UK Treasury boss to extend job support, tax breaks in budget
LONDON — Britain’s treasury chief is expected to extend job support programs and temporary tax cuts to help workers and businesses hit by the coronavirus…
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Fiat Chrysler, PSA profits dropped in pandemic before merger
MILAN — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot today reported their last financial statements as independent companies, each contributing full-year profits of around 2 billion…
Target powers through a pandemic; 2020 sales growth explodes
NEW YORK (AP) — Target will plow $4 billion into its business each year for the next several years to redo its stores, add new…
Hertz eyes bankruptcy exit through $4.2 billion stake sale
In a deal to jettison itself from under bankruptcy protection, Hertz said today that it may sell a controlling stake in the company to two…
Stocks pause their seesaw ride on Wall Street as yields ease
NEW YORK — Stocks are drifting in early trading on Wall Street today, taking a pause from their sharp seesaw ride triggered by a swift…
Kohl’s reports mixed 4th quarter results but offers upbeat outlook
NEW YORK — Kohl’s reported mixed results for its fiscal fourth quarter, delivering a 30% increase in profits but a 10% drop in sales. Results,…
German unemployment largely steady despite lockdown
German unemployment held more or less steady in February despite the impact of lockdown measures, according to official data released today. Extensive use of a…
Target keeps sales momentum going during pandemic
NEW YORK — Target extended its strong sales streak through the holiday quarter and grabbed business from rivals. Fourth quarter profits soared 66%, the retailer…
Biz Buzz Tuesday: Local winery marks 5 years; Dubuque design agency expands; local casinos expand hours
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-states each Tuesday. This week, we highlight developments in Dyersville and Dubuque, Iowa. A local winery marked…
Manchester pub alters expansion plans after brewery objects
MANCHESTER, Iowa — Riverbend Pub’s plans to modify its existing deck were modified after a neighboring business raised concerns about how the covered outdoor seating…