Small Business Optimism Index Hits Highest Since 2021
The National Federation of Independent Business releases its monthly small business optimism index based on surveys of firms. In November the index rose to its highest level since June 2021, signaling positive views on the economy and growth prospects.
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Stocks and commodities move on energy, metals swings
U S crude oil jumped nearly three percent while natural gas closed about one point four percent lower. Wholesale gasoline and heating oil rose as gold and silver fell, framing a mixed metals and energy day.
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Sullivan warns over AI chips export framework stakes
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan says the future of AI hinges on whether China or the United States leads, stressing profound stakes in the Biden administration's proposed export controls on advanced computer chips used for AI development.
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Market mixed as tech slips and health gains offset
Stock indexes end mixed with the S&P 500 up 0.2 percent after Moderna weighed early gains, while the Dow climbs 0.9 percent and the Nasdaq falls 0.4 percent. Treasuries yield higher ahead of inflation updates this week as Intra-Cellular Therapies jumps on news of a Johnson & Johnson acquisition.
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Lawrence schools cancel classes due to winter storm ice and snow
The Journal-World reports the Lawrence school district canceled classes for Monday to Wednesday last week after a heavy ice layer and about a foot of snow. After one day of classes on Thursday, Friday was canceled again due to more snowfall and refreezing.
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