Bitcoin Surges over $19,900 Value, Beats All-Time Record Set in 2017
Bitcoin reached an all-time-high price against the U.S. dollar Monday morning, besting a record set nearly three years ago.
Nearly one-third of New Jersey and New York businesses have closed in 2020 due to virus lockdowns
Lockdowns in response to the coronavirus pandemic have caused nearly one-third of New York and New Jersey businesses to close since January.
Delta reports $5.4 billion net loss in third quarter
Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday a net loss of $5.38 billion in the third quarter, or a $6.9 billion pre-tax loss, and said improvements in
Layoffs Fell and Hiring Rose in August as Economy Regained Its Footing
U.S. job openings held up better than expected in August, defying predictions of a steeper slowdown after four months of strong growth, while
Detached from reality? Why U.S. stocks just hit a new high
Has Wall Street missed the news that we are in a pandemic?
Jobless claims fall to 963,000, ending 20-week streak of claims above a million
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits last week was 963,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday, as jobless claims for
Rep. Buck: Actual national debt is $30 trillion, 'There's no conversation' in D.C. about repaying it
'This troubles me greatly, but all I see is more spending' with 'no conversation in Washington D.C. about how to pay this money back,’ Rep. B
1.2M jobless claims filed last week, marking 20 straight weeks of more than a million
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits last week was 1.2 million.
Disney Theme Parks Report $3.5B in Losses Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Walt Disney Co. reported that its net income plummeted dramatically in the three-month period.
Netflix shares sink as company sees growth slowing after coronavirus-driven subscriber surge
Shares in Netflix fell sharply on Friday after the streaming giant reported lower-than-expected second quarter revenue and meager expectation
Retail sales increased 7.5% in June, beating economists' expectations
Retail sales increased 7.5% in June, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Thursday.
Jobless claims fall, even as states reimpose restrictions
Initial jobless claims continued to fall last week, even as a slew of states hard-hit with COVID-19 reintroduced restrictions.
Uber Thins Out the Competition by Buying Delivery Service Postmates
Ridesharing giant Uber is reportedly set to purchase the fourth-largest food delivery service, Postmates, for $2.65 billion in stock.
Private Payrolls Estimated To Rise by 2.37 Million in June, May Revised Up By 5.2 Million
U.S. private payrolls increased by 2.369 million in June, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday.
Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Stubbornly High at 1.48 Million
Nearly one and a half million Americans lost their jobs last week.
Oil demand to make record recovery in 2021 after historic fall
Global oil demand is on pace to fall by a record amount this year due to the pandemic, but will rebound to its largest increase ever in 2021.
New York Manufacturing Business Optimism Hits Highest Level in a Decade
The New York Fed’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey showed its general condition index rose a sharp 48 points to negative 0.2 in June.
Mnuchin: White House seriously considering second round of stimulus checks
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has signaled that the Trump administration is considering another round of stimulus checks as many American
Producer Prices Rose 0.4% in May, Led by Food and Energy
U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.4 percent in May, led by gains in the cost of food and energy.
Uber Eats waives fees for black-owned restaurants
Uber announced last week that it would help customers support black-owned businesses and restaurants through its app.