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

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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, ...

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PETREY THE BEST: Tim Petrey, CEO of HD Growth Partners, was named a 2025 Best-In-State CPA by Forbes magazine and a 2024 “40 Under 40” honoree by CPA Practice Advisor. These recognitions celebrate Petrey’s innovative leadership and lasting contributions to the accounting and advisory ...

Appeal denied in rape case

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By ED RUNYAN Staff writer YOUNGSTOWN — An appeal in the Sergio Gonzalez III rape case has produced a surprising outcome: Certain evidence should not have been permitted at Gonzalez’s trial last July, but there was so much other evidence, it didn’t matter, the majority opinion of the ...

Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage eases to 6.81%

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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains close to its highest level in more than two months. The rate fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.17%. Borrowing costs on 15-year ...

Edmunds: Five used luxury EVs you can get for cheap

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Just about every premium brand sells at least one luxury electric vehicle, and some offer several choices. But new luxury EVs are expensive, and many have prices starting around six figures. If that’s beyond your budget, consider buying a used model. You could save tens of thousands of ...

Manufacturing mogul died from heart issues

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120 years ago in 1905, transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: Passing of William Tod. Long sickness ended in his death at an early hour today. Heart trouble the cause. One of the most successful of the city’s prominent manufacturers – greatly admired. An ...