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A Dubuque-based company is expanding into Michigan. McCoy Group has reached an agreement to acquire TNT Trailer Sales. The semi-trailer dealership is located in Wayne,…
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Fed raises key rate by a half-point in bid to tame inflation
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage…
Airbnb will revive rules aimed at curbing summer parties
SAN FRANCISCO — Airbnb said today it will impose new rules regarding parties over the Memorial Day and July 4 holidays, bringing back measures that…
Intuit to pay $141 million settlement over ‘free’ TurboTax ads
NEW YORK — The company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading…
Uber: Q1 earnings snapshot
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber Technologies Inc. today reported a loss of $5.93 billion in its first quarter. The company said it had a loss of…
After another strong quarter, CVS raises outlook for 2022
COVID-19 vaccines and tests for the virus continue to boost CVS Health and the health care giant raised its annual forecast after yet another strong…
Parent company of East Dubuque plant announces year-over-year surge in sales, income
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. – The parent company of an East Dubuque nitrogen fertilizer facility reported $223 million in net sales in the first quarter of…
Galena Country Tourism teases new master plan at stakeholder luncheon
GALENA, Ill. — Galena Country Tourism officials gave a first look at the organization’s new tourism master plan and touted the area’s status as a…
Employers post record 11.5 million job openings in March
WASHINGTON — Employers posted a record 11.5 million job openings in March, meaning the United States now has an unprecedented two job openings for every…
Strong BP profit renews call for energy sector windfall tax
LONDON — BP posted its highest quarterly profit in more than a decade thanks to surging oil and gas prices, renewing calls for a U.K….