The New York Times – Business:
Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect only small improvements. The February report is also expected to show a decline in state and local government payrolls.
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When Amazon Raises Wages, Local Companies Follow Suit
The New York Times – Business:
New research suggests that when big companies increase wages, they drive up pay in the places where they operate — without a notable loss in jobs.
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Can Long-Term Care Employers Require Staff Members to Be Vaccinated?
The New York Times – Business:
As legal experts and ethicists debate, some companies aren’t waiting.
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China Sets Economic Growth Target of ‘Over 6 Percent’ This Year
The New York Times – Business:
Beijing’s goal bodes well for the global economy, suggesting that China is willing to free up money to keep its engine humming.
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Tribune Publishing, facing an acquisition, adds to cash holdings and digital revenue.
The New York Times – Business:
The company, which publishes nine metropolitan dailies, gained approximately 102,000 digital subscribers in 2020.
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Henry Goldrich, Gear Guru to Rock Stars, Is Dead at 88
The New York Times – Business:
The owner of Manny’s Music in Manhattan, he brought wah-wah to Hendrix and Clapton and connected musicians with equipment that helped define their styles.
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Mounting federal debt puts the U.S. at risk of a fiscal crisis, Congressional Budget Office warns.
The New York Times – Business:
The nonpartisan office forecast a challenging long-term outlook, as interest costs rise and federal spending on health programs swells along with an aging population.
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Rosalyn Koo, 94, Dies; Fund-Raising Powerhouse for Chinese Communities
The New York Times – Business:
A scion of a wealthy Shanghai family, Ms. Koo helped older people in California and organized a program to educate girls in rural China.
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One and Done: Why People Are Eager for Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine
The New York Times – Business:
Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine is allowing states to rethink distribution, even as health officials and experts worry some will view it as inferior.
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Fed Chair Powell Offered a Patient Message. Markets Quivered Anyway.
The New York Times – Business:
Stocks fell and bond yields rose after the Fed leader reiterated that the central bank did not plan to pull back policy support soon.