Saturday April 26th, 2025 6:24AM

AP Business

US defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio
U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio
8:58AM ( 3 months ago )
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop
8:40AM ( 3 months ago )
American shoppers wrap up the year in a spending mood, boding well for the U.S. economy
American consumers wrapped up the year in a spending mood, shopping for all sorts of merchandise from furniture to clothing, and eating out at restaurants, according to the latest government snapshot
8:40AM ( 3 months ago )
BP cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide as part of cost-saving drive
U.K.-based oil company is cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide and a further 3,000 contractor roles as part of a cost-saving drive
8:40AM ( 3 months ago )
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain historically low and the job market broadly healthy
8:40AM ( 3 months ago )
Taiwan takes a further step in production of AI chips with advanced new plant
Taiwan has taken another step in enhancing its key role in the production of advanced semiconductor chips used for artificial intelligence with the inauguration of a new plant by Siliconware Precision Industries Co. The ceremony Thursday marking the inauguration of the Tan-Ke factory in the central city of Taichung was attended by Jensen Huang, CEO and co-founder of California-based Nvidia Corp., a world leader in the design of AI chips, reinforcing the companies’ partnership in the...
8:15AM ( 3 months ago )
Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows
Many U.S. adults are skeptical about President-elect Donald Trump's ability to bring down costs
7:01AM ( 3 months ago )
UnitedHealth books better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024, but revenue fell short as challenges like Medicare funding cuts and a Medicaid enrollment drop hurt
6:27AM ( 3 months ago )
UnitedHealth tops profit forecasts but medical costs linger for health care giant
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street
6:27AM ( 3 months ago )