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A young black pastor’s Brief But Spectacular take on preaching with hope
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Imran Khan: The world must cooperate to avoid the economic destruction of the coronavirus pandemic
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COVID-19 in Africa | A joint media briefing with WHO and WEF | May 28th
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Column: What COVID-19 is teaching us about how to reform Medicare
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a bright spotlight on weaknesses in many of the systems designed to protect Americans from risks. But with older people more susceptible to serious illness and death… Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Pending Home Sales Plunge, but Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery
Real-estate brokers, economists and some home buyers are looking beyond the pandemic-driven slump in home sales and seizing on signs that the housing market is strengthening. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription … Read more…
Tweet Responsibly: A Guide to Twitter in 2020
People and politicians are using Twitter more, and the company has new policies and tools. Here’s what we need to remember when entering the mess. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription … Read more…
Global Stocks Retreat on U.S.-China Tensions
International stocks traded lower, as investors braced for President Trump’s response to China’s push for tighter security controls on Hong Kong. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to … Read more…
Trump Signs Order Targeting Social Media
The executive order seeks to limit the broad legal protection that federal law provides to social media and other online platforms. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up … Read more…
Hong Kong Dollar Peg Is Not Under Threat, Natwest Markets Says
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How is the Pandemic Affecting Filipino Domestic Helpers in H.K.?
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Asia shares fall as US-China tensions douse rally on Wall St
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street’s rally petered out amid worries about flaring U.S.-China tensions ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
White House punts economic update as election draws near
The economic news is likely to continue to be bad throughout much of this year ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Japan Data To Be Released On Friday
Japan is scheduled to release a batch of data on Friday, headlining a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. On tap are April figures for unemployment, industrial production, retail sales and housing starts, plus May figures for consumer confidence and … Read more…
Hibbett Sports Not Providing FY21 Outlook Amid COVID-19 – Quick Facts
While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Tuesday, athletic-inspired fashion retailer Hibbett Sports Inc. (HIBB) reported that comparable store sales for the quarter grew 19.5 percent and e-commerce sales increased 110.5 percent. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
What it’s like to fly 3,000 miles across the country in a pandemic
Nearly 350,000 people passed through security checkpoints at U.S. airports on Friday, March 22, more than three times the amount from a month ago. I was one of them, traveling from Los Angeles to Charlotte on what appeared to be … Read more…
South Korea Industrial Output Sinks 6.0% In April
Industrial production in South Korea was down a seasonally adjusted 6.0 percent on month in April, Statistics Korea said on Friday. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Stock Alert: Mmtec Soars 106% On Annual Results
Shares of Mmtec, Inc. (MTC) more than doubled on Tuesday morning driven largely by the Chinese tech company’s full-year financial reports. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Bill Gates: 6 movies and TV shows to watch ‘when you need a break’
“I’m often asked about what I am reading and watching—either because people want to learn more about pandemics, or because they are looking for a distraction,” Bill Gates wrote in a recent blog post. “Here are some of the ones … Read more…
Pelosi on COVID-19 testing, FISA bill and whether to hold in-person convention
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As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, how will the U.S. respond?
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How did these countries protect the elderly from Coronavirus?
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The future of the skies | FT
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Leadership Lessons: Growing Sustainable Companies | DAVOS 2020 | January 24th
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Starboard set to win eight board seats at GCP Applied Technologies-sources
Hedge fund Starboard Value LP is close to having eight directors elected to the board of GCP Applied Technologies Inc at the chemical company’s annual meeting, people familiar with the matter said… Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Ackman says hedge fund up 27% year to date, dumped Berkshire
William Ackman’s hedge fund is boasting double-digit gains at a time many portfolios have sunk along with the economy during the coronavirus pandemic, after the billionaire investor plowed cash into… Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Two Chinese Tech Firms Prepare Hong Kong Listings
Two of China’s most valuable U.S.-listed companies, NetEase and JD.com, are pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar share sales in Hong Kong as U.S. lawmakers raise pressure on Chinese companies listed in the U.S. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to … Read more…
American Airlines to Cut 30% of Management and Administrative Staff
The carrier is among those seeing demand pick up after being decimated by the coronavirus pandemic, but the modest gains won’t be enough to save thousands of industry jobs. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your … Read more…
Bank of Korea Cuts Rate to Record Low of 0.50% From 0.75%
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Global Markets Mixed; Hong Kong Stocks Fall
Some Asia-Pacific stock indexes tracked Wednesday’s gains in the U.S., while shares fell in Hong Kong and mainland China. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off … Read more…
Boeing Details Plans for Mass Job Cuts
Boeing plans to shed more than 13,000 employees, including the first round of compulsory cuts as part of previously announced plans triggered by the coronavirus-driven collapse in global air travel. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request … Read more…
Hang Seng Indexes Co. CEO on Benchmark Revamp, Dual-Class Shares
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House casts proxy votes in pandemic, Republicans have doubts
For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy and Republican lawmakers protested loudly ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Malta Producer Prices Rise In April
Malta’s producer prices rose in April after falling in the previous month, data from the National Statistics Office showed on Wednesday. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Photronics Guides Q3 EPS, Revenues In Line With Estimates – Quick Facts
While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Wednesday, semiconductor photomask maker Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) provided earnings and revenue guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, in line with analysts’ estimates. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
11 healthy snacks to reach for when money is tight, recommended by dietitians
Need a snack intervention? Add these nutritionist-approved foods to your shopping list to get the best nutritional bang for your buck. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% … Read more…
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
President Donald Trump is fighting back on efforts to fact check his tweets ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Korea Rate Decision On Tap For Thursday
The Bank of Korea will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Thursday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The central bank is projected to trim its benchmark lending rate … Read more…
Ralph Lauren Suspends Future Financial Guidance Amid COVID-19 – Quick Facts
While reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, luxury fashion house Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL) said it is suspending all future guidance, due to the high level of uncertainty and evolving situation surrounding COVID-19 pandemic. RTT – … Read more…
4 tips for turning your home into a productive work space, according to tidying expert Marie Kondo
Tidying expert Marie Kondo emphasizes there are still ways you can organize your work space to create room for joy and productivity, no matter the location. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card … Read more…
Watch continues uninterrupted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Building Resilient Health Systems | DAVOS 2020 | January 21st
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Global Stocks Rise, Buoyed by Reopening Hopes
U.S. futures advanced, suggesting markets could gain when they resume trading Tuesday after the long holiday weekend. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your … Read more…
Bosses Begin Testing Workers for Covid-19
Testing regimens are taking hold at big companies as they try to get back to business and prevent outbreaks on the job. But many employees will face long waits for results. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to … Read more…
How Are Covid-19 and Tensions With U.S. Affecting China Deals?
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Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch
Stormy weather is threatening to delay SpaceX’s first astronaut launch ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
South Korea Consumer Confidence Improves In May
South Korea’s consumer confidence improved in May after falling in the previous month, survey results from Bank of Korea showed on Tuesday. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and … Read more…
Kohl’s Begins Rebuilding Process, Reopening About 50% Stores – Quick Facts
While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Tuesday, retailer Kohl’s Corp. (KSS) said it has begun the rebuilding process, recently reopening about 50 percent of its stores across the country. In doing so, the company has taken special … Read more…
Kevin O’Leary’s advice for small business owners as the economy reopens: ‘Practice being thrifty’
“At some point, we’re gonna start to reopen,” Kevin O’Leary, investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” tells CNBC Make It. “But [business owners should] lower your expectations.” Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card … Read more…
Work-share programs help some businesses avoid layoffs
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Climate activism in the age of COVID-19
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A Future Shaped By A Technological Arms Race with Yuval Noah Harari & Ren Zhengfei | DAVOS 2020
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How is the world working towards a Coronavirus vaccine?
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Game Plan: A Retired Teacher Wants to Reduce a Mountain of Student Debt
A New Jersey woman holds about $ 300,000 in loans from her daughters’ education. An adviser suggests how she can start to tackle it. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and … Read more…
Summer Jobs Dry Up and Teens Face Highest Unemployment in Decades
The coronavirus has curbed many of the activities that typically lead to summer jobs for younger workers, another blow for teenagers aged 16 to 19 who already faced an unemployment rate not seen since at least 1948. WSJ.com: US Business … Read more…
China Infrastructure Stocks Favored, SocGen’s Benzimra Says
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Hong Kong Stocks Fall Further, Bucking Regional Rally
Indexes in Japan and Australia led regional gains on Monday, with a nearly 1.5% increase. South Korea’s Kospi Composite advanced more than 0.5%. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Coronavirus Threatens to Hobble the U.S. Shale-Oil Boom for Years
American shale drillers helped turn the U.S. into the world’s top oil producer, topping 13 million barrels a day earlier this year. It could be years, if ever, before they reach such heights again. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: … Read more…
Some Key Food Crops to Face Strain, Tradeflow CEO Says
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1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
This Week: New home sales, US GDP, consumer spending
The Commerce Department issues its April snapshot of new U.S. home sales Tuesday and its latest estimate of first-quarter GDP decline on Thursday ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
U.S. Existing Home Sales Plunge To Nearly 10-Year Low In April
With economic lockdowns temporarily disrupting home sales, the National Association of Realtors released a report on Thursday showing another steep drop in U.S. existing home sales in the month of April. The continued nosedive pulled existing home sales down to … Read more…
Walmart Q1 Profit Tops Estimates; Withdraws FY21 Outlook – Quick Facts
Walmart (WMT) reported first quarter adjusted earnings per share of $ 1.18, up 4.4% from prior year. On average, 25 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $ 1.17, for the quarter. Analysts’ … Read more…
Brain coach used by Elon Musk’s SpaceX: 3 tips to learn anything faster
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk “brought me in because he realized, [like] the most successful people on the planet realize, that in order to be successful, you have to always be learning,” brain coach Jim Kwik says. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: … Read more…
U.S. Leading Economic Index Shows Another Steep Drop In April
Suggesting the U.S. economy is now in recession territory, the Conference Board released a report on Thursday showing a continued nosedive by its reading on leading economic indicators. The Conference Board said its leading economic index tumbled by 4.4 percent … Read more…
Darden Restaurants Q4 To Date Same-restaurant Sales Down 47.9%
Darden Restaurants, Inc., (DRI) provided a business update on Tuesday, saying that its same-restaurant sales for the fourth quarter to date through Sunday, May 17, declined 47.9 percent. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Consumers lose $3 billion a year in unspent gift cards
Gift cards provide retail companies with capital as they wait for them to be redeemed. In 2019, Amazon had $ 3.3 billion worth of unredeemed gift cards on the books. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free … Read more…
PBS NewsHour Weekend live show May 23, 2020
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WORLD VS VIRUS PODCAST | Episode 10: Economist Gita Gopinath on The Great Lockdown
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How to Help Your Parents With Their Finances
As coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. go into their third month and many elderly continuing to stay inside, some may be asking their adult children to help with financial chores. Here’s a guide on how to respond. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL … Read more…
Questions Persist After Release of New Small-Business Loan Rules
The Trump administration has updated guidelines for forgiving federally backed loans to help small businesses survive the coronavirus outbreak—but they don’t address some stickier issues plaguing lenders and borrowers. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your … Read more…
Coronavirus Causes Unemployment to Surge to New High in U.S.
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First commercial space taxi a pit stop on Musk’s Mars quest
SpaceX’s wild ride to the first commercial space taxi launch started with a dream of Mars and lots of failures ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
South Africa Central Bank Cuts Rates Again; Signals More Easing Ahead
South Africa’s central bank reduced interest rates for a fourth consecutive session and signaled more easing ahead as it expects a sharp economic contraction this year, due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus, or Covid-19, pandemic. RTT – Economic … Read more…
Marks And Spencer FY Pretax Profit Declines; Revenue Down 1.9% – Quick Facts
Marks and Spencer Group Plc (MAKSY.PK, MAKSF.PK, MKS.L) reported profit before tax of 67.2 million pounds for 52 weeks ended 28 March 2020 compared to 84.2 million pounds, prior year. Earnings per share was 1.2 pence compared to 2.4 pence. … Read more…
These golden retriever ‘Brew Dogs’ help deliver beer during social distancing—take a look
Buddy and Barley, aka “The Brew Dogs,” accompany their humans on beer deliveries, helping Six Harbors Brewing Company in Huntington, New York stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount … Read more…
Bianca Balti and Tiziano Ferro supporting #DgFattoInCasa – “Made at Home”.
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Remembering 5 more victims of the COVID-19 pandemic
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COVID-19 in Asia | A joint media briefing with WHO and WEF | May 14th
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The Role of New Industrialists | DAVOS 2020 | January 21st
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SEC Charges Hollywood Film Executive With Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against a Hollywood movie executive for stealing money from a BlackRock fund. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% … Read more…
GM’s Plans to Increase Truck Production Delayed by Parts Shortage
A shortage of parts from Mexico is hampering GM’s plans to quickly ramp up production of high-profit pickups, underscoring the auto industry’s halting restart after a two-month shutdown from the pandemic. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to … Read more…
Economies that reopened sooner are not better off: Summers
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Home Depot, Moderna, Walmart: Stocks That Defined the Week
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! SPECIAL DONATION REQUEST UPDATE: … Read more…
Rental-Car Company Hertz Files for Bankruptcy
One of the nation’s largest car-rental companies entered chapter 11 proceedings hoping to survive a drop-off in ground traffic from the pandemic and to avoid a forced liquidation of its vehicle fleet. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today … Read more…
“Coronavirus: America’s Employment Bust” Special Report
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China focus on jobs, fighting virus as layoffs sweep globe
A new surge of coronavirus infections is ravaging parts of Latin America ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protection
Hertz has filed for bankruptcy protection, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car rental company’s business ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Bank Of Japan Rate Decision Due On Friday
The Bank of Japan will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Friday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoJ is expected to leave its benchmark lending rate unchanged … Read more…
Lowe’s Withdraws FY20 Outlook Amid COVID-19; Q1 Results Top Estimates
While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Wednesday, home improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos., Inc. (LOW) said it is withdrawing its previously communicated financial guidance for the full-year 2020, due to the limited visibility into future business trends in … Read more…
Twitter billionaire Jack Dorsey: Automation will even put tech jobs in jeopardy
Artificial intelligence will soon write its own software, according to Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey. “We talk a lot about the self-driving trucks and whatnot” but automation “is even coming for programming” jobs, Dorsey said on the “Yang Speaks” … Read more…
New Zealand Retail Sales Fall 0.7% In Q1
The total volume of retail sales in New Zealand was down a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent on quarter, Statistics New Zealand said on Friday – following the downwardly revised flat reading in the three months prior (originally a 0.7 percent … Read more…
Target Q1 Adj. EPS Miss Estimates, But Revenues Top
Retailer Target Corp. reported Wednesday a sharp 64 percent drop in profit for the first quarter, reflecting the impact of rapidly-evolving shopping patterns and significant investments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Adjusted net earnings for the quarter missed analysts’ … Read more…
Jeff Bezos to exec after product totally flopped: ‘You can’t, for one minute, feel bad’
Amazon’s Fire Phone has secured its place in the canon of insurmountable business flops. But Jeff Bezos didn’t dwell on the failure, demonstrating a key lesson about his success as an entrepreneur and leader. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today … Read more…
Il VOLO supporting #DGFattoInCasa – “Made at Home”.
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Helen Mirren reads a poem, supporting #DGFattoInCasa – “Made at Home”.
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COVID-19 in Africa | A joint media briefing with WHO and WEF | May 14th
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A virologist answers viewer questions about coronavirus transmission
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What happened in the Spanish Flu Epidemic in 1918
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U.S. bank regulator finalizes new community lending rule
A U.S. banking regulator announced on Wednesday it had finalized work on a long-running effort to change community lending standards for banks. Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Urban Escapees Provide Some Comfort to Travel Industry
The global pandemic had reduced investor expectations for the travel industry. That explains why Expedia’s shares were up Thursday morning following a first-quarter report in which the company dropped a small nugget of hope. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click … Read more…
Facebook to Shift Permanently Toward More Remote Work After Coronavirus
The social-media giant plans to become a substantially remote workforce over the next decade, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, as it moves to embrace the dispersed structure made necessary by the pandemic. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to … Read more…
What Does Dropping GDP Target Say About China’s Policies?
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Hong Kong Stocks Tumble
Global shares traded lower, with Hong Kong leading regional declines after China signaled it will impose new national-security laws on the city. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up … Read more…
IBM Announces First Job Cuts Under New Chief Executive
An unspecified number of layoffs come as a major economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic causes many customers to dial back investments. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and … Read more…
Manulife Investment Management Favors Indonesia, India, Philippines
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Bank of Japan helps fund small businesses fighting pandemic
Japan’s central bank is providing some $ 280 billion to banks for financing small and medium-size businesses battling economic hardships brought on by the coronavrius pandemic ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
New Zealand Q1 Retail Sales Decline 0.7%
The total volume of retail sales in New Zealand dropped a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent on quarter, Statistics New Zealand said on Friday – following the downwardly revised flat reading in the three months prior (originally a 0.7 percent increase). … Read more…
McKesson Guides FY21 Adj. EPS Below Analysts’ Expectations – Quick Facts
While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, healthcare company McKesson Corp. (MCK) initiated adjusted earnings and revenue growth guidance for the full-year 2021. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Exactly what to say if you can’t pay your rent, student loans or credit card bills
If you are experiencing financial difficulty due to the coronavirus and can’t make your bill payments on time, here’s what experts advise saying to your creditors. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card … Read more…
Asian shares fall on US friction with China, Hong Kong fears
Shares are slipping in Asia as tensions flare between the U.S. and China and as more job losses add to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Japan Inflation Slows To 0.1% On Year In April
Consumer prices in Japan were up just 0.1 percent on year in April, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday – matching forecasts and slowing from the 0.4 percent increase in March. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL … Read more…
Daqo New Energy Maintains FY20 Production Outlook – Quick Facts
While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Wednesday, Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ), a manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, announced polysilicon production and sales guidance for the second quarter and maintained its full-year … Read more…
Facebook plans to start hiring new remote workers by July, expand presence in more cities
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicts half of the organization will consist of remote workers in the next five to 10 years. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% … Read more…
Sofia Vergara and her son Manolo supporting #DGFattoInCasa – “Made at Home”.
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#DGFattoInCasa: Re-potting with Francesco.
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WORLD VS VIRUS PODCAST | Gaming and Esports in COVID-19 Shutdown | Teaser
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This truck-driving couple’s Brief But Spectacular take on surviving COVID-19
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Retirement services provider Human Interest extends funding round to $50 million
Human Interest, which helps small and medium-sized businesses set up 401K plans for employees, said on Wednesday it had extended its Series C funding round to $ 50 million due to more demand during… Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Northern Trust shutting fund; an outlier or sign of future risk?
Northern Trust Corp’s decision to liquidate a $ 1.8-billion prime money market fund was seen as an outlier event by industry analysts on Wednesday, but one that could portend more problems depending… Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
BlackRock Softens Stance in Argentina Restructuring Talks
BlackRock is proposing that a key group of Argentina’s creditors accept greater losses in a restructuring ahead of a potential default on the country’s sovereign debt later this week. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free … Read more…
Ford’s Chicago Plant Stops Production for Second Straight Day
Ford stopped assembly lines at its Chicago plant for the second straight day, an early indication of the challenges the auto industry faces as production resumes after a two-month shutdown. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request … Read more…
There Are a Lot of Opportunities in the Markets: Caidao Capital’s CEO
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Global Markets Drift, U.S. Stock Futures Decline
International markets were little changed, with few major coronavirus developments to drive trading, while a 0.7% drop in E-mini S&P 500 futures suggested U.S. markets could retreat on Thursday. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free … Read more…
U.S. Arrests Former Green Beret, Son Tied to Ghosn’s Escape From Japan
The U.S. arrested a former Green Beret and son in connection with former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan to avoid a corruption trial. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount … Read more…
Investors Are Still Very, Very Cautious, Says HSBC Global AM’s Maldonado
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Pandemic knocks out large sections of Hawaii’s economy
The coronavirus pandemic is taking out large sections of Hawaii’s economy ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Japan Trade Data Due On Thursday
Japan is scheduled to release April numbers for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Analog Devices Guides Q3 In Line With Estimates, Declares Dividend – Quick Facts
While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Wednesday, analog technology company Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) provided earnings and revenue guidance for the third quarter, in line with analysts’ expectations. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Asian stocks mixed amid China tension with US, Australia
Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street rose amid Chinese trade tension with Washington and Australia ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump administration’s ‘Warp Speed’ plan gets this right about speeding up a Covid-19 vaccine
The Trump administration on Friday unveiled “Operation Warp Speed,” an effort to bring a vaccine to market “prior to the end of the year,” Trump said. According to scientists, collaboration will be key to condensing vaccine timelines. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS … Read more…
South Korea PPI Sinks 0.7% In April
Producer prices in South Korea were down 0.7 percent on month in April, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday – following the 0.9 percent drop in March. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your … Read more…
Royal Caribbean Sees Loss In Q2, FY20 – Quick Facts
While reporting its first-quarter financial results on Wednesday, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) also provided a business update in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
LinkedIn’s top 10 productivity-boosting online courses
Whether laid off, furloughed or simply adapting to a new way of working, more and more of us are spending time honing new skills in a bid to adapt to the changing jobs market. Here are some of LinkedIn’s top … Read more…
Why American nursing homes have been hit so hard by coronavirus
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Coronavirus: could taxes rise in the UK? | FT
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S&P Futures Rise; Global Stocks Mixed
U.S. stock futures rose, while international markets were mixed, as investors continued to weigh the prospects for economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Walmart Sales Surge as Coronavirus Drives Americans to Stockpile
The company is reaping the rewards of being one of few retailers positioned to successfully navigate a global pandemic, reporting a surge in quarterly sales as consumers turned to its giant stores to stock up on food and household goods. … Read more…
WeLab Group CEO on HKCashDrop Program, Coronavirus Impact, Virtual Bank
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Quest for `super-duper missile’ pits US against key rivals
Little on the Pentagon’s drawing board illustrates more clearly the Trump administration’s worry about China and Russia than its work on hypersonic weapons ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Malaysia Consumer Prices Fall More-Than-Expected In April
Malaysia’s consumer prices declined more-than-expected in April, figures from the Department of Statistics revealed on Wednesday. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of … Read more…
Stock Alert: Sina Jumps 9%
Shares of Sina Corp. (SINA) gained nearly 9% on Tuesday morning after the Chinese online company’s first-quarter earnings and revenues trumped Wall Street estimates. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
9 financial resources for women and minority business owners affected by the coronavirus
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Passed-Over Disney Executive Named CEO at China’s TikTok
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Trump points to good news as restaurant owners tell of fears
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Florida business lender accused of accounting fraud settles with SEC
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SoftBank in Talks to Sell T-Mobile Shares to Deutsche Telekom
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Japan Sinks Into a Recession With Worst Yet to Come
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Asian stocks rise after Fed chief optimistic about recovery
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Simon Properties Reopens 77 Retail Properties
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#DGFattoInCasa: Crochet session with Gayane.
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DOJ, States Likely to Bring Antitrust Suits Against Google
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J.C. Penney, Pinched by Coronavirus, Files for Bankruptcy
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“Coronavirus: The Earnings Impact” Special Report
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Tesla picks Austin, Tulsa as finalists for new US factory
A person briefed on the matter says Tesla has picked Austin, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, as finalists for its new U.S. assembly plant ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Stock Alert: PGT Innovations Jumps 21% As Q1 Results Beat Estimates
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Since early March, over 36 million Americans have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus. States have paid a record $ 48 billion in unemployment benefits, but several studies have found this total could have been much higher. Wealth SPECIAL … Read more…
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Global Markets Hold Steady
International stocks were little changed, as investors weighed mixed Chinese economic data and the implications of renewed tensions between the U.S. and China. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Coronavirus Finishes the Retail Reckoning That Amazon Started
Even as malls and stores begin to reopen, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on an industry already battered by the shift to online shopping. Roughly 100,000 stores are expected to close over the next five years—more than triple … Read more…
Philippines Has Ample Fiscal Space to Fight Virus: Economic Planner
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China Posts Better Industrial Output Data While Retail Sales Fall
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The Latest: Mexico reports largest 1-day rise in virus cases
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The Latest: Mexico reports largest 1-day rise in virus cases
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Australia Unemployment Data Due On Thursday
Australia is on Thursday scheduled to release April figures for unemployment, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to … Read more…
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Australia is on Thursday scheduled to release April figures for unemployment, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to … Read more…
Stock Alert: Varex Imaging Tanks Nearly 30% Following Q2 Results
Shares of Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX) are currently losing nearly 30% on Wednesday morning. The company reported second-quarter net loss. On adjusted basis, earnings and revenues fell short of Wall Street view. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Stock Alert: Varex Imaging Tanks Nearly 30% Following Q2 Results
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With almost 37 million Americans out of work due to coronavirus shutdowns, Democratic lawmakers are proposing a second round of stimulus checks to provide some financial relief, potentially worth more than the first round. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today … Read more…
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#DGFattoInCasa: Embroidery session with Gerlando.
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#DGFattoInCasa: Embroidery session with Gerlando.
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Costa Rica is one of Central America’s most successful nations the fight against Coronavirus
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Global Stocks Retreat
International markets fell modestly Tuesday, as investors continued to assess the risks governments face as they attempt to reopen their economies. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to … Read more…
Musk Says Tesla Is Restarting Production, Defying Local Order
The Tesla CEO said the company would resume production at its assembly plant outside San Francisco that authorities have ordered to remain closed. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and … Read more…
Bitcoin.com’s Ver Says Weekend’s Plunge Not Surprising
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Asian shares decline on jitters over new outbreaks of virus
Shares are lower in Asia following a mixed session on Wall Street, where gains for technology and health care stocks helped offset more prevalent losses elsewhere ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
China Inflation Slows To 3.3% In April
Consumer prices in China were up 3.3 percent on year in April, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up … Read more…
Stock Alert: CenterPoint Energy Increases 15%
Shares of CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP), a public utility holding company, are gaining more than 15 percent or $ 2.45 in Thursday’s morning trade at $ 18.43 after its earnings for the first quarter zoomed past analysts’ estimates and the … Read more…
Can you refuse to go back to work and still claim unemployment benefits?
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#DGFattoInCasa: Tailoring session with Andrea.
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Photographer known for images of bald eagles deported back to war zone
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Power of Narratives | DAVOS 2020
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Stocks Rise on Hopes of Economic Recovery
Global shares rose, as investors continued to focus on the potential for a recovery in business activity in the months ahead, and to look beyond recent grim economic data. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free … Read more…
Factories Close for Good as Pandemic Cuts Demand
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Shanghai Disneyland Reopens After Almost 4-Month Virus Shutdown
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Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on recovery hopes
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Czech CB Lowers Rate For Third Time, Unveils More Stimulus
The Czech Republic’s central bank cut its key interest rate in May for a third policy session in a row and unveiled additional measures to provide more liquidity to the financial market after the coronavirus, or Covid-19, pandemic hurt economy … Read more…
Stock Alert: ION Geophysical Skyrockets
Shares of ION Geophysical Corp. (IO), a provider of services for seismic data acquisition and processing, are surging more than 97 percent or $ 1.63 in Thursday’s morning trade at $ 3.30 after reporting upbeat first-quarter results. RTT – Earnings … Read more…
Barack Obama couldn’t afford a ticket to see Michael Jordan play with the Bulls in the ’80s: ‘I was pretty broke’
When Michael Jordan started playing for the Bulls in 1984, a young, cash-strapped Barack Obama, who had recently moved to Chicago, couldn’t afford to go watch him play. “When Michael first came to town, I didn’t have the money to … Read more…
#DGFattoInCasa: Knitting session with Elisa.
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Nation faces patchwork of voting rules during the outbreak
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WORLD VS VIRUS PODCAST | Episode 8: What should we tell the kids about COVID-19?
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Carlyle, GIC Back Away from AmEx Global Business Travel Deal
Private-equity firm Carlyle Group and Singapore sovereign-wealth fund GIC are backing away from a deal to take a 20% stake in American Express Global Business Travel, whose revenue has plummeted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL … Read more…
FDA Authorizes First Coronavirus Antigen Test
The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency-use authorization to Quidel for the first antigen test for the Covid-19 virus——a step that could escalate the nation’s ability to test for the disease. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today … Read more…
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Musk threatens to exit California over virus restrictions
He’s in a growing spat with officials over reopening an electric vehicle plant. ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
U.S. Consumer Credit Unexpectedly Slumps $12.1 Billion In March
Reflecting a steep drop in revolving credit, the Federal Reserve released a report on Thursday showing an unexpected decrease in U.S. consumer credit in the month of March. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your … Read more…
Livongo Health (LVGO) – In The Pink
Livongo Health Inc. (LVGO), a digital health company, touched a new high of $ 56.63 in early trading and is currently at $ 55.21, up 17.56%, following solid first-quarter financial results and a rosy outlook for 2020. RTT – Earnings … Read more…
Walt Disney’s former Palm Springs ‘technicolor dream house’ on sale for $1 million – take a look inside
Located in Palm Springs, California, the “technicolor” property was built for Walt Disney and his wife, Lillian, in 1962, according to the listing. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up … Read more…
#DGFattoInCasa: Tiziano Ferro performs “Parlami d’amore Mariù”.
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Video calls could be draining your energy in lockdown. How’s how to avoid it.
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U.S. stock funds shed $10.8 million in week: Lipper
U.S.-based stock funds posted $ 10.8 billion in outflows in the week ended ON Wednesday, according to Lipper. Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
What New College Grads Need to Know About Their Money
School is over, and it’s the first day of the rest of your financial life. Here are answers to questions about everything from student loans to saving for retirement. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free … Read more…
April Jobs Report Shows Record Unemployment
The unemployment rate rose to a record as employers shed millions of jobs, evidence of the economic destruction wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and … Read more…
“Coronavirus: Crude In Crisis” Special Report
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Historic unemployment rate upends Trump’s reelection bid
The record unemployment rate reflects a nation ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, the economic devastation upending the presidential campaign and forcing President Donald Trump to overcome historic headwinds to win a second term ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday
Japan will on Friday see March data for average household spending, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Spending is predicted to sink 6.7 percent on year after easing 0.3 percent in February. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS … Read more…
Uber Technologies Q1 Adj. EBITDA Improves; Adj. Net Revenue Up 18%
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) reported a first quarter loss per share of $ 1.70 compared to a loss of $ 2.26, previous year. On average, 31 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report a loss per share … Read more…
‘Like a kid whose parents are withholding critical information’: How workers feel about virtual layoffs
Companies large and small are handling layoffs over minutes-long, scripted video calls, but workers say there’s a better way to handle them. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to … Read more…
For many Americans, health coverage is tied to a job — and now they have neither
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Global hedge funds post April gains but still negative for the year: data
Global hedge funds posted their biggest monthly gain in more than a decade in April when stocks rocketed higher with the help of government rescue packages designed to fuel growth stalled by the… Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Global Markets Follow U.S. Stocks Higher
International shares rose, tracking gains in U.S. stock markets that pushed the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index back into positive territory for the year. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Uber Redraws Road Map to Profit in Wake of Weakened Ridership
Uber’s net loss ballooned in the first quarter as the ride-hailing giant was stung by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and signaled further cost reductions a day after announcing plans to cut about 14% of its staff. WSJ.com: US … Read more…
Pandemic Transformed the Way We Do Business: UBS Global WM’s Lo
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Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
From India to Argentina, in refugee camps and capital cities, millions struggling to get by on the economic margins of societies have had their lives made even harder by pandemic lockdowns, layoffs and the loss of a chance to earn … Read more…
Japan Household Spending Sinks 6.0% On Year
The average of household spending in Japan was down 6.0 percent on year in March, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday – coming in at 292,214 yen. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today … Read more…
Is Sysco Well Positioned As Restaurants Start Reopening?
Foodservice giant Sysco Corp. (SYY) has been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic that has forced many of its customers such as restaurants, office cafeterias and hospitality facilities to remain temporarily closed. However, the company said it is seeing weekly … Read more…
Online AP Exams start on Monday—here’s what students and parents need to know
This year, some 3.4 million students are registered to take AP Exams online between May 11 and May 22. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of … Read more…
What the Trump administration’s Title IX changes mean for survivors and the accused
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US money market assets increased in latest week: iMoneyNet
U.S. money market fund assets increased by $ 37.80 billion to $ 4.690 trillion in the week ended May 5, the Money Fund Report said on Wednesday. Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Global Markets Hold Steady
Global shares were little changed, after a mixed session on Wall Street, and with few major news developments to alter investors’ outlook on the coronavirus pandemic. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription … Read more…
Uber, Lyft Cut Costs as Fewer People Take Rides Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Uber and Lyft are bracing for a new reality in ride-hailing: fewer passengers for the foreseeable future. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of … Read more…
Philippine Economy Contracts for First Time Since 1998 on Shutdowns
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AP Exclusive: Admin shelves CDC guide to reopening country
The Trump administration has shelved a set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places during the still-raging pandemic ABC News: Business … Read more…
South Korea Has $6.23 Billion Current Account Surplus
South Korea had a current account surplus of $ 6.23 billion in March, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday – down from $ 6.37 billion in February. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your … Read more…
Lyft Q1 Revenues Beat Wall Street View; Shares Jump 17%
Shares of Lyft Inc. (LYFT) jumped 17% on extended session Wednesday after the ride-hailing company’s first-quarter revenues trumped Wall Street estimates despite negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic, as active riders and revenues per riders increased. RTT – Earnings BEST DEAL … Read more…
25-year-old who owns 5 properties shares the 2 personal finance books that helped him earn $230,000 last year
Alex Sanchez, who earns $ 230,000 from three revenue streams and has aspirations to become a millionaire by 30, credits two books to helping him get to where he is today. Now, he’s gifting them to his five tenants. Wealth … Read more…
Sooner Than You Think: Hero Technologies
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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says ‘individual discipline’ key to reopening safely
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How is Coronavirus impacting the world’s refugees?
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Global Stocks Mixed as Investors Weigh Economic Reopening
World markets were mixed as investors gauged the possible effects of easing lockdowns to combat the new coronavirus. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of … Read more…
Disney’s Earnings Fall as Coronavirus Takes Hold
The world’s largest entertainment company said the pandemic cost it $ 1.4 billion in the March-ended quarter with its theme-parks division taking the initial blow. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription … Read more…
Getting Hong Kong’s Economy on Track Will Be Steep Climb: Arculli
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The Latest: UN chief: Disabled among hardest hit by virus
The United Nations chief says the world’s one billion people with disabilities are among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Australia Retail Sales Jump 8.5% In March
Retail sales in Australia spiked a seasonally adjusted 8.5 percent on month in March, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday – coming in at A$ 30.110 billion. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request … Read more…
Stock Alert: EverQuote Up 30% On Q1 Results, Outlook
Shares of EverQuote, Inc. (EVER) are currently gaining nearly 30% on Tuesday morning after the company reported a first-quarter loss that was lower than Wall Street expectations, driven largely by higher-than-expected revenues. Revenue guidance for the second quarter and full … Read more…
Women wanted: Why now could be a good time for women to pursue a career in AI
AI is on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic, but more women are needed to get the industry where it needs to be, according to a new IBM report. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX … Read more…
Sooner Than You Think : Hero Technologies
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Global Stock and Oil Prices Fall
E-mini S&P 500 futures retreated 0.8%, suggesting U.S. shares could fall, as disappointing corporate earnings and concerns about economic growth put pressure on markets. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and … Read more…
Global Brands Need China’s Consumers to Spend. They Might Have to Wait.
Companies from Lego to Domino’s Pizza report signs of a bounceback in China compared with recent months. But a full return to normal will be harder as many in the country have lost jobs or income, or want to save … Read more…
Nobel Laureate Doherty on Coronavirus, Lockdowns, Vaccines
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This Week: Disney earns, consumer debt, nonfarm payrolls
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Finland Trade Deficit Widens Less Than Estimated In February
Finland’s visible trade deficit widened less than initially estimated in February, final figures from the Finnish Customs showed on Thursday. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up … Read more…
United Bankshares Q1 Profit Declines, Misses View – Quick Facts
United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) on Thursday reported net income for the first quarter of $ 40.2 million or $ 0.40 per share, down from $ 63.6 million or $ 0.62 per share in the year-ago period. RTT – Earnings BEST … Read more…
Why now may be the perfect time to start your business, according to the bestselling author of The Lean Startup
The best time to be an entrepreneur is “when everyone is running for the exits,” according to The Lean Startup’s bestselling author, Eric Ries. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Why your dreams have been more vivid during the outbreak
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WORLD VS VIRUS PODCAST | Episode 7: The Spanish Flu of 1918
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Fear, sticker shock over health insurance greet laid-off workers
If you were laid off in April, the health insurance from your job may stop at the end of the month. Then what? Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Buffett Says ‘American Magic’ to Overcome Coronavirus Uncertainty
Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting kicked off Saturday with Warren Buffett offering reassurance that the U.S. economy will recover steadily from the coronavirus pandemic. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Buffett Says ‘American Magic’ to Overcome Coronavirus Uncertainty
Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting kicked off Saturday with Warren Buffett offering reassurance that the U.S. economy will recover steadily from the coronavirus pandemic. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and … Read more…
U.S. is not pursuing “strategy with a rational foundation” in dealing with outbreak: Summers
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Buffett remains optimistic about future despite coronavirus
Investor Warren Buffett doesn’t know how the economy will recover from the coronavirus outbreak shutdown, but he remains optimistic in the long-term future of the United States ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Italy Enters Recession In Q1 Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Italy entered a recession in the first quarter after the national output contracted the most since the series began in 1995 due the coronavirus lockdown, preliminary data from the statistical office Istat showed Thursday. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS … Read more…
Parker Hannifin Withdraws FY20 Earnings Outlook – Quick Facts
While reporting its third-quarter financial results on Thursday, Parker Hannifin Corp. (PH) said it is withdrawing its earnings guidance for fiscal year 2020 as the current COVID-19 environment makes it difficult to forecast results with a reasonable amount of accuracy. … Read more…
This 90-year-old company embraced the coronavirus economy. Now it needs to hire employees
Gargiulo Produce opened in 1929 as a fruit and vegetable cart selling door-to-door. Over 90 years later, the company now wholesales food to businesses across the East Coast. In 2020, the coronavirus shut down many of Gargiulo’s commercial accounts and … Read more…
Edelman, Smith on Crisis Communications and Effective Leadership
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How these essential workers feel about the risks they face
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Pakistan is paying people out of work in the pandemic to plant trees
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Fund managers fish for dividend plays amid sharp cuts
Some dividend fund managers are wading back into the shares of battered railroad stocks, energy companies and other economically sensitive, cyclical names, even as a host of companies have slashed… Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Simon Property Group, Kraft Heinz, United Parcel Service: Stocks That Defined the Week
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! SPECIAL DONATION REQUEST UPDATE: … Read more…
NBCUniversal Weighs Significant Layoffs at Media, Entertainment Units
Comcast’s NBCUniversal is reviewing operations across its portfolio of media and entertainment properties as part of a cost-cutting effort that could result in a significant reduction of staff, people familiar with the matter said. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: … Read more…
Wall Street Week – Full Show (05/01/2020)
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Russia reports spike in virus cases as others ease controls
Russia has reported its highest one-day jump in new coronavirus infections as some other countries and U.S. states where numbers of cases are stabilizing allowed businesses and public activities to reopen ABC News: Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Bank Of Japan Minutes To Be Released On Friday
The Bank of Japan will on Friday release the minutes from its emergency monetary policy meeting on March 16, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. RTT – Economic News SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free … Read more…
Stock Alert: Facebook Up 6% After Q1 Results
Shares of Facebook Inc. (FB) are rising more than 6 percent or $ 12.01 in Thursday’s morning trade at $ 206.20 after the social media giant reported an increase in profit for the first quarter from last year and said … Read more…
This interactive tool shows you how the coronavirus pandemic is—and is not—affecting climate change
This free interactive tool from artificial intelligence company HyperGiant gives users the ability to manipulate the sources of carbon emissions to understand how the coronavirus is — and is not —affecting climate change in the United States. Wealth SPECIAL NEWS … Read more…
Unilever CEO Jope on Decision Making During Covid Crisis
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Sen. Barrasso on remdesivir and why it’s ‘too early’ to talk about state bankruptcies
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Can we turn the tide of plastic packaging? | Rethink Sustainability
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COVID-19 in Africa | A joint media briefing with WHO and WEF | April 30th
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Your unemployment questions, answered
U.S. jobless claims have exceeded 30 million since the coronavirus outbreak hit the country, wiping out a decade of job gains and sending many Americans scrambling to find work and cash in on… Reuters: Wealth BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Most Photographed’ NYSE Trader Shares His Coronavirus Survival Story
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Tech Stocks Nearly Push Nasdaq Out of Red
As investors assess a market and economy jolted by the coronavirus pandemic, they are betting the technology stocks that drove much of the recent bull rally will lead the way to recovery. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to … Read more…
Amazon’s Sales Jump as Coronavirus Prompts Surge in Online Shopping
Amazon.com reported soaring quarterly sales as the company experienced a surge in online orders from homebound customers contending with the coronavirus pandemic. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Boeing to Sell $25 Billion Debt Offering
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