Growth in US 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…
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US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla’s Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways….
Google appeals $591 million French fine in copyright payment spat
PARIS — Google is appealing a $591 million fine issued by French regulators over its handling of negotiations with publishers in a dispute over copyright….
Campbell: Fiscal Q4 earnings snapshot
CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. today reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $288 million. The company said it had profit of 95 cents per share….
U.S. consumer confidence falls in August to 6-month low
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence fell in August to the lowest level since February amid rising concerns about the rapidly spreading delta variant of the…
U.S. home prices soar at record pace in June
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices jumped by a record amount in June as homebuyers competed for a limited supply of available houses, the latest evidence…
Walgreens joins other retailers with starting pay boost
Walgreens will hike starting pay to $15 an hour beginning in October, as employers across the United States continue boosting wages to attract workers. The…
Survey: Owners frustrated when linking phones to vehicles
DETROIT — Automobile quality rose last year, but glitches in pairing smartphones with infotainment systems frustrated owners more than anything, according to a large U.S….
US consumer confidence falls in August to 6-month low
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence fell in August to the lowest level since February amid rising concerns about the rapidly spreading delta variant of…
Johnson & Johnson: Potential HIV vaccine falls short in mid-stage study
A potential HIV vaccine being developed by Johnson & Johnson did not provide protection against the virus in a mid-stage study, the drugmaker said today….