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Economy, Stocks

“Nasdaq closes at all-time high, Dow less than 7% off record, as Wall Street looks for Fed to keep support intact”

“The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.70% climbed 461.46 points, or 1.7%, to end at 27,572.44, its sixth straight gain. The S&P 500 SPX, -0.66% rose 38.46 points, or 1.2%, finishing at 3,232.39. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index COMP, +0.18% gained 110.66 points, or 1.1%, ending at 9,924.74, a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Dentists’ offices are responsible for 10 percent of jobs regained last month”

“In a twist that shocked many of the nation’s top economists, the U.S.’s May jobs report released Friday showed the country added 2.5 million jobs last month, lowering the unemployment rate from 14.7 percent to 13.3 percent. A large chunk of that… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Manufacturers show faint signs of revival in May as economy slowly reopens, ISM finds”

“ISM manufacturing index climbs to 43.1% in May from 41.5%… The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index climbed to 43.1% last month from an 11-year low of 41.5% in April, suggesting the worst of the economic damage from the pandemic… Continue Reading…

Banking, Cryptocurrencies, Investing

“Bitcoiners Go Wild After Goldman Revives Tulip Mania Comparison”

“Buzz that Goldman would release a report discussing the state of the economy as well as gold and cryptocurrencies set enthusiasts ablaze, with many hoping the bank would finally put its weight behind digital tokens. But Goldman disappointed and upset… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“More Airlines Plan Big Layoffs Despite Taking Billions In Bailout Money”

“American Airlines stock fell Thursday after a letter to employees outlining planned job cuts due to the coronavirus surfaced late Wednesday. Delta Air Lines (DAL) is also preparing a round of voluntary job reductions. In the staff letter, American Airlines (AAL) said it would… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Nasdaq rallies more than 1%, closes positive for 2020”

“The Nasdaq Composite rose for a fourth straight day on Thursday, clawing back its steep losses for the year, as tech shares added to their recent strong gains while investors mounted bets on the U.S. economy reopening soon.  The tech-heavy index closed 1.4%… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Chicago Fed economists see ‘U-Cov’ jobless rate as high as 34%”

“Their estimate: a ‘U-Cov’ rate in April of somewhere between 25.1% and 34.6%. That’s compared to the 16% rate forecast by economists polled by Reuters, who also estimate American employers shed more than 20 million jobs last month. “The official… Continue Reading…

Business

“Disney’s profit plunged 91% last quarter as its parks closed their doors”

“Disney’s profit dropped a whopping 91% during the first three months of 2020, revealing the widespread damage that the coronavirus pandemic has brought on its media empire. Although sales for its second quarter were up 21% to $18 billion, Disney’s profit… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Ohio Gov. DeWine: ’90 percent’ of state’s economy will reopen by next week”

“Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke Sunday with “Fox & Friends Weekend” host Pete Hegseth on his plans to reopen the state’s economy gradually, after he rolled back stay-at-home orders and lifted several statewide restrictions. “We’ve been able to flatten the curve,” DeWine, a Republican, said. “Our hospital admissions… Continue Reading…

Economy

“US GDP shrank 4.8% in the first quarter amid biggest contraction since the financial crisis”

“Gross domestic product fell 4.8% in the first quarter, according to government numbers released Wednesday that provide the first detailed glimpse into the deep damage the coronavirus wreaked on the U.S. economy. Economist surveyed by Dow Jones had expected the… Continue Reading…