July 12 (Reuters) - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (SPCE.N) on Monday filed to sell up to $500 million in common stock, a day after the company completed its first fully crewed test flight into space with billionaire founder Richard Branson on board.
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5 key to-do items if you want to retire within 10 years
If you hope to retire within the next decade, now is a good time to map out a strategy. Having a well-thought-out plan will minimize the stress that comes with such a big transition -- and maximize your financial security.
Read More »Average US price of gas rises 5 cents per gallon to $3.21
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline rose a nickel over the past two weeks, to $3.21 per gallon.
Read More »Safety tips for children’s summer backyard play
A new study warns parents about the five most dangerous activities for children in the backyard and around the house.
Read More »Biden set to sign competition order targeting big business
President Joe Biden is set to sign on Friday an executive order that the White House bills as an effort to target anticompetitive practices in tech, health care and other parts of the economy while boosting workers’ wages and consumer protections.
Read More »Wells Fargo shuts down all personal lines of credit, sparking outrage
New York (CNN Business)Wells Fargo is shutting down all of its existing personal lines of credit, sparking outrage from consumers and advocates.
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Why it’s so difficult to bring ransomware attackers to justice
An incident takes place. Law enforcement investigates. A culprit is identified, apprehended and prosecuted.
Read More »U.S. banks to see big jump in 2Q profits before results return to normal
With feared pandemic loan losses failing to materialize, most big U.S. banks are expected to report a stunning rebound in quarterly profits next week even as trading income slumps and lending revenue stalls on low interest rates and weak demand.
Read More »At many companies, changes from COVID-19 are now permanent
NEW YORK (AP) — The vending machine outside Pinch Spice Market dispensing packets of herbs and seasonings isn’t a sales gimmick — it helped cater to customers as the company struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaghan Thomas, co-owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, firm and her partner, Thomas McGee, never expected a stream of shoppers at their tiny factory during the ...
Read More »U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rise, overall trend points lower
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but continuing claims dropped, another indication that the labor market recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be choppy. Businesses have reopened at a rapid clip, boosted by a rollback in restrictions now that more than 155 million Americans have been ...
Read More »Robocalls may start to fade thanks to new FCC requirement to identify and block scammers
Could consumers dream about one day actually being able to pick up their phones and answer a call from a number they don't recognize?
Read More »Is Thursday the new Monday? Flexible working is in flux
Last year, companies around the U.S. scrambled to figure out how to shut down their offices and set up their employees for remote work as the COVID-19 virus suddenly bore down on the world.
Read More »St. Luke’s to provide care for U.S. Senior Golf Championship 
St. Luke’s Health Network will be the official health care provider for the 2022 U.S. Senior Golf Championship in June 2022.
Read More »Business Industry groups, lawmakers press White House to lift U.S. travel restrictions
A coalition of 24 industry organizations on Wednesday urged the White House to lift restrictions that bar much of the world from traveling to the United States.
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