Consumer confidence up slightly in July
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. consumer confidence was largely unchanged between June and July, holding to the lofty heights that were last seen near the…
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U.S. home prices surge 17% in May, fastest in 17 years
WASHINGTON — Prices for U.S. homes rose faster in May than they have in 17 years as surging demand for housing outstripped the supply. The…
Study: Only half of American households donate to charity
For the first time in nearly two decades, only half of U.S. households donated to a charity, according to a study released today. The findings…
IMF forecasts 6% global growth this year as economies reopen
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund is sharply upgrading its economic outlook this year for the world’s wealthy countries, especially the United States, as COVID-19…
Shipping continues at blistering pace, UPS earns $2.7 billion in Q2
ATLANTA — UPS had another strong quarter with shipments to homes continuing at a brisk pace, though revenue at home, its biggest market, was a…
Sherwin-Williams: Q2 earnings snapshot
CLEVELAND — Sherwin-Williams Co. today reported second-quarter net income of $648.6 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit of $2.42. Earnings,…
Tesla reaches milestone with first $1 billion quarterly profit
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Tesla’s quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer’s ability to navigate…
Sales of new homes fall 6.6% in June
WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes fell for a third straight month in June, dropping by 6.6%. to the lowest level in more than a…
Fed to discuss a pullback in economic aid with inflation up
WASHINGTON — With inflation uncomfortably high and the COVID-19 Delta variant raising economic concerns, a divided Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss when…
New York City to require vaccines or weekly testing for city workers
NEW YORK — New York City will require all of its municipal workers — including teachers and police officers — to get coronavirus vaccines by…