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: Confronting a more threatening coronavirus situation than March, Brits are traveling much more

The coronavirus situation in the U.K. is far more pervasive now than in March 2020 when the country first locked down, but the population is traveling outside their homes much more......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 13th, 2021

Billionaire Jack Ma, who hasn"t been seen in 2 months, is reportedly "laying low." But other Chinese businessmen who have disappeared from the public after sparring with regulators have faced different fates.

Ren Zhiqiang, a retired real-estate tycoon, went missing in March after accusing the Communist Party of mishandling the coronavirus pandemic. Jack Ma in China in 2019. Wang HE/Getty Imag.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 5th, 2021

Billionaire Jack Ma hasn"t been seen in 2 months. Here"s what happened to other Chinese businessmen who mysteriously disappeared after sparring with regulators.

Ren Zhiqiang, a retired real estate tycoon, went missing in March 2020 after criticizing the Communist Party for mishandling the coronavirus pandemic. .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 4th, 2021

Stocks near records as coronavirus stimulus checks roll out

Stocks march higher after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said direct stimulus payments to Americans would begin immediately......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsDec 30th, 2020

Wall Street"s "fear index" surges most since height of coronavirus selling in March as stock market skids on virus worries

A measure of implied volatility on Wall Street early Monday touched the highest level since November on reports of a new strain of coronavirus that has caused tightened social-media restrictions and lockdowns in parts of Europe. Concerns .....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 21st, 2020

Airlines will reportedly be required to bring back 32,000 workers in order to get $15 billion in aid from Congress" long-awaited coronavirus relief package

The reported deal is a sigh of relief for the struggling industry, but may not be enough - and only lasts through March. Travelers wearing protective fac.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytDec 21st, 2020

In One Chart: As the U.S. stock market surges in 2020, inequality has soared to a record high

As stocks staged a huge rebound from their lows in March, when the coronavirus pandemic threw the economy into recession, the gap between the wealthy and the poor extended a widening trend to historic proportions......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 18th, 2020

Capitol Report: Bipartisan coronavirus aid bill includes $300 a week for jobless and extensions on student loan, eviction help

An attempt by a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and both chambers of Congress to stitch together a coronavirus aid package would extend and revive some of the most popular provisions of the CARES Act from March - with one big exception......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 14th, 2020

Key Words: Health-care workers are quitting in Sweden as second wave of coronavirus infections hits hard

Sineva Ribeiro, the chairwoman of the Swedish Association of Health Professionals, shared her thoughts with Bloomberg on the "terrible" situation in Sweden as coronavirus infections continue to spread......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 14th, 2020

U.S. job openings fell in March and layoffs soared, fresh data confirm

Job openings in the U.S. plunged during the coronavirus as tens of millions of Americans were thrown out of work, but the government's main for-hire tracker didn't capture most of the destruction.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 15th, 2020

Coronavirus boosts U.S. layoffs; job openings fall

Layoffs in the United States jumped to a record high in March, while the number of people voluntarily quitting their jobs dropped to a 4-1/2-year low as the novel coronavirus crisis rapidly changed labor market dynamics......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 15th, 2020

Job openings report in March too early to capture all coronavirus damage

This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 15th, 2020

I started my dream internship just as the coronavirus shut down the country. Here are 8 tips I learned about how new interns can make it through the crisis in one piece.

Kate Macchi/Business Insider Starting a new internship during the novel coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming. I've been working since mid-March as an intern at Insider — and I've been do.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 15th, 2020

New York Stock Exchange to begin phased reopening of trading floor after COVID-19 closure

The New York Stock Exchange, closed March 23 to slow the spread of the coronavirus, will have a careful reopening with masks and s.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMay 14th, 2020

Photos of plastic-wrapped farmers" markets and "social distancing stickers" for schoolkids show how life is resuming in Paris as the city eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions

Stephane Cardinale/Getty Images After eight weeks on strict coronavirus lockdown, France has started easing its restrictions. On March 16, France's president, Emmanuel Macron, ordered residents to stay home unless absolutely necessary, banning walks o.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 14th, 2020

U.S. airline traffic fell by 51% in March

New data shows just how hard the novel coronavirus pandemic hit commercial airlines in March. U.S. airlines carried 51% fewer scheduled service passengers in March 2020 compared to March 2019, according to preliminary data filed with the Bureau o.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2020

The poorest Americans are being hit the hardest by coronavirus-induced job losses, Fed survey shows

Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Nearly 40% of people working in February with a household income below $40,000 reported that they'd lost a job in March, the surv.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 14th, 2020

Loews sets (second) opening date for KC convention center hotel

Loews Kansas City Hotel has announced when it will open its doors after a nearly two-month setback from the coronavirus. The $367 million, 800-room hotel now will open on June 1. Originally, it planned to open April 2 but in March chose to hold off on t.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2020

Coronavirus crisis a window of opportunity for bankers to the rich

When markets slumped in March as the spread of coronavirus gathered pace, wealth managers' trading volumes soared as ultra rich clients reshuffled their portfolios......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 14th, 2020

JPMorgan"s U.S. credit card holders spent 40% less due to coronavirus

Credit card spending among some of JP Morgan Chase & Co's U.S. customers fell 40% during March and early April compared to last year, as Americans stayed home to protect against the novel coronavirus, according to a new report on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 14th, 2020

25 small gifts and gestures for friends or family members who are having a hard time self-isolating or social distancing

  As the novel coronavirus progresses, many are finding themselves in quarantine, self-quarantine, or practicing social distancing. The situation can feel overwhelming and isolating, but sendi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 13th, 2020