Fed holds rates near zero but expects economy to improve in 2021
The U.S. central bank, as widely expected, held the benchmark federal funds rate at a range between 0% and 0.25%, where it has been since mid-March.
Chair Powell's Q&A, market reaction: Recap
Fed Chair Powell wraps up a historical 2020 for policymakers.
How to 'Be a Santa to a Senior' during COVID
Home Instead is working with Amazon to adapt their gifts for seniors program for the coronavirus era.
Congress closing in on $900B coronavirus relief deal that could include second stimulus check
Congressional leaders are closing in on a long-awaited coronavirus relief bill that could include a second round of direct payments to millions of Americans still reeling from the pandemic-induced recession.
COVID inspires Verizon to ‘unlock’ 5G in Walgreens stores across US to enhance health care tech
Verizon Business and Walgreens Boots Alliance announced a multi-year strategic partnership to enhance the customer experience at the more than 9,000 Walgreens and Duane Reade locations across the country as businesses prepare for life after the coronavirus pandemic.
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates $4.2B to charity
MacKenzie Scott, one of the world's richest women, announced Tuesday that she had donated $4.2 billion to 384 charity organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
United Airlines to begin collecting contact-tracing information from passengers in coming weeks
The airline has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to begin a voluntary contact-tracing program for all passengers arriving from international destinations, before expanding to all passengers on outbound domestic or international flights.
US retail sales fell in November for the first time in seven months
U.S. retail sales fell in November for the first time in six months, suggesting consumers are pulling back on spending.
62% of small-business owners fear pandemic's worst is yet to come
Most small-business owners in the United States believe the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is still ahead of them, with half saying their operations would permanently close within a year unless the business environment improves, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said on Tuesday.
Stock bulls need breather as COVID-19 vaccine rolls out
Big-money investors bullish on a COVID-19 vaccine and the reopening of the economy should temper their excitement, warn strategists at Bank of America.
COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers note occasional harsh side effects
While the data show that some Moderna and Pfizer trial volunteers experienced side effects, even those who had harsh reactions recommend the shots.
Stock futures trade higher ahead of retail sales, Fed decision
Investors will also get reports on manufacturing, services and housing
Fed faces tricky act balancing impact of vaccines against economic pain
Fed officials at the median saw the economy growing 4% next year and the unemployment rate falling to 5.5%. Analysts expect both figures to be upgraded
New York steakhouse expands in Georgia, CEO says officials understand importance of restaurants
Uncle Jack's Steakhouse CEO Willie Degel details the difference between running a business in Georgia vs. New York.
Grassroots organizations urge Congress to pass second round of stimulus checks
A group of more than 60 grassroots organizations is urging Congressional leaders to draw a "line in the sand" at stimulus checks for all working class adults and their children.
Fox News contributor slams hypocrisy over shutting down restaurants with eye-popping Costco pictures
Many small businesses have been forced to close permanently due to revenues lost amid restrictions on operations.
Bipartisan group of California state lawmakers call on Newsom to declare restaurants 'essential' during pandemic
A group of 11 California state senators sent a letter petitioning Gov. Gavin Newsome to retitle restaurants as “essential” as small businesses struggle amid spiking coronavirus cases.
More than 150 Minnesota small businesses plan to reopen in protest of state's coronavirus restrictions
The group, known as the ReOpen Minnesota Coalition, is calling on businesses in rural Minnesota to reopen Wednesday and for businesses in the Twin Cities metro area to reopen Friday.
Amazon's wedding registry contest giving $25K in gifts to couple impacted by coronavirus
If your wedding plans were changed because of the coronavirus this year, you could win $25,000 worth of registry gifts.
Warnock slams Loeffler claim that he supports 'crippling' business lockdowns
Post-pandemic economic restart plans are a key topic of debate in Georgia's Senate runoff races.



















