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Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota seek to restart factories
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DETROIT (AP) — Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus.
The plants would reopen in early or mid-April, restoring the largest source of cash for automakers that generally book revenue when they ship vehicles t ... (full story)
Don't give your adult kids your house
Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn't.
Transferring your house to your kids while you're alive may avoid probate, the court process that otherwise follows death. But gifting a home also can result in a big, unnecessary tax bill and put yo ... (full story)
With billions at stake, banks try to save stunned borrowers
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tarred as villains during the 2008 financial meltdown, banks of all sizes are trying to help out Americans reeling from the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Banks are scrambling to put into place loan forgiveness and relief programs, working to keep their customers from panicking or falli ... (full story)
Market cap explained
Q: What does "market cap" mean? -- R.C., Lafayette, Colorado
A: It's short for "market capitalization"; think of it as a company's price tag in the stock market. You get it by multiplying the current stock price by the number of shares outstanding. (Many online stock-quote providers list shares outstanding, a ... (full story)
Belly boating, hikes staples of Hocking Hills adventure company's offerings
Executives looking to engage workers likely to become weary of social distancing and its effects in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic may want to start planning their next teambuilding outing.
And what could be more appealing to the adherents of self-imposed seclusion than the fresh air and natural beauty of the Hocking Hills ... (full story)