Local banks seeing high demand for 2nd round of PPP funding
For the second time in as many years, a federal program is providing a lifeline for many businesses, including in the tri-state area, struggling amid…
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Local banks seeing high demand for 2nd round of PPP funding
For the second time in as many years, a federal program is providing a lifeline for many businesses, including in the tri-state area, struggling amid…
Glass recycling drop-off center coming to Dubuque grocery store
A third glass recycling drop-off site soon will be up and running in Dubuque. The new container will be at Hy-Vee, 2395 Northwest Arterial, through…
Samsung reports profit jump driven by strong chip demand
SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics Co. said today its operating profit for the last quarter rose by more than 26% as it capped off…
Facebook 4th quarter results soar, in prelude to an uncertain 2021
Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, its user base boosted by people staying home and its revenue buoyed by…
Text of the Federal Reserve’s statement after its meeting
WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Fed released today after its policy meeting ended: The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range…
Apple urges security upgrade to iPhones, iPads
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update their devices to fix security flaws that might have been “actively exploited” by…
China envoy urges EU to develop its ‘strategic autonomy’
BRUSSELS — China’s envoy to the European Union today urged the 27-nation bloc to deepen its ties with his country even further and said that…
US durable goods orders show modest 0.2% December gain
WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose a modest 0.2% in December, held back by a big drop in the volatile…
Walmart to build more robot-filled warehouses at stores
NEW YORK — Walmart is enlisting the help of robots to keep up with a surge in online orders. The company said today that it…