Survey: Business economists foresee best growth in 37 years
WASHINGTON — The nation’s business economists have grown much more optimistic about the U.S. economy this year, with a majority predicting that increased vaccinations, stronger…
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Tribune shareholders approve takeover by Alden Global
Shareholders of Tribune Publishing, one of the country’s largest newspaper chains, today approved a takeover by hedge fund Alden Global Capital. Alden, which owned one-third…
Tribune shareholders approve takeover by Alden Global
Shareholders of Tribune Publishing, one of the country’s largest newspaper chains, today approved a takeover by hedge fund Alden Global Capital. Alden, which owned one-third…
Shortages cut into sales of existing US homes in April
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell for the third straight month in April as the number of properties for sale hit a record low,…
China authorities name 105 apps for improper data practices
HONG KONG — China’s internet watchdog said today it had found Bytedance’s Douyin, Microsoft Bing, LinkedIn and 102 other apps were engaged in improper collection…
Foot Locker: Fiscal Q1 earnings snapshot
NEW YORK — Foot Locker Inc. today reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $202 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year…
China defiant after EU warning over trade agreement
BEIJING — China today rejected European Parliament demands that it lift sanctions against European Union legislators in order to save a trade deal between the…
New Ford venture to build 2 electric vehicle battery plants
DETROIT — Ford is forming a joint venture that will build two North American factories to make batteries for roughly 600,000 electric vehicles per year…
U.S. jobless claims fall again as some states end federal aid
WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week — the latest encouraging sign for the rebounding U.S. economy — just as Republican-led states are…
Warm welcome for oat milk maker Oatly in Wall Street debut
Oatly, the world’s largest oat milk company, raised $1.4 billion in an initial public offering Thursday on the Nasdaq stock exchange, capitalizing on a global…