Goodyear acquires Cooper in all-American tire deal
NEW YORK — Two of the biggest remaining American tire companies are joining forces. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is acquiring Cooper in a deal…
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Survey: German business optimism up despite pandemic burdens
FRANKFURT, Germany — Optimism rose among German businesses in February, according to a closely watched survey – despite a worrisome flattening out in the decline…
Federal Reserve sees modest pickup in hiring this month
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve says there’s evidence that hiring has picked up in recent weeks, though the job market remains badly damaged by the…
UPDATE: Deere reports strong 1st-quarter sales, outlook for Dubuque plant’s division
UPDATE The largest employer in Dubuque County this morning highlighted strong first-quarter results and presented a positive outlook for the remainder of its fiscal year….
US existing home sales, and prices, rise again in January
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose again last month, a sign that the housing market’s strong momentum from 2020 may be carrying over into…
US existing home sales, median price rose in January
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose again last month, a sign that the housing market’s strong momentum from 2020 may be carrying over into…
‘Mom, can I buy stocks?’ GameStop provides teachable moment
The recent GameStop frenzy provided what parents and educators call a teachable moment — an opportunity that presents itself to lend a little insight. So…
Deere: Fiscal 1st quarter snapshot
MOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co. today reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $1.22 billion. The company said it had net income of $3.87 per…
Honda taps tech expert as chief to steer in ecological times
TOKYO — Toshihiro Mibe, a research expert tapped to be president of Japanese automaker Honda today, promised to steer the company toward new growth by…
Robinhood CEO defends actions in GameStop saga at hearing
WASHINGTON — Key players in the GameStop saga faced questions Thursday from House lawmakers concerned that even as investing becomes more democratized, the scales are…