US trade deficit jumps 4.8% to $71.1 billion in February
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. trade deficit grew to $71.1 billion in February, as a decline in exports more than offset a slight dip…
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US Treasury: 156 million coronavirus relief payments issued
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department said today it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan, including…
Target to spend more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses
NEW YORK — Target will spend a total of more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses by 2025 as part of its effort to advance…
Japan’s Toshiba studies acquisition proposal by global fund
TOKYO — Japan’s Toshiba Corp. says it is considering a preliminary acquisition proposal that would take the technology conglomerate private. Toshiba said today that it…
Hiring hardships: Local employers believe beefed-up benefits make it harder to find workers
In the first few months of 2021, staff at Express Employment Professionals in Dubuque have observed a pair of noteworthy, divergent trends. Co-owner Matt Timmerman…
Manchester council discusses proposal to incentivize future subdivisions
MANCHESTER, Iowa — In an effort to bolster the city’s housing stock, Manchester City Council members are considering incentivizing developers to construct new single-family homes…
Trade announcement: Topps will offer stock to the public
In addition to its trading cards, fans will soon be able to trade company shares of Topps. The company said Tuesday that it will become…
Electric Chevy pickup to get estimated 400 miles per charge
DETROIT — An electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck will get an estimated 400 miles of range per charge, General Motors says. The…
Norwegian Cruise Line to resume trips in Greece, Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line is putting three of its ships back in the water after a one-year pandemic hiatus, with plans to resume sailings in the…
US job openings in February reached highest rate on record
WASHINGTON — The pace of job openings reached the highest level on record in February, a harbinger of healthy hiring and a hopeful sign for…