Another month of strong US contracting suggests more big Fed hikes
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers cut their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a strong number that will likely keep the Federal Reserve up to speed to continue raising…
Fewer people are seeking jobless help in the US amid strong hiring
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week, a sign that few businesses are shedding jobs despite high inflation and a weak economy. Claims for…
Chicago realtors say local housing market remains strong despite rising interest rates
Home sales across the country have slowed in recent months as interest rates began to rise, but Chicago realtors say the local market is still active enough for buyers to…
A strong US dollar affects everyone. Here’s what you need to know, including what it can mean for investors and households.
NEW YORK — The ball does not stop. The value of the US dollar has been on the rise for more than a year against everything from the British pound…
The Chicago White Sox squander another strong start from Dylan Cease, stranding 11 running backs in a loss to cap a 3-5 road trip
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andrew Vaughn singled to right field in the third inning Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Seby Zavala, who led off the inning with a single…
Corporate earnings growth may not be as strong as it seems
NEW YORK — Wall Street’s big gains this summer have spread widely across industries. Does earnings growth help support those earnings? Not that much. Roughly 90% of S&P 500 companies…
BioNTech reports strong first half, expects demand to grow
BERLIN — BioNTech, which has partnered with Pfizer to develop a powerful COVID-19 vaccine, reported higher revenue and net profit in the first half of the year and expects demand…
Empower Clinics maintains strong volume for its COVID-19 testing solutions in Vancouver
4,000 tests completed in July: third full month of operations VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS CABLE / Aug 5, 2022 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC (CSE:CBDT)(Frankfurt:8EC)(OTCQB:EPWCF) (“Authorize” or the “Company“), an integrated…
Caterpillar Posts Strong 2nd Quarter Profit as Prices Increase
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Caterpillar had a strong second quarter, beating most earnings expectations as higher machine prices offset rising costs. The manufacturer posted a quarterly profit of $1.67 billion,…
A strong start from Johnny Cueto and heroism from Gavin Sheets led the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
When Gavin Sheets stepped up to the plate with a man in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday night at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago White Sox starter Johnny Cueto…