Illinois voters to decide competitive US House primaries around the state

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois voters are set to decide competitive U.S. House races around the state in Tuesday’s primary election. The most closely watched races in Illinois include a downstate Republican matchup and two Chicago-area Democratic primaries. Here’s a closer look: 12TH DISTRICT In southern Illinois, Republican Rep. Mike Bost faces only his second intraparty … Read more

Why Tilray Stock Popped Today

Shares of Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) rose 11% on Monday after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris seemed to favor fully legalizing marijuana — a development that would be obviously positive for the cannabis-lifestyle and beverages company. Kamala Harris favors legalizing cannabis At the White House on Friday, Harris reportedly told a room full of cannabis pardon … Read more

China’s Longi says it will lay off about 5% of employees

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s Longi Green Technology Energy, the world’s largest solar manufacturer, said in a statement on Tuesday that it will lay off about 5% of its employees. “Currently, the solar photovoltaic industry is facing an increasingly complex and competitive environment. In order to adapt to market changes and improve organizational efficiency, the company is … Read more