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Business, Finance, Markets
BoA Raises $1 Billion with COVID-19 Bond to Fight Pandemic
BoA sold a $1 billion corporate bond specifically to help finance part of the health industry amid the…
Media, Politics, Social Media
How Cognitive Bias Shapes Political Opinions and Elections
Cognitive bias is a flawed way of thinking that we can all fall victim to at times, but…
Business, Markets, Politics
Elon Musk Defies California Governor’s Order, Reopens Tesla
Musk's decision to reopen the Tesla plant should keep investors interested. Not only is Tesla resuming operations, but…
Business, Economy, Social Media, Technology
Mobile App Popularity: Pandemic Winners and Losers
The coronavirus pandemic has had a distinct impact on the app market in North America. Some types of…
Business, Retail
Demand for Plant-Based Meats Surge Amid Meat Shortages
As supplies of pork, beef, and chicken dwindle, consumers are turning to the alternative option of plant-based meats.
Economy, Markets
Stock Markets Rally While Unemployment Claims Continue Rising
The Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 saw gains today as the U.S. Labor Department released its frightening weekly…
Business, Retail
Supermarket Meat Shortages Force Consumers to Buy Directly From Farms
Major meat processing plants in the United States have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic causing meat…
Business, Markets
Disney Earnings Down Over 90% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
New Disney SEO Bob Chapek bravely presented the company's first earnings report since he took over the position…
Business
Retailers on the Brink of Coronavirus-Induced Bankruptcy
Experts say there will likely be more retailer bankruptcy filings to come as credit ratings fall in the…
Economy, Markets
Dow and S&P 500 Have Best April in 82 Years
You'd have to look back to 1938 to find an April to find better returns for the Dow…
Business, Economy, Technology
How Big Tech is Helping Fight Coronavirus
As the world is making its way through the coronavirus pandemic everyone is chipping in to help out…
Business, Economy, Money
Coronavirus Could Cause Spike in Lawsuits Against Businesses
As businesses prepare to reopen and resume operations after the coronavirus pandemic there is another big issue looming.…
Business, Economy
COVID-19 Job Losses Compared to Historic Unemployment Claims
These previous peak periods of unemployment pale in comparison to the 22 million new unemployment claims over the…
Business, Economy, Markets
Markets See Gains As Some States Gradually Reopen
The markets are getting a boost today as some COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Business, Markets
How COVID-19 Caused the Oil Crash of 2020
On April 20, crude oil futures dropped below $0 per barrel. This historic drop on a commodity we…