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Cities in China not under lockdown still feel the pain
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Jennifer Pak
May 23, 2022
Dozens of cities are under lockdown or COVID-19 restrictions, and that is affecting businesses across China.
Amid staffing challenges, some businesses look to invest in equipment
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Justin Ho
Apr 27, 2022
Many of the investments businesses make in their own operations will take time to actually pay off.
Businesses that have survived the pandemic are spending. On themselves.
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Justin Ho
Apr 21, 2021
Many businesses are pumping money into much-needed improvements, and that spending is rippling through the economy.
Business investment has been falling for three quarters. Should we worry?
Jan 30, 2020
Money spent on things like equipment, computers and office supplies accounts for about 13% of gross domestic product.
Companies also suffer when the stock market goes crazy
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Justin Ho
Dec 28, 2018
Volatility impacts a company’s stock price, which has big consequences for the company itself, not just for the investors. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
GE cuts dividend but shareholders may ultimately benefit
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Ryan Kailath
Nov 13, 2017
General Electric announced today that all is maybe not well inside the multinational conglomerate empire. CEO John Flannery said the next couple years will be less profitable than previously thought and that, among other changes, he company will cut its annual dividend in half. That may sound scary if you’re holding some GE stock, or […]
How Trump's political drama could hurt the economy
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Adriene Hill
Jun 28, 2017
Investigations and turmoil have potential economic costs, experts say.
For public good, not for profit.
Do tax cuts automatically lead to economic growth?
Jun 6, 2017
It depends on what kind of taxes are cut and how they are paid for.
Behind the World Bank's new global growth forecast
Jun 8, 2016
The bank is just the latest to revise growth figures downward. Here's why
Why the global economy is stuck in a 'low-growth trap'
Jun 1, 2016
And what policymakers should do about it.