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Officials Hope Date Change Will Drive More Visitors To Detroit Auto Show
Once again, several big-name automakers won't have reveals or even exhibits at the North American International Auto Show. Organizers of the 54-year-old auto show are struggling to revive it.
After Years Of Blockbuster Global Sales, Apple's iPhone Hits A Slump
Apple's stock nose dived after the company told analysts that it would be lowering revenue expectations this quarter. It cited problems in China as the reason.
Calif. Leaders Vow To Shield PG&E Customers From Bankruptcy Fallout
For the second time in two decades, California's largest utility, PG&E, is declaring bankruptcy — this time in the face of potentially massive wildfire liabilities.
Federal Workers Struggle To Stretch Their Money As Shutdown Lingers
Some banks and credit unions are waiving late fees or offering low-interest loans. But the longer the shutdown continues, the harder it becomes for furloughed workers and contractors to stay afloat.
Trump Expected To Get Warm Welcome At Farm Bureau Convention
Trump on Monday addresses the 100th annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation in New Orleans. Rural voters strongly backed him in 2016, but many struggle in today's economic climate.
The Push To Break Up The Boys' Club At The Fed
At a time when more women than men are graduating from college and earning doctorates, just a third of Ph.D.s in economics go to women. Now there's an effort to increase women economists at the Fed.
Shutdown Economics
The U.S. partial government shutdown is on track to be the longest in history. Whatever its political consequences, the economic costs to the private sector will increase the longer it lasts.
Most Americans Call Shutdown 'Embarrassing' As It's Set To Become Longest In History
An NPR/Ipsos Poll finds more than 70 percent of Americans say the shutdown is embarrassing for the country, will hurt the economy and the government should remain open while budget talks continue.
Committee Cancels Incentive Grants For Triad-Area Companies
A North Carolina committee has ended several grants awarded to three companies for failing to meet hiring goals.