February 23, 2021, 10:20am Business
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell underscored the U.S. economy’s ongoing weakness Tuesday in remarks that suggested that the Fed sees no need to alter its ultra-low interest rate policies anytime soon. Read story
February 23, 2021, 8:22am Business
FENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America’s auto industry — a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many. Read story
February 23, 2021, 8:21am Business
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices surged at the fastest pace in nearly seven years in December, fueled by low mortgage rates and Americans moving from crowded urban areas to houses in the suburbs. Read story
February 23, 2021, 8:21am Business
CANBERRA, Australia — Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism. Read story
February 23, 2021, 8:20am Business
Washington State University’s Center for Innovation awarded three startups with mentorship and support valued at $25,000 to launch business ideas related to solving coronavirus-related challenges. Read story
February 23, 2021, 8:19am Business
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. consumer confidence rose again in February as an accelerating COVID-19 vaccine push provides hope for Americans who have lived through a year of unprecedented restrictions. Read story
February 23, 2021, 8:15am Business
A Boeing 757 operated by Delta Air Lines en route to Seattle from Atlanta made an emergency landing Monday afternoon after flight crew noticed an indicator warning of a possible problem with one of its engines. Read story
February 22, 2021, 3:15pm Business
A sell-off in technology companies led stocks on Wall Street mostly lower Monday, adding to the market's losses from last week. Read story
February 22, 2021, 8:47am Business
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is targeting federal pandemic assistance to the nation’s smallest businesses and taking steps to further equity in what is known as the Paycheck Protection Program. Read story
February 22, 2021, 8:46am Business
MINNEAPOLIS — Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit Monday against the founder and CEO of Minnesota-based MyPillow, saying that Mike Lindell falsely accused the company of rigging the 2020 presidential election. Read story