Economy
Professional athletes turn to day trading while on coronavirus hiatus
Sports stars nationwide chasing the adrenaline of the game are becoming involved in day trading and investing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Virgin Atlantic to cut over 1,000 more jobs as demand languishes
Sky News is reporting that Virgin Atlantic is preparing to cut more than 1,000 jobs
David Graeber, author and anthropologist influential in Occupy Wall Street, dead at 59
Anthropologist David Graeber, who worked on the initial stages of the Occupy Wall Street movement, has died in Venice at 59, his agent says.
What our leaders can do to serve stakeholders, get Americans working again: IBM Executive Chairman Rometty
Our country is facing a workforce crisis on par with the Great Depression.
Biden walks back threat to shut down US economy
For Biden and Trump reviving the battered economy is a key election issue.
Barstool’s Portnoy reveals personal investment strategy: ‘It’s been six-figure days’
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy unveiled his personal investment strategy and stock market profits.
Walmart's Flipkart begins online wholesale service for Indian small businesses
The Indian e-commerce company Flipkart launched a wholesale service for small businesses on Wednesday.
Measures taken by South Korean government against coronavirus hurt economy
SEOUL - Measures imposed in South Korea to blunt a surge in coronavirus cases will hurt Asia’s fourth-biggest economy, the government warned on Tuesday, after unprecedented restrictions went into effect in Seoul and surrounding areas.
Democrats' breathtaking hypocrisy on taxes and your wallet
Democrats were FOR the payroll tax cut (under Obama) before they were against it (under Trump).
Small business owners speak out amid riot destruction: ‘We’re just afraid’
Small business owners Stacey Gibson of Portland, Oregon and Lyna Postuchow of Kenosha, Wisconsin agree that protest violence and the destruction of America's cities need to end.
Trump vs. Biden: After RNC, DNC, two leaders' economic visions offer real choice
Biden and Trump are offering sharply different ideas for America’s economic future.
Japan moves to secure half-billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine, hopeful of hosting delayed Summer Olympics
The Olympics was a major goal for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Coca-Cola plans layoffs, offers 4,000 buyouts as company announces global reorganization
Coke had one of its worst quarters in its 134-year history during COVID-19 crisis.
Trump has real economic record to run on in 2020, Biden doesn't. RNC hammers home president's strengths
Biden-Harris appear to be unwilling to run against President Trump’s actual record on the economy.
Gap sees quarterly sales rise on online boost for Old Navy & Athleta
Apparel retailer Gap Inc (N:GPS) reported a 13% rise in quarterly comparable sales on Thursday, with shoppers buying Old Navy and Athleta clothing online as its stores remained shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic.