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Nike's Anthem of Hope; Spam's Big Moment: Tuesday's First Things First
AdWeek - 26 May 2020 12:45
Welcome to First Things First, Adweek's daily resource for marketers. We'll be publishing the content to First Things First on Adweek.com each morning (like this post), but if you prefer that it come straight to your inb...
'Beyond Outrageous': Journalists Press Twitter Over Trump Tweets
Forbes - 26 May 2020 19:29Explaining a layoff caused by COVID-19: Ask HR
USA Today - 26 May 2020 13:00
Don't worry, hiring managers will understand that many workers were laid off or furloughed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnny C. Taylor Jr. says.
S&T in Pennsylvania discloses potential exposure to check kiting scheme
American Banker - 26 May 2020 14:48
The bank is trying to recover millions of dollars in returned deposits. It also has a $14 million loan to the company that allegedly conducted the scheme.
Despite Chaos, Real Estate Data Shows New Yorkers Are Not Selling Their Homes
Forbes - 26 May 2020 22:46Distressed Real Estate Market Beckons Opportunistic Buyers
The New York Times - 26 May 2020 15:00
Investment firms are sitting on "a staggering amount of dry powder" as they wait for big property discounts brought on by the pandemic.
Supercar maker McLaren to cut 1,200 jobs amid pandemic: Sky News
Reuters - 26 May 2020 13:43
Surrey-based supercar maker McLaren is cutting about 1,200 jobs from its workforce as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, Sky News reported on Tuesday.
This new brand solves the most annoying thing about making your bed
Fast Company - 26 May 2020 10:00
This shockingly simple design tweak makes changing your duvet cover a breeze. Every time I make my bed, there’s that awkward moment when I climb inside my duvet cover and worry about how to get back out again. I’ve c...
"We All Failed"-- The Real Reason Behind NY Governor Andrew Cuomo's Surprising Confession
Forbes - 26 May 2020 07:24Where Things Stand: The Bootlicking Continues
TPM - 26 May 2020 19:21
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) has clearly recovered from the utterly devastating blow President Trump dealt his ego last month....
Adweek Together: Marketing for a Secure Future
AdWeek - 26 May 2020 17:18
Insurance companies have been a consistent and valuable advertiser during the pandemic. But how have they adapted their marketing message and what are the results? Today we're joined by Jenn Halloran, CMO of MassMutual, ...
Germany's Big Airline Bailout Is a Mixed Blessing
Wall Street Journal - 26 May 2020 15:12
Airline giant Lufthansa has gotten most of what it wanted from the German government. For investors, that is both a relief and a problem.
Shopify's Blurred Lines Are Hard to Hate
Wall Street Journal - 26 May 2020 12:00
At the start of this year, Shopify may have been the biggest company investors outside of technology had never heard of. Now, the company is in a position too relevant to ignore.
Walmart's Mexico unit pays scaled-down tax of $358 million after government talks
Reuters - 26 May 2020 05:36
Walmart de Mexico paid $358 million in taxes after talks with the Mexican government over an even larger sum authorities had aimed to charge the retailer for the sale of a restaurant chain, the company said on Monday.
Column: Moderna execs sold $29 million in stock after its early vaccine announcement
L.A. Times - 26 May 2020 20:56
Within 48 hours of Moderna's vaccine announcement, its execs sold $29 million in shares.
Oil Rallies on Hopes for Economic Recovery
Wall Street Journal - 26 May 2020 16:03
Oil prices climbed, rising alongside stocks with more states and countries easing lockdown measures and boosting demand for fuel.
BitAmp - The Next New Open Source Wallet
Bitcoin.com - 26 May 2020 15:00
With the recent rise of Bitcoin prices and the Bitcoin halvening, new entrants into the cryptocurrency field may wonder where they can self-custody their Bitcoin in the most secure way. BitAmp’s Emphasis on Privacy and...
Stock Market Boost: Unemployment Outlook Shifts To Positive
Forbes - 26 May 2020 01:55Pinterest Pushes Into Online Grocery, Letting Users Buy Ingredients on the Site
AdWeek - 26 May 2020 22:55
The rise in home cooking during the coronavirus pandemic has been accompanied by a rise in online grocery ordering, and the combination has proven beneficial to Pinterest. In January, the company rolled out a new ad form...
Discovery, Science Channel Take Their Own Moon Shot With NASA-SpaceX Launch Programming
Forbes - 26 May 2020 20:36Airline Stocks Buoyed by Easing Travel Restrictions, State Aid
Wall Street Journal - 26 May 2020 14:42
Global airline stocks rallied following signs of more government support for the aviation sector and the loosening of travel restrictions in some countries.
Dental practices consider using UV light tech to safely reopen
CNBC - 26 May 2020 14:00
As more businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, dental practices are considering enhanced measures to clean their facilities and equipment, as well as protect their patients and staff.