Over 1.18M Americans filed for unemployment last week, lowest level since pandemic began
The weekly jobless figures from the Labor Department shed light on the job markets' slow recovery from the pandemic.
Papa John's sales hit record as coronavirus fuels pizza binge
The Louisville, Kentucky-based pizza chain operator reported second-quarter sales spiked 15 percent from a year ago.
Popeyes spices up sales at Burger King parent grappling with coronavirus
Restaurant Brands International reported a 25 percent drop in second-quarter revenue amid weakness at Burger King and Tim Hortons.
United Airlines joins coronavirus face mask valve ban
United Airlines is the latest commercial air carrier to update its coronavirus-related personal protective equipment guidance to exclude face masks with built-in exhaust valves, the company announced Wednesday evening.
Coronavirus prompting surge in gun sales, ammunition shortage, online firearm retailer says
Brownells, Inc. co-chairman Pete Brownell said gun sales are surging drastically due to coronavirus uncertainty and the movement for police reform.
‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer pitches tailored eatery reopening packages: ‘Restaurant relief is worthwhile’
"Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer said stimulus for restaurants in the form of reopening packages will be worthwhile for America's largest employer.
Hottest luxury vacation home hideaways for rich Americans
The pandemic caused many rich Americans to leave cities and head to popular vacation spots.
During coronavirus, Etsy's dormant buyers come alive
Etsy reported a triple-digit increase in the company's gross merchandise sales Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic lead to an influx of 11.5 million new buyers and 7.2 million reactivated buyers who haven’t purchased in a year or more on the online retailer's marketplace.
Moving company struggles to fill 3,500 job openings, chief talent officer cites 'more competition'
Two Men and a Truck Chief Talent Officer Sara Bennett said the moving company has been challenged by the coronavirus pandemic, struggling to fill thousands of jobs.
In SALT cap stimulus square-off, lawmakers squabble over $10,000 deduction limit
Republicans have accused Democrats of holding up a stimulus package over the measure.
UConn football players to maintain scholarships, student aid despite canceled season
UConn Huskies football players will remain on scholarship throughout the upcoming school year and have access to team facilities.
Cuomo shoots down NY millionaire’s tax as other states turn to rate hikes
The governor is putting the onus on Congress to fight for a stimulus package that restores New York’s funding.
New York City loses hundreds of billions in wealth as rich residents skip town
Many rich residents fled to the suburbs or vacation homes to escape the densely-populated city.
Cruise line held crewmembers 'against their will' without pay, lawsuit claims
A Bahamas cruise line has been hit with a class-action lawsuit by employees who say they were held "against their will" aboard two ships amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ex-Amazon worker organizing protest outside Jeff Bezos' NYC penthouse
Ex-Amazon worker Christian Smalls is organizing a protest outside CEO Jeff Bezos' $80 million New York City penthouse on Sunday.
GOP rep says business owners see employees return as $600 unemployment boost expires
Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, says business owners in his district are seeing employees coming back to work after the federal unemployment boost expired at the beginning of the month -- just as congressional leaders negotiate an extension.
Coronavirus fraud losses approach $100M as pandemic scams double
Losses from coronavirus-related fraud, identity theft and price gouging have almost hit $100 million since the pandemic began in March.
Stocks surge as Nasdaq nears 11K amid coronavirus vaccine progress
Lawmakers wrangled over a new COVID-19 relief package and drugmakers made progress toward a vaccine.
Chegg CEO: Coronavirus pandemic causing higher education bubble to explode
Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig told FOX Business' "Varney & Co." that colleges should be catering to the modern-day student instead of raising prices.
White House economist: Coronavirus relief bill is 'insurance policy' for V-shaped boom
Democrats are fighting against President Trump's push for a brief extension of the coronavirus relief package but the economy continues to grow despite congressional gridlock, White House economist Joe Lavorgna told "America's Newsroom" Wednesday.



















