Mar 29, 2021

Tracing a stock market sell-off back to one hedge fund

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Block trades from Archegos Capital Management, a large hedge fund in the U.S., are reportedly at the center of selling pressure on certain stocks. Plus, a bill to extend the time frame for PPP loan applications passes the Senate. And, critics of the new Georgia law that overhauls state election rules call on major corporations to speak out.

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Stock market sell-off reportedly sparked by hedge fund's large sales

The BBC’s Dominic O’Connell explains.

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PPP loan deadline extension would help banks process more applications

by Justin Ho

Mar 29, 2021

The latest loans have moved more slowly than the previous round, due in part to additional compliance checks to prevent fraud.

Larger companies initially took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program, which was intended to offer forgivable loans to smaller businesses.

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What responsibility do corporations have to weigh in on voting rights?

by Marielle Segarra

Mar 29, 2021

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that overhauls state election rules and restricts voting in a number of ways.

Activists are asking corporations in Georgia like Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and Home Depot to speak out against a new law that overhauls state election rules.

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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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