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This Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, photo shows the New York Stock Exchange, in lower Manhattan. Stocks fell on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that is expected to raise U.S. interest rates, while oil prices jumped after several non-OPEC countries agreed to join the cartel in cutting output. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Oil spurt drives Dow to record despite drop for most stocks

by Stan Choe Associated PressDecember 12, 2016

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, file photo, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Joint Economic Committee. A full year after the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate for the first time in nearly a decade, it is widely expected that they are finally ready to raise rates again at their final meeting of 2016. But the real anticipation revolves around how the central bank plans to respond to the political tsunami that voters have delivered with the election of Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

With Fed expected to hike, attention turns to what it says

by Martin Crutsinger Associated PressDecember 12, 2016

Persons stand outside the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. OPEC member states are meeting with Russia and other non-OPEC countries in Vienna for talks about a reduction in oil production. Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo said the discussions began Saturday in a "positive atmosphere" at the headquarters of the oil producers' cartel. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)

AP Analysis: Will oil producers’ cut have lasting impact?

by George Jahn Associated PressDecember 12, 2016

Joan Rasool of Northampton shops at the Pop-up Artisans Collective last week at Thornes Marketplace in Northampton.

Local artists launch pop-up shop at Thornes Marketplace

by Caitlin Ashworth @kate_ashworthDecember 12, 2016

Charlotte Rey-Bellet, 5, of Florence watches her mother, Lisa Jenike, put together the walls of a graham cracker house during the Holiday Stroll in Northampton on Friday, December 9, 2016.

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Inaugural Holiday Stroll in Northampton brings holiday cheer

by Stephanie Murray @StephMurr_JourDecember 10, 2016

Trader Michael Milano, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. U.S. stocks are opening higher Friday morning as major indexes continue to set records. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Record-setting stock streak hits sixth day on broad gains

by Marley Jay Associated PressDecember 10, 2016

FILE - In this May 8, 2013 file photo, Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent speaks during a news conference in Atlanta. Coca-Cola said Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 that Kent will step down as CEO next year and be replaced by Chief Operating Officer James Quincey. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Coca-Cola names Quincey as next CEO, Kent stays as chairman

by Joseph Pisani Associated PressDecember 10, 2016

Don Gleason's Camping Supply store in Northampton will soon close.

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Don Gleason’s Camping Supply in Northampton to close

by Amanda Drane @amandadraneDecember 9, 2016

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2014, file photo, people walk to work on Wall Street beneath a statue of George Washington, in New York. Global shares rose on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, following upbeat trade data from China. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Gains for banks and materials lead stocks to all-time highs

by Marley Jay Associated PressDecember 8, 2016

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, file photo, an American flag flies in front of the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks are mixed early Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, as large drugmakers take losses and most other industries move slightly higher. Bond yields are falling, and investors are buying stocks that pay large dividends. That's leading to gains for real estate investment trusts, utilities and phone companies. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Broad rally drives indexes to new highs

by Marley Jay Associated PressDecember 7, 2016