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Halted trading
Q. If trading is halted for a stock, what does that mean? -- O.P., Charleston, South Carolina
A. Trading can be halted or delayed for several reasons. For example, there may be some headline news pending, such as an announcement about a merger or restructuring, a big change in management, a major legal development or significant ... (full story)
NC tops 50K EVs; Triad's electric vehicle pace trails state
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has accelerated past the 50,000 mark for electric vehicle registrations, but EV saturation in the Triad continues to lag behind the state as a whole.
Through October, 51,500 plug-in vehicles were registered in the state, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. Ten Triad ... (full story)
GM to sink over $900M into 4 plants, Flint to get new engine
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FLINT, Mich. (AP) — General Motors says it will spend more than $900 million to update four factories, with the bulk going to an engine plant in Flint, Michigan, to build the next-generation V8 for big pickup trucks and SUVs.
Factories in Rochester, New York; Defiance, Ohio; and Bay City, Michigan; also will see investment ... (full story)
December retail sales fall 1.1% as inflation takes a toll
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NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on spending in December, the second consecutive month they've done so, underscoring how inflation and the rising cost of using credit cards slowed consumer activity over the crucial holiday shopping season.
Retail sales fell a worse-than-expected 1.1% in December, following a revised 1% d ... (full story)
4 expenses for parents to rethink in 2023
When inflation rises, child care expenses do, too. If you're a parent, you may be hoping to get a little financial relief during the upcoming tax season through deductions or credits. But since there have been recent reductions to both of the child tax credits, you may not get as much back as you anticipated.
If you're like me, ... (full story)