U.S. Economy Adds 196,000 Jobs in March
The United States economy added 196,000 jobs in the month of March, according to the Department of Labor.
View ArticleS&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Highs
It was a big day on Wall Street -- records highs on both the S&P 500 and on the Nasdaq.
View ArticleRetailers’ Nightmare: Amazon Gearing Up for One-Day Shipping
If you are a beleaguered retailer in America, the news from Amazon is more than depressing. The online giant has announced that it will be rolling out one-day shipping for its Prime members.
View ArticleU.S. Economy Adds 263,000 Jobs in April
The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in the month of April, according to the Department of Labor. This gain comes after the economy added 196,000 jobs in the month of March, but just 33,000 jobs in...
View ArticleVIDEO: Jay-Z Is Rap’s First Billionaire
Jay-Z Is rap's first billionaire. Besides music, a report from Forbes says Hov's fortune has been amassed through many investments.
View ArticleU.S. Economy Adds 75,000 Jobs in May
The U.S. economy added 75,000 jobs in the month of May, while the unemployment rate stayed at 3.6%, according to the Department of Labor.
View ArticleU.S. Economy Adds 224,000 Jobs in June
The U.S. economy added 224,000 jobs in the month of June, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent, according to the Department of Labor.
View ArticleRI Newspaper Group Buying One of Oregon’s Leading Newspapers — Deal...
Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers, which owns the Woonsocket Call, Pawtucket Times and a handful of other local papers, is poised to buy out of bankruptcy the parent company of the Pulitzer...
View ArticleU.S. Economy Slows to 2.1% Growth in 2nd Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at 2.1% in the second quarter between April and June, according to data released on Friday by the Commerce Department. The rate growth is the second slowest since the end of the...
View ArticleCapital One Data Breach Exposes More Than 100 Million Customers
In a statement released on Monday, July 29, Capital One revealed there had been unauthorized access to their servers by an "outside individual."
View ArticleNEW: U.S. Economy Adds 164,000 Jobs in July
The U.S. economy added 164,000 jobs in the month of July while the unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, announced the Department of Labor on Friday.
View ArticleOregon Lottery to be Upgraded With Latest IGT Software
International Game Technology (IGT) announced that it will upgrade the Oregon Lottery’s central computer system with the newest INTELLIGEN™ software.
View ArticleBanana Republic Enters Clothing Rental Market
Banana Republic is the latest retail to try something news -- the company is entering the clothing rental market. The service, which is called "Style Passport," will begin in September.
View ArticleU.S. Economy Adds 128,000 Jobs in October
The United States economy added 128,000 jobs during the month of October, while unemployment rose to 3.6%, announced the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday. The job gains come despite a 40-day General...
View ArticleFormer Federal Reserve Chairman Volcker Passes Away at 92
Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, according to the New York Times. Volcker is credited with ending the high levels of inflation seen in the U.S....
View ArticleTrump, House Democrats Reach Agreement on USMCA Trade Deal
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that she has agreed to a deal with President Donald Trump to allow ratification of the U.S-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).
View ArticleU.S. Economy Adds 145K Jobs in December, Wage Growth Drops Below 3%
The United States economy added 145,000 jobs in the month of December, while unemployment remained at a 50-year-low of 3.5 percent, announced the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday. However, wage...
View ArticleU.S. Economy Adds 225K Jobs in January, Unemployment at 3.6%
The United States economy added 225,000 jobs in the month of January, while unemployment rose to 3.6%, announced the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday.
View ArticleFormer General Electric CEO Jack Welch Dies at 84
Jack Welch who served as the CEO of General Electric Co. for two decades is dead at 84.
View ArticleU.S. Economy Adds 273K Jobs in February, Unemployment at 3.5%
The United States economy added 273,000 jobs in the month of February, while unemployment remained at 3.5%, announced the United States Department of Labor on Friday. “Jobs, jobs, jobs,” tweeted...
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