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US job openings in May hit 7.8 million in a continuing display of labor market resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in May, a sign that the American labor market remains resilien t in the face of high borrowing costs and uncertainty over U.S. economic policy. U.S. employers posted 7.8 million vacancies in May, the Labor Department reported Tuesday, up from 7.4 million in April. Economi[...]
Trump ramps up attacks on the Federal Reserve but Powell sticks to ‘wait and see’ stance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday stuck to his position that the central bank will keep its key rate on hold while it waits to see how President Donald Trump‘s tariffs effect the economy, despite the steady stream of criticism from the White House, which wants lower borrowing costs. P[...]
HPE settles DOJ suit over $14B Juniper deal
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has reached a settlement with the Justice Department that could clear the way for its $14 billion takeover of rival Juniper Networks. The Justice Department had sued to block the acquisition, saying it could eliminate competition, raise prices and reduce innovation. The settlement, which is subject to [...]
Judge blocks Job Corps shutdown amid legal challenge
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction to stop the U.S. Department of Labor from shutting down Job Corps, a residential program for low-income youth, until a lawsuit against the move is resolved. The injunction bolsters a temporary restraining order U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter issu[...]
Pringles maker Kellanova’s shares rise after US regulators approve its proposed merger with Mars
Snack maker Kellanova’s shares rose Thursday on news that its proposed merger with Mars Inc. had cleared U.S. regulators. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced late Wednesday that after nearly a year of investigation, it determined that a merger between Mars and Kellanova wouldn’t threaten competition in the [...]
NTSB set to meet on door plug investigation of terrifying Alaska Airlines flight
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday will be focused on preventing another terrifying event like the one involving a panel that flew off a Boeing 737 Max midair in January of 2024. The board will discuss what NTSB investigators have uncovered over the past 17 months, including their revelation that bolts securing [...]
Americans’ take on the economy sours in June and, after a brief respite, continues to slide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy worsened in June, resuming a downward slide that had dragged consumer confidence to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index slid to 93 in June, down 5.4 points from 98.4 last mon[...]
Powell signals patience on rate cuts despite Trump pressure
Fed Chair Powell says rate cuts must wait, rebuffing Trump ahead of hearings.
Federal Reserve’s Bowman says rate cut should be on table in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman on Monday said the central bank should consider cutting its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in July, underscoring deep divisions among Fed officials as they endure sharp criticism from the White House. Bowman said that President Donald Trump‘s t[...]
With its stock in sharp decline, Trump’s media company will buy $400 million of its own shares
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump‘s media company plans to buy back up to $400 million of its stock, which have lost 46% of their value this year. Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates the Truth Social media platform, said Monday that the acquisition will improve its financial flexibility. It will retire [...]
Lockheed Martin to cut jobs at Greenville F-16 site
Lockheed Martin is reducing its Greenville workforce following a U.S. Air Force decision not to extend its sustainment contract with the company. The cuts could mean a reduction of as many as 180 jobs or 10% of the workforce, according to reports. The Lockheed Martin site in Greenville’s South Carolina Technology & Avi[...]
Compass sues Zillow over off-market listings ban
Real estate brokerage company Compass has filed a lawsuit against Zillow over its policy to ban private home listings. In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Compass claims that “Zillow has sought to rely on anticompetitive tactics to protect its monopoly and revenues in violation of th[...]
