U.S. economy did better than expected last summer
The Bureau of Economic Analysis says gross domestic product rose slightly faster from July to September than what was previously reported.
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Stocks surged in 2021, as Wall Street rolled its eyes at Covid
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The year’s last day of trading is shaping up to be a quiet one. Stocks were down just slightly Friday morning. But 2021 was still a banner year for Wall Street. The Dow fell about 65 points in late morning trading Friday, or 0.2%. It is
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Average US gas price fell 6 cents to $3.41 per gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline dropped by 6 cents over the past two weeks to $3.41 per gallon.
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Arizona governor highlights state’s increasing economic success
Governor Doug Ducey has recognized Arizona’s economic success in streamlining taxes and creating a pro-business environment.
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Three companies charged in the massive oil spill off the California coast
Three companies are charged with negligently causing the oil spill off the coast of southern California in October.
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Suspicious death in Tesla factory parking lot
Authorities in Northern California are investigating a suspicious death outside of a Tesla factory.
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Lea Soto-Graham says “the pen is mightier than the sword”
For job-seekers, the holidays are a time to enjoy family time. But, for those looking to start the year off strong, those job-hunters are fine-tuning their resume.
Continue ReadingJobs have never been so secure. Bosses have stopped firing people
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business If you have a job today, chances have never been better that you can keep it as long as you want. There’s been a lot of attention to the “Great Resignation,” the record number of people quitting their jobs amid the pandemic’s upheavals. More than four million workers quit their
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10 takeaways from the Great Resignation
Job Sage analyzed economic releases, labor market studies, and news reporting to produce 10 takeaways around the “Great Resignation.”
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Yuma’s first ever sports betting lounge opens at Paradise Casino
Watching sports is always a great time. However, local fans can now take that experience to the next level at the new Paradise Casino sports book featuring Unibet.
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The BBB says businesses need to support those, that support them
According to John Hessinger the Community Development Director for the Better Business Bureau consumers are more likely to support a business, that supports the community. And, that’s why it’s essential for businesses to be proactive in their community.
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Global wealth gap worsened by Covid pandemic
The World Inequality Lab published a report that says global billionaires last year saw the biggest jump in wealth since 1995, when the group started keeping track.
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Do you need extra cash? The Goodwill has tips on how to get it
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – It’s the holidays and for many, the wish list is a little bigger than our budget. Luckily, employers throughout the region are looking for workers. For the most part, these jobs are temporary.
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3 Better.com executives resign after CEO lays off 900 over Zoom
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Moira Ritter Days after Better.com’s CEO unceremoniously fired 900 people over Zoom, several executives are handing in their resignation letters. Three of the companies top communications executives — Tanya Gillogley, head of public relations, Melanie Hahn, head of marketing, and Patrick Lenihan, VP of communications — all resigned, according to multiple
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YRMC: No deal with LifePoint Health
The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Board of Directors has decided not to move forward with a proposed affiliation with LifePoint Health.
Continue ReadingWith Chris Cuomo gone from CNN, another cable news time slot is up for grabs
CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Chris Cuomo’s termination by CNN is the latest example of upheaval in television news. The 7pm Eastern hour on Fox News has been home to rotating hosts for nearly
Continue ReadingFormer Netflix engineer and accomplice sentenced to prison for insider trading
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business A former Netflix software engineer and his best friend were sentenced Friday for securities fraud, the US Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Washington announced. Their roles in an insider trading ring illegally generated more than $3 million, US attorney Nick Brown said. Sung Mo Jun, 49, was sentenced
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Business expert says new customers are just a click away
Ads are just part of the experience when surfing the web, and for most consumers, those ads are hard to miss. And, that’s why John Hessinger with the local office of the Better Business Bureau says social media is a must.
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Career specialist says don’t dive in head first when thinking about self-employment
For some taking orders is just not for them. So, they aspire to one day be their own boss.
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White House adds a dozen Chinese companies to trade blacklist
A dozen Chinese companies were added to a trade blacklist by the U.S. Commerce Department.
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