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GameStop plummets after grim sales forecast

April 3, 2019, 9:41pm Business Briefs

GameStop Corp. fell as much as 18 percent in early trading after predicting sales would tumble this year, providing more evidence that it's struggling to adapt to changes in the video-game industry. Read story

Intel poaches CFO from rival Qualcomm

April 3, 2019, 9:40pm Business Briefs

Intel's new chief financial officer is George Davis, who had been CFO at rival Qualcomm since 2013. Read story

Communication will be WSUV business forum’s focus

April 3, 2019, 9:39pm Business Briefs

Washington State University Vancouver's next Business Growth MAP Alliance forum, set for 8:30 to 10 a.m. April 17 at the Columbia Bank Community Room, 101 E. Sixth St., Vancouver, will explore how to lead with effective communication. Read story

U.S. auto sales drop 2% in first quarter

April 3, 2019, 6:04am Business

DETROIT -- Automobile sales in the U.S. fell 2 percent in the first quarter, another sign the nation's economy is starting to slow. Read story

Walmart, Google team on shopping by voice

April 3, 2019, 6:03am Business

NEW YORK -- Walmart will now allow its shoppers to order their groceries by voice through Google's smart home assistant, its latest attempt to challenge Amazon's growing dominance. Read story

Whole Foods says it will lower prices

April 3, 2019, 6:00am Business

Whole Foods Market says it will lower prices on hundreds of grocery items this week, the latest effort to reshape the grocer's pricey image under Amazon.com. Read story

Lyft shares plunge to close below their IPO trading price

April 1, 2019, 5:29pm Business

Lyft’s shares plunged to close below their IPO trading price Monday, as analysts highlighted the challenges facing the ride-hailing giant as it tries to turn a profit. Read story

Portland Meadows to close; permit for redevelopment filed

April 1, 2019, 5:28pm Business

Portland Meadows has run its last horse race and an "initial phase redevelopment" permit application has been filed with the city of Portland for development of its 63.65 acres, Portland Monthly magazine reports. Read story

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Amazon plans Austin expansion to add 800 jobs

March 29, 2019, 3:50pm Business Briefs

AUSTIN, Texas -- Adding to its already significant Austin presence, retail giant Amazon.com will add 800 tech-focused jobs at its hub in North Austin, company representatives told the American-Statesman. Read story