Robinhood users set to play outsized role in brokerage’s IPO
LOS ANGELES — Robinhood is disrupting another stock market norm — and taking a big risk — by giving ordinary investors access to a huge…
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Consumer confidence up slightly in July
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. consumer confidence was largely unchanged between June and July, holding to the lofty heights that were last seen near the…
U.S. home prices surge 17% in May, fastest in 17 years
WASHINGTON — Prices for U.S. homes rose faster in May than they have in 17 years as surging demand for housing outstripped the supply. The…
Study: Only half of American households donate to charity
For the first time in nearly two decades, only half of U.S. households donated to a charity, according to a study released today. The findings…
IMF forecasts 6% global growth this year as economies reopen
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund is sharply upgrading its economic outlook this year for the world’s wealthy countries, especially the United States, as COVID-19…
Shipping continues at blistering pace, UPS earns $2.7 billion in Q2
ATLANTA — UPS had another strong quarter with shipments to homes continuing at a brisk pace, though revenue at home, its biggest market, was a…
Sherwin-Williams: Q2 earnings snapshot
CLEVELAND — Sherwin-Williams Co. today reported second-quarter net income of $648.6 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit of $2.42. Earnings,…
Tesla reaches milestone with first $1 billion quarterly profit
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Tesla’s quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer’s ability to navigate…
Opportunity Zones yield disappointing results in Dubuque
Four years ago, when federal lawmakers passed legislation creating Opportunity Zones, the new rules were touted as a mechanism for spurring local economic development in…
HTLF reports strong 2nd quarter, predicts continued success
A Dubuque-based financial institution on Monday reported strong second-quarter earnings and forecast continued success for the remainder of the year. HTLF, formerly known as Heartland…