May 27, 2020

Consumer sentiment vs. stock market behavior

Consumer sentiment is near the lowest level in nearly a decade. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

Consumer sentiment plunged 19% in April. Yet the stock market is up. What do these contrasting trends mean? The launch of HBO Max. The future of manufacturing. In buildings closed by COVID-19, stagnant water can become dangerous.

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COVID-19

What will manufacturing look like as companies start to reopen?

by Mitchell Hartman

May 27, 2020

Even in sectors where demand is high, the coronavirus has slowed production.

More automation could be a solution to crowded, hands-on production lines.

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COVID-19

In buildings closed by virus, stagnant water can become dangerous

by Daniel Ackerman

May 27, 2020

Flushing toilets while buildings are empty is essential to safeguard plumbing systems from harmful bacteria.

Maintenance crews flush toilets and run sinks daily in schools and other closed buildings.

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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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