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Year: 2017

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Durable Goods Not So Durable in May

If there is one economic report that is perhaps the most volatile of them all, that can disappoint in good times or can be high in bad times, it is the monthly durable goods…

Jon C. Ogg · 9 years ago

Seattle’s Minimum Wage: How High Is Too High?

A new report published Monday on the city of Seattle's $15 minimum wage ordinance raises questions about whether the target may be achievable without cutting jobs.

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Business Stories Today

Japanese auto parts supplier Takata has filed for bankruptcy, Daniel Loeb's hedge fund took a big billion position in Nestle and SpaceX launched a rocket that carried satellites.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Still Holds Top 2017 Box Office Record

Despite the release of blockbuster and potential blockbuster films “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Wonder Woman,” “The Fate of the Furious” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the box…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Will Qatar Close Al-Jazeera? Hopefully Not

Al-Jazeera claims it has the largest audience of any broadcaster in the Arab world. It also claims that the rulers of Qatar, where it is based, allow it complete editorial freedom. Since both are…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago