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Newsom Mask Order Takes Pressure off Retailers, but Debate Rages

Who would have thought that something as insignificant as a few square inches of cloth could cause such a big brouhaha? Listen to this article: Gov. Gavin Newsom's order last Thursday mandates face masks for most people over the age of 2 when they are indoors or near other people...

Clock Is Ticking for Companies That Depend on China Imports

WASHINGTON — For companies bracing for losses from China’s viral outbreak, the damage has so far been delayed, thanks to a stroke of timing: The outbreak hit just when Chinese factories and many businesses were closed anyway to let workers travel home for the week-long Lunar New Year holiday. But...

Millennial Money: 4 Must-Do's if Your Order Arrives Damaged

NEW YORK — Nowadays, consumers shop online for just about everything. So you've likely experienced the stinging disappointment when a TV, piece of furniture or something else you ordered finally arrives on your doorstep — damaged. Here's what you should do if your delivery comes in less-than-optimal shape. 1. Examine the Item...

Forever 21 Fashion Chain Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

NEW YORK — Low-price fashion chain Forever 21, a once-hot destination for teen shoppers that fell victim to its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The privately held company based in Los Angeles said Sunday it will close up to 178 stores...

US Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly in August

WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence dipped slightly in August after a big rebound in July. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index edged down to 135.1 in August, slightly below a July reading of 135.8, which had been the highest since November. Economists had...

US Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly in August

WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence dipped slightly in August after a big rebound in July. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index edged down to 135.1 in August, slightly below a July reading of 135.8, which had been the highest since November. Economists had...

US Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly in August

WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence dipped slightly in August after a big rebound in July. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index edged down to 135.1 in August, slightly below a July reading of 135.8, which had been the highest since November. Economists had...

Battered Wall Street Rebounds With Best Day in 10 Years

Stocks rocketed on Wednesday in Wall Street's best day in 10 years, snapping a stomach-churning, four-day losing streak and giving some post-Christmas cheer to a market that has been battered this December. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shot up more than 1,000 points — its biggest single-day point gain ever...

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