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Will U.S. exchange trading floors still be relevant post-coronavirus?
Reuters - 1 May 2020 22:26
The coronavirus pandemic has upended U.S. equities trading with unprecedented market volatility and forced bourses like the New York Stock Exchange to close their trading floors, raising questions about the need for such...
Weekend Sip: Move over, tequila. This Mexican whisky is a new way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Market Watch - 1 May 2020 15:50
'The flavor is pure corn -- well, more like a buttered roasted corn, maybe with a hint of honey.'
How To Keep Your Working Hours In Check When Working From Home
Forbes - 1 May 2020 05:49Telemundo And Univision Adjust Upfront Plans After Coronavirus Disruption
Forbes - 1 May 2020 05:27As President, Justin Amash Says 'I Would Protect Transgender Americans'
Forbes - 1 May 2020 22:02Small businesses served by JPMorgan Chase may finally be getting some money
New York Post - 1 May 2020 05:06
Desperate small businesses may finally be getting some good news from the nation's biggest bank. After coming under heavy criticism for processing coronavirus stimulus loans to large, publicly traded clients like Shake S...
Trump threatens new tariffs on China as U.S. mulls retaliatory action over virus
Reuters - 1 May 2020 01:09
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his hard-fought trade deal with China was now of secondary importance to the coronavirus pandemic and he threatened new tariffs on Beijing, as his administration crafted retal...
Major U.S. airlines will require masks to slow coronavirus spread
L.A. Times - 1 May 2020 23:17Can Airports Achieve A Touchless Future?
Forbes - 1 May 2020 20:36Exxon: Heavy Lies the Dividend Crown
Wall Street Journal - 1 May 2020 19:24
With oil prices in a meltdown and fuel demand in an epic slump due to the coronavirus pandemic, Exxon just reported its first quarterly loss in decades. Is it acting sensibly? The answer is a qualified 'yes.'
Women's Apparel Company J. Jill Taps Restructuring Advisers After Closing Stores
Wall Street Journal - 1 May 2020 18:09Trump Sides With Armed Protesters As Whitmer Bucks The GOP Legislature
TPM - 1 May 2020 17:23
A tense week in Michigan culminated Thursday with images of angry and armed protesters swarming the state capitol while Republican...
Exxon loses $610 million in the first quarter on writedowns tied to plunging oil
CNBC - 1 May 2020 16:33
Exxon Mobil reported a loss in the first quarter as oil prices dropped to historic lows.
Google releases AI tool for processing Paycheck Protection Program loans
Venture Beat - 1 May 2020 16:16
Google released a tool -- PPP Lending AI -- that enables lenders to leverage AI to process applications for the U.S. Paycheck Protection Program.
China Gets Third New Billionaire In Two Weeks As Alibaba-Backed Raycloud Lists
Forbes - 1 May 2020 16:13Finding Your Balance in a Topsy-Turvy Market
Wall Street Journal - 1 May 2020 16:00
Taking calm, contrarian action in a crazy world is a great way to restore balance--not only to your portfolio, but to your frame of mind.
Amazon Says It May Lose Money During Coronavirus as It Increases Spending on Logistics and Worker Safety
Time - 1 May 2020 05:03
Jeff Bezos said Amazon was spending more on "getting products to customers and keeping employees safe"