Microsoft’s profits soared during the first three months of 2021, thanks to ongoing demand for its software and cloud computing services during the pandemic. The company on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $14.8 billion, […]
After four straight quarters of sales declines, Starbucks returned to growth in the January-March period. The Seattle-based coffee giant said its sales rose 11% to $6.7 billion in the quarter. According to analysts polled by […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors. Administration officials say the order will provide a pay bump […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose sharply for a second straight month in April, hitting the highest level in more than a year as consumer sentiment was boosted by a more rapid rollout of […]
Stocks were slightly lower early Tuesday as investors pored over the latest batch of company earnings. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% a day after hitting its latest all-time high. UPS soared after reporting another surge […]
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