Latest Contracts and orders News

US Olympic and Paralympic Committee awards Sarah Hirshland a 5-year contract extension as CEO

Jun. 26, 2024 17:12 PM EDT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Wednesday it was giving a five-year contract extension to CEO Sarah Hirshland in a move that will keep the executive in her role through the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In a letter addressed to the USOPC community,...

The Census Bureau failed to adequately monitor advertising contract for 2020 census, watchdog says

Jun. 06, 2024 17:37 PM EDT

The U.S. Census Bureau didn't properly administer or monitor contract orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars dealing with advertising to promote participation in the 2020 census, possibly wasting taxpayers' dollars, according to the Office of Inspector General. Bureau...

China factory indicator falls in May, suggesting growth has faltered

May. 31, 2024 00:17 AM EDT

Factory activity in China slowed more than expected in May, suggesting further pressure on an economy already burdened by a prolonged crisis in the property industry, according to an official survey released Friday. The manufacturing purchasing managers index from the China...

DoorDash posts better-than-expected Q1 sales but shares fall on cost concerns

May. 01, 2024 18:38 PM EDT

DoorDash reported higher-than-expected revenue in the first quarter as strong growth in U.S. grocery orders helped make up for slowing restaurant demand. But the company's shares fell more than 15% in after-hours trading Wednesday as investors appeared concerned about rising costs. ...

Stock market today: Asian shares gain despite Wall Street's tech-led retreat

Apr. 18, 2024 00:12 AM EDT

Asian shares advanced on Thursday even after sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower in the S&P 500's worse losing streak since the start of the year. U.S. futures were lower, while oil prices gained. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 climbed 0.3% to 38,090.87 and the...