Robinhood cans the confetti, unveils new celebratory designs
NEW YORK — The bursts of confetti that shower screens of Robinhood investors when they make their first trade — and serve as the punchline…
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China’s Huawei says 2020 sales rose despite US sanctions
BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Huawei said today it eked out higher sales and profit last year but growth plunged after its smartphone unit was…
Walgreens: Fiscal Q2 earnings snapshot
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $1.03 billion. On a per-share basis, the company said it had…
China manufacturing rebounds in March amid tech, virus risks
BEIJING — China’s factory activity rebounded in March from a three-month slowdown as export orders rose, a survey showed today. A monthly index of manufacturing…
Local Iowa county unemployment rates outpacing 2020, exceeding statewide average
Data released Tuesday by Iowa Workforce Development showed an uptick in unemployment rates in multiple local counties. Dubuque County had a jobless rate of 5.1%…
Manchester hospital selects new CEO
MANCHESTER, Iowa — Manchester’s hospital has a new CEO. Regional Medical Center announced that Danette Kramer has been selected for the post. Kramer has served…
Owner of Dubuque Sonic confirms plans to open taco restaurant
An up-and-coming restaurant chain known for its wide selection of tacos is coming to Dubuque. East Dubuque, Ill., resident Luke Flatin confirmed that he plans…
US home prices soared in January by most in seven years
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices increased at the fastest pace in seven years in January as the pandemic has fueled demand for single-family houses even…
Dapper Labs, creators of NBA Top Shot, get $305M in funding
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Canadian blockchain technology company Dapper Labs has secured $305 million in private funding — some of it from current and former…
German industrial union, employers reach pay agreement
BERLIN — Germany’s biggest industrial union and employers today reached a deal that will give workers a one-time “corona bonus” and envisions an extra annual…