US economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is caught in an awkward, painful place. A confusing one, too. Growth appears to…
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Asian Investors Bet On Haifa As Israel Draws Closer To Arab Gulf
By Ari Rabinovitch and Jonathan Saul HAIFA, Israel (Reuters) – The city of Haifa is set to become an increasingly…
EXPLAINER: How do we know when a recession has begun?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy has contracted for two straight quarters, intensifying fears that the nation is on the…
Michelin’s Half-year Sales Rise But Russia Exit Hits Net Profit
(Reuters) – French tyre maker Michelin on Tuesday posted half-year sales up 18.7%, in line with analysts’ consensus estimate, but…
Klondike discontinues Choco Taco
Choco Taco, a favored poolside cuisine for generations, will soon be no more after owner and ice cream maker Klondike…
Consumers confidence slides for third straight month in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence slid again in July higher prices for food, gas and just about everything else…
U.S. New Home Sales Drop To Two-year Low In June
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes dropped to their lowest level in just over two years in…
Unilever hikes prices for products but expects strong sales
LONDON (AP) — Unilever, the consumer goods giant that owns brands ranging from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to Dove…
Developing nations seek to overcome energy, currency crises
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Business leaders and officials from eight developing nations meeting in Bangladesh on Tuesday said more cooperation…
Shopify To Lay Off 10% Of Workforce – WSJ
(Reuters) – Canada’s Shopify is laying off 10% of its workforce, or about 1000 employees, the Wall Street Journal reported…