Italian economy shrank 12.8% in 2nd quarter, more than first thought
ROME — The Italian economy shrank by more than previously thought during the second quarter as a result of lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the…
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Biz Buzz: Duck farm hatches in Dubuque County; new Galena champagne bar; Epworth auto business growing
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-state area. This week, we highlight developments in the Zwingle area and Epworth, Iowa, and Galena, Ill….
Dubuque woman brings love of sewing, teaching to business
Iris Encke still has the machine she learned to sew on, a foot-pedal, treadle sewing machine that first belonged to one of her great-great-grandmothers. “I’ve…
Tech Q&A: Strategies to keep spam from flooding your inbox
Question: I am constantly receiving spam through my Comcast email service. I block these emails to reduce the flow of junk, but inevitably the blocked…
Your money: When to say ‘No thanks’ to your workplace 401(k)
One of the most valued employee benefits is the ability to save for retirement through a workplace plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b). The…
Tri-state people in business: New hires, promotions, achievements
Heartland Financial USA announced hiring: Christopher Carmichael as a financial planning and analysis director. Elijah Bentalha as a customer care representative. Sanjeev Shrestha as a…
US consumer spending rose a moderate 1.9% in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their spending by 1.9% last month, a dose of support for an economy struggling to emerge from the grip…
After nearly 200 years, Lord & Taylor goes out of business
NEW YORK — Lord & Taylor, one of the country’s oldest department store chains, is going out of business after filing for bankruptcy earlier this…
US consumer spending rose a moderate 1.9% in July
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers increased their spending by 1.9% last month, a dose of support for an economy struggling to emerge from the grip of…
Japan PM Shinzo Abe says he’s resigning for health reasons
TOKYO — Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said today he is stepping down because a chronic health problem has resurfaced. He told reporters that…