Another recession looms for UK economy as lockdowns bite
LONDON — The British economy looks set to fall back into recession after official figures today showed that it shrank by 2.6% month-on-month in November,…
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Wells Fargo 4th quarter profit rose 4%, tops Street estimates
Wells Fargo & Co. says its profit rose 4% to $2.99 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. The bank, based in San Francisco, said…
US blacklists Xiaomi, CNOOC, Skyrizon, raising heat on China
HONG KONG — The U.S. government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. and China’s third-largest national oil company for alleged military links, heaping pressure…
Siegfried Fischbacher, of illusion duo Siegfried & Roy, dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Siegfried Fischbacher, namesake partner in the iconic entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy, has died in Las Vegas at age 81. Fischbacher…
Google muscles up with Fitbit deal amid antitrust concerns
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Google has completed its $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, a deal that could help the internet company grow even…
Petco goes public again as spending on dogs and cats soars
NEW YORK — Petco, the pet store chain, went public again today, hoping to cash in on people’s obsessions with their furry pets. Petco’s stock,…
Companies push incentives to get workers vaccinated
As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots. Dollar General is one of…
Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle
WILMINGTON, Del. — A coronavirus action plan being unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels…
Samsung promises new phones will deliver more for less money
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Samsung’s next crop of smartphones will boast bigger screens, better cameras, and longer-lasting batteries at lower prices than last year’s lineup…
Report: Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher dies in Las Vegas
BERLIN — German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of the duo Siegfried & Roy, has died in Las…