Coronavirus lockdown a top concern ahead of Election Day, Pennsylvania business owner says
The coronavirus pandemic will be top of mind for one small business owner in battleground Pennsylvania before heading to the voting booth.
Pandemic brings new restrictions on restaurants and retailers as demand is rising
As coronavirus cases rise across much of the U.S., restaurants and retailers are again contending with new restrictions and staffing challenges. Unlike the initial virus surge, when much of the country shut down, this one coincides with rising demand.
American shoppers panic-buying as coronavirus spike aggravates year of upheaval
With just four days until the 2020 presidential election, early indicators show American shoppers concerned about political fallout and the months ahead are buying and stockpiling goods.
Billions in coronavirus relief may have been sent to scammers, watchdog says
A Small Business Administration program intended to keep entrepreneurs afloat during the coronavirus pandemic may have sent billions of dollars to scammers and ineligible applicants, according to a new watchdog report.
Stock futures fall led by tech shares
Traders will also get the latest income & spending numbers, plus consumer sentiment
Twitter shares plunge as user growth slows
Twitter had 187 million daily users, on average, in the third quarter, but below analysts’ expectations of 195.6 million.
Delta and pilot union reach agreement in principle to avoid furloughs until 2022
Delta Air Lines and the union that represents its pilots have reached a preliminary deal to avoid furloughs through Jan. 1, 2022.
Delta, pilots union reach tentative deal to avoid furloughs until 2022
The agreement is subject to approval by union members.
Bank of America ends supplemental pay program as COVID-19 cases spike
The move comes a week after CEO Brian Moynihan stressed that the company's "number one" priority during the pandemic has been to "take care of the employees."
Starbucks sees hotter-than-expected earnings for 2021
Starbucks Corp forecast 2021 earnings largely above estimates on Thursday, helped by strong online orders and a recovery in demand following the initial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apple CEO Tim Cook weighs in on COVID-19 stimulus package stall
As stimulus talks go nowhere, Mnuchin and Pelosi blame each other.
Chipotle CEO warns coronavirus surges will continually ‘pressure’ indoor dining
As the weather gets colder and coronavirus cases increase nationwide, Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol said the restaurant industry should anticipate continuing restrictions on indoor dining.
Amid airline industry slump, new study shows flying may actually be safer than grocery shopping, indoor dining
Researchers say that the "ventilation of air on aircraft reduces the possibility of exposure to COVID-19, lower than other common settings such as a grocery store or indoor restaurant."
SBA disaster loan fraud report slammed as ‘political hit job’
A report from the Office of the Inspector General detailed tens of billions of dollars’ worth of potentially fraudulent loans.
United to offer free coronavirus tests for some London-bound travelers
From Nov. 16 through Dec. 11, United will offer rapid tests to every crew member and passenger over the age of two on select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow as part of its transatlantic testing pilot program.
Moderna rakes in $1.1B on coronavirus vaccine orders
Prescription drugmaker Moderna has received $1.1 billion in customer deposits for its COVID-19 vaccine, expected to be available next year
Coronavirus lockdowns not part of Trump strategy, White House chief of staff says
The U.S. economy is a top priority for the Trump administration, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Thursday.
Millions of Americans plan to move to more affordable areas amid pandemic
Increased job flexibility has given people an opportunity to relocate.
US economic growth shatters record at 33.1%, but fails to snap coronavirus recession
The U.S. economy grew at a record-shattering pace in the third quarter as businesses reopened from the coronavirus shutdown, but the nation remains in a deep hole from the COVID-induced recession.
Jobless claims fall to 751,000, lowest level since March
The number of Americans applying for state unemployment benefits remained persistently high last week, indicating the pace of layoffs is still elevated as a resurgence in coronavirus cases threatens to derail the economy's recovery.



















