China’s Huawei says 2021 sales down, profit up
BEIJING — Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei said today its sales fell but profit rose 76% in 2021, despite U.S. sanctions. Huawei’s chief financial officer…
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German authorities seize spyware firm FinFischer’s accounts
BERLIN — German authorities have seized accounts belonging to the spyware company FinFischer amid an investigation into whether it broke export laws by selling its…
Biz Buzz Monday: Revamped Dyersville restaurant reopens
Business tips sought Do you have an interesting story or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter…
Tech Q&A: Refurbished PCs may need a BIOS update to use new components
Question: I bought a refurbished Dell laptop last June and have had problems with it since. The PC will get a blue screen and the…
Tired of waiting for driverless vehicles? Head to a farm
DES MOINES — For years Americans have been told autonomous technology was improving and that driverless vehicles were just around the corner. Finally they’re here,…
Liz Weston: How to keep your tax return from getting hung up
There might never be a good time to draw the IRS’ attention, but this year you really want to avoid extra scrutiny. The IRS is…
Commodity wrap-up
Natural gas shortage causes explosion The curtailed production and exportation of natural gas and crude oil from Russia continues to plague the world’s economy, with…
US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
BRUSSELS — The European Union and United States made a breakthrough in their yearslong battle over the privacy of data that flows across the Atlantic…
EU agrees on new digital rules to rein in Big Tech dominance
BRUSSELS — The European Union set the stage for a stepped-up crackdown on big tech companies with an agreement on landmark digital rules to rein…
Small businesses face tax headaches on top of pandemic woes
NEW YORK — Small businesses that have been buffeted by the pandemic, inflation and shipping woes have another challenge to add to their plate: Taxes….