Macy’s, Kohl’s post strong results heading into holidays
NEW YORK — Department store chains Macy’s and Kohl’s delivered strong results for the fiscal third quarter as shoppers go back to buying dresses and…
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Pfizer, US ink $5.29 billion deal for possible COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. government will pay drugmaker Pfizer $5.29 billion for 10 million treatment courses of its potential COVID-19 treatment if regulators authorize it, the nation’s…
Rising prices threaten profit margins at food companies
Albertsons, Mondelez and Kroger are among a wide range of companies whose profits could be squeezed from rising food prices if inflation keeps running hot….
Differences endure as Biden brings back North America summit
WASHINGTON — North America’s leaders are reviving three-way summitry after a Trump-era break. As President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President…
U.S. jobless claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the seventh straight week to a pandemic low of 268,000. U.S. jobless claims…
Starbucks, Amazon open grab-and-go store in New York
Starbucks and Amazon are teaming up on a grab-and-go store format. The Seattle-based companies will open their first Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go location today…
Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, Macs
Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited anyone but company-approved technicians from fiddling…
Striking Deere workers vote Wednesday on 3rd contract offer
More than 10,000 striking Deere & Co. workers were voting Wednesday on a new contract offer from the tractor maker, but this third deal is…
US home construction dips 0.7% in October
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Construction of new homes in the U.S. fell 0.7% in October, a sign that builders are facing difficulties keeping up with…
Staples Center is changing its name to Crypto.com Arena
LOS ANGELES — Staples Center is getting a new name. Starting Christmas Day, it will be Crypto.com Arena. The downtown Los Angeles home of the…