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Social media companies announce steps to make it clear when a candidate has won the election or has not. Plus, stock futures up on Election Day. And, a closer look at companies giving their employees paid time off to vote.
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So how are investors approaching the next 24 hours? The EU’s financial watchdog says German regulators were “deficient” in supervising Wirecard. COVID-19 vaccine research is vulnerable to cyberattack.
Plus, after the worst week for the stock market since March, indices around the world are up this morning. Also, what low interest rates mean for Americans.
Ahead of the election, a look at one of President Trump’s promises for the manufacturing industry and whether or not he’s kept it. Plus, how one European country with a population the size of Maine has figured out online voting.
Lockdown uncertainty in Europe could further curb oil demand, worrying investors. The British prime minister cancels a speech to business leaders. Lessons in online voting from Estonia.
Plus, selling bonds to invest in global health and increase vaccine access in developing countries. And, the history of voting technology, and the importance of the paper ballot.
There’s concern about how long it might take to get election results and the potential for violence. Plus, Exxon Mobil is slashing 1,900 jobs in the U.S. And, a closer look at the companies who make our voting machines.
A second wave of COVID-19 threatens the rebound seen in France, Germany and Italy between July and September. How basmati rice is a source of tensions between Pakistan and India. Plus, the business of election betting.
Also, the Trump administration proposes ending the H-1B visa lottery. Plus, business groups call for patience as presidential election results get tallied next week. And, lower-income Americans are less confident about the accuracy of vote counting.
Plus, warnings of a ransomware assault that threatens U.S. health care. And, how one county in the swing state of Pennsylvania has tried to beef up its election system to deal with the influx of mail-in ballots.
