Comparing the current economy amid the coronavirus outbreak to the 2008 financial crisis and recession is inaccurate, “USA Today” reported. While some economic slowdown is inevitable and shouldn’t be ignored, the downturn will likely be far less serious. Here’s what made 2008 different. […]
The Dow Jones has fallen 10,000 points in the last month, continuing Thursday, Investor’s Business Daily reported. Now firmly in a bear market, several stocks are rallying after major losses. It’s time to go back and learn investing from scratch. […]
Delta will invest $1 billion to curb climate change, NBC News reported. The airline’s endeavors to reduce its carbon footprint will include funding clean-air technology while reducing waste. The choice of aircraft purchases depends on flight range and fuel efficiency. […]
After a killer shot two people during a live news broadcast in 2015, he uploaded his video of the attack to YouTube. “The Washington Post” reported that the graphic video is still viewable. The father of journalist Alison Parker has pleaded for the video to be removed; yet, it and countless violent videos remain on the website. How does content go viral? […]
Wisconsin dairy farms are disappearing off the map, “Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” reported recently. With the industry moving to larger farms and milk prices falling, dairy is dying in the Midwest. How can farmers put their best foot forward? […]
A Nissan executive awaiting trial escaped house arrest, fleeing Japan for Lebanon, “The Washington Post” reported. Carlos Ghosn was taken into custody in 2018 and released on house arrest. His alleged crimes evoke questions of executive pay and business ethics. […]
Artists whose work is stolen by scam websites have learned how to fight back, Polygon reported. Online stores whose bots steal original artwork to sell on their websites will soon find themselves in the ring with giants like Disney and Nintendo. Intellectual property law is a powerful thing. […]
This fiscal year, the United States will import more sugar than it has in four decades, NPR reported. This news comes after a shortage in annual beet harvests, from which we get half of our sugar. The simple sweetener has played a major role in world history. […]
Fitness company Peloton’s stock fell 15% in three days after an unpopular ad, Business Insider reported. The commercial, released in late November, shows a woman documenting a year of exercise after receiving a stationary bike for Christmas. While seemingly simple, it’s sparked considerable backlash. […]
Many top chain restaurants are closing scores of locations across the country, Money Pop reported. Reducing open branches in 2020 continues a 12-year trend that began with the 2008 financial crisis. It’s time to brush up on what makes a profit. […]
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