Tag: Business News

Jobs Report Keeps Fed Taper on Track for November

Despite Friday’s disappointing September jobs report, Federal Reserve officials have signaled in…

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U.K. Businesses Plea for More European Workers. The Government Says No.

BOSTON, England—Surveying the rows of purple cabbage that stretch across one of…

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Private Prisons Still Make Money From Federal Inmates Despite Biden’s Order

Prison operators are striking deals with municipalities to replace expiring federal contracts,…

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U.S. Job Growth Likely Picked Up in September

U.S. job growth likely rebounded last month as schools reopened and leisure…

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Senate Clears Plan to Raise Debt Limit, Avoid Default

WASHINGTON—The Senate voted along party lines Thursday to raise the U.S. borrowing…

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Tesla to Move Headquarters From California to Texas, Elon Musk Says

Tesla Inc. TSLA 1.39% is moving its headquarters to Austin, Texas, cementing…

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Samsung Expects 28% Rise in Operating Profit

SEOUL— Samsung Electronics Co. is forecasting a 28% jump in third-quarter operating…

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Google to Block Ads Next to Content Denying Climate Change

Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG 1.33% Google will no longer allow digital ads bought…

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Virgin Voyages Aims to Quell Dreaded Cruise Queues

Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship set sail this week after months of…

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Fed Official Outlines Steps to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks

A top Federal Reserve official said financial regulators should direct the nation’s…

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Jobless Claims Drop for First Time in Four Weeks

Filings for jobless benefits last week fell for the first time in…

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For Longer-Range EVs, Silicon Carbide Makes a Difference

The global auto industry is investing billions of dollars in chips made…

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