APPLETON, Wis. – Wisconsin-based Book World says it’s closing all of its 45 stores in seven states, citing a shift in consumer preference to online shopping. Continue Reading Below The company’s senior vice president Mark Dupont says 325 employees will lose their jobs as a result. The book retailer plans […]
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Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged, but hints at future hikes as economy shakes off hurricane impacts
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Alumni from these universities received the most financial backing this year
Entrepreneurs hailing from universities on the West Coast scored the most funding over the past year, according to a new report. Continue Reading Below The study, which examined more than 5,000 funding announcements, mergers and IPO exits during the last 12 months, was conducted by GraphicSprings, a logo design company […]
Markets Right Now: Energy companies lead stocks higher
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): Continue Reading Below 12:00 p.m. Stocks are pushing higher at midday, led by energy companies and raw-material producers. Energy companies, which have missed out on the market’s gains this year, rose Wednesday. Concho Resources rose 6.8 percent. […]
Oreskes resigns as NPR news chief after harassment report
NEW YORK – Michael Oreskes has resigned as chief of NPR’s newsroom following accusations of sexual harassment that dated back to the 1990s. Continue Reading Below Oreskes said in a statement Wednesday that he was deeply sorry to the people he hurt. He said: “my behavior was wrong and inexcusable, […]
The Latest: GOP lawmakers mixed on sales tax deduction
WASHINGTON – The Latest on the Republican tax overhaul effort (all times local): Continue Reading Below 12:01 p.m. GOP lawmakers from high-tax states like New York and New Jersey have mixed opinions about a plan by House leaders to permit taxpayers to continue to be able to deduct property taxes […]
Explosion at Indian power plant kills 16, injures dozens
LUCKNOW, India – At least 16 people were killed and dozens more injured in an explosion Wednesday at a thermal power plant in northern India, officials said. Continue Reading Below Sanjay Khatri, the area’s top administrative officer, said a pipe carrying ash from the burning coal exploded in the newly […]
How Much Personal Information Should You Share During a Job Interview?
Doing well at a job interview involves more than just coming in prepared and having the right skills. For an interview to really be successful, you’ll need to not only establish some sort of rapport with your interviewer, but also find a way to let your personality shine through. After […]
Cognex Earnings Show Broad-Based Strength
On the face of it, the record third-quarter earnings report from machine vision company Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX) was little short of sensational. A combination of nearly 80% revenue growth and an around 90% increase in net income from continuing operations would normally be enough to thrill investors, but Cognex’s management […]
Survey: US businesses added 235,000 jobs in October
WASHINGTON – U.S. businesses added a solid 235,000 jobs in October, according to a private survey, partly reflecting a rebound from the previous month when hiring was held back by several hurricanes. Continue Reading Below Payroll processor ADP said Wednesday that last month’s gain was the largest in seven months. […]