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Big brands are telling TV networks they might not be buying as many ads as planned
May 13, 2020
More people are at home watching, but there's a lot of uncertainty about the future of TV programming.
Food delivery apps may soon see even more consolidation
May 13, 2020
That could mean higher prices for consumers, and for the restaurants that rely on the apps.
What House Democrats have proposed for a new COVID-19 stimulus bill
by
David Brancaccio
, Scott Tong
and Alex Schroeder
May 13, 2020
The $3 trillion bill proposes another round of direct checks to Americans.
Lost health insurance? COBRA's an option, but it isn't cheap
May 13, 2020
The benefit allows you to keep your former employer's insurance plan — as long as you pay your former employer's share of the premium
How possible is a major airline failure due to COVID-19?
by
Andy Uhler
May 12, 2020
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said it's "likely" in an interview on NBC's "Today" show.
Buy America order could worsen medical supply shortages, economists say
May 12, 2020
More than 200 economists have signed a letter to President Trump and congressional leaders. They say a Buy America order the Trump administration is contemplating for medical supplies would push up prices and exacerbate shortages.
Does measuring inflation matter during a pandemic?
May 12, 2020
How prices of many basic goods and services change usually tells us a lot about where the economy is headed.
For public good, not for profit.
Federal student loan interest rates drop to historic low
May 12, 2020
But with high unemployment and economic uncertainty will students want to take on loans?
UK universities stand to lose billions if the pandemic keeps foreign students away
May 12, 2020
Hundreds of thousands of foreign students may not enroll at British schools in the next academic year.
What are ETFs and why is the Fed pouring billions into them?
May 12, 2020
The Federal Reserve is prepared to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in corporate bond ETFs to support businesses, and make it possible for these businesses to borrow during the Coronavirus downturn.