China’s manufacturing recovery weakens in December
BEIJING — China’s manufacturing activity improved in December but at its weakest rate in three months as the economy recovered from the coronavirus pandemic while…
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Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot shareholders vote on merger
MILAN — The marriage of carmakers PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is built on the promise of cost-savings in the capital-hungry industry, but what…
UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
LONDON — A British judge today rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying he was likely…
GM’s new 3D printing shop will speed up production, cut costs
General Motors is increasing its use of 3D printing across more production vehicles with a new 3D printing shop at its Global Technical Center in…
Butler on wheels, robot cutting salad: How COVID-19 sped automation
For decades, the attitude of unions and their advocates to increased automation could be summed up in one word: No. They feared that every time…
Take the 52-week money challenge: What it is and how to do it
For anyone trying to save more money in 2021, the 52-week money challenge is a simple and effective way to stay on track. And at…
Blackstone’s next product could be data from companies it buys
With companies in industries from health care to battery storage in its portfolio, Blackstone Group Inc.’s massive buyout unit has a unique view into the…
Zoom scavenger hunts, Champagne deliveries: With office parties canceled, companies get creative
CHICAGO — Kelly Cain normally goes all out for her staff of about 20 at the holidays, renting a suite at United Center for Chicago…
20% of eligible households fail to claim this tax break
It’s never a good time to overlook a valuable tax break, but in these budget-stressed COVID times, it becomes even more valuable to collect any…
US home contract signings at record levels in November
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined last month, but was a record high for November when…