Millions to lose jobless aid as claims fall to pandemic low
WASHINGTON — Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as…
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GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens
DETROIT (AP) — The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks….
US trade deficit narrows slightly to $70.1 billion in July
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly to $70.1 billion in July as economic recovery overseas helped boost American exports while imports declined. The Commerce Department…
Companies loosen job requirements but challenges remain
NEW YORK — Landing a waitressing job or bartending gig at the Lost Dog Cafe in Northern Virginia had never been easy. “Help Wanted” signs…
Millions to lose jobless aid as claims fall to pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just…
Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signups
LONDON — Apple is relaxing rules to allow some app developers such as Spotify, Netflix and digital publishers to include an outside link so users…
Lands’ End: Fiscal Q2 earnings snapshot
DODGEVILLE, Wis. — Lands’ End Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $16.2 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit…
American Eagle: Fiscal Q2 earnings snapshot
PITTSBURGH — American Eagle Outfitters Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $121.5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year…
Growth in U.S. manufacturing up in August despite problems
WASHINGTON — Growth in U.S. manufacturing accelerated in August despite the fact that companies were still struggling with supply chain problems. The Institute for Supply…
White House details plans to improve housing affordability
WASHINGTON — White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes, a response to the volcanic rise in housing…