US close higher for second week; GE soars on deal news
The U.S. stock market has not had two straight weeks of gains since mid-February. Most of this week's gains can be attributed to the Federal Reserve. After the disappointing March jobs report released April 3, traders now believe that the nation's …
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Low oil prices force 2 Oklahoma companies to cut jobs
SKIATOOK, Okla. (AP) — Two oil and gas companies are cutting jobs in Oklahoma due to a decline in oil and natural gas prices. According to reports, Ohio-based Worthington Industries cut 40 jobs at its Skiatook plant Tuesday, and Samson Resource Co.
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