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A seven-day surge in technology stocks ended Tuesday after President Donald Trump blocked Singapore-based chipmaker Broadcom's effort to buy Qualcomm. Trump said he opposed the $117 billion deal because it could have been detrimental to national security. On Tuesday: The S&P 500 index gave up 17.71 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,765.31. The Dow Jones industrial average declined 171.58 points, or 0.7 percent, to 25,007.03. The Nasdaq composite retreated 77.31 points, or 1 percent, to 7,511.01. The... Читать дальше...

CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (AP) — Dick's Sporting Goods on Tuesday reported disappointing holiday sales numbers in part due to weak demand for one-time hot brands like Under Armour. The company's CEO also said recent changes to its firearm policies, ending the sale of guns to anyone under 21, will hurt future sales and may cause fewer shoppers to come to its stores. Last month, Dick's stepped into the national spotlight when, in the aftermath of a school massacre in Parkland, Florida, it banned the sale of... Читать дальше...

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State women's basketball coach June Daugherty will not return next season. Athletic director Patrick Chun announced the change Tuesday, saying a nationwide search for a new women's basketball coach will begin immediately. The Cougars finished 10-20 this season, and Daugherty missed the end of the season because of health problems. She was hired ahead of the 2007-08 season and in 11 years led the Cougars to a 130-218 record with three appearances in the WNIT.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday: Qualcomm Inc., down $3.11 to $59.70 President Donald Trump blocked Broadcom's effort to buy the rival chipmaker, citing national security concerns. Intel Corp., up 26 cents to $51.78 The chipmaker won't have to compete with a combined Broadcom and Qualcomm or make a deal of its own in response. DSW Inc., up $2.10 to $21.70 The shoe retailer posted a bigger quarterly profit than analysts expected. Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. A pullback in technology stocks knocked out an early rally, breaking a seven-day surge for the Nasdaq composite. Chipmakers were in focus Tuesday after the White House blocked a hostile takeover of Qualcomm by rival Broadcom, citing national security concerns. Qualcomm slumped 5 percent in heavy trading. Cavium, a chipmaker that has agreed to be bought by Bermuda-based rival Marvell Technology, dropped 4.4 percent. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican bill easing how experimental drugs are provided to people with terminal illnesses headed toward a House vote Tuesday, but opposition by top Democrats and scores of patients' groups left its fate uncertain. The "Right to Try" legislation, backed by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, gives fresh hope to patients with fatal diseases and erects safeguards to protect them, Republicans said. Democrats said it would achieve little since the federal Food... Читать дальше...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson is perhaps standing taller than ever after a season in which and the defending national champions struggled. The 6-foot-5 senior became the first three-time Southeastern Conference player of the year and set South Carolina's career scoring mark while mentoring the next group of Gamecocks and thriving as the best women's college basketball player. Wilson, who was the No. 1 high school recruit, is a leading candidate to be named national player of the year. Читать дальше...

13 Coins, a longtime favorite restaurant of Seattle, reopens in new location in Pioneer Square.

FREEDOM, Maine (AP) — A popular, nationally acclaimed restaurant in small-town Maine is asking potential diners to participate in a postcard lottery to get a reservation. The Portland Press Herald reports The Lost Kitchen in Freedom will accept postcards for its 2018 reservation requests. Word of mouth, magazine mentions and a video that got 2 million views put the 40-seat restaurant in Freedom on the map. Owner Erin French says the restaurant reflects an "old fashioned" Maine style. It will accept... Читать дальше...

Before resigning from the mayor's office in 2017, following five accusations of sexual assault against him, Ed Murray was just another politician who make public information requests difficult to navigate. And the Electronic Frontier Foundation took notice.

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — An island herd of ponies on the Mid-Atlantic coast is growing, thanks to an anonymous donor. Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company spokeswoman Denise Bowden says her agency jumped at the chance for eight more ponies, since the numbers in the herd it owns on neighboring Assateague Island are down. Ponies have lived for centuries on Assateague on the Atlantic coast, some in Maryland and some in Virginia. The famous Chincoteague ponies, owned by the fire department, live in the... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Markets can't ignore Washington politics any longer. Last year, investors calmly brushed aside every surprise that came out of Capitol Hill or the White House. Whether it was President Donald Trump barring the arrival of travelers from certain countries, firing his FBI director or trying repeatedly to overhaul the health care industry, nothing seemed to knock markets off their steady, record-setting course that lasted through 2017. Now, though, markets are moving sharply either in... Читать дальше...

President Trump has never once denounced Russia's President Vladimir Putin for any act of aggression, corruption or assassination.  Why not?  What do the Russians have on Trump? "It may be that the financial entanglements are a lot deeper than people thing," said Rep. Denny Heck, D-Wash., a member of the House Intelligence Committee.

NEW YORK (AP) — The decision by President Donald Trump to scuttle a hostile takeover by Singapore's Broadcom of the U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm could signal a shift toward stronger sector oversight. The deal raised red flags for government officials worried about ceding control of telecom or wireless infrastructure to foreign entities in the long run. "These transitions come along almost every decade or so, moving to a new iteration of technology," said Jon Erensen, research director for semiconductors at research firm Gartner. Читать дальше...

The discovery of a 38-year-old woman's body in her Wallingford home Monday morning sparked a homicide investigation by Seattle police.

There's a lot to love about 2715 N. Junett St. And, of course, there's a bit of Seattle-area movie legacy.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story March 6 about the financial strength of the steel industry, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the steel industry added more than 8,000 jobs between January 2017 and January 2018. The industry actually added 8,000 jobs over that period. A corrected version of the story is below: As Trump weighs tariff, US steelmakers enjoy rising profits The Trump administration has chosen an odd time to offer special protection to the U.S. steel industry: Steelmakers are actually faring pretty well. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are lower at midday Tuesday after technology companies gave up an early gain. Banks are also down, while health care companies climb. Qualcomm is skidding after President Donald Trump blocked a bid for the chipmaker by Singapore-based rival Broadcom. Trump said he opposed the deal because it could have been detrimental to national security. The Labor Department said inflation remained in check last month. KEEPING SCORE: The S&P 500 index lost 8 points, or 0.3 percent... Читать дальше...

DUNDEE, Mich. (AP) — Some big retailers have curbed sales of assault weapons after last month's school shooting in Florida. But others are sticking to their guns. Several outdoor chains, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Gander Outdoors and Academy Sports, continue to sell assault-style rifles online and in stores as part of their mix of hunting equipment. The decision is in stark contrast to Dick's Sporting Goods, which recently banned sales of assault rifles, and Walmart, which stopped carrying... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 11:45 a.m. Stocks are mostly higher on Wall Street after an early gain mostly faded by midday. Indexes started higher on Tuesday and bond yields fell as traders were encouraged to see that inflation remained muted last month. The early gains were led by technology stocks and retailers, but by lunchtime both those sectors were lower. Chipmaker Qualcomm slumped 4.1 percent after the White House blocked a hostile bid from Broadcom to take over the company. Читать дальше...

GINEBRA (AP) — La decisión de Donald Trump de imponer aranceles a las importaciones de aluminio y acero fue condenada en todo el mundo, y particularmente en las señoriales oficinas de la Organización Mundial de Comercio en Ginebra. La OMC cree que las tarifas comprometen el orden económico mundial creado hace un par de décadas, en el que esa agrupación fija normas y resuelve disputas. Ya durante su campaña presidencial Trump amenazó con retirar a Estados Unidos, la economía más grande del mundo... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is recalling 260,000 AmazonBasics portable chargers after reports that they can overheat and cause fires or burns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Amazon received 53 reports of the chargers overheating, including one of a customer who was burned by battery acid. There were also four reports of property damage due to fire and smoke. The CPSC says customers should stop using the chargers and contact Amazon for a refund. Seattle-based Amazon.com Inc. says it is also contacting customers. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are moving higher Tuesday morning after the Labor Department said inflation remained in check last month. Technology and health care companies are leading the way. Qualcomm is skidding after President Donald Trump blocked a bid for the chipmaker by Singapore-based rival Broadcom. Trump said he opposed the deal because it could have been detrimental to national security. KEEPING SCORE: The S&P 500 index climbed 16 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,799 as of 10 a.m. Eastern time. Читать дальше...

"Ask Brianna" is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I'm here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to askbrianna@nerdwallet.com. Q: I want to travel this spring, but I don't have a lot of extra cash. How can I make it happen? A: Spring break doesn't just belong to college folks tired of pulling pre-midterm all-nighters in the library. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The decision by President Donald Trump to scuttle a hostile takeover by Singapore's Broadcom of the U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm caught some on Wall Street off guard. Shares of Qualcomm slid more than 4 percent in early trading Tuesday. Industry analysts speculate that Qualcomm's advanced work on 5G technology, which is expected to provide speeds needed to fuel the "internet of things," was the reason. Trump said late Monday that a takeover of Qualcomm would imperil national security, ending Broadcom's $117 billion buyout bid. Читать дальше...