Merkel Faces "Outrageous" 2-Week Ultimatum As Relations Look "Beyond Repair"
As Chancellor Merkel's grip on power continues to look more and more fragile, Bild Zeitung reports that Germany’s Christian Social Union party will give her a two-week deadline to meet its demands for over.....»»
Germany Blocks China Satellite Buy, Steps Up Corporate Defenses
Last week Germany blocked the sale of a satellite and radar firm to a Chinese state-backed buyer, the latest in a cooling of corporate relations between the two countries. China Aerospace and… The post German.....»»
World stocks edge up, oil prices highest in over a month
World stocks edged up on Friday and oil prices rallied more than 2%, lifting sentiment after a week pressured by deteriorating U.S.-China relations......»»
World stocks win a respite, oil prices highest in over a month
World stocks edged higher on Friday and oil prices rallied more than 2%, as sentiment revived after a week pressured by deteriorating U.S.-China relations......»»
World stocks win a respite, oil prices jump over 3%
World stocks rose on Friday and oil prices jumped more than 3%, taking the sting out of a week that has seen sentiment hit as deteriorating U.S.-China relations added to worries over how fast economies could recover from the coronavirus shock......»»
Asia shares down on week as U.S.-China tensions rattle sentiment
Asian stocks edged up on Friday but were on course to end the week lower as deteriorating U.S.-China relations add to uncertainties over how fast economies can recover as they start to emerge from lockdowns......»»
Asia shares struggle as coronavirus strains U.S.-China relations
Asian stocks struggled to extend gains on Friday and were on course to end the week lower as deteriorating U.S.-China relations undercut optimism over the reopening of major economies......»»
John Oliver on the USPS
As the U.S. Postal Service faces financial catastrophe, John Oliver discusses why the service is so important, what brought it to this point, and what we can do to help. USPS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) No.....»»
Honolulu restaurant, Kauai resort lay off more than 180 employees
A restaurant chain in Honolulu and a Kauai hotel have recently laid off a combined 187 workers, according to Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act notices filed with the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations this week. Companies .....»»
"Time to reinvent yourself, Warren": Buffett won"t find bargains with the Fed shoring up prices, investor says
Chip Somodevilla / Getty Warren Buffett's bargain-hunting isn't viable in the current downturn, investor David Merkel argued in two posts on The Aleph Blog this week. The Berkshire Hathaway boss.....»»
Hawaii pays out $140M in unemployment benefits in the last week alone
The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has disbursed more than $140 million in unemployment benefits in the past week alone, officials with the department announced Friday. Of that number, more than half of it — $83,776,600 —.....»»
First J. Crew, Now Neiman Marcus. Who’s Next?
Storied luxury chain Neiman Marcus became the second U.S. retailer in a week to file for bankruptcy and faces a shaky future trying to recover in a pandemic......»»
BuzzFeed, and the digital media business, faces its moment of truth
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Repair, abandon, burn: Russia explores options for historic oil cut
In just a week, Ru.....»»
Unemployment hits 37% in the Islands as disbursements roll out
Hawaii unemployment filings continue to creep upward as millions of dollars in unemployment insurance payments are being disbursed throughout the Islands. Earlier this week, the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reported that there have .....»»
Gridlocked Congress hears aid pleas after 17 million job losses
Congress faces intense pressure to negotiate an interim rescue package this week as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic accelerates across the country. Some 17 million Americans have lost their... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
A holiday crawfish tradition lives on in New Orleans
This Good Friday, Bevi Seafood Co expects to go through about 6,000 pounds of crawfish, a New Orleans Holy Week staple, even as the state faces the threat of the coronavirus. Freddie Joyner has more......»»
The coronavirus crisis is propping up the public relations industry
Hello from the home front and welcome to this week's Advertising & Media Insider newsletter, where we highlight the week's top BI Prime advertising and media coverage. Messaging through th.....»»
The Daily Biotech Pulse: Amarin Faces Legal Setback, Milestone Payment Kicks In For CytomX, Savara, Reata Disclose COVID-19 Disruptions
Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours: Scaling The Peaks (Biotech stocks that hit 52-week highs March 30.) Athersys Inc (NASDAQ: .....»»
Commodities Corner: Gold faces unique pricing, supply and delivery challenges amid COVID-19 shutdowns
An unusually wide spread between gold prices for Comex futures and the London bullion market this week highlighted both pricing and delivery issues tied to the shutdowns of gold operations aimed at preventing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Merkel Warns Germany Faces "Biggest Challenge Since WWII" As Government Warns 10 Million May Become Infected: Live Updates
Merkel Warns Germany Faces "Biggest Challenge Since WWII" As Government Warns 10 Million May Become Infected: Live Updates.....»»