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CNBC ranked North Carolina the best state in the U.S. to do business. Counties affected by Helene are adding businesses faster than others.
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bridgesward/PixabayConstruction in Charlotte is still slow. New quarterly data from CoStar show the number of new apartments and industrial projects have dropped sharply, while almost no new offices are being built. WFAE's Marshall Terry and The Charlotte Ledger's Tony Mecia discuss this, and other business stories, on this week's BizWorthy. -
Felicia SonmezSenate Republicans have argued that giving direct aid to small businesses would violate the state constitution.
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President Trump has announced — but postponed the effective date for — higher tariffs once again. Here's what to know about the latest on his tariff policy. -
Some sellers are not offering discounts this year because they are already dealing with higher costs.
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Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump. -
The dollar has just posted its worst first-half of a year since 1973. And now investors wonder — is it a sign that America is losing its financial standing? -
There could be about a million 'orphan' oil and gas wells across the U.S. As they age, they can leak greenhouse gases or unhealthy chemicals. -
President Trump this week has been firing off letters to global leaders that threaten new, high tariff rates and also announcing them via social media. Here's what has happened so far. -
Services that split up payments into installments are increasingly popular, especially among young and low-to-middle income shoppers. But now the FICO credit scoring company will be tracking that debt. -
Language added to House Bill 96 makes clear that county and municipal governments cannot regulate pet shops. Some lawmakers say that's a boost to shops that sell animals from puppy mills. -
American Airlines showcased new technology Wednesday to rescue customers' connections as summer travel season reaches its peak. -
The door has now been slammed on door-to-door sales in the town of Pineville. In a 3-2 vote last month, the town council ended an ordinance allowing only some solicitations. The Ledger's Tony Mecia and WFAE's Marshall Terry discuss this, and other business stories, on this week's BizWorthy.
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