Business News
After the Market's Worst Day in Decades, Where Do We Go From Here?
The New York Times - 13 Mar 2020 13:55
Trillions of dollars in market value were erased after several global exchanges suffered their steepest fall since the Black Monday crash of 1987.
Coronavirus: Tourism in Thailand hit by Covid-19
BBC - 13 Mar 2020 02:20
Thailand's tourism industry, once considered very robust, is now struggling because of coronavirus.
Stocks Are in Chaos. Control the One Thing You Can.
Wall Street Journal - 13 Mar 2020 17:00
Whether the market goes up or down from here, it's time for an honest assessment about what you can do to minimize your regrets.
Travel industry under siege as coronavirus contagion grows
Reuters - 13 Mar 2020 04:08
The fallout from the coronavirus spread across the Pacific on Friday, with travel companies in Australia and New Zealand issuing profit warnings as U.S. airlines rushed to cut flights to Europe in the wake of new U.S. tr...
Realtor.com Adds Not One But Three Home Value Estimates
Forbes - 13 Mar 2020 03:22
Home search platform, realtor.com announced today the incorporation of three home value estimates to both the for-sale and off-market properties it shows on its website.
Delta Will Cut Flying By 40%, Halt Europe Service And Ground 300 Airplanes
Forbes - 13 Mar 2020 19:42
Delta takes the most dramatic steps of any U.S. airline so far in reaction to the coronavirus crisis, moving to cut flying by 40%, 'the largest capacity reduction in Delta's history, including 2001,' CEO Ed Bastian said ...
Virus Entrepreneurship: Is Now The Best Time To Start A Unicorn Venture In Emerging Trends?
Forbes - 13 Mar 2020 17:54
The corona virus will be creating its own treatment industry. But it is also having profound implications on new and emerging industries, which is the focus of this note.
Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
Reuters - 13 Mar 2020 05:47
Global markets suffered record falls on Thursday as alarm over the coronavirus intensified and governments from Ireland to Italy unveiled measures to try to slow the spread of a disease that has infected more than 127,00...
BTS's New Album Is The First To Pass 4 Million Sales In South Korean History
Forbes - 13 Mar 2020 03:20
In less than one month, BTS's new album has already become the first in South Korean history to hit a very special milestone.
Dorothy, We Aren't in 'Mediocristan' Any More
Wall Street Journal - 13 Mar 2020 00:16
Thursday's crash wasn't beyond belief because both epidemics and crashes happen more than we appreciate.
Wall Street weekahead: Investors hope Fed can help calm markets as big rate cut expected
Reuters - 13 Mar 2020 23:41
Interest rate cuts won't cure the coronavirus but investors are still hoping the Federal Reserve can take some actions to help soothe the roiled stock market.
Coronavirus cancellations are devastating the staff-parties business in San Francisco
Market Watch - 13 Mar 2020 23:21
In San Francisco and in Silicon Valley, tech companies seek to outdo each other with the swankiest team-building events and vie for talent in part by offering the most appealing staff get-togethers. Suddenly, that busine...
Delivery fees, commissions cut as Americans stop dining out
Reuters - 13 Mar 2020 23:13
As Americans hole up at home to wait out the coronavirus pandemic, fewer people are going out to eat, leading some fast food chains to cut delivery fees and meal delivery platforms to suspend commissions.
Fox News hosts urge viewers to fly, claiming the 'safest time' to do is during a pandemic, despite health officials' warnings
Business Insider - 13 Mar 2020 20:08
Screenshot/Fox News Fox News opinion hosts aren't just downplaying the coronavirus pandemic — they're urging their viewers to fly on planes, despite US health officials' warnings about even domestic travel. "It's actua...
How Students Can Get Ahead During The COVID-19 School Shutdown
Forbes - 13 Mar 2020 19:23
The coronavirus pandemic, while anxiety-inducing, might actually have a net positive effect on the way students learn and prepare for the next step in their educational journey.
Coronavirus And Shopping Behavior: Men And Women React Differently
Forbes - 13 Mar 2020 19:23
Overall all generations are worried about the impact of Coronavirus on purchase decisions and behavior, and Millennials are changing their shopping behavior more than any other generation.
How to Learn to Love Stock Market Selloffs
The New York Times - 13 Mar 2020 19:01
It's perfectly natural to be terrified. But big losses bring certain benefits, too.
5 Ways To Brainstorm (And Protect) A Brilliant Business Idea
Forbes - 13 Mar 2020 17:06
You don't have to be Thomas Edison to come up with a new invention or business idea. Learn tips on how to invent something new and protect it when you do.
Are We Doing Enough To Help UK SMEs With Covid-19?
Forbes - 13 Mar 2020 16:59
Small businesses already report worrying impacts from the coronavirus, but the Chancellor has pledged to support them
Retire Better: Why older Americans need to pay special attention to what's going on with the coronavirus
Market Watch - 13 Mar 2020 16:14
Health and economic fears are a double whammy for seniors.
Why our shrinking natural world is increasing the pace of global pandemics
Fast Company - 13 Mar 2020 15:15
As we live in closer proximity to wild animals, there’s more chance of viruses hopping from species to species—and it’s happening more and more. Conservation is suddenly a public health issue. While pandemics and m...