U.S. jobless claims rise to 861,000 as layoffs stay high
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop…
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Robinhood CEO defends actions in GameStop saga at hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key players in the GameStop saga faced questions Thursday from House lawmakers concerned that even as investing becomes more democratized the scales…
Lawmakers face off with GameStop saga’s key players
WASHINGTON — Key players in the GameStop saga are testifying to a House committee today. Lawmakers are examining whether the wild swings in the stock…
In surprise move, Facebook blocks news access in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia — In a surprise retaliatory move today, Facebook blocked Australians from sharing news stories, escalating a fight with the government over whether powerful…
January home construction falls 6%; signs of rebound ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home construction fell 6% in January but applications for building permits, which typically signal activity ahead, rose sharply. The decline pushed…
US long-term mortgage rates rise slightly; 30-year at 2.81%
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. long-term mortgage rates ticked up this week but remain at historic lows as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter the…
US jobless claims rise to 861,000 as layoffs stay high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady…
US home construction falls 6% in January but permits up
WASHINGTON — U.S. home construction fell 6% in January but applications for building permits, which typically signal activity ahead, rose sharply. Last month’s decline pushed…
US jobless claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop…
Walmart sales surging, but a chill may be on the way
NEW YORK — Walmart swung to a loss in the fourth quarter as the sale of its Japan and United Kingdom divisions weighed on its…