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Ticker: Price at the pump continues climb; Insurer settles deceptive practices claims
The cost of gas in Massachusetts is up 3 cents from last week, now averaging $3.38 per gallon, according to AAA Northeast. Today’s price is 29 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.30 higher than a year ago. “We have finally seen a little dip in domestic
Distillers look to rebuild business in Europe
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — American whiskey producers raised a glass to celebrate a trans-Atlantic agreement to end retaliatory tariffs that sank their sales in Europe. Now comes the challenge of rebuilding brands that were stymied in those ultra-competitive markets
Inflation souring American view on economy, poll says
SAN FRANCISCO — Americans’ opinions on the U.S. economy have soured noticeably in the past month, a new poll finds, with nearly half expecting economic conditions to worsen in the next year. Just 35% of Americans now call the national economy good, while
Canadian snowbirds primed to flock south as U.S. opens border
Arizona’s Office of Tourism says close to 1 million Canadian tourists accounted for $1 billion in spending in 2019. ...
Americans’ opinions sour on economy amid inflation woes
About 47 percent say they expect things to get worse in the next year. ...
California man charged in alleged flight attendant assault
DENVER (AP) — A 20-year-old California man has been charged with assault and interfering with a flight crew in an alleged attack on a flight attendant on a cross-country American Airlines flight, federal prosecutors said Monday. Details of the allegations
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers will accept part of $22M salary in Bitcoin
The Green Bay Packers player's total salary would be worth roughly 368.8 BTC at a price of $60,636. ...
2021 Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair ends
After five days of showcasing everything housing under one roof, the 2021 edition of the Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair, ended on Monday. The fair closed with widespread ecstasy by patrons and exhibitors at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The
4 ways to get better returns than CDs
If you’re looking for a safe place to store your money while earning a return, you might be thinking about opening a certificate of deposit. A CD is similar to ...
Stellantis offers salaried-worker buyouts in move to electric vehicles
The maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks is offering buyouts to pension-eligible salaried employees in the United States as part of its transition toward an electrified vehicle lineup. ...
Archrock Inc.: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Archrock Inc. (AROC) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $9.3 million. The Houston-based company said it had net income of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment ...
Coca-Cola buys control of BodyArmor for $5.6 billion
Coca-Cola paid $5.6 billion to take full control of sports drink maker BodyArmor, the company’s largest-ever acquisition, the Atlanta-based beverage giant announced Monday. Coke had owned a 15% stake in ...
Univar: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Univar Solutions Inc. (UNVR) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $84.4 million. The Downers Grove, Illinois-based company said it had profit of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time ...
Curo Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Curo Group Holdings Corp. (CURO) on Monday reported a third-quarter loss of $42 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the ...
Weis: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) on Monday reported net income of $28.5 million in its third quarter. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of $1.06 per share. The food ...
SpaceX launch delayed due to astronaut ‘minor medical issue’
A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX’s upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday. NASA said the launch ...
Family buys Lyn-Lake building, plans Chicago-inspired shop
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COVID-19 vaccine deadline arrives for UnityPoint Health workers
People hold up signs and wave at drivers at a protest against vaccine mandates in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Some who gathered to protest are against vaccines, but many others are angry about workplace mandates, despite their support for getting
Major Wall Street stock indexes eke out more record highs
Stocks closed with modest gains on Wall Street Monday, extending the major indexes' recent record-setting run. ...
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, tweeted at H-E-B. The responses weren't kind.
Is a collaboration between Meta and H-E-B on the horizon? ...
Auckland level 3, step 2 move brings nervous excitement for retail return
After nearly three months in lockdown, Auckland business owners are breathing a sigh of relief. Cabinet has decided in principle to move the Super City to alert level 3 step 2 at 11.59pm next Tuesday. It means shops, museums and libraries can reopen with
The Olympics of trade and industry
What do London’s Crystal Palace, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and Seattle’s Space Needle all have in common? They were built for World Fairs (in 1851, 1889 and 1962), the fore-runner of today’s World Expositions. Expo 2020 in Dubai kicked off last month (yes,
Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2021
Introducing 20 outstanding business leaders who—despite the lingering pandemic—have adapted and thrived, seizing opportunities in the midst of challenges. ...
Janet Jackson Super Bowl Scandal Will Be Subject Of The Latest New York Times Doc ...
The latest New York Times Presents strand titled, Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson is set to release on November 19th. ...
Amazon Acquires Exclusive U.S. Rights To TikTok Connected-TV App
Fire TV users will be able to scroll through TikTok on their big screens at home. ...
NTD Business Full Broadcast (Nov. 1)
Barclays CEO stepping down, after British regulators investigate
Red Bluff council to discuss mandatory waste disposal reduction ordinance
RED BLUFF — The City Council Tuesday will discuss a mandatory organic waste disposal reduction ordinance. Governor Jerry Brown signed a law in 2016 that established methane emissions reduction targets. This law codifies the California Air Resources Board’s
PG&E expects $1.15 billion loss from the Dixie Fire
PG&E; expects to take a $1.15 billion hit from the Dixie Fire, a massive blaze that burned through Northern California for months, destroying nearly 1 million acres , the utility’s executives said Monday. The company disclosed that it has received a subpoena
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,247.01, up 209.94 points.) Harte Gold Corp. (TSX:HRT). Materials. Down three cents, or 54.55 per cent, to 2.5 cents on 27.7 million shares.
Edward Rogers misinterpreting B.C. law on removal of board members: family's lawyer
VANCOUVER — The lawyer for the head of the Rogers family trust says his client had a right to remove and replace five directors without a meeting of shareholders, but a lawyer who represents opposing family members argues that's a simplistic interpretation of
Business Highlights: Fed’s next step, rules for stablecoin
___ Fed to start reining in economic aid as inflation risk rises WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation at its highest point in three decades, the Federal Reserve is set this week to begin winding down the extraordinary aid it has given the economy since the
Agency head: No blanket waiver for unemployment overpayments
The interim Department of Labor commissioner informed Connecticut legislators Monday that her agency is barred by state and federal law from granting a blanket waiver to thousands of workers who are now being billed for overpayment of their unemployment
Bottom Line: Woodstock farm denied permit for already-built restaurant
Note to developers in the Upper Valley: It’s
A’s surveying Aviators fans on possible Las Vegas ballpark, relocation
The Oakland Athletics took the next step Monday in their research into a possible Las Vegas relocation, reaching out to the fans that could potentially support the team in Southern Nevada. ...
Final decision on Georgia spaceport permit delayed yet again
A federal agency has yet again pushed back a final decision on whether to allow the construction of a launchpad for commercial rockets in coastal Georgia ...
EXPLAINER: Why Saudi Arabia is upset, lashing out at Lebanon
A televised remark by a game show host turned Cabinet minister in Lebanon about the war in Yemen has taken the country's crisis with Saudi Arabia to new depths. ...
Treasury report calls for stricter oversight of stablecoins
The Biden administration is calling on Congress to pass legislation that would strengthen government regulation of stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency that has soared in popularity in the past year. ...
Miami prosecutors partly dismiss charges against Maduro ally
Federal prosecutors in Miami have dismissed several criminal charges against an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro due to assurances they made to Cape Verde over a year ago as part of a rancorous extradition fight. ...
Facebook cancels 937 accounts linked to Nicaragua government
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Meta Platforms, the company that runs Facebook, said Monday it has canceled 937 accounts linked to the government of Nicaragua and the Sandinista party of President Daniel Ortega. Meta said it also removed 140 deceptive pages, 24
DC steps up efforts to get homeless families into housing
As the weather turns cooler, D.C. leaders are focusing on getting the District’s homeless into permanent housing. The mayor is asking property owners to offer leases to people who accept District services, such as rental assistance, and help meet the
New record set for most expensive Greater Washington home sale
There is a new record holder for the most expensive home sale in Greater Washington. Robert Stevens, the former chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT),
Novavax, Harley-Davidson rise; Moderna, Mirati fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Affiliated Managers Group Inc., up $17.96 to $185.84. The asset manager’s third-quarter profit beat Wall Street
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Stocks ended a wobbly day modestly higher on Wall Street Monday, enough to notch more all-time highs for major indexes. The S&P; 500, the Dow
American distillers look to rebuild business in Europe
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — American whiskey producers raised a glass to celebrate a trans-Atlantic agreement to end retaliatory tariffs that sank their sales in Europe. Now comes the challenge of rebuilding brands that were stymied in those ultra-competitive
Zillow is reportedly looking to sell 7,000 homes as its homebuying unit hits turbulence
A Zillow employee in Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Zillow paused buying homes for the rest of 2021, leading to questions about its flipping business. Insider found most homes Zillow is selling in its five biggest markets are priced below what it paid. Now
Colorado breaks record with September sports-betting revenue
Colorado set new records in sports gambling this September and experts expect
Peoples parent exec: Gas prices will see bills go higher this winter
Tighter supplies in the United States, along with a less-than-normal amount of gas on hand, has led to prices that have just about doubled compared to this time last year. ...
Lack of industrial space stalls biotech sector growth in Fort Worth
North Texas biotech firms attracted about $310 million in annual venture capital as of the first quarter of this year, representing a 376% increase over Q1 last year. ...
Woodland biotech startup TurtleTree raises $30 million
TurtleTree, a Singaporean biotech startup with a growing presence in Yolo County, has raised $30 million from investors, as the first part of its funding round comes to a close. ...
Good News Tuesday: Music to their Ears
Good News Tuesday: Music can heal many ills and can be a key tool in skill development, community and quite simply, joy. The music is back at this day shelter, thanks to the generous efforts of volunteers. ...
Condo developer buys former Horizon West nursery
The developer also has two projects in the works for South Florida. ...
Providence in Oregon's chief executive moves to new role
Lisa Vance will now serve as president of operations and strategy in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon. ...
Simple X creates job board for Black professionals, seeks companies for job fair launch event
The group has been around since 2018 offering events for Black professionals to network. Now it's expanding to create a broader ecosystem of resources. ...
Scannell Properties sells River District buildings for $28.5 million
A three-building campus for the state of California in Sacramento's River District has a new owner, after the entire campus saw a full update. ...
Jim McCreight, Julie Brown named as new leaders at Beaverton business incubator
Longtime executive director of the OTBC Steve Morris is retiring. ...
Stamps.com CEO leaves, replaced by ShipStation CEO
The company's new CEO is Nathan Jones, previously president and CEO of ShipStation. ...
Recently built Inland Empire distribution center changes hands
Dalfen Industrial has bought Markham Distribution Center in the Inland Empire.
Stewart's is installing EV chargers. Gary Dake on what that means for its future
Stewart’s Shops started out by selling ice cream, adding convenience store items and gasoline much later as a way to attract more customers. Gary Dake says EVs might mean the future of the company looks a bit like its past. ...
Charlotte leaders launch public-private initiative to raise $250M for racial equity
Executives from some of the city’s largest and most influential companies joined political and nonprofit leaders today at Johnson C. Smith University to kick off an ambitious plan to raise $250 million for racial equity programs. ...
Gilead eyes outpatient approval for its $7.5 billion Covid drug
If the FDA signs off, remdesivir, also known as Veklury, could be available to people earlier in the course of the deadly disease, relieving pressure on hospitals. ...
Peyton Manning: No serious talks with potential new ownership group
Peyton Manning is part of Broncos immortality. There are now 35 Broncos
At UN climate conference, Phoenix mayor looks to recruit sustainability-focused companies
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is among the more than 25,000 attendees of the 2021
Recent startup investments offer clues about Boeing's R&D objectives
The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) tightened its spending since the start of the
List Extra: How Central Florida's colleges and universities help students with career planning in a ...
These professionals are working with the future workforce to adapt to an ever-changing job market. ...
How businesses can help restore water and wildlife in Oregon’s rivers
Our rivers are a powerhouse for every living thing. But for how long? With
40 Under 40 honoree: Janiela Bolds of Accenture
After 15 years with global accounting and consulting firm Accenture, Janiela Bolds was promoted in June to managing director, where she oversees projects with public sector clients in California. ...
Three-way merger creates Civitas Resources, new Denver-based oil company
Denver oil and gas companies completed a $4.5 billion merger Monday that
Franklin Resources CEO Jenny Johnson offers career advice and a glimpse into the boardroom
“Today, in a time of tremendous disruption, you have to be able to think a little bit differently and be comfortable taking a different path,” CEO Jenny Johnson said. ...
Defense tech accelerator launches to connect DOD with Seattle-area startups
Run by Impact Washington, the Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center will be a tech and manufacturing hub serving startups, investors, academia and DOD stakeholders. ...
International Plaza fails to get URA nod for redevelopment
International Plaza's proposal for a 62-storey mixed-use project, including a 368-room hotel, in Tanjong Pagar has hit a roadblock after the authorities rejected an outline application for its proposed redevelopment under the Central Business District (CBD)
At 28, computer engineer manages her own team in Singapore bank
SINGAPORE - Computer engineering major Michelle Tee knew little about banking when she joined Citi Singapore fresh out of university
Singapore banks hiring thousands in fast-growing areas
Hiring is under way this year for thousands of jobs in the banking sector - a bright spot amid the economic uncertainty -
Singapore banks hiring thousands in fast-growing areas like tech, wealth management
SINGAPORE - Hiring is under way this year for thousands of jobs in the banking sector - a bright spot amid the economic uncertainty -
Ex-construction professional now designs look and feel of bank apps
Former construction professional Andrea Lau saw how digital tools could help to simplify processes and improve lives when she was working in
SGX in tie-up to distribute market data in China
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced yesterday a collaboration with the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) to distribute its securities market data within mainland China, offering market participants real-time access to prices. Chinese investors can gain access
SPH shares hotly traded, anticipating better offer from Keppel
Shares of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and SPH Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) were heavily traded after both stocks resumed trading yesterday. The stocks halted trading last Friday after SPH received a surprise all-cash offer from Cuscaden Peak to take
Global transactions cleared in minutes via blockchain tech
Cross-border payments, which typically take three to five days to clear, can now be processed within a few minutes using a new service being tried in a pilot programme. Partior, a blockchain technology provider for payments clearing and settlement, was formed
STI kicks off month on solid footing amid mixed trading in Asia
The Singapore market got off to a positive start this month with the Straits Times Index (STI) rising 0.7 per cent or 20.88 points to 3,219.05 points yesterday, amid a day of mixed trading in the region. "The first week of a new month is off to a brisk start
Wall Street hits records as Tesla surges; focus on Fed meeting
NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Wall Street's main indexes notched record closing highs on Monday (Nov 1) as Tesla shares surged and the energy sector gained while investors looked ahead to a major Federal Reserve meeting later in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial
Computer engineer with Citi is leading her own team at 28
Computer engineering major Michelle Tee knew little about banking when she joined Citi Singapore fresh out of university in 2016
$86m green loan for largest solar project here by Sunseap
Clean energy solutions provider Sunseap Group has obtained $85.8 million in green financing for its project to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across more than 1,200 Housing Board blocks and 49 government sites. The project, called SolarNova 4, is the
Evergrande faces another bond deadline on Saturday
TOKYO • China Evergrande Group faces another key bond payment deadline on Saturday, part of more than US$2 billion (S$2.7 billion) coming due at China's stressed property developers this month as an industry slump persists. Major builders saw home sales tumble
Company briefs: Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco's shares rose to a record after the oil giant's earnings more than doubled from a year ago. Third-quarter net profit climbed to 114 billion riyals (S$41 billion), beating analysts' estimates slightly, as crude prices and the company's
Rooftop patio, coffee shop on track for historic downtown building renovation in Sioux Falls
The property owner plans to add a rooftop patio to the downtown Sioux Falls building, as well as revive the building's original brickwork. ...
Coca-Cola acquires remainder of sports drink BodyArmor for $5.6B
Coca-Cola Co. is making a multibillion-dollar bet on the sports drink brand BodyArmor as part of a larger push to diversify its offerings. Coke said Monday it paid $5.6 billion for the remaining 85% of BodyArmor. Coke originally bought a 15% stake in the
Learning to Love Inflation - John Rubino
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RBA may flag more aggressive interest rate hikes, ASX set to rise
Australian shares are likely to start the day higher, ahead of today's closely-watched Reserve Bank meeting — which could pave the way for interest rates rising sooner, rather than later. ...
It’s disappointing Jes Staley’s exit has only happened now
The departure of Barclays CEO Jes Staley, to spend more time with his lawyers, was characterised as a “shock” in some of the media reports. It wasn’t to
TimberTech utilizes helicopter to convey equipment
A helicopter was utilized Sunday afternoon to transport several items of equipment from an adjoining property to the TimberTech facility located on Prairie Avenue in Wilmington. ...
John Deere workers to vote on new contract as strike leads to major gains for union
John Deere workers will vote on a new contract as their strike has led to major gains for the union. ...
Utopia Music Acquires Lyric Financial
Utopia Music has acquired Lyric Financial, a Nashville-based provider of royalty-backed cash advances.
Charlotte corporate leaders invest $250M in racial equity
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Some of the biggest corporations in North Carolina’s largest city are joining government leaders in launching a $250 million initiative for racial equity. In 2020, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles tasked
University City leaders spell out plans to guide development in rapidly growing area
University City will change more than anywhere else in Charlotte in the next 20 years. It’s a bold statement to make in one of the fastest growing cities in the ...
ASX set to rise 0.2%, US hits records
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Tuesday, November 2. Stocks are set to open 0.2% higher following fresh records on Wall Street and gains across Europe. ...
Lloyd Center mall will become homes, offices after planned loan foreclosure
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust will foreclose on a $110 million loan for the Lloyd Center in Portland. ...
First look: Inside the new Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, opening this week in Fishtown (Photos)
The bi-level layout at 1009 Canal St. makes the Philadelphia location "superior" to the others, Brooklyn Bowl Co-Founder Charley Ryan told the Business Journal. ...
Sales begin for Ulana Ward Village
Sales have started for Ulana Ward Village, a 41-story mixed-use condominium
