Digital exchange Coinbase takes a step toward going public
Coinbase has filed papers with U.S. regulators to become a publicly traded company as digital currencies continue to march toward mainstream acceptance. The digital currency…
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US contracts to buy homes decline, still a January record
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined again with the number of properties for sale not matching…
Anticipating 2021 boom, Q4 GDP revised up slightly to 4.1%
WASHINGTON — The economy grew at a 4.1% pace in the final three months of 2020, slightly faster than first estimated, ending a year in…
Orders for U.S. durable goods climb 3.4% in January
WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket goods shot up 3.4% in January, pulled up by surge in orders for civilian aircraft. A category…
US jobless claims fall to 730,000 but layoffs remain high
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards. Applications for benefits declined 111,000 from…
How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants?
How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants? By tweaking their vaccines, a process that should be easier than coming up with the original shots….
Ad campaign launches to build public trust in COVID-19 shots
NEW YORK — A public service ad campaign unveiled today aims to convince Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, telling them “It’s Up to You.”…
Best Buy: Fiscal 4Q earnings snapshot
RICHFIELD, Minn. — Best Buy Co. today reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $816 million. The company said it had net income of $3.10 per…
Papa John’s: 4Q earnings snapshot
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John’s International Inc. today reported fourth-quarter net income of $13.2 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year…
Dubuque County officials ask for employers’ help as vaccinations proceed
Dubuque County public health officials told members of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday that any preparations that qualified employers can make in…