October 27, 2020

Ecolab results improve as economy picks up

As factories continue to gear up after pandemic-related shutdowns or declines, many of Ecolab’s businesses have picked up as well. While Chief Executive Doug Baker […]
October 27, 2020

September factory orders up 1.9%, economists see risks ahead

WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose a stronger-than-expected 1.9% in September with a key category that tracks business investment showing […]
October 27, 2020

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: US home prices up 5.2% in August

WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices posted a robust gain in August — another sign that the American housing market remains strong despite economic fallout from […]
October 27, 2020

Craig Dahl retiring as CEO of TCF Financial

TCF Financial Corp. CEO Craig Dahl is retiring Tuesday, as the major player in Twin Cities banking wraps up its integration with Detroit-based Chemical Bank. […]
October 27, 2020

N95s, other health care products continue to buoy 3M as economy recovers

Strong sales to the health care industry helped 3M beat Wall Street’s third quarter profit and sales forecasts. Maplewood-based 3M Tuesday announced profits of $1.41 […]
October 27, 2020

Entertainers discuss disability representation in Hollywood

It’s an old cliche that if an actor wants to win an Oscar, he or she should consider playing a character with a disability. And […]
October 27, 2020

Developer drops plans for large wind farm in Green County

TOWN OF JEFFERSON, Wis. — The developer of a controversial wind farm in Green County has scrapped plans for the project. EDF Renewables had planned […]
October 27, 2020

Strong sales of drugs, vaccines, propel Merck in 3Q

KENILWORTH, N.J. — Merck & Co. is reporting third-quarter earnings of $2.94 billion on some very strong sales. The Kenilworth, New Jersey, company on Tuesday […]
October 27, 2020

Demand for equipment falls, but Caterpillar has strong 3Q

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Caterpillar is reporting a third-quarter profit of $668 million and topped most expectations, though demand for its equipment is being driven down […]
October 27, 2020

'Something has to give': Latinas leaving workforce at faster rate than other groups

Farida Mercedes and her two sons Sebastian, 5, (left) and Lucas, 7, stand in their backyard in Fairlawn, N.J. Mercedes left her job as an […]