Industrial production falls 1.3% as effects from Ida linger
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. industrial production fell 1.3% in September, much more than expected as the lingering effects of Hurricane Ida continue to stymie…
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Trulieve CEO speaks on growth via M&A, federal pot reform
LOS ANGELES — The U.S.’ expanding legal marijuana market is helping drive strong sales and profit growth for multistate operators like Trulieve Cannabis Corp. The…
Powell dies of COVID-19 complications, family says
WASHIINGTON — Colin Powell, who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace but whose sterling reputation suffered when he went before the U.N….
Automakers step up pace on electric vehicle battery plants
DETROIT — Global automakers and tech companies are stepping up the pace when it comes to building factories and prepare for what many believe will…
China’s economic growth weakens amid construction slowdown
BEIJING — China’s economic growth is sinking under pressure from a construction slowdown and power shortages, prompting warnings about a possible shock to its trading…
Tech Q&A: Ways to avoid the trackers that follow you online
Question: I use a Windows 10 laptop, the Microsoft Edge Web browser and the privacy-oriented DuckDuckGo and Startpage search engines. When I most recently used…
White House targeting economic risks from climate change
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is taking steps to address the economic risks from climate change, issuing a 40-page report Friday on government-wide plans to…
Resilient shoppers push retail sales up 0.7% in September
NEW YORK — Americans continued to spend at a solid clip in September even while facing sticker shock in grocery aisles, car lots and restaurants…
Bank profits soar, helped by merger frenzy, fewer bad loans
NEW YORK — Four of the largest U.S. banks said their profits grew by double-digits last quarter, as a healthier U.S. economy has allowed banks…
U.S. wholesale prices rose record 8.6% over 12 months
WASHINGTON — Inflation at the wholesale level rose 8.6% in September compared to a year ago, the largest advance since the 12-month change was first…