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Understanding how investors measure a company’s worth

While COVID-19 containment measures in 2020 varied by state, data suggest that states with more restrictive controls saw faster labor market recoveries.

There are signs that the food inflation that's gripped the world over the past year is about to get worse

U.S. home sales unexpectedly rose in January despite tight inventories boosting house prices.

The pandemic has impacted labor in many ways. This chart reveals how global wages have been effected by COVID-19.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Southern cities slammed by winter storms that left millions without power for days have traded one crisis for another: Busted water pipes ruptured by record-low temperatures...

New government and business initiatives are moving in the direction of a two-tier system for the vaccinated and unvaccinated, raising legal, moral and ethical questions.

Largest U.S. supermarket chain says decision was "accelerated" by Seattle mandate of extra pay for grocery workers.

Never before in the NHL’s history has a tail so wagged the dog.

By 2025, the company aims to have at least 35% of its senior-director and higher leadership roles be held by people from historically underrepresented groups.

Economists have argued the merits of minimum wage hikes for years

The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact in the travel industry.

What does online dating look like through the eyes of a game theorist. And could knowing a bit of game theory help you find “the one”?

From voting to vaccines and from protests to pets, a look at 2020’s biggest trends.

This graphic looks at 29 different psychological tricks that marketers use to try and influence consumer behavior.

Carmakers and consumer-gadget companies are struggling to source enough computer chips.

They had $19 million, a deal with Disney, and dreams of becoming the next Ben & Jerry’s. Then everything fell apart.

Leaders of several major U.S. airlines met online with officials to press their case against requiring coronavirus tests for domestic flights

A drive to increase enrollment at Albion College was successful in bringing more students to campus. It didn't solve Albion's problems.

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