U.S. stocks join global rally amid COVID treatment hopes
NEW YORK — Stocks are climbing in early trading on Wall Street, adding to their record-breaking run from last week. The S&P 500 was up…
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Fiat Chrysler recalls diesel engines to fix stalling problem
DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 132,000 vehicles worldwide to fix a problem that could cause some diesel engines to stall. The recall covers…
Taiwan says Alibaba-linked e-commerce site a security risk
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan declared an e-commerce platform linked to China’s Alibaba Group a potential security risk and told its operator today to register as…
Biz Buzz: Auto dealer settles into site; new eatery in Dubuque; crafting option in Galena; archery range eyes 4-D
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-state area. This week, we highlight developments in Galena, Ill., and Dubuque and Elkader, Iowa. An auto…
Diversified Dubuque-based company celebrates 150th anniversary
A diversified company that has provided energy and fuel to generations of Dubuquers marks its 150th anniversary this year. “We’ve been blessed,” said Mark Molo,…
Your money: Some people are still waiting for a stimulus check to arrive. What’s the holdup?
While millions of people have received their first Economic Impact Payment, a significant group of others who are eligible are frustrated that they’ve seen nothing…
US home sales spike 24.7% in July, another record
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. home sales rose a record-breaking 24.7% in July, extending June’s rebound after the coronavirus pandemic all but froze the housing…
‘Utility accountability’ centerpiece of clean-energy outline
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J.B. Pritzker today provided a substantive look at how he wants to make Illinois a completely renewable-energy state by 2050 with…
Deere: Fiscal 3rd quarter earnings snapshot
MOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co. today reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $811 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit…
Foot Locker: Fiscal 2nd quarter earnings snapshot
NEW YORK — Foot Locker Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $45 million. The company said it had net income of 43 cents per…