Hopes for ‘accelerated’ stimulus are driving stocks higher: Strategist

Hopes for ‘accelerated’ stimulus are driving stocks higher: Strategist

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Investors seem to be expecting a “massive” stimulus from the Democratic sweep of Congress, according to Jim Lowell, CIO of Adviser Investments. 00:00 Fri, Jan 8 20212:43 AM EST

“COVID-19 Took A Toll On My Family”: The Virus Killed This Costco Worker, Her Sister, And Her Mother

“COVID-19 Took A Toll On My Family”: The Virus Killed This Costco Worker, Her Sister, And Her Mother

Regina Lim Lee was born on Aug. 21, 1961. Her father, Albert Chin Lee, an immigrant from China’s Guangdong province, served in the US Army and later brought over his spouse, Susie, upon completing his service. They had four children, with Regina being the youngest. Raymond, the second oldest, recalled a blue-collar upbringing. The family…

Wedding Dress Designer Hayley Paige Says She’s Lost The Right To Her Instagram And Her Own Name In Court

Wedding Dress Designer Hayley Paige Says She’s Lost The Right To Her Instagram And Her Own Name In Court

Last week, JLM Couture sued the designer for breach of contract, among other things, in a New York federal court. The company’s main gripe is over the @misshayleypaige account, which JLM asserts it owns and has the right to operate as it sees fit. It also filed a temporary restraining order banning Gutman from using…

The US Government Says Facebook Needs To Sell Instagram And WhatsApp

The US Government Says Facebook Needs To Sell Instagram And WhatsApp

Facebook has used illegal monopoly power and an “unlawful scheme” to stifle competition, degrade personal privacy, and crush rivals, according to antitrust lawsuits filed Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 46 states and two territories. “For nearly a decade, Facebook has used its dominance and monopoly power to crush smaller rivals…

Amazon Has Been Charged With Firing A Worker Just Because She Fought For Better Working Conditions

Amazon Has Been Charged With Firing A Worker Just Because She Fought For Better Working Conditions

This spring, six different Amazon employees claimed they were wrongfully terminated by the company in retaliation for their involvement in organizing to improve working conditions. Now, at least one of those workers, Courtney Bowden of Pennsylvania, will have her case heard before a judge. Although a victory would mean little in terms of punitive damages,…

Airlines In The US Can Now Ban Emotional Support Animals From Flights

Airlines In The US Can Now Ban Emotional Support Animals From Flights

A new rule allows airlines in the US to ban emotional support animals from riding in the cabin, ending a system that led to everything from turtles to pigs, snakes, and even turkeys riding alongside their owners. Last year, the Department of Transportation issued guidance stating that dogs, cats, and miniature horses could be accepted…

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a surge in demand for contactless payments, accelerating the shift from cash to digital options

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a surge in demand for contactless payments, accelerating the shift from cash to digital options

The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to cause a drastic decline in cash usage due to the risk of contamination. “Over the past six to eight months, we’ve seen the use of cash decline even further, and that’s a trend I think that we’re going to see continue,” said Jodie Kelley, CEO of Electronic Transactions Association….

Here’s why cash still dominates even though the risk of spreading coronavirus encourages contactless options

Here’s why cash still dominates even though the risk of spreading coronavirus encourages contactless options

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Coronavirus has caused an unprecedented surge in the demand for contactless payment, but the U.S. is unlikely to stop using cash anytime soon. 14:13 Wed, Dec 2 20202:53 PM EST

Markets could ‘look past’ a temporary US lockdown: Analyst

Markets could ‘look past’ a temporary US lockdown: Analyst

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Andrew Harmstone from Morgan Stanley Investment Management believes a credible coronavirus policy from the Biden team will be able to mitigate any downside from a potential temporary lockdown to stem the pandemic. 00:40 Mon, Nov 9 20203:03 AM EST