UK government borrowing rises to record due to pandemic
LONDON — The U.K. government’s borrowing rose to the highest level on record in the first half of the financial year as tax revenue fell…
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Winnebago: Fiscal 4th quarter earnings snapshot
FOREST CITY, Iowa — Winnebago Industries Inc. today reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $42.5 million. The company said it had profit of $1.25 per share….
Stocks close higher as companies report solid earnings
Stocks closed broadly higher Tuesday as Wall Street welcomed a batch of solid earnings reports from U.S. companies. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%, recouping some…
Spirit of season: Local retailers see increased Halloween sales amid pandemic
After finishing work for the day, a bustling crowd of masked shoppers glided through the aisles at Spirit Halloween in Dubuque, looking to snag a…
DRA pledges $590,000 toward COVID-19 relief for local organizations
The Dubuque Racing Association Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a plan that will direct nearly $600,000 to local organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic….
Maquoketa council OKs agreement for grocery store
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — Maquoketa City Council members this week approved a development agreement for the construction of a 27,000-square-foot Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh store. The agreement…
Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to…
Iowa’s September unemployment rate drops to 4.7%
DES MOINES — Iowa’s unemployment rate for September dropped to 4.7%, continuing a five-month trend of hiring after the state’s economy was hit by the…
Stocks open higher on Wall Street following solid earnings
Stocks are moving higher in early trading on Wall Street today following a batch of solid earnings reports from U.S. companies. The S&P 500 was…
Justice Department to file landmark antitrust case against Google
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit today alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to…