UK jobs market shows further resilience during lockdown
LONDON — Britain’s jobs market showed further resilience in February even though the country has been in one of the world’s most stringent lockdowns, according…
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Dubuque applies for grant for $8.4 million harbor improvement project
The city of Dubuque is partnering with a commodity management firm to spend $8.4 million on improving the city’s railroad and port infrastructure. Partners involved…
Biz Buzz Tuesday: Hotel changes hands; new spirits store in Dubuque; Maquoketa business emphasizes reuse
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. This week we highlight developments in Galena, Ill., and Dubuque and Maquoketa, Iowa. A new ownership group…
Bustos visits Galena to discuss business succession planning bill
GALENA, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos has long been a fan of the Galena Canning Company, but when she spent some time working in…
Existing U.S. home sales fell in February, while prices rose
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed last month as rising prices and a dearth of homes for sale kept some would-be buyers on the…
Stocks rise slightly as investors closely watch bond market
Stocks were slightly higher in early trading today as a modest drop in bond yields was helping lift the broader market. Technology stocks were among…
Bill to aid U.S. publishers vs. Google, Facebook rises again
A congressional effort to bolster U.S. news organizations in negotiations with Big Tech has supporters hoping that third time’s the charm. The bill, the Journalism…
Tool created to aid cleanup from Microsoft hack in broad use
WASHINGTON — A tool designed to help businesses protect themselves from further compromises after a global hack of Microsoft email server software has been downloaded…
New SBA head plans changes at agency; focus now is COVID-19
NEW YORK — The new head of the Small Business Administration says she expects to make changes at the agency that she says will enable…
Biz Buzz Monday: New business finds purpose for discarded materials
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Maquoketa, Iowa, we will highlight developments from Dubuque and Galena, Ill.,…