Dec 7, 2020

Airbnb’s IPO optimism

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Airbnb has a positive story to tell and is expected to raise the price range for its initial public offering. Plus, business forecasters look ahead to 2021. And, what will convince people to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

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Airbnb, set to go public on Thursday, plans to raise targeted initial stock price

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Business economists predict tough winter before 2021 rebound

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Dec 7, 2020

Economists expect moderate GDP growth in the fourth quarter, after a fall where consumer spending gave some businesses a boost.

A new survey from the National Association for Business Economists predicts just moderate economic growth in the last quarter of 2020.

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What it will take to persuade people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

by Kristin Schwab

Dec 7, 2020

Scare tactics and facts are actually among the least effective strategies.

Having famous people get vaccinated on camera is one tactic. Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have already volunteered.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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