US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further…
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ECB leaves interest rates, pandemic stimulus unchanged
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank left its key stimulus programs unchanged with almost 900 billion euros of support in the pipeline as the…
Audit: Wisconsin economic agency’s performance improving
MADISON, Wis. — The performance of Wisconsin’s troubled economic development agency improved during the last fiscal year but it must sharpen its oversight of tax…
Greece to reopen tourism services on May 15
ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s prime minister says the country’s tourism industry will open on May 15 when a ban on travel between different regions in…
Businesses scramble for help as would-be workers stay home
NEW YORK — It looks like something to celebrate: Small businesses posting “Help Wanted” signs as the economy edges toward normalcy. Yet, instead of snapping…
Dogecoin has its day; cryptocurrency is latest ‘meme’ craze
NEW YORK — Dogecoin had its day. After fans of the cryptocurrency touted April 20, long an unofficial holiday for marijuana devotees, as “Doge Day,”…
Stocks close lower on Wall Street, led by tech and banks
Stocks fell for the second straight day Tuesday, giving up more of their recent gains as Wall Street shifts its focus on a busy week…
Netflix’s subscriber growth, stock zapped as pandemic eases
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Netflix’s rapid subscriber growth is slowing far faster than anticipated as people who have been cooped at home during the pandemic…
Dogecoin has its day; cryptocurrency is latest ‘meme’ craze
NEW YORK — Dogecoin, the digital currency advertised as the one “favored by Shiba Inus worldwide,” is having its day. Fans of the cryptocurrency are…
Stocks open lower on Wall Street as earnings start to flow
Stocks were mostly lower in early trading today as investors started digesting company earnings reports that are steadily coming out this week. Ther S&P 500…