US consumer confidence rebounds in October after 3 declines
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. consumer confidence rose in October after three straight declines as the public’s anxiety about the delta variant of the coronavirus…
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“Buy it when you see it.” Retailers dread holiday shortages
NEW YORK (AP) — The Perfect Pigg, a gift shop owned by Ginger Pigg, is the go-to place for residents of Cumming, Georgia, to pick…
U.S. home prices surged in August at near-record pace
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices jumped in August by a near-record amount from a year earlier, as Americans eager to buy a home drove up…
Higher shipping rates help UPS as Q3 results top Street
ATLANTA — UPS’ third-quarter results beat analysts’ expectations, as consumers are paying higher rates to have the package delivery company fulfill their shipping needs. Shares…
ADM: Q3 earnings snapshot
CHICAGO — Archer Daniels Midland Co. today reported third-quarter earnings of $526 million. The Chicago-based company said it had profit of 93 cents per share….
Sherwin-Williams: Q3 earnings snapshot
CLEVELAND — Sherwin-Williams Co. today reported third-quarter net income of $502.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Cleveland-based company said it had net income of…
GE: Q3 earnings snapshot
BOSTON — General Electric Co. today reported third-quarter net income of $1.26 billion, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. The…
Majority in US concerned about climate: AP-NORC/EPIC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden heads to a vital U.N. climate summit at a time when a majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate…
Biz Buzz: Therapy provider thriving downtown; Dubuque food truck gaining following; salt company growing as winter approaches
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Dubuque financial institution reports continued growth, positive outlook for future
A Dubuque-based financial institution on Monday reported a strong quarter, and officials expressed optimism as they prepare for the final months of the fiscal year….