Jessica Alba’s Honest Co. soars 44% in stock market debut
NEW YORK — Shares of Honest Co., the diaper and baby-wipe seller founded by actress Jessica Alba, soared 44% in their stock market debut...
As Lebanese cry for justice, politics paralyzes the system
BEIRUT — Even after she was taken off an investigation into alleged financial crimes by a money transfer company, the defiant Lebanese prosecutor charged...
Lebanon and Israel resume indirect talks on maritime border
NAQOURA, Lebanon — After a nearly six-month pause, Lebanon and Israel on Tuesday resumed indirect talks with U.S. mediation over their disputed maritime border....
Pfizer ups expectations for the year
Pfizer is raising its revenue expectations for the year with a huge roll out of its COVID-19 vaccine as well as strong performances from...
This Week: Construction spending, Uber earns, jobs report
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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Powell sees need to help most vulnerable in uneven recovery
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the economic outlook has “clearly brightened” in the United States but the recovery remains too uneven...
Asian American business leaders seek to fight discrimination
Asian American business leaders are launching a foundation to challenge discrimination through what they call the largest philanthropic commitment in history by Asian Americans...
McConnell says GOP open to $600 billion for infrastructure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Monday that Republicans are willing to spend up to $600 billion on infrastructure, far...
Tesla told to provide documents involving Musk compensation
DOVER, Del. — A Delaware judge on Monday ordered lawyers representing Tesla Inc. directors to turn over certain communications that CEO Elon Musk may...
Puerto Rico groans under pandemic as health, economy suffer
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico seemed to be sprinting toward herd immunity this spring before people began letting their guard down against...
