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Argentina's Fernandez seeks dollar relief from Brazil's Lula 05/02/2023 10:44pm • BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Argentine President Alberto Fernández and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, vowed Tuesday to keep working to come up with a mechanism that would allow them to avoid using the U.S. dollar in trade between the neighboring nations. Argentina’s economy Late-night TV shows go dark as writers strike for better pay 05/02/2023 09:22pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. “No contracts, n What Credit Score Do You Need for an American Express Card? 05/02/2023 08:00pm • If you're thinking of applying for an American Express card, you should learn if you have a good chance of getting approved before you apply. That starts with understanding what credit score you need for a card. What Credit Score Do You Need for an American Express Card? Unlike some other issuers, A Where to Get a Personal Loan 05/02/2023 08:00pm • Personal loans give you access to a lump sum of cash that you can use immediately and then pay back with interest over a predetermined time period. A big appeal of personal loans is that they can be used for almost any purpose. "Of the many credit products available to individuals, personal loans ar Things to watch when interest rates go up 05/02/2023 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve raised interest rates seven times in 2022 and twice -- so far -- in 2023, with the most recent increase of 0.25% occurring in March 2023. Its aim is to cool inflation, which is near its highest levels since the '80s. In a recent Reuters poll, economists predicted only one more 7 Best ESG Funds to Buy Now 05/02/2023 08:00pm • It's been called different names since investors started eschewing tobacco producers or companies involved with South African apartheid, but environmental, social and governance investing, or ESG, has been around for a while. Still, this type of investment has gained traction along with education ab Editorial Roundup: United States 05/02/2023 05:07pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: April 26 The Washington Post on a U.S. Supreme Court code of ethics It was never realistic to expect that Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. would go before Congress for a clobbering over Supreme Court ethics rules. But citizens are ent Caesars Entertainment: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/02/2023 04:36pm • RENO, Nev. (AP) — RENO, Nev. (AP) — Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $136 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Reno, Nevada-based company said it had a loss of 63 cents. Earnings, adjusted to extinguish debt, came to 9 cents per share. The result How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/2/2023 05/02/2023 04:21pm • Stocks closed lower as shares of beleaguered banks tumbled again and worries about the economy worsened. The rising fear sent yields sinking in the bond market Tuesday, while Wall Street waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest move on interest rates and Washington edges closer to what would be a c Revlon emerges from bankruptcy with new board and new owners 05/02/2023 03:58pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Less than a year after filing for chapter 11, Revlon emerged from bankruptcy protection Tuesday as a privately held company with new owners, reduced debt and a new board. “Today marks an important moment in Revlon's history and evolution,” said Debra Perelman, president and CE Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 05/02/2023 02:56pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Met Gala 2023 live updates: Fashion highlights from carpet 05/02/2023 10:56am • NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion's biggest night is underway — after all, it is the first Monday in May. Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Met Gala from The Associated Press. We'll be bringing you news in all formats, all day and all night, from the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art a Challenger in Turkey presidential race offers sharp contrast 05/02/2023 02:33am • ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month's presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has ruled the country for two decades. Where Erdogan is a mesmerizing orator, the unassuming Kemal Kilicdar Stock market today: Asia shares mixed on holiday mode trade 05/01/2023 11:30pm • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday with some markets closed or anticipating holidays and investors showing muted reaction to the latest historic U.S. banking failure. Japan's Nikkei 225 edged up 0.2% to 29,175.44 in morning trading. Trading in Tokyo will be closed for Golden Week holiday Why First Republic failed. Are other banks to follow? 05/01/2023 08:48pm • First Republic Bank has become the second large regional bank with assets over $200 billion to fail in just a few weeks. Like Silicon Valley Bank, which was seized by the government on March 10, First Republic catered to a wealthy clientele, which helped it grow deposits rapidly but may have also co