Data of 40 million plus exposed in latest T-Mobile breach
The names, Social Security numbers and information from driver’s licenses or other identification of just over 40 million people who applied for T-Mobile credit were…
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Housing construction slumps 7% in July to 1.53 million units
WASHINGTON — Home construction fell a sharp 7% in July as home builders struggled to cope with a variety of headwinds. The decline in July…
Target extends streak even as online sales growth cools
NEW YORK — Target’s streak of strong results extended into its latest quarter but its skyrocketing online sales growth has come back to earth. The…
Lowe’s: Fiscal Q2 earnings snapshot
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s Cos. today reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $3.02 billion. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit of $4.25….
Kansas City Southern delays vote on $33.6 billion rail takeover bid
OMAHA, Neb. — Kansas City Southern decided Tuesday to will delay this week’s planned shareholder vote on Canadian National’s $33.6 billion offer to buy the…
U.S. factory production rebounds at fastest pace in 4 months
WASHINGTON — U.S. factory production in July posted the strongest gain in 4 months, reflecting a surge in production at auto plants that are still…
Wall Street lower as retail sales post steep drop in July
Stocks fell in early trading today, as data showed the coronavirus pandemic is still holding back the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 index fell 0.6%…
Sudoku maker Maki Kaji, who saw life’s joy in puzzles, dies
TOKYO — Maki Kaji, the creator of the popular numbers puzzle Sudoku whose life’s work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died, his Japanese…
Americans spent less in July as COVID-19 cases surged
NEW YORK — Americans cut back on their spending last month as a surge in COVID-19 cases kept people away from stores. Retail sales fell…
Walmart ups outlook as back-to-school sales take off
NEW YORK — Walmart is raising its sales outlook for the year as Americans returned to shopping for back-to-school clothes and travel goods during the…