US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes rose a sharp 13.8% in June, the second straight increase after two months when sales plunged as the country…
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Goldman Sachs $3.9 billion settlement with Malaysia over 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Goldman Sachs has reached a $3.9 billion settlement with Malaysia over the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund that was used to launder…
Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users
LONDON — GPS device-maker Garmin’s online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts. Garmin…
American Express: 2nd quarter earnings snapshot
NEW YORK — American Express Co. today reported second-quarter profit of $257 million. The company said it had net income of 29 cents per share….
Verizon: 2nd quarter earnings snapshot
NEW YORK — Verizon Communications today reported second-quarter net income of $4.7 billion. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit of $1.13….
US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 3.01%
WASHINGTON — Average rates on long-term mortgages rose this week for the first time since June 25, after weeks of marking new record lows. Mortgage…
City of Dubuque records show decline in construction activity
The total value of permitted construction projects in Dubuque tumbled nearly 50% in the first six months of 2020. A Telegraph Herald analysis found that…
Maquoketa business owner connects with teens, leading to website launch
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — A Maquoketa business has partnered with two local teens to launch a voter registration website after the girls organized a protest last…
Biz Buzz: Riverside eatery in East Dubuque; new mobile coffee business; upcycling center moving
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-states each Monday. This week, we highlight developments in East Dubuque, Ill., and Dubuque and Maquoketa, Iowa….
Dubuque medical practice announces permanent closure
A Dubuque medical practice has closed its doors. The Center for Vein Restoration practice at 505 Cedar Cross Road has closed permanently, according to a…