History points to post-election gains for Wall Street
Wall Street is moving past the uncertainty of election season and, if history is a guide, investors can indeed breathe a sigh of relief. Stocks…
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To help economy, bank proposes tax on working from home
LONDON — White collar staff reaping the financial benefits of working from home should be taxed to help other workers who aren’t getting the same…
Germany sees slightly better tax income, more business aid
BERLIN — The German government’s tax income this year is expected to be a bit higher than previously forecast after the economy, Europe’s biggest, performed…
709,000 seek US jobless aid as pandemic escalates
WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, a still-high level but the lowest figure since March and…
New device puts music in your head — no headphones required
LONDON — Imagine a world where you move around in your personal sound bubble. You listen to your favorite tunes, play loud computer games, watch…
US consumer prices unchanged in October, lowest in 5 months
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in October, the lowest reading in five months and an indication that a price spike over the summer…
India announces $35 billion economic stimulus package
NEW DELHI — India’s finance minister today announced a $35.14 billion package to stimulate the economy by boosting jobs, consumer demand, manufacturing, agriculture and exports…
Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays
NEW YORK — Retailers and carriers are preparing for an online holiday shopping surge that could tax shipping networks and lead to delivery delays. FedEx…
Elkader hires new economic development, Main Street director
ELKADER, Iowa — The City of Elkader and Main Street Elkader Board of Directors recently announced hiring Ashley Althoff as the city economic development director…
TikTok asks court to intervene as Trump order looms
The popular video-sharing app TikTok, its future in limbo since President Donald Trump tried to shut it down earlier this fall, is asking a federal…