General Motors to add 8,000 technical workers this year
DETROIT — There are more than 8,000 new technical job openings at General Motors, and the automaker plans to fill them during a hiring spree…
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Text of the Federal Reserve’s statement after its meeting
WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Fed released today after its policy meeting ended: Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen….
Fed plans to raise rates as soon as March to cool inflation
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve signaled today that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in…
Walmart-backed financial startup buys 2 companies
NEW YORK — The financial technology startup that Walmart is backing will acquire two financial companies as it tries to create one app where shoppers…
US new home sales jump in December as prices fall
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Sales of new single family homes in December rose to their highest level in 10 months as buyers took advantage of…
So long, Saturdays: More couples embrace weekday weddings
NEW YORK — The pandemic forced 30-year-old Stephanie Harnen to twice postpone her wedding. When she finally did get married, in June last year, she…
Boeing posts $4 billion loss tied to problems with 787 jet
Boeing is reporting a $4.16 billion loss for the fourth quarter as the financial fallout from production flaws in one of its best-selling planes keeps…
Nissan recalls 793,000 Rogues; wiring trouble raises fire risk
DETROIT — Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring which, in rare cases,…
AT&T: Q4 earnings snapshot
DALLAS — AT&T Inc. today reported fourth-quarter net income of $5.04 billion. The company said it had net income of 69 cents per share. Earnings,…
Russia threatens retaliation if Ukraine demands not met
MOSCOW — Russia warned today it would quickly take “retaliatory measures” if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands and continue their “aggressive”…