German unemployment steady in April despite lockdown
BERLIN — Unemployment in Germany remained steady in April, according to official figures Thursday, as pandemic lockdown measures in Europe’s largest economy appeared not...
Companies sound alarm over commodity price hikes
Toilet paper, baby care products, soft drinks and many other everyday products are about to get more expensive.
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Fired CEO: Remarks were over male teen’s behavior, not dress
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee man who was fired from his position as CEO of a telemedicine company for remarks he made to a...
Asian lender forecasts strong rebound for region in 2021
NOT YET — Developing Asian economies will grow at a solid 7.3% pace this year after contracting slightly in 2020 due to the pandemic,...
Dubai police arrest attackers in massive brawl that killed 3
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Police in Dubai have arrested 10 suspects in a massive knife fight that killed three people, authorities said Wednesday,...
Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell sales bounce as restrictions ease
LOUISVILLE, Ken. — Profit for the company that runs Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC restaurants more than tripled during the first quarter and...
Explainer: Capital gains tax hike targets wealthy investors
NEW YORK — After massive U.S. government spending helped send the stock market back to record heights, with even more potentially on the way,...
Text of the Federal Reserve’s statement after its meeting
WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended:
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Ford posts surprise $3.26B 1Q profit; chip shortage looms
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says it made $3.26 billion in the first quarter, helped by rising vehicle prices and in spite of production...
Google’s 1Q ad sales surge 32% as economic recovery builds
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Google’s digital advertising network has shifted back into high gear after an unprecedented reversal during the early stages of the...
