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How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Friday

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Friday

The Associated Press · August 29, 2014 9:04 pm

FILE - This July 15, 2013 file photo shows a sign for Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange, in New York. European and Asian stock markets were subdued Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, after data showed Japan's economy is struggling to recover from a sales tax hike and that inflation in the eurozone slipped again, a sign the recovery remains weak. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Stock market closes at record high

The Associated Press · August 29, 2014 8:17 pm

Recalls this week: laptop power cords, helmets

Recalls this week: laptop power cords, helmets

The Associated Press · August 29, 2014 8:04 pm

FILE - This July 15, 2013 file photo shows a sign for Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange, in New York. European and Asian stock markets were subdued Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, after data showed Japan's economy is struggling to recover from a sales tax hike and that inflation in the eurozone slipped again, a sign the recovery remains weak. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Stock market edges higher in midday trading

The Associated Press · August 29, 2014 4:03 pm

People walk a street at Shibuya shopping district in Tokyo, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. Japan's vital signs remained weak in July as wages fell further and household spending dropped, signaling continued weakness in the world's third-largest economy. Data released Friday showed the inflation rate was unchanged from the previous month. The core price consumer index that excludes volatile fresh food prices rose 3.3 percent in July, the same as a month earlier. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Image of Asia: The blur of the crowd in Tokyo

The Associated Press · August 29, 2014 2:10 pm

5 Things to Know in Florida for Aug. 29

5 Things to Know in Florida for Aug. 29

The Associated Press · August 29, 2014 10:02 am

FILE - The New York Stock Exchange is shown, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 file photo taken in New York. Global stock markets were muted Thursday Aug. 28, 2014 ahead of U.S. economic data and possible policy announcements from Japan.(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Ukraine conflict weighs on markets; Retailers fall

The Associated Press · August 28, 2014 8:04 pm

A timeline of Texas school finance court battles

A timeline of Texas school finance court battles

The Associated Press · August 28, 2014 7:48 pm

5 Things to Know in Florida for Aug. 28

5 Things to Know in Florida for Aug. 28

The Associated Press · August 28, 2014 10:01 am

How the US has justified overseas military action

How the US has justified overseas military action

The Associated Press · August 27, 2014 8:39 pm

FILE - In this Monday, March 8, 2010, file photo, a sign for Wall Street is shown near the New York Stock Exchange. Global shares were mixed Wednesday Aug. 27, 2014 after the latest record close for the Standard & Poor's 500, with Europe off to a shaky start despite a strong day in Asia. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Stocks drift higher; S&P 500 holds on to 2,000

The Associated Press · August 27, 2014 8:12 pm

Correction: William and Mary Renovation story

Correction: William and Mary Renovation story

The Associated Press · August 27, 2014 5:13 pm