Virtual events have their pros and cons in the COVID-19 economy. Plus, Rio Tinto cuts executive bonuses after the destruction of Australian indigenous sacred sites. And, Microsoft joins the Big Tech battle over app stores and video games.
Shares of 18 companies debut on the Chinese ChiNext stock exchange. Mining giant Rio Tinto slashes executive bonuses after the outcry over destroyed Australian indigenous sacred sites. And, would any companies actually want to take over TikTok’s U.S. operations?
How do the nation’s business leaders feel about Joe Biden? Plus, data from Europe shows economic activity is looking worse in August than July. And, data showing a connection between sexual misconduct at companies and their poor financial performance.
The $1,200 stimulus checks didn’t go out to higher-income people — but they didn’t go out to many lower-income people, too. Business as usual for Uber and Lyft in California … for now. European economies run into new trouble.
Around 35 million discounted meals have been claimed under a U.K. government scheme to boost eating out in August. But who will actually pay? A commercially viable gas reserve could reduce Turkey’s reliance on energy imports.
A battle over the contractor economy may erupt. Plus, Airbnb confidentially files to go public. And, how the labor movement in the U.S. might evolve to include more temporary and gig workers.
There is a bike shortage, it’s global and it’s expected to go on for months. Also, Indeed online job postings are down about 20% compared to this time last year. And, hotels face mortgage delinquencies.
The Australian flag carrier Qantas reported an annual loss of more than $1 billion. Australia has banned international travel for most residents and citizens. As strikes continue in Belarus, what next for its economy?
Why didn’t Congress anticipate funding to support voting by mail after what happened in the primaries? Plus, more big-box retailers see sharp quarterly growth. And, what Kamala Harris can learn from women in leadership roles around the world.
Why are investors aggressively buying stocks right now? It’s in part because the returns on bonds are so low right now. Plus, the USPS and veterans. And, reimagining our world with sustainability, waste and the “circular economy” in mind.
