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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
S&P 500 ends 2020 at another record high
The index finishes with a gain of 16.3 percent for the year, or a total return of about 18 percent, including dividends.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020
The coronavirus pandemic created winners and losers in the business world.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level
Employers continue to cut jobs as rising coronavirus infections keep many people at home and state and local governments re-impose restrictions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Another 3,300 Mainers apply for unemployment aid
The Maine Department of Labor says payments may be delayed but there will be no break in benefits under extended federal programs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Environmental groups ask federal appeals court to stall CMP corridor project
But a judge denied their request for an injunction to stop the project from proceeding pending the appeal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
NOAA proposes changes in lobster fishing to reduce danger to right whales
The plan released Wednesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration includes a reduction in lobster trap lines and state-specific markings for fishing gear.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
With just a day to spare, lawmakers in the House of Commons vote 521-73 in favor of the agreement sealed between the U.K. government and the European Union last week.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta coffee house owners say closure is due to state coronavirus pandemic measures
Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Chinese drugmaker: Vaccine 79.3% effective in final tests
Sinopharm is one of at least five Chinese developers that are in a global race to create vaccines for the disease that has killed more than 1.7 million people.