Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a...
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What to do when you're a few years away from retirement and a global pandemic hits
When retirement looms but a global pandemic causes havoc, here's how you can secure future plans.
American Airlines not considering Chapter 11, demand improving: CEO
American Airlines Group Inc's is not considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, CEO Doug Parker said in response to a question at a conference on Wednesday,...
Crowdfunding Your Workplace
Guest Post May 27, 2020 As real estate prices keep rising, the practice of crowdfunding your workplace — especially if you're independently funded — has never...
Oil slides on U.S.-China tensions, doubts about Russian output cuts
Oil futures tumbled on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was working on a strong response to China's proposed security law in Hong Kong...
Ralph Lauren posts bigger-than-expected loss as lockdowns hammer sales
Ralph Lauren Corp posted a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss on Wednesday as stores across the world that sell its jackets, coats and Polo shirts were forced to...
A growing number of colleges could close for good post-pandemic
As the spring semester comes and goes, the future looks even more uncertain for colleges and universities across the country.
Wall Street set for higher open as recovery hopes outweigh Sino-U.S.tensions
Wall Street's major indexes were set for another session of gains on Wednesday as a revival in business activity drove hopes of an economic recovery, eclipsing...
U.S. economic activity fell sharply due to coronavirus disruptions, Fed says
Economic activity declined sharply across the United States over the past several weeks, according to a Federal Reserve report released on Wednesday, reflecting the disruptions caused...
U.S. mortgage applications rise for sixth straight week
U.S. applications for home mortgages jumped last week, in a sixth straight weekly increase, suggesting the housing market could lead the economy's recovery from the novel...
Hershey says mint, gum sales hit as lockdowns restrict social gatherings
Hershey Co said on Wednesday sales of gums and mints have taken a hit as social distancing protocols spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic discouraged people from...
Germany's Altmaier: Lufthansa bailout is in Europe's own interests
German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Wednesday he expected the European Commission to approve a 9-billion euro bailout of flagship carrier Lufthansa, adding that it...
Got a PPP loan but workers rejected your rehire offer? You might have to report them to unemployment
The federal government rolled out further forgiveness guidance on Paycheck Protection Program loans to small businesses last week, and it addresses a burning question entrepreneurs have...
Why U.S. energy CEOs will get big payouts despite oil meltdown
National Oilwell Varco Inc (NOV) has had a rough few years: Since 2017, the Houston company, whose drilling equipment is in major oilfields worldwide, has lost...
23 U.S. states sue Trump administration over fuel efficiency rollback
A group of 23 U.S. states led by California, the District of Columbia and four major cities are filing suit Wednesday to challenge a Trump administration...