BUSINESS
John Deere Strike 2021: Why Are Workers Taking Industrial Action and How Long Will It Last?
The latest industrial action taken by thousands of John Deere workers marks the first major strike against the company in 35 years.
Border Towns Hope for Spending Boost as Canadian, Mexican Residents Can Soon Enter U.S.
Mexican visitors account for 65 percent of retail sales in Del Rio, Texas, and business owners are hoping eased restrictions will lead to economic recovery.
Companies Hit By Worker Strikes in Recent Weeks, John Deere Latest Impacted
"If we take a stand here for ourselves...it's going to make a difference for the whole manufacturing industry. Let's do it," a John Deere employee said.
'Contagion is Already Spreading': What String of Real Estate Company Woes Means for China
"It's one thing to say that the problem is controllable, it's another to control it," said Logan Wright of the Rhodium Group.
Tesla Faces $114M in Fines if It Doesn't Tell U.S. Why It Failed to Issue Safety Recall
U.S. safety investigators said manufacturers must issue product recalls if "a defect that poses an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety" is found.
Americans are Paying $144 Million More for Gas Per Day Under Biden Than Under Trump
Under President Biden, gas has averaged roughly $3 a gallon. During the Trump presidency, gas averaged $2.57 a gallon.
Viral Tweet About Employee Forced to Work in Baby Section After Miscarriage Sparks Debate
"People go through so much with so little support from people who have any power over them," one Twitter user posted.
U.S. Concerned Over Allegations World Bank Changed Business-Friendly Rankings for China
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a report alleging World Bank officials had changed business rankings for China "raised legitimate issues and concerns."
SEC to Investigate Digital Communication Lines of Wall Street Bankers
With many employees working remotely since the onset of the pandemic, enforcement of bans on the usage of personal emails, texts, and social media channels has become inhibited.
Forbes World's Best Employers List for 2021 Revealed, From Amazon to Apple
The latest ranking of employers around the world was dominated by technology companies such as Samsung, Microsoft and IBM.
U.K. Reports Record 1.2M Job Openings As Group Says Nation Has Worker Shortage of 900K
The economy is experiencing worker shortages in various sectors, with both the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit major contributing factors.
Trump Draws Connection Between Southwest Airlines Woes and His Election Loss
"I think it has a lot to do with a lot of things. I think it has something to do with the election that was rigged," Trump said.
Bing Crosby's Family Sells Rights to Music Catalog in Effort to Reach Newer Generations
A generation knows Crosby best through "White Christmas" and the duet with David Bowie on "The Little Drummer Boy" made-for-television special.
Italian Company Expected to Spend $70,000 for Methane Gas This Month as Costs Quintuple
Glassblowing businesses in Italy are trying to recover after the pandemic shutdowns as prices surged for methane, which powers the ovens.
Puerto Rico Power Company Fires Back as Congress Demands Answers to Ongoing Outages
Persistent power outages have forced schools and workplaces to close and sparked concern for those who depend on insulin or oxygen.
French Activists: 39 Percent of Paris Temp Agencies Agreed to Weed Out Non-White Workers
"Discrimination is a daily plague that we can all be victim or witness to, and that we must absolutely wipe out," a government official said in a statement.
Seeking to Boost Post-Pandemic Revenue, 136 Countries Approve Corporate Tax Changes
The agreement to establish a minimum corporate tax rate is expected to deter large multinational companies from moving their profits offshore.
Diners Make Reservations to Eat in Floodwaters at Thai Restaurant
"We can see the atmosphere of customers enjoying the experience of eating in the water. So a crisis has turned into an opportunity," the restaurant owner said.
Evergrande Creditors Call Out Company for Lack of Transparency as Potential Default Looms
"We all feel that an imminent default on the offshore bonds is or will occur in a short period of time," an investment banker advising creditors said.
Officials Close Access to Some Lake Michigan-Area Waters After Second U.S. Steel Spill
"No sheen was observed entering or in Lake Michigan," a U.S. Steel spokesperson said. "We continue to investigate the cause."
Ro Khanna's Wife Invests in Chevron, Exxon Stock While He Advocates Green New Deal
Khanna's family bought thousands of dollars of stock in companies that are among the 20 responsible for a third of the world's carbon emissions.
Texas Republicans Rejoice as Tesla Ditches California HQ
Governor Greg Abbott was one of those who praised the decision after previously claiming Musk told him he likes the "social polices" in Texas.