Kohl’s reports mixed 4th quarter results but offers upbeat outlook
NEW YORK — Kohl’s reported mixed results for its fiscal fourth quarter, delivering a 30% increase in profits but a 10% drop in sales. Results,…
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German unemployment largely steady despite lockdown
German unemployment held more or less steady in February despite the impact of lockdown measures, according to official data released today. Extensive use of a…
Target keeps sales momentum going during pandemic
NEW YORK — Target extended its strong sales streak through the holiday quarter and grabbed business from rivals. Fourth quarter profits soared 66%, the retailer…
Stocks rally on Wall Street, S&P 500 has best day since June
Wall Street kicked off March with a broad rally Monday that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average more than 600 points higher and gave the…
US manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders. The Institute…
Stocks open broadly higher on Wall Street, bond yields ease
Stocks opened broadly higher today, helped by easing bond yields, which have been a point of concern for a growing number of investors in recent…
US spending on construction projects rises 1.7% in January
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose 1.7% in January as new home building continues to lift the sector. Last month’s…
US manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February
WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders. The Institute for…
U.S. spending on construction projects rises 1.7% in January
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose 1.7% in January as new home building continues to lift the sector. Last month’s increase…
U.S. probing engine fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs
DETROIT — The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety…