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Business, Stocks

“Boeing posts surprise profit as aircraft demand rebounds from pandemic slump”

“…Boeing’s revenue rose 44% to nearly $17 billion from $11.8 billion a year earlier, beating analyst estimates of $16.54 billion. Here’s how the company performed compared with analysts’ estimates complied by Refinitiv: Adjusted EPS: 40 cents vs a per-share loss… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Used car prices rose 21% during the pandemic: How buyers can find a good deal and sellers can take advantage”

“Used car prices averaged $25,410 during the second quarter of 2021, up from $20,942 a year ago, according to automotive resource site Edmunds. That’s a 21% jump. Because of the global microchip shortage, manufacturers are unable to produce enough new cars to… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

“Almost half of Americans are willing to take on debt in a post-pandemic spending splurge, survey finds”

“Americans are ready to start spending money to treat themselves — and 44% are willing to go into debt to do it, a report from CreditCards.com finds. Millennials, ages 24-40, are most likely to take on more debt (59%) followed by Gen… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Historic Oil Glut Amassed During the Pandemic Has Almost Gone”

“The unprecedented oil inventory glut that amassed during the coronavirus pandemic is almost gone, underpinning a price recovery that’s rescuing producers but vexing consumers. Barely a fifth of the surplus that flooded into the storage tanks of developed economies when… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Opinion: The post-pandemic economy will boom — but not for all”

“As the post-pandemic economy begins to surge forward, the Biden administration has an awkward economic problem. The rewards of renewed prosperity are likely to be distributed very unequally, with rich people and companies getting richer — adding to the United… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Job openings rise, layoffs fall as pandemic economy mends”

“Hiring actually began to pick up in February, according to last Friday’s jobs report, which showed that employers added 379,000 jobs, the most since October, while the unemployment rate fell to 6.2%, from 6.3%. While the economy still has 9.5… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Q3 GDP: US economic activity rose at a record 33.1% annualized pace after pandemic-induced slump”

“The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its advance print on third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. Here were the main metrics from the report, compared to consensus estimates compiled by Bloomberg: 3Q GDP, annualized quarter-over-quarter: 33.1%… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Dunkin’ plans to hire 25,000 workers as restaurant industry begins pandemic recovery”

“As the restaurant industry tries to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, Dunkin’ is looking to hire 25,000 employees. The coffee chain is launching its first advertising campaign centered on hiring to tout the benefits of working at its restaurants. Dunkin’ said it… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Record government and corporate debt risks ‘tipping point’ after pandemic passes”

“The United States is embarking on a rapid-fire experiment in borrowing without precedent, as the government and corporations take on trillions of dollars of debt to offset the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The federal government is on its… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Pandemic-Related Unemployment and Shutdowns Are a Recipe for Social Unrest”

“Around the world, high unemployment and stagnant economic activity tend to lead to social unrest, including demonstrations, strikes, and other forms of potentially violent disruptions. That’s a huge concern as forecasters expect the U.S. unemployment rate in the months to… Continue Reading…