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Jobless rate for Black Americans declines to 5.2% to end 2023 on a positive note

A networking and hiring event for professionals of color in Minneapolis, MN.  Michael Siluk | Getty Images The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell significantly in December, closing out 2023 on a positive note, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black Americans, the group with the highest jobless percentage in the country, […]

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PepsiCo products removed from supermarket giant’s shelves over ‘unacceptable’ price hikes

Former Reagan economist Art Laffer discusses inflation, recession concerns and the impact of the election on the economy. European supermarket chain Carrefour is removing PepsiCo products from store shelves due to what it says are “unacceptable” price hikes.  It’s a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well. According

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More Americans moved to this state than any other in 2023

Serhant founder, broker and ‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Ryan Serhant on the state of housing, which local markets are booming and the importance of branding for ‘better business.’ Vermont became the most sought-after state for movers in 2023. According to United Van Lines’ annual National Movers Study, which tracks the company’s data for migration patterns,

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Wisconsin Gov. Evers to consider medical marijuana legalization proposal by Republicans

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, an advocate for full recreational marijuana legalization, said he is open to a more limited medical marijuana legalization proposed by Republicans. Republicans, who have been working on a medical marijuana bill behind closed doors for years, plan to unveil it this month. The push for marijuana legalization in Wisconsin has gained

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US economy adds 216K jobs in December, beating expectations

Harris Financial Group managing partner Jamie Cox predicts the latest job report numbers will show signs of ‘moderating.’ The labor market ended 2023 on solid footing as job growth continued to chug along at a healthy pace in December. Employers added 216,000 jobs in December, the Labor Department said in its monthly payroll report released

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