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USA Truck drives to profit of $2.3M USA Truck Inc. on Thursday reported a third-quarter profit of $2.3 million compared with a loss of $1.4 million in the same quarter a year ago. by Nathan Owens - October 30, 2020

Jobless claims decline to 751,000 Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week, suggesting the labor market remains on the path of gradual improvement -- w... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 30, 2020

Walmart is testing stores for multiuse Walmart Inc. is turning four of its stores, including two in Northwest Arkansas, into prototypes for serving both in-store and online shoppers, the company said... by Serenah McKay - October 30, 2020

New rule requires health costs revealed up front The Trump administration Thursday finalized a requirement for insurers to tell consumers up front the actual prices for common tests and procedures. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 30, 2020

Europe holds off on added stimulus The European Central Bank held off from strengthening its economic stimulus, but President Christine Lagarde said there was "little doubt" that more action woul... by DAVID MCHUGH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 30, 2020

Exxon Mobil to cut 14,000 global jobs amid oil slump Exxon Mobil Corp. will slash its global workforce by 15% by the end of 2022, an unprecedented culling by North America's biggest oil explorer as it struggles to... by KEVIN CROWLEY BLOOMBERG NEW - October 30, 2020

Stocks close higher after big decline day before U.S. stocks shook off an early slide and closed broadly higher Thursday as the market steadied after its worst drop in more than four months. by STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE AND ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 30, 2020

Cruise lines step up lobbying The world's biggest cruise lines have roughly doubled the number of lobbyists they're dispatching to congressional offices and several federal agencies this yea... by MICHAEL SMITH BLOOMBERG NEWS - October 30, 2020

Realtors report notes dip in pending home sales The pending sales of existing homes fell 2.2% in September, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday, the first monthly contraction of that figure in ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 30, 2020

Ad spending fuels bounce for Google Alphabet Inc. returned to growth in the third quarter after a decline in the previous period, fueled by digital advertising that has rebounded along with the Am... by GERRIT DE VYNCK BLOOMBERG NEWS - October 30, 2020

Healthier Shell raises quarterly dividend Royal Dutch Shell increased its dividend payout to shareholders following a better-than-expected third quarter, months after cutting it for the first time since... by The Associated Press - October 30, 2020

News in brief Walmart puts guns, ammo out of sight October 30, 2020

U.S. economy grew at 33% rate in Q3 but recovery is incomplete WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a record 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter but has yet to fully rebound from its plunge in the first half of... by The Associated Press - October 29, 2020

Jobless claims fall to 751,000, but new infections a threat WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March, but it's still historically high and indic... by The Associated Press - October 29, 2020

Stocks plummet over virus worries The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 943 points Wednesday as surging coronavirus cases forced more shutdown measures in Europe and raised fears of more restric... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 29, 2020

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