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Pence chief of staff, senior political adviser both test positive for Covid-19 October 25, 2020
The vice president he will maintain his schedule, his spokesman said Saturday night.
American Airlines plans customer tours of Boeing 737 Max and pilot calls to boost confidence in jets October 24, 2020
American Airlines is planning to give customers a chance to view the Boeing 737 Max before it flies commercially
Lisa Murkowski says she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court October 24, 2020
The Republican senator has previously criticized Barrett's Supreme Court nomination due to the proximity to the 2020 presidential election, but announced her support during a speech on the Senate floor on Saturday.
Joe Biden calls climate change the ‘number one issue facing humanity’ October 24, 2020
Scientists say that Joe Biden's plan to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is required to avoid the most catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Trump votes early in Florida as 2020 campaign enters final days October 24, 2020
With just 10 days until the presidential election, President Trump cast his early ballot this morning in West Palm Beach, Florida.
How Amazon keeps a close eye on employee activism to head off unions October 24, 2020
Amazon has managed to keep unions out of its ranks since the company's founding in 1994, partly by relying on surveillance tools to spot activity before it spreads.
U.S. reports more than 83,000 coronavirus cases, record daily total, as experts warn of difficult winter October 24, 2020
The U.S. reported more than 83,700 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, passing the last record seen in mid-July, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
Scientists make digital breakthrough in chemistry that could revolutionize the drug industry October 24, 2020
At the Cronin Lab at the University of Glasgow chemists developed a robotic chemist called a "chemputer" that turns words into molecules.
Google's long-time rivals say DOJ antitrust suit shows it's lost its 'halo' in the eyes of regulators October 24, 2020
Three Google opponents called the lawsuit a good first step, though they hope state AGs will expand the case.
Will masks become the 'new normal' even after the pandemic has passed? Some Americans say so October 24, 2020
Some Americans are realizing that wearing a mask isn't a big deal - and they suspect it'll become a new social norm.
Tech investors could 'catch lightning in a bottle one more time' with this ETF, market analyst says October 24, 2020
Invesco's new Nasdaq Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ) is a solid alternative to its more popular, FAANG-heavy counterpart, says Tom Lydon of ETF Trends and ETF Database.
These Atlanta suburbs show how Georgia has become a 2020 battleground state October 24, 2020
The competitive race in GA-7 provides a glimpse into Georgia's shift toward a battleground state and suburban America's changing political landscape.
Media executives are finally accepting the decline of cable TV as they plot a new path forward October 24, 2020
The largest U.S. media companies are projecting about 25 million more households will cancel cable TV in the next five years, prompting major changes throughout the industry.
Worried about the election? Here are some ways to protect your portfolio October 24, 2020
The U.S. presidential election is less than two weeks away and many investors are fretting over how the results could impact their investments.
Rising rates seem to signal a recovery is near, but investors wonder whether they can be believed October 24, 2020
Yields rolled to a four-month high last week, the 10-year note reaching 0.84%, as economic data continue to arrive better than expected.
Wall Street analysts see upside in stocks like Microsoft and Ford heading into earnings October 24, 2020
CNBC Pro looked through Wall Street research to find the top stocks for your portfolio going into the busiest week of earnings.
Starboard tries to find another winner in the fintech space October 24, 2020
Starboard Value takes a stake in a payments company with several roads to choose from.
Tensions remain high in Thailand, as protesters' deadline for leader to step down nears October 24, 2020
Thailand's government and the country's pro-democracy movement appeared no closer to resolving their differences Saturday, as the protesters' evening deadline for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to step down approached.
Poland's President Duda tests positive for coronavirus October 24, 2020
Duda's spokesman, Blazej Spychalski, said on Twitter that the 48-year-old conservative leader was tested the day before and his result was positive. He said the president feels well and is in isolation.
Ant Group IPO pricing 'history's largest,' says Alibaba's Jack Ma October 24, 2020
Backed by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, Ant plans to list simultaneously in Hong Kong and on Shanghai's STAR Market in the coming weeks.

Fortune

Can Christmas-themed Miracle bars help save America’s devastated bar industry? October 24, 2020
Christmas will come early this year.
Rachel Schallom
With offices closed, WeWork and other coworking spaces jump on market opportunity October 24, 2020
A WeWork spokesperson said the company sold 13 times as many All Access passes in September as it did the previous month.
Alyssa Newcomb
How to hold the corporate world accountable October 24, 2020
Ranking businesses based on public opinion is a flawed approach.
jakemeth
Are America’s twenty-somethings doomed to become a lost generation? October 24, 2020
The unemployment rate for young people age 20 to 24 was 12.5% in September, the highest among adults.
Bernhard Warner
Americans are frantically buying military gear before the election October 24, 2020
A shift became apparent with this spring’s Black Lives Matter protests and bitterly resented pandemic lockdowns. Now the gear is everywhere.
Rachel Schallom
Trump’s odds of winning rise or fall based on one overriding force October 24, 2020
It's a powerful correlation: Since early summer, Trump's odds of winning have sunk whenever new COVID-19 case numbers have soared.
Shawn Tully
The electric car frenzy is helping even troubled companies raise big money October 23, 2020
Faraday Future, Fisker, and Karma Automotive are raising money in the midst of an EV frenzy. But the companies have some baggage.
dzanemorris
Despite Trump’s claims, the Dept. of Defense doesn’t plan to lead vaccine distribution October 23, 2020
The Defense Department itself said as recently as late September that it doesn’t expect the military to be involved in vaccine distribution in any large-scale fashion.
Sy Mukherjee
AstraZeneca cleared by U.S. regulators to resume COVID vaccine trial October 23, 2020
They are among the front-runners in the global quest for a vaccine.
Rachel Schallom
Here’s how to find best turnip prices ever on ‘Animal Crossing’ October 23, 2020
Ally Financial is offering Animal Crossing players an unprecedented chance to make big bucks (or bells) flipping root vegetables.
dzanemorris
Is it time for a new agency to oversee Big Tech? Many say yes October 23, 2020
A new regulator could act faster than antitrust law, but critics warn a new agency could be captured by lobbyists.
Jeff
Lead poisoning affects 1 in 3 kids worldwide—but it’s not too late to act October 23, 2020
COVID-19 is not the only invisible menace claiming hundreds of thousands of lives.
jakemeth
The debate gave Trump a bump in a crucial swing state, betting data suggests October 23, 2020
When Joe Biden promised a “transition from the oil industry,” President Trump’s odds improved in Pennsylvania, where fracking is big.
Shawn Tully
Looming trade secrets decision may be ‘catastrophic’ for Ford and Volkswagen’s EV ambitions October 23, 2020
SK Innovation stole LG Chem’s battery technology, according to a U.S. ruling. The punishment could cost one small town its future.
dzanemorris
PetSmart and Chewy are splitting three years after their tie-up October 23, 2020
The secret life of PetSmart (and Chewy)
Lucinda Shen
Will white women step up, at the polls against Trump and beyond? October 23, 2020
White women’s political support of the GOP has helped entrench America’s racial inequities. The 2020 election gives them a chance to break the pattern.
matthewheimer
Who won last night’s presidential debate? Not Trump, betting site says October 23, 2020
A debate that was free of surprises and any single knockout blow also helped Biden maintain his lead in betting company Smarkets's Electoral College forecast.
Jeremy Kahn
Who wore it best? Rating Big Tech’s product debuts October 23, 2020
And will in-person product events ever be a thing again?
Aaron Pressman
Trump says he will vote in person—but not on Election Day October 23, 2020
President Donald Trump is taking his own advice.
Rachel Schallom
Santa Claus won’t be coming to Macy’s this year October 23, 2020
With the coronavirus still raging, stores and malls are having to rework their typical holiday strategy.
Rachel Schallom

YAHOO Finance

China Reconsiders Its Global Strategy for the Yuan October 25, 2020
(Bloomberg) -- China is reconsidering its strategy for the internationalization of the yuan and planning for more policy support after completing a comprehensive review recently, according to a senior central bank official.“As everybody knows in the past, the internationalization of the RMB (yuan) sticks to the market principles,” Zhu Jun, director general of the People’s […]
Samsung's Lee: tainted titan who built a global tech giant October 25, 2020
In February 1993, five years after taking over from his father at South Korea's Samsung Group, 51-year-old Lee Kun-hee was frustrated that he wasn't making his mark. After a tense nine-hour follow-up meeting, Lee kick-started a strategic shift at Samsung - to gain market share through quality, not quantity. Lee, who died aged 78 on […]
Is Tesla Just A Series Of Startups? Elon Musk Lays Out The Case October 24, 2020
Elon Musk would like investors to think of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) as a series of startups.The electric automaker's CEO discussed this on the recent third-quarter earnings call, highlighting the individual units that make up Tesla.Musk On Tesla components: "There's probably in excess of a dozen startups effectively in Tesla," Musk said.He referred to every […]
How much switching to an electric vehicle could really save you October 24, 2020
Buying an EV can be daunting, but a new report shows how worthwhile the investment can be.
Apollo Investor Revolt Swells Over Black’s Epstein Ties October 24, 2020
(Bloomberg) -- It keeps getting worse for Leon Black.Over the past week, Black’s giant investment firm, Apollo Global Management Inc., has confronted one question after another about his decades-long relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.First, his own board ordered an external review prompted by Black himself. Then a Pennsylvania pension fund paused new investments […]
There's A Lot To Like About Morgan Stanley's (NYSE:MS) Upcoming US$0.35 Dividend October 24, 2020
Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Just Reported Third-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock? October 24, 2020
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. Revenues and...
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Just Missed EPS By 14%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next October 24, 2020
There's been a notable change in appetite for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) shares in the week since its...
Align Technology, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 287%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next October 24, 2020
Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with...
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Just Beat EPS By 11%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next October 24, 2020
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...
Mortgage rates dive even deeper, extending a boon for borrowers October 24, 2020
Rates have hit another all-time low and are offering even more savings.
In these 10 countries, you could retire on just $100,000 October 24, 2020
Get the most from your retirement savings in these affordable places outside the U.S.
Underwriting The Future + Micron Technology Bull Case October 24, 2020
I don’t believe in edge. I think it’s a fairy tale. The world is too competitive. Going back to AI, investing is where chess was in 1996, when there was an enormous race between human grandmasters and algorithms, and Deep Blue started to beat Garry Kasparov by using brute compute force. The above is from this interview with Gavin Baker, […]
Calabria Wants Total Government Control Over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac October 24, 2020
Four Online Gambling Stocks to Consider October 24, 2020
Is it possible to prepay taxes, as President Trump claims he did? October 23, 2020
During Thursday's debate, President Trump said he prepaid his taxes. It sparked curiosity about when it's possible to pay the IRS upfront.
Tesla Claims China Caused Unnecessary Recall October 23, 2020
Earlier Friday morning, it was reported that Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) would be recalling 30,000 Model S and X vehicles in China. This was due to suspension issues and was being forced by the Chinese government. Now, a letter obtained by Electrek shows Tesla thinks there is no defect, and no recall is needed.The letter […]
Top 10 Cloud Computing Stocks To Buy October 23, 2020
In this article we list the top 10 cloud computing stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Click to skip ahead and see the top 5 cloud computing stocks. What are the best cloud stocks to buy today? In this time of uncertainty characterized by volatile market movements, economic contraction, and spiraling unemployment, finding stocks […]
Workhorse Group Is a Buy Even with the USPS Contract Delay October 23, 2020
With the pedal to the metal, electric vehicle stocks show no signs of slowing. In fact, most could see far more upside including Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Nio (NYSE:NIO), and most notably, Workhorse Group (NASDAQ:WKHS) and WKHS stock. Source: Photo from WorkHorse.com The last time I weighed in on the stock, I said, “While the shares won’t explode […]
7 Unhealthy Biotech Stocks To Sell Before They Sicken Your Portfolio October 23, 2020
While it’s a good idea to go through your portfolio at least once a quarter and evaluate how your stocks are doing, special circumstances dictate that you do it more scrupulously, and our present pandemic certainly counts. The markets are caught in limbo, awaiting another stimulus package after a massive run from late March through […]