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U.S. Economy Shows 2% First-Quarter Growth

The U.S. economy hit a slight jump-start as 2026 began. According to numbers released Thursday by the Commerce Department, the economy expanded at a 2%...

Divided Fed Board Holds Steady on Interest Rates

For the third straight time, Federal Reserve officials decided to leave interest rates right where they are, though a rift in its governing board...

GM Investing $830 Million in Three U.S. Plants

General Motors is investing a combined $830 million to strengthen three key propulsion sites across its U.S. manufacturing footprint. The announcement brings GM’s investments...

Still No Deal to Open Gordie Howe Bridge

Pete Hoekstra is confident a deal will be worked out to get the new Gordie Howe International Bridge open. He just isn’t sure when. Hoekstra,...

From Humble Beginnings, The Right Place Built Development Dynamo

For more than 40 years, The Right Place has led development in West Michigan.

Retail Sales Take Unexpected Jump

The war in Iran apparently produced some unexected results last month. With the war producing a hike in oil prices that translated into higher gas...

Cook Steps Aside, Ternus Takes Lead at Apple

CUPERTINO, CALIF. –  Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of...

Microsoft Planning 1st Voluntary Employee Buyout

For the first time in company history, Microsoft is planning to offer a voluntary employee buyout. CNBC was first to report the plan, citing a...

Integrating is the Phygital Future of Retail Commerce

Neither in-person nor e-commerce is losing any ground. The retail commerce space is simply adjusting.

American Businesses Not Yet Feeling Impact of Dollar Drop

Economists and other financial experts say the real-world impact of a lower dollar on most American businesses has remained relatively muted.

Amazon, Globalstar Complete $11 Billion Deal

SEATTLE & COVINGTON, La. (Business Wire) — Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which...

Spirit Airlines Faces Possible Liquidation

Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent of Spirit Airlines, risks liquidation as rising jet fuel prices due to the Middle East war could further strain...

First-Time Unemployment Claims Take a Dip

With the war in Iran looming over the U.S. economy, the labor market appears to remain fairly stable. New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell...

NPR Gets Millions in Donations From Two Donors

NPR may have had its federal funding stripped in President Donald Trump’s war against public media, but that didn’t stop a pair of donors...

Winners Chosen for Women Thrive Conference

Fifteen women will be honored at the 30th annual Women Thrive Conference next month at the MGM Grand in Detroit.

Ford Reorganizes to Scale Next-Gen Vehicles and Technology

Ford said Wednesday it was forming a new end-to-end organization, Product Creation and Industrialization, uniting its advanced technology and global industrial teams.

Collaborative Expo Showcases Robotics, Defense

A three-day conference at Huntington Place will showcase advancements in robotics and the defense industry.

March Inflation Rate is Highest in 2 Years

Anyone wondering what effect the war with Iran is having on the U.S. economy got their answer this week. Sparked by a record increase in...

Experts Say Gas Prices Likely to Stay High Despite Ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran this week. But Americans who thought that would immediately lower gas prices...

USPS Seeks First-Class Stamp Rate Hike

U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner said last month the U.S. Postal Service could run out of cash as early as October. The USPS indicated at...

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