Robinhood army propels thematic ETFs to a record-setting year
The Robinhood generation of day traders has famously driven scores of sharp stock moves this year, from high-flyers like Tesla Inc. to beaten-down companies such…
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4 steps to helping a college student find a career
Your college-age son or daughter, statistically speaking, is likely clueless about the vast range of careers on offer in the world. Oh sure, they know…
Are Americans more productive working from home?
Americans might be working more at home because they don’t have to commute, said a recent study published by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics…
Renowned Dubuque chef to open 2nd eatery
A successful Dubuque restaurateur will launch a second eatery with a simpler focus next year. Kevin Scharpf, the owner of Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar,…
Renowned Dubuque chef to open 2nd eatery
A successful Dubuque restaurateur will launch a second eatery with a simpler focus next year. Kevin Scharpf, the owner of Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar,…
Deere completes challenging year, issues positive outlook for 2021
Despite a decrease in sales and profits and a series of challenges brought about by the pandemic, Deere & Co. closed its fiscal year with…
Penguin snaps up Simon & Schuster, creating mega publisher
BERLIN — German media giant Bertelsmann said today that its Penguin Random House division is buying rival Simon & Schuster, in a mega deal that…
Consumer spending up a slight 0.5% as virus maintains grip
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers increased their spending by a sluggish 0.5% last month, the weakest rise since April, when the pandemic first erupted, and a…
US mortgage rates stay at record low 2.72% for 30 years
WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates remained at record lows this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten the economy. Mortgage finance giant Freddie…
New home sales mostly unchanged in October
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sales of new homes remained steady in October to a seasonally adjusted rate of 999,000 units. While the Commerce Department said October…