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U.S. Economy Adds 303,000 Jobs in March

If the 11 interest rate increases the Federal Reserve has made since March 2022 were supposed to slow the job market in a continuing fight against a stubborn inflation...

March Shows Rise in U.S. Inflation Rate

Federal Reserve officials have said they’re waiting to see what the national inflation rate does before deciding when, or if, to cut interest rates after having raised them 11...

Biden Pledges $6.6 Billion to Build Microchips in the U.S.

The Biden administration said Monday the U.S. would provide up to $6.6 billion to help a Taiwanese semiconductor firm expand the facilities it is already building in Arizona and...

Fewer U.S. Workers File for Unemployment Assistance

Initial claims for unemployment assistance fell last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment climbed to its highest level since the beginning of the year. The number of...

Michigan AG Re-Issues Tax Identity Theft Alert Ahead of Filing Deadline

LANSING – As the April 15th tax filing deadline approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her Public Service Announcement on tax-related ID theft to urge consumers to protect...

Limited Tickets Released for Draft Eve in the D Party at Shinola Hotel

ACG Detroit has released a limited number of tickets to its "Draft Eve ini the D" party.

Ford Updates EV, Hybrid Plans, Readies Manufacturing Plants

DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company said it is retiming the launch of upcoming electric vehicles at its Oakville, Ontario, assembly plant while continuing to build out an advanced industrial system...

GM: Retail Sales Off to ‘Fast Start’

DETROIT — General Motors Co. and its dealers increased retail sales by 6% year-over-year and delivered 594,233 vehicles in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2024, down 1.5% year-over-year...

UPS to Provide Primary Air Cargo for USPS

UPS announced the company has been awarded a significant air cargo contract by the United States Postal Service. This award is effective immediately and greatly expands the existing relationship...

Unemployment Claims Take a Modest Jump

It’s a high-low situation in the U.S. job market. The number of Americans applying for unemployment assistance rose last week. However, layoffs remain at historically low levels as the labor...

U.S. Job Openings Remain Historically High

Anyone wondering whether the U.S. job market is still strong may have gotten their answer this week. U.S. job openings barely moved in February and remain historically high. The Labor...

California Enacts $20 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers

A $20 minimum wage for most fast food workers in California went into effect Monday under a new law designed to give more financial security to an historically low-paying...

GM’s Gerald Johnson Retires After 44 Years

DETROIT – General Motors announced the retirement of its long-serving executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, Gerald Johnson, after a distinguished 44-year tenure at the company. Replacing him...

State Appoints 1st Community Violence Intervention Chief

LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Jennifer DeLaCruz as the director of the newly created Office of Community Violence Intervention Services.  “As a former prosecutor, protecting public safety is a...

Corewell Names New President for Corewell Health East

Corewell Health will welcome Lamont Yoder, RN, as the new president of Corewell Health East, effective May 6. He will report to the system’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Darryl...
Ryan Gustafson Named New CEO at Illitch Sports + Entertainment

Gustafson Named New CEO at Illitch Sports + Entertainment

Illitch Holdings has elevated Ryan Gustafson to CEO of Illitch Sports + Entertainment.
Jerome Powell Chair of the Federal Reserve

Fed Holds Interest Rate, Expects 3 Cuts This Year

Since March 2022, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate 11 times. Following the Fed’s March meeting, instead of cutting the rate, officials left it where it was for...

Trade Group Expects Retail Sales Spike in 2024

It likely won’t be as big a hike as last year, but the largest U.S. retail trade group thinks retail sales are going to take another jump this year. After...

Unemployment Applications Take a Slight Dip

The number of U.S. workers applying for unemployment benefits dropped a little last week as the job market showed signs of continued strength. According to statistics released by the U.S....
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Ben & Jerry’s Getting New Home as Unilever Announces Job Cuts, Other Changes

Unilever said Tuesday that it is cutting 7,500 jobs and spinning off its ice cream business to reduce costs and boost profits. London-based Unilever, the company that makes Ben &...
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