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 […]
October 27, 2020

Pfizer tops earnings expectations

NEW YORK — Pfizer is reporting a third-quarter profit of $2.19 billion. On a per-share basis, the New York company said it had profit of […]
October 27, 2020

Lilly misses profit projects as sales of diabetes drug slow

INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly and Co. is reporting third-quarter net income of $1.21 billion. On a per-share basis, the Indianapolis company said it had profit […]
October 27, 2020

McM trustee loses $740K claim against North Dakota landowner

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Shon Hastings on Oct. 13, 2020, rejected allegations of improper transfers from McM to Johnson. Trustee Erik A. Ahlgren, a lawyer from […]
October 27, 2020

Trump effect looms over Minnesota race, future of House ag chair

This will come clear on Nov. 3. It may be the most consequential ag-related congressional race in the nation. U.S. House Agriculture Chairman Rep. Collin […]
October 27, 2020

The Latest: France ponders new restrictions as cases soar

PARIS — France’s government is holding emergency virus meetings Tuesday and warning of possible new lockdowns, as hospitals fill up with new COVID patients and […]
October 27, 2020

Asian shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month

Shares skidded in Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a […]
October 27, 2020

California braces for more fire danger from winds

LOS ANGELES — California prepared for another round of dangerous fire weather Tuesday even as crews fought a pair of fast-moving blazes in the south […]