Economy

Auto makers are investing in a new breed of infant ute, potentially providing spending budget-minded clients a cheaper alternate to the likes of the popular Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. The new types will be based on automobile underpinnings somewhat than the rugged “ladder on frame” design and style favoured for work utes. Leaked slides from a presentation by Ford …

Picture copyright Getty Visuals Firms are still operating at about half of their pre-virus capability, with the overall economy even now “in initial gear,” the British Chambers of Commerce states. The BCC’s coronavirus impact tracker – billed as the biggest business survey of its sort – observed that on ordinary, providers were at 53% of capability. Half of firms cited …

Tolls are likely up on the Pennsylvania Turnpike — again.Drivers will pay an additional 6%, commencing on Jan. 3, 2021. The toll hike was approved Tuesday by the turnpike fee. The raise is for all E-ZPass premiums systemwide and for PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE premiums.The TOLL BY PLATE prices experienced been recognized ahead of a everlasting conversion in June …

More and more Wall Street business leaders and strategists are voicing concerns about what protectionist policies and the unpredictable nature of President Donald Trump could do to markets and the economy. But we all know that action speaks louder than words. What investors are really doing is in stark contrast to what people are saying. The Dow, S&P 500 and …

In his pediatric practice in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dr. Alaa Al Nofal cares for up to 10 patients per day. He knows some of them since they were born. Others, he still tries after they have graduated from high school. “I treat these children for type 1 diabetes, thyroid problems, thyroid cancer, puberty disorders, and diseases of the adrenal …

Nike says it is time to defend equality in a new advertising campaign. The company released a star-studded short film “Equality” on Sunday to commemorate Black History Month. The ad features Nike-sponsored athletes Lebron James, Serena WilliamsKevin Durant, Gabby Douglas, among others, “amplified their voices in an effort to uplift, open their eyes, and put the positive values ​​that sport …

Apple CEO Tim Cook wants the tech industry to take action against the “fake news” stories that are polluting the web. “There has to be a massive campaign. We have to think about each demographic group,” Cook said in a rare interview. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph newspaper, Cook also said that “all technology companies need to create some tools …

To tackle Thailand’s growing garbage problem, a company is turning to the country’s plant life. Universal Biopack manufactures packaging that it sells to restaurants and manufacturers. But instead of plastic, it uses a mix of bamboo and cassava, crops widely found throughout the country. After growing rapidly in recent decades, Thailand has become one of Asia’s largest economies. But like …

Verizon (VZ) is bringing back an unlimited data plan. Starting Monday, Verizon customers can get unlimited data, calls and text messages for $ 80. The company says the new introductory plan also includes up to 10 GB of mobile access point usage, as well as calls and text messages to Mexico and Canada. It will also allow customers to stream …

Mexico is ready to get to the United States where it hurts: corn. Mexico is one of the top buyers of US corn in the world today. And Mexican Senator Armando Ríos Piter, who heads a congressional committee on foreign relations, says he will introduce a bill this week in which Mexico will buy corn from Brazil and Argentina instead …