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Business briefs for Nov. 8

Tourism project funding available The Bend Sustainability Fund is seeking applications Nov. 12-Jan. 12 from the community for…

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Wendy’s bets on Palantir AI to keep up with $1 Frosty demand

Wendy’s Co. is leaning on cheeky promotions and a flurry of deals to woo customers from much bigger…

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1-800-Flowers founder says speedy election call saved Christmas

Across the U.S., business leaders are relieved by the clear outcome to the presidential election, even if it’s…

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Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute…

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First-time buyers struggle, while current owners paying cash

Rising home prices are continuing both to benefit established homeowners and to challenge buyers trying to purchase their…

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Co-founder of Bend brewery supply company gets nearly 2 years in prison

A Bend business owner who promised to sell custom-made brewery equipment to 23 businesses across the United States…

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Stocks and bitcoin jump after Trump’s victory. So do worries about inflation as Dow surges 1,300

NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin were all storming higher Wednesday…

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Nvidia surpasses Apple to become world’s most valuable company

Nvidia is now the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Apple in a tech shake-up that reflects the growing…

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Business briefs for Nov. 7

 Chipmaker to cut workforce by 14% Lattice Semiconductor said this week that it will slash its global workforce…

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Boeing’s machinists strike is over, but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challenges

SEATTLE — Factory workers at Boeing have voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after…

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