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Are Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts Open on Labor Day? See Coffee Shop Hours
Several coffee shops are open on Labor Day but may be operating on reduced hours.
How the Pandemic Will Change the Way We Manage Money Forever
An exclusive survey from Newsweek and LendingTree reveals how the twin crises of the pandemic and a struggling economy are changing the way we save, spend and even think about money—in ways that will last long after life has returned to a semblance of normalcy.
Five Money Moves to Make Right Now to Overcome Your Biggest Financial Worries
An exclusive survey from Newsweek and Lending Tree shows that eight in 10 Americans are worried about their financial security as a result of the pandemic. These smart money moves can allay those fears and put your finances back on the right track.
Officials Keep U.S.-China Trade Deal Alive Despite 'Tantrum Diplomacy'
This morning, reports emerged that U.S. and Chinese officials had reaffirmed their commitment to phase one of their joint trade deal in a call.
Inflation Is Set to Rise. Here's What That Means for Your Finances
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been tipped to outline the central bank's most active efforts yet in bringing inflation back to a healthy ballpark.
Trump Touts Markets as Vote of Confidence, But They Bet He'll Lose Election
Despite bullish markets, many investors and strategists would not bet on a Trump victory come November.
Roughly 4 Million Employees to Remain Unemployed Amid Pandemic
The transition rate from temporary to permanent layoffs nearly doubled from June to July.
Zenni Review: Who Says 'No' to a $7 Pair of Prescription Glasses?
The online direct-to-consumer eyewear giant offers great choice, style and prices, but do its frames work for everyone?
As Walmart Warns Over Stimulus Checks, Target Plays Down Effect on Consumer
Walmart's gains tapered off with the stimulus payments, CEO Doug McMillon said, while Target CEO Brian Cornell played down the successful quarter.
General Motors, Microsoft Shrug Off Trump Cash Offer to Quit China for U.S.
"I don't think anyone would claim to understand what is actually being proposed or say with any certainty that it will be enacted," Rupert Weston, a U.K.-based partner at law firm Burges Salmon LLP, told Newsweek.
Elon Musk's Wealth Is Heading for $100 Billion. But What Is He Really Worth
Bloomberg estimates that, year-to-date, Musk's net worth has rocketed by $62.8 billion. On Monday alone, Tesla stock surged by 11 percent, bumping Musk's worth up by nearly $8 billion.
TikTok's Chinese Owners Eye Mega Payday as Competition to Buy App Heats up
Reports from Reuters and from analysts polled by Bloomberg suggest it could fetch between $20 billion and $50 billion—a wildly higher price tag than the valuation of its peers.
Trump Takes Credit for Rapid U.S. Recovery. But Economic Trouble Lays Ahead
"It's true there has been a rebound, but not because of anything the president has done," says Eric Winograd, chief U.S. economist at AllianceBernstein.
Why Did a Major Fund Manager Dump Tesla's Surging Stock and Buy Boeing?
In its second quarter SEC filings, the fund reported total value of $11.4 billion, and notably bought Boeing while it sold Tesla.
Global Air Travel Down 85 Percent From Same Time Last Year, Experts Say
Masks, hospital-grade air filters and even some reduced prices have not brought travelers back onboard flights, airline industry experts say.
The States With the Most Small Businesses
According to the U.S. Small Business Association, 99.9% of all the businesses in America are small businesses. Find out how your state ranks.
What to Do If Work Calls You Back to the Office and You're Not Ready to Go
More than half of companies with a large remote workforce plan to bring back employees to work in person soon. Not convinced it's safe or can't go because of childcare issues? Here are your options, plus what else to expect when offices re-open this fall.
Stocks May Anticipate Economic Surge As S&P Nears Record High
Questions remain about whether markets could be a leading indicator of what is to come in the real economy.
U.S. Dollar Strengthens on Hopes of Stimulus Deal Despite Congress Gridlock
This was despite warnings from big players facing "real concerns" about its longevity as the world's reserve currency.
After Judge Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, What Happens Next?
The injunction and the lawsuit are the most potentially damaging challenges to the companies' businesses so far.
Ohio Woman Refuses Mask in Planet Fitness, Accuses Staffer of 'Harassment'
An Ohio woman challenged a Planet Fitness staff member after he repeatedly asked her to leave the gym for refusing to wear a mask.
Private Sector Jobs Growth Six Times Worse Than Expected in July
A rise in coronavirus cases in the U.S. suggests that the hoped for V-shaped economic recovery still has far to go.