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Stock Markets · New YorkNew York, United States — Stock markets rose Friday as cooling US job growth raised hopes of interest-rate cuts, while London hit another record high following speculation of a bidding war for mining giant Anglo American. Investors had been keenly awaiting the data, as the US non-farm payrolls (NFP) figures are key to the FederalSee the Story
Stocks gain while dollar retreats as US labor market cools
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Wages · PeabodyBrian Justie On April 1, more than half a million fast-food workers in California got a raise, with minimum wage across the sector bumped up to $20 per hour. That same week, the self-proclaimed “world’s first fully autonomous restaurant” opened its doors for business in Pasadena. These two stories have received considerable media attention, typically presented as fundamentally linked: Fast-food franchise owners are struggling to stay afloat amid…See the Story
How robots making your burger and fries can lead to greater income inequality
Stock Markets · San DiegoSAN DIEGO, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDRX) securities between September 23, 2020 and November 8, 2022. GoodRx operates a price comparison platform for prescription drugs which, in many cases, offers consumers access to lower prices (through discount codes and coupo…See the Story
GDRX Class Action Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the Class Action Against GoodRx Holdings, Inc. - GoodRx Holdings (NASDAQ:GDRX)
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Wages · BaltimoreBy Helen H. Abraha Growing up, I looked up to my father and aunt, who began restaurant industry careers after immigrating from Eritrea in the 1970s. When I started working, a restaurant job was a natural choice.
Helen H. Abraha is an organizer with Restaurant Opportunities Center – DC. This week, she discusses the federal minimum wage for tipped workers. (Courtesy photo) While I took great pride in my work, I struggled with the conditions. I …See the Story
Restaurant workers deserve a livable wage, too
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Economy · WillmarWILLMAR — A “quiet, thoughtful and strategic” man who helped lead companies that continue to shape the economic fortunes of Willmar, Kandiyohi County and well beyond will be remembered at services Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Willmar. Ray Norling, 89, died April 23 at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. He is being remembered as a business leader as well as for his dedication to family and church. The “quiet, thoughtful and strategic” …See the Story
Willmar area community to remember 'quiet' leader who helped shape local economy
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Money · NebraskaMoney from FEMA can be used for things like food, water, baby formula, medicine, displacement cost, home repairs, rent assistance, replacing personal property, and more.See the Story
FEMA funding now available to victims of Nebraska tornadoes, how to apply
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