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Nov 27, 2020
Oil prices are stable … for now
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Plus, another trial for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. Also, what to expect from the holiday shopping season. And, a booming — or blooming — Texas industry takes a pandemic hit with the interruption of high school football homecoming games.
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Nov 27, 2020
Why is Australian wine about to get way more expensive in China?
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Beijing is set to add tariffs starting Saturday, escalating trade tensions. Also, plans to export a COVID-19 vaccine to developing countries. And, is Sri Lanka too reliant on China for capital investment?
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Nov 27, 2020
Trump’s census fight is back at the Supreme Court
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The Trump administration wants to exclude undocumented immigrants from the count. Plus, rethinking city living and urban planning in the time of COVID-19. And, 75 years of the Slinky, another classic toy that’s selling during the pandemic.
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Nov 26, 2020
Keeping everyone fed during a pandemic Thanksgiving
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This year, the need for food programs and pantries is greater, and it will go far beyond Thanksgiving. Plus, the humanitarian crisis North Korea could be facing as a result of rapidly decreasing trade with China. And, a housing crisis in Florida.
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Nov 26, 2020
Shanghai is now the most connected city for flying
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Pandemic disruption has majorly affected flight hubs like New York and Tokyo. Plus, will EU countries follow Germany and keep ski resorts closed to contain COVID-19? And, heat-and-eat Thanksgiving in London.
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Nov 26, 2020
That trade deal with China? Not working out so well.
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Plus, with all of the holiday sales here or just ahead, 75% of shoppers say they’re planning to avoid crowds and shop online, according to a survey from Deloitte. And, an American Thanksgiving experience in London.
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Nov 25, 2020
How the stock market seems vaccinated against the virus
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Plus, a rule proposal from the SEC to let tech companies pay their workers in part with company equity. And, checking in with Pennsylvania about how it’s approaching the challenge of distributing COVID vaccines once they arrive.
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Nov 25, 2020
The pandemic-resistant Dow Jones Industrial Average
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COVID cases are surging, historically high numbers of people are signing up for unemployment benefits, and yet the Dow has crossed 30,000 for the first time. Plus, more Americans are relying on food programs. And, growth for the RV industry during the pandemic.
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Nov 25, 2020
European countries review budgets as COVID-19 continues to spread
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France expands business funding for companies forced to close during nationwide lockdowns. Plus, how EU funding could help restart Spain’s economy. And, the U.K. considers cutting foreign aid spending.
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Nov 24, 2020
Giving thanks, even when tragedy strikes your business
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Plus, what would Janet Yellen as treasury secretary mean for the chances the U.S. government extends more pandemic relief? And, GM has changed its mind and is no longer pushing back against California’s clean car standards.
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