles early this week. The S&P 500 rose 59.74 points, or 0.9%, to 6,834.50. It notched a 0.1% gain for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 183.04 points, or 0.4%, to 48,134.89. The technology-heavy Nasdaq made ...

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BOETCHER HONORED: Martin J. Boetcher, a lawyer with Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd., has been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking his second year in a row on the roster. Published by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine, the list is based on peer review by lawyers throughout Ohio. About 5% of the state’s attorneys are selected to appear on the list. Boetcher was recognized under the Employment & Labor category in 2025 and has secured distinction in that same practice area for the coming year. He serves clients throughout the Youngstown, Warren and Salem areas on matters ...

Livi Steel strong

WARREN — After nearly five decades as a structural steel fabricator at the corner of Burton Street and Pine Avenue, Livi Steel Inc. is introducing a rebrand and new website to highlight its expanded capabilities. The third-generation, family-owned company, situated across from ...

Suzanne’s survives sluggish start to mark half a century

BOARDMAN — Against their better judgment, Suzanne Kessler, her mother and sister opened a tennis shop on the strip in Niles. The year was 1975 and area steel mills were already showing signs of fatigue due to foreign competition, increasing operation costs and outdated facilities. “I was young and stupid,” she joked, explaining that steel mills in the area were closing during her first few years in business, people were out of jobs and the local economy tanked. She wagered that with people out of work, they’d have more time for leisure and to take up hobbies such as ...

Lake Milton listing shows growing interest in area

LAKE MILTON — A nearly $3 million lakefront home has been listed during a period of growth for the Milton Township community as it develops more into a retreat as outside buyers from areas such as Cleveland and Pittsburgh reshape the shoreline. The 5,500-square-foot property, one of the area’s earliest upscale builds from 2008, features I-beams, rebar and expansive decks. Listing agent Matthew Heikkinen of NextHome Go30 Realty said sellers have chosen this moment after keeping close monitoring of the post-2020 price surges. “They were watching that, and, you know, it just ...

2 big rail unions oppose $85B merger of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern

OMAHA, Neb. — The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two of their biggest unions that represent more than half the workers because they are worried the deal would increase safety risks, lead to higher shipping rates and consumer prices and cause significant disruptions. The unions’ decision they planned to announce Wednesday will make the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division two of the most prominent critics of the deal to create the nation’s ...