Dollar Tree: Fiscal 2nd quarter earnings snapshot
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $261.5 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had net income…
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Facebook: Apple privacy changes will muck up online ads
OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook is pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices — and putting app developers in the middle. Apple…
Powell edges toward loosening the Fed’s stance on inflation
WASHINGTON — For decades, the Federal Reserve made clear its readiness to raise interest rates at the earliest signs of creeping inflation. That was then….
McDonald’s internal investigation extends beyond ousted CEO
An internal investigation by McDonald’s of potential misconduct has extended beyond its former CEO who was forced out late last year. McDonald’s board of directors…
Orders for big-ticket US manufactured goods jumped 11.2%
WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods jumped 11.2% in July, the third consecutive monthly gain. The Commerce Department reported today that…
Dick’s: Fiscal 2nd quarter earnings snapshot
CORAOPOLIS, Pa. — Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $276.8 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit…
Honda reaches $85 million settlement over airbags
NEW YORK — Honda has reached an $85 million settlement with multiple states about allegations that it hid safety failures in the airbags of certain…
KFC suspends ‘Its Finger Lickin’ Good’ slogan amid pandemic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Don’t lick your fingers. That’s what Kentucky Fried Chicken signaled to customers Monday as the company suspended its “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good”…
Bank profits slump 70% as virus rakes businesses, households
NEW YORK — The U.S. banking industry’s second quarter profits fell by 70% from a year ago, the FDIC said today, as low interest rates…
US consumer confidence falls for second month in August
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence fell for second straight month in August as a resurgence of virus cases in many parts of the country heightened…