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Friday, January 25, 2019

Berkeley follows plastic straw ban by charging diners an extra quarter for disposable cups

Berkeley follows plastic straw ban by charging diners an extra quarter for disposable cups

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

U.S. Worker Productivity Slumped Again in First Quarter

American workers were less productive again in the January-March quarter, although the decline wasn’t as severe as first thought.

Friday, May 27, 2016

U.S. Economy Grew Faster in First Quarter Than Previously Thought

While the new estimate of a 0.8 percent growth rate mirrors other signs of improvement, like real estate, some areas of the economy continue to struggle.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Target Reports Declining Revenue in First Quarter

Target’s first-quarter profit easily beat Wall Street expectations, but slowing sales at the Minneapolis retailer and across much of the retail sector is creating a lot of unease.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

U.S. Economy Grew 0.5% in First Quarter, the Slowest Pace of Growth in Two Years

The trajectory of the economic recovery remains frustratingly uneven, nearly seven years after it began — but plenty is also going right at the same time.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

BP Reports $583 Million Loss in First Quarter

BP Reports 3 Million Loss in First Quarter

Lower oil prices were behind the results, and the company said it would keep its dividend for the quarter at 10 cents a share, payable in June.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Corner Office: Jessica Herrin of Stella & Dot: Put the Culture Over the Quarter

Ms. Herrin, the founder and chief executive of Stella & Dot, says she learned in the early days of the company to be fierce about her hiring filter.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

U.S. Economy Grew at 2.1 Percent Rate in Third Quarter

The Commerce Department revised its estimate upward, as economic growth for the year is expected to be about 2.5 percent.

U.S. Economy Grew at 2.1 Percent Rate in Third Quarter

The Commerce Department revised its estimate upward, as economic growth for the year is expected to be about 2.5 percent.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

UBS Profit Nearly Tripled in Third Quarter on Tax Benefit

The Swiss bank also announced plans to reshuffle its management team, and it appointed new leaders for its Americas business.

Friday, October 30, 2015

BNP Paribas Profit Climbs Almost 15% in Third Quarter

The French bank’s quarterly bottom line was helped by one-time items and a strong performance in international financial services.

BNP Paribas Profit Climbs Almost 15% in Third Quarter

The French bank’s quarterly bottom line was helped by one-time items and a strong performance in international financial services.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Low Oil Prices Take a Toll on Royal Dutch Shell in Quarter

Adjusted for inventory changes and one-time items, earnings fell by 70 percent, and the company wrote off halted or canceled projects.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Lloyds Profit Dipped in 3rd Quarter, Weighed Down by Loan Insurance Provisions

The British bank’s results were again dragged down as it set aside $ 767 million to potentially compensate customers who were improperly sold so-called payment protection insurance.

Saturday, October 10, 2015

In 3rd Quarter, Investors Rode the Rapids After Stocks Plunged

The Fed turned its gaze to market upheaval overseas and held rates steady. But the American economy looks relatively strong despite signs of more global weakness.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Barnes & Noble Sales Fall for Fifth Straight Quarter

Barnes & Noble Inc, the largest U.S. bookstore chain, reported a decline in sales for the fifth consecutive quarter, hurt by store closures, lower online sales and weak demand for its Nook tablets.