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Two-Thirds of Wall Street Investors Say Stocks to Worsen Under Biden Administration
A new survey of dozens of top Wall Street insiders reveals mixed feelings about the next four years.
China Will Overtake U.S. as Top Global Economy by 2028 Thanks to Superior COVID Response: Report
The British Centre for Economics and Business Research said Saturday the pandemic had "tipped this rivalry in China's favour."
Democrats Flood Facebook With Georgia Senate Runoff Ads After Ban Lifted
Jon Ossoff was quick off the mark with his social media campaigning, running more than 50 ads on Facebook within hours of the restrictions being eased.
Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec on How Small Business Owners Can Survive COVID
Cybersecurity CEO Robert Herjavec, one of the stars of ABC's Shark Tank, offers frank advice to entrepreneurs on running—and building a business in the age of COVID: "Some things have changed forever."
Second Stimulus Deal Will Spark Scramble For Businesses to Survive
"The first wave was like a shotgun start and then a brick wall finish because the money ran out," O'Malley said of the first round of stimulus. "When a smaller amount gets made available this time, it's going to be another shotgun start."
Either Stimulus Plan Would Fill Economic Hole Caused by COVID: Research
The output gap is the difference between expected economic output under current law and possible economic output if the economy were operating at full potential.
Ivanka Trump, Don Jr. Slam 'Economy Destroying' Lockdowns Not 'Grounded in Science'
"These blanket lockdowns are not grounded in science," Ivanka Trump responded to video of the California restaurant standoff.
Denny's Server Quits on the Spot as Maskless Customers Cite 'Civil Rights Act'
"You know what, I quit, I f***ing quit. What is wrong with you people?" the Denny's server told the men in Christian T-shirts, who cited "religious discrimination."
ESPN, While Laying Off Hundreds, Inks Mammoth Contract With SEC Football
ESPN has laid off about 5,000 employees since 2015. Now, the network has signed a gargantuan contract to land SEC football. This, during a pandemic and cord-cutting.
As Layoffs Surge, Airbnb, DoorDash Raise Billions with IPOs for Life After COVID-19
Leisure travel and "order-in" dining are very different markets, but as an end to the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be in sight, Airbnb and DoorDash are looking to expand by issuing IPOs.
New York-Based Climate Activists The Yes Men Revealed as Source of Bank of England Prank
The group, known as The Yes Men, circulated a release that said the central bank's corporate bond buying programme was set to go green. It said the bank would stop buying bonds from oil and gas companies.
Ending Paycheck Protection Before Economic Recovery Put 2.8M Jobs at Risk
As a result of PPP employment requirements expiring, more than 900,000 jobs were lost within the first 4 weeks. This represents approximately 40 percent of the 2.3 million jobs that PPP has been credited with saving.
Guy Fieri Raised $21.5M for Restaurant Workers, Praised for Doing 'More Than Congress'
"God bless the 'Fundraiser of Flavortown,' shame on every single one of our government 'leaders' who have failed them," reads one tweet praising the celebrity chef.
Miami Mayor Encourages Goldman Sachs to Move to Florida Amid Report Company is Weighing Option
Goldman Sachs is reportedly considering moving part of its asset management branch to Florida.
If There's No Second Stimulus, What to Do If Unemployment Benefits, Student Loan Deferral End
These last-minute steps can save you a bundle on taxes and healthcare and set you up for a financially better 2021—no matter what Congress does or when it acts on pandemic economic relief.
How to Ask for More Money at Work—Even During a Pandemic
With millions out of work, it might seem like a risky time to ask for a raise or negotiate a salary offer. But with companies more desperate than ever to hire top talent, it's actually an ideal time—as long as you're smart about how you word the ask.
Exclusive: Hollywood Producers Hired Unlicensed Doctor and Ex-Sushi Salesman to Test Stars for Covid-19
Endeavor Content hired a doctor to lead the "Health and Safety Team" on the set of "Truth Be Told," a series starring Octavia Spencer and Kate Hudson. He wasn't licensed to practice medicine in California-—or anywhere else.
Republican Confidence in Economy Plunges After Election: Poll
73 percent of Republicans now say they expect periods of widespread unemployment or depression to take place within the next five years, up from 28 percent last month.
Majority of Emergency COVID Paycheck Protection Loans Went to Just 5 Percent of Companies
The data also showed that the top 1 percent of loans accounted for more than a quarter of the total loan value.
Mitch McConnell's Revised Stimulus Proposal Still Not Enough, Economists Say
Proposals for a new round of stimulus checks have been delayed for months, held up by political deadlock in Congress and the election, and experts are skeptical about the noises being made by top decision-makers.
With COVID-19 Vaccine On the Way, Can Employers Make Vaccination Mandatory?
According to the Kaiser Health Foundation, about 49 percent of all Americans get their health insurance from their employer. That raises an important question regarding COVID-19: Can private employers require workers to be vaccinated?
Amazon's $500 Million Holiday Bonus to Workers Is Less Than What Company Makes in a Single Day
The retailer said the one-time bonuses would go to front-line employees in the United States working in the run up to Christmas.