Retail sales rise 0.7% in July from June as inflation continues to ease
Americans increased their spending last month as inflation continued to ease on eggs, electronics, used cars and other items, and the job market remains healthy
2023-08-15 20:47
In 'Bidenomics,' Congress delivered a once-in-generation investment — with political promise, peril
There are so many dots on the maps they blur into blobs – each one reflecting trillions of public and private dollars flowing in the U.S. in a nationwide investment
2023-08-15 20:28
Advocates sue federal government for failing to ban imports of cocoa harvested by children
Child welfare advocates have filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to force the Biden administration to block imports of cocoa harvested by children in West Africa that ends up in America’s most popular chocolate desserts and candies
2023-08-15 20:21
Italy’s Deputy PM Seeks Changes to Bank Tax, Reports Say
Italy’s Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani wants substantial changes to a controversial levy on banks’ extra profits, according to
2023-08-15 20:00
Home Depot Earnings Top Estimates as DIY Spending Sustained
Home Depot Inc. earnings exceeded the average analyst estimate, suggesting that US home improvement spending is performing slightly
2023-08-15 19:56
Internet Firm Sea Misses Sales Estimates on Slowing E-Commerce Demand
Sea Ltd.’s revenue missed estimates after its e-commerce division posted slowest growth on record, reflecting fallout from economic
2023-08-15 19:55
How tall is Elon Musk? Twitter CEO is inches taller than his tech rivals
Various reports have claimed Elon Musk’s height to be around 5'10" or 5'11" but it appears he is actually taller
2023-08-15 19:28
Retail earnings this week could say a lot about the state of America's economy
Earnings season continues this week with Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx parent company TJX and other high-profile retailers set to release their quarterly results.
2023-08-15 19:25
Surprise China Rate Cut Only Highlights Tough Choices Facing Xi
President Xi Jinping has resisted pulling the trigger on a major stimulus to revive the world’s second-biggest economy.
2023-08-15 19:23
Home Depot tops expectations again, but signs of spending pullback by Americans continues to emerge
Home Depot topped profit and sales expectations in its most recent quarter, but sales continue to decline as inflation and soaring interest rates play a larger role in the spending choices made by Americans
2023-08-15 19:16
Danish Drugmakers Offset Weaker Economy to Keep GDP Growing
Denmark’s economy expanded for the third consecutive quarter as Novo Nordisk A/S and other Danish drugmakers enjoy massive
2023-08-15 18:29
A $500 million deal to restore Gabon's coast reignites climate finance debate
Gabon is refinancing $500 million of its debt through a deal aimed at directing more funds to ocean management
2023-08-15 18:22