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Investors' No. 1 concern is a US-China political face-off, says economist

The coronavirus pandemic might have peaked, but the political fallout from it is just picking up pace and investors are getting very worried, said an economist on Wednesday.

United Airlines service workers' union sues over schedule cuts after carrier got federal aid

United fleet and passenger service workers are suing the airline over a planned cut to their hours, saying it violates their contract and the law providing billions in coronavirus aid from the government.

Largest Philippine Broadcaster Shares Halted After Shutdown

Trading of shares in ABS-CBN Corp., the Philippines’ largest media company, was suspended by the bourse after the government shut its television and radio stations on Tuesday.

Starbucks is back this week

As COVID-19 restrictions ease in more places, Starbucks plans to reopen 85% of its U.S. coffee shops, but with protections for customers, employees.

Elon Musk now in line for $715 million payday

Tesla shares are up 85% so far this year, and that means CEO Elon Musk just qualified for stock options worth more than $700 million.

Disney takes $1.4B virus hit, sets date to reopen Shanghai park

It is unclear when Disney's other parks in Asia, the United States and France would again welcome visitors, executives said, or when the company's range of idled businesses including retail stores and cruise ships would return.

Fed props up companies it had warned banks not to touch

For years, the Federal Reserve warned that too many highly risky companies were engaging in fuzzy accounting that bumped up their earnings -- making it easier for them to obtain loans. The practice was driving up corporate debt to excessive and worrisome levels, regulators chastised.

Grim business outlook clouds Trump's hopes for 'tremendous rebound'

Corporate leaders are rushing to reshape their businesses to ensure they survive. Their caution could again devastate the president’s favorite gauge of economic success: the stock market.

Companies cut thousands of jobs while rewarding shareholders

As the pandemic squeezes big companies, executives are making decisions about who will bear the brunt of the sacrifices, and in at least some cases, workers have been the first to lose, even as shareholders continue to collect.

5 charts show how the virus has sent the travel industry reeling

From spring breaks to summer holidays, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted travel plans globally as lockdown measures keep much of the world's population at home.

As stimulus checks arrive, consider paying off credit card debt

According to a recent Bankrate survey, 25% plan to use the check to pay down debt.

Wells Fargo faces government probes into its PPP loans

Federal and state officials are examining the bank's lending practices under the Paycheck Protection Program.

What Matters: Corporate America is in crisis

In no particular order and with varying degrees of urgency, here's a list of companies that have just in recent days said they are under extreme stress as a result of the coronavirus shutdowns.

US meat workers are quitting as virus-ridden plants reopen

America’s meat-processing plants are starting to reopen, but not all workers are showing up. Some still fear they’ll get sick after coronavirus outbreaks shut more than a dozen facilities last month. Employees are taking leave, paid and unpaid -- or just quitting.

Stock market basics for beginners: 8 guidelines to follow

Here’s how not to lose your shirt in the volatile stock market.

Stock futures little changed following two days of gains

Stocks ended higher Tuesday as traders bet the U.S. economy could start to reopen again, while oil prices jumped for a fifth straight day.

CEOs taking pay cuts to help companies survive the virus

Executives across a number of industries are cutting their pay.

State economies most likely to be crippled by COVID-19

The measures taken to fight the spread of the coronavirus have also come at a steep cost as much of the economy has effectively ground to a halt.

A Small Business Guide to Program Management

Managing a program is a lot more complicated and involved than simply managing a project. This guide will help you understand what’s involved and how to succeed.