u.s. economy – Page 12 – The Portland Press Herald

To retain workers, one Chick-fil-A owner is starting to pay $18 an hour

by Jena McGregor The Washington Post May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

In a tightening labor market, he says it’s worth it to have consistency for his employees and their relationships with customers.

by Associated Press May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

Adidas argued in a lawsuit that the Onix was an illegal rip-off of its Stan Smith tennis shoe.

by KELVIN CHAN Associated Press May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

More talks aimed at resolving the conflict are planned for next week in Washington.

by TOM KRISHER Associated Press May 10, 2018August 10, 2018

So far, Ford has been hit hardest by parts shortages.

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABEr Associated Press May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

The cost of food was flat, cable TV dropped and the price of gas rose last month.

by JOSH BOAK Associated Press May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

Multiple companies say there is a shortage of available workers, especially in the trucking and construction sectors.

by Marpheen Chann Special to the Press Herald April 27, 2018April 26, 2018

A financial appeal will win over the working class, but a message of hope and serving the common good will unite the country.

by MARLEY JAYAP Associated Press April 26, 2018April 26, 2018

Several indexes rise 1 percent or more as first-quarter results for Facebook and others please investors.

by Associated Press April 26, 2018April 26, 2018

The increase is driven by a surge in demand for commercial aircraft.

by JOSH BOAK and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press April 26, 2018April 26, 2018

The underlying frictions between the world’s two largest economies will take much longer to resolve.