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3,900 Ford UAW members building Escape, Corsair lose work hours due to parts shortage
Factory making Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair shuttered by parts shortage, workers to stay home.
Trader Joe's, Instacart, other businesses push incentives to get workers vaccinated
As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots.Instacart Inc., the grocery delivery service, announced Thursday that it would provide a $25 stipend for workers who get the COVID-19 vaccine. It joins others,…
China 2020 exports up despite virus; surplus surges to $535B
China’s exports rose in 2020 despite pressure from the coronavirus and a tariff war with Washington, boosting its trade surplus to $535 billion
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Visa will not acquire Plaid after running into regulatory wall
Visa and Plaid called off their agreement this afternoon, ending the consumer credit giant’s takeover of the data-focused fintech API startup. The deal, valued at $5.3 billion at the time of its announcement, first broke cover on January 13, 2020, or nearly one year ago to the day. However, the Department of Justice filed suit […]
New U.S. tariffs on French, German aircraft parts, wines to start Tuesday
The U.S. government on Monday said it would begin collecting new duties on aircraft parts and other products from France and Germany from Tuesday after failing to resolve a 16-year dispute over aircraft subsidies with the European Union.
Crocs shares soar on raised sales outlook through 2021
Crocs said it expects 2020 sales to grow more than 12% to a record of roughly $1.38 billion, up from a previous range calling for 5% to 7% growth.
US coffee chains face two-year recovery from COVID sales hit
The U.S. branded coffee chain segment, which is dominated by Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, saw sales plunge 24% to $36 billion in the past 12 months
U.S. women, workers of color bear brunt of December job losses
The U.S. labor market lost jobs in December for the first time in eight months, while women and workers of color continue to bear the brunt of job losses as the coronavirus pandemic rages across the U.S.Unemployment for women and Hispanic workers rose in December for the first time in eight months,…
You Want To Move? Some Cities Will Pay You $10,000 To Relocate
Some cities and regions in the heartland want to bring energy and vitality to their towns by attracting dynamic workers. The programs are getting a lot of attention during the pandemic.
E-Commerce Returns Rose 70% in 2020
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U.S. Economy Loses 140,000 Jobs to Close Out Worst Year Since 1939
Trump suspends tariff action on French goods on digital tax
The U.S. will suspend a plan to hit $1.3B of French goods with tariffs in retaliation for their tax on the revenue of global tech companies
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Loves Furniture files Chapter 11 bankruptcy 8 months after acquiring Art Van assets
Loves Furniture Inc., the upstart furniture retailer that acquired more than two dozen Art Van stores out of bankruptcy only eight months ago, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Detroit late Wednesday.The reorganization comes only weeks after the Warren-based retailer began liquidating 10 stores across…
World Bank sees subdued recovery in 2021 and plenty of risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy will experience a subdued recovery this year from the devastating pandemic, the World Bank predicted Tuesday, but it warned that the near-term outlook is...
Oil jumps, breaks above $50 for the first time since February as Saudi Arabia announces voluntary cuts
Oil prices jumped to their highest level in nearly a year on Tuesday.
Stocks Set Records in 2020 Despite Pandemic, Economic Crisis
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Commentary: Pandemic puts spotlight on 'conscious capitalism'
"When you learn, teach. When you get, give." — Maya Angelou We are all adjusting to this "new world" brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. While things have no doubt been a struggle for many in Southeast Michigan, I believe businesses have a responsibility to do the right thing and be part…
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Budgeting QoD #35: How much do millennials spend annually on coffee? - Google Slides
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QoD: What's the average number of times that a person wears a specific piece of clothing? - Blog
Answer: 7 Questions: How often have you worn the outfit that you are wearing today? One writer thinks about their clothing cost by analyzing their CPW (cost per wear calculated by dividing the cost by number of times that an item is worn). What do you think the CPW is for your favorite pair of shoes/sneakers? favorite jeans? What do you think social media's impact has been on clothing sales?
QoD: What percent of college graduates end up working in the field of their major? - Blog
Answer: 27% Questions: Which majors do you think are more likely to lead to a job in that field? What steps can you take to prepare yourself for employment, regardless of which major you choose? Given that almost 3/4 of college grads end up in fields that are not related to their major, do you think it's a good idea to consider multiple majors while in college? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom. Behind the numbers (Inside Higher Ed): A New York Federal Reserve Bank study came up with this 27% statistic. The Insi...
Christmas tree sales are booming as pandemic-weary Americans seek solace. - The New York Times