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WTO to probe Trump's steel, aluminum tariffs The World Trade Organization agreed Wednesday to investigate the legality of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports based on national security concerns, a d... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - November 22, 2018

Purchases of existing homes rise in October Sales of existing homes rose in October, breaking a six-month losing streak, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. But sales are still down from... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - November 22, 2018

Senator urges Toys R Us fund boost Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging more firms to contribute to a newly formed hardship fund for former Toys R Us workers. In response, some are saying they're symp... by Lauren Coleman-Lochner and Eliza Ronalds-Hannon Bloomberg News - November 22, 2018

Drop in oil prices cuts both ways The swift and steep drop in oil prices has been the talk of Wall Street for several weeks and is good news for 30 million American travelers as they head into a... by THOMAS HEATH AND DAMIAN PALETTA THE WASHINGTON POST - November 22, 2018

Exec in jail, auto merger in doubt The arrest Monday of Nissan's chairman, Carlos Ghosn, stands to extinguish any remaining hopes for a merger with key shareholder Renault, which the Japanese com... by YURI KAGEYAMA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - November 22, 2018

Factory orders decline in October Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods fell in October by the largest amount in 15 months, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - November 22, 2018

J.C. Penney piles on sales as analyst sees approaching 'abyss' Walk into a J.C. Penney and it's a sea of red stickers. Almost everything is marked down, from apparel, jewelry and home goods to Christmas decor, bedding and a... by HEMA PARMAR BLOOMBERG NEWS - November 22, 2018

U.S. rules make banking more costly for pot firms Regulations and paperwork are driving up costs for financial institutions serving marijuana companies doing business in states with legal pot sales, a cannabis ... by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - November 22, 2018

In Europe, search engines take on Google In the battle for online privacy, Google is a U.S. Goliath facing a handful of European Davids. by KELVIN CHAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - November 22, 2018

Salad hot spots feeling the chill after lettuce recall thins menus While the biggest U.S. restaurant chains are likely to shrug off the latest lettuce scare, salad-focused ones are ripping up their menus and making impromptu su... by LESLIE PATTON BLOOMBERG NEWS - November 22, 2018

Stocks gain bit of steam after skid Stocks in the U.S. finished mostly higher Wednesday, a break after two days of steep losses. Technology and Internet companies and retailers were responsible fo... by MARLEY JAY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - November 22, 2018

Business news in brief Submit trade pact, GOP senators urge November 22, 2018

News in brief Retailers' gift-card changes target fraud November 22, 2018

UA worker robbed outside student union, police say A University of Arkansas, Fayetteville employee reported being robbed by a man possibly armed with a knife early Wednesday morning outside the campus stude... by Jaime Adame - November 21, 2018

EPA scientists' dicamba input went unheeded Scientists with the federal Environmental Protection Agency recommended restrictions on dicamba use that the agency ultimately ignored when it recently allowed ... by Stephen Steed - November 21, 2018

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