US trade deficit jumps 4.8% to $71.1 billion in February
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. trade deficit grew to $71.1 billion in February, as a decline in exports more than offset a slight dip…
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US Treasury: 156 million coronavirus relief payments issued
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department said today it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan, including…
Target to spend more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses
NEW YORK — Target will spend a total of more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses by 2025 as part of its effort to advance…
Japan’s Toshiba studies acquisition proposal by global fund
TOKYO — Japan’s Toshiba Corp. says it is considering a preliminary acquisition proposal that would take the technology conglomerate private. Toshiba said today that it…
Trade announcement: Topps will offer stock to the public
In addition to its trading cards, fans will soon be able to trade company shares of Topps. The company said Tuesday that it will become…
Electric Chevy pickup to get estimated 400 miles per charge
DETROIT — An electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck will get an estimated 400 miles of range per charge, General Motors says. The…
Norwegian Cruise Line to resume trips in Greece, Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line is putting three of its ships back in the water after a one-year pandemic hiatus, with plans to resume sailings in the…
US job openings in February reached highest rate on record
WASHINGTON — The pace of job openings reached the highest level on record in February, a harbinger of healthy hiring and a hopeful sign for…
EU approves $4.7 billion in state aid to carrier Air France
BRUSSELS — The European Union has approved $4.7 billion in state aid for national carrier Air France as it struggles through the economic impact of…
United seeks to build its own diverse pipeline of pilots
United Airlines says it will train 5,000 this decade, including taking on applicants with no flying experience, and plans for half of them to be…