Millennial Money: 5 tips to negotiate pay in a tough economy
The pandemic-related recession has altered many job descriptions. For Haley Jones, a 24-year-old resident of Michigan, the coronavirus changed the needs of her company, and…
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Moet Hennessy buys 50% stake in Jay-Z’s Champagne brand
Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z’s Champagne brand in an effort to up its cool factor and expand distribution….
Huawei unveils flagship foldable smartphone
BEIJING — Struggling under U.S. sanctions, Huawei unveiled a folding smartphone with an 8-inch-wide screen today to show off its tech prowess but said it…
Stocks open lower on Wall Street; Boeing weighs on the Dow
Stocks fell in early trading today, adding to the declines that started last week as investors continue to be concerned about rising interest rates and…
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…
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…