us This single mother makes six figures driving a truck during the coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:22:04 GMT April Coolidge became a truck driver in her mid 40s after a long career in real estate. Eight years later as the coronavirus shuts down the economy, she is making more money than she ever did selling houses. Watch this video to learn more about why Coolidge decided to become a trucker and how the coronavirus has changed her time behind the wheel. Full Article
us Shut out of PPP loans, struggling with no child care: How Covid-19 is impacting women-owned small businesses By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:28:46 GMT CNBC Make It spoke to female entrepreneurs about the impact today's pandemic is having on their companies as they fight for federal funding, pivot business operations and manage child-care. Full Article
us Beware: Your coronavirus unemployment benefits will be taxed. How to avoid a huge hit By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:54:30 GMT More than 22 million Americans who have lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic are currently collecting unemployment benefits. Most are unaware this is considered taxable income. Here are three ways to avoid a huge tax bill in 2021. Full Article
us What Gabrielle Union is eating during the pandemic: 'I just eat whatever brings me joy' By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:12:26 GMT From cinnamon rolls to pies made with real butter, Gabrielle Union gave Katie Couric the rundown on what comfort foods she has turned to during the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
us How unemployment benefits are calculated under the coronavirus stimulus bill By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:41:35 GMT More than 33 million Americans have applied for unemployment insurance over the last seven weeks. Here's a look at how their benefits will be calculated. Full Article
us Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff has advice for small businesses struggling through the pandemic By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:11:38 GMT As co-founder and creative director of her own fashion line, Rebecca Minkoff understands the current struggles small-business owners are now facing — especially women. Here's her advice on how to survive. Full Article
us Melinda Gates on US response to pandemic caregiving crisis: 'I'm disappointed in what I've been seeing' By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:59:46 GMT Billionaire philanthropist Melinda Gates shares her thoughts about the U.S. response to coronavirus and why solving the current caregiving crisis is crucial. Full Article
us Elon Musk: I am not the 'biggest fan' of Warren Buffett – but his job is 'important' By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:10:28 GMT "Warren Buffett for example ... to be totally frank, I'm not his biggest fan, but he does a lot of capital allocation," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. "I mean, that's kind of a boring job if you ask me, but it's still a thing that's important to figure out." Full Article
us Elon Musk: 'I wouldn't exercise at all if I could' — inside his personal wellness routine By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:00:01 GMT The Tesla CEO and co-founder admitted that he's not into running, and wouldn't care to exercise if he had the choice. From lifting weights to fasting before bed, here are the habits that he uses to stay lean and healthy. Full Article
us Walt Disney's former Palm Springs 'technicolor dream house' on sale for $1 million – take a look inside By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:02 GMT Located in Palm Springs, California, the "technicolor" property was built for Walt Disney and his wife, Lillian, in 1962, according to the listing. Full Article
us Senators ask Jeff Bezos for answers on fired coronavirus whistleblowers By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:28:19 GMT Amazon has fired at least four workers in recent months who were outspoken critics of its labor policies. Full Article
us Elon Musk says coronavirus pandemic is 'practice run' for future viruses By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:04:20 GMT Musk has been a vocal critic of how government and health officials are reacting to the coronavirus pandemic that's killed at least 73,431 people in the United States. Full Article
us Roku reports strong user growth, but sour ad business outlook By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:05:18 GMT Streaming services have reported huge spikes in subscribers during the crisis as stay-at-home orders have forced more people to stay inside. Full Article
us When will hospitals and doctors' offices be open for normal business again? Here's what health experts think By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:48:21 GMT Hospitals are looking for ways to re-open their doors to patients in a way that limits their risk of exposure. Full Article
us Elon Musk: 'Too many smart people go into finance and law' By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:57:42 GMT The CEO also addressed his plans to sell the majority of his physical possessions in an interview with Joe Rogan that aired Thursday. Full Article
us These small tech companies are soaring after crushing Q1 earnings By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:04 GMT Investors are rewarding the likes of Chegg and Everbridge for impressive growth while other companies struggle. Full Article
us The US wind industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:05:03 GMT The renewable energy sector is being affected by the coronavirus in a number of ways. Full Article
us Feeding strawberries to cows: Farmers forced to throw fruit and flowers as coronavirus disrupts supplies By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:04:05 GMT Farmers around the world are letting their crops rot in the fields as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts supply and demand for flowers, fruit and milk. Full Article
us In Sweden, hydrogen has been used to heat steel in a bid to boost sustainability By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 08:53:46 GMT Hydrogen was used instead of liquefied petroleum gas. Full Article
us A massive renewable energy scheme in Australia has been recommended for environmental approval By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:37:56 GMT Several big firms, including Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas, are involved in the project. Full Article
us Bioplastics developer raises $133 million in new funding in quest to replace single-use plastics By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:00:02 GMT RWDC Industries, which makes a sustainable material solution that can be used as a substitute for plastic, raised $133 million in Series B funding. Full Article
us Coronavirus continues to impact the wind energy sector as Germany's Nordex withdraws guidance By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:42:51 GMT Company says Covid-19 pandemic will affect results from second quarter of 2020. Full Article
us The Masters and other major golf tournaments are postponed due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:14:26 GMT The 2020 Masters event has been postponed due to fears of coronavirus outbreak, Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced on Friday. Full Article
us Boston Marathon delayed until September due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:20:45 GMT The Boston Marathon has been postponed until September because of the coronavirus, according to an official statement from the Boston Athletic Association. Full Article
us NFL prohibits in-person interviews with players before draft due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:33:56 GMT Teams will be allowed to interview eligible draft candidates over the phone for no more than an hour. Full Article
us Sports teams can hang onto sky-high valuations by taking care of employees now during coronavirus outbreak By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:01:01 GMT As coronavirus suspends sporting events, experts say team owners will need to show leadership and financially assist workforces to preserve valuations. Full Article
us NFL cancels 2020 draft event in Las Vegas due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:24:19 GMT The NFL draft will still be televised, even though the public, in-person event in Las Vegas has been canceled. Full Article
us NBA and NHL say players can still travel after seasons suspended due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:31:24 GMT The NHL joined the NBA in allowing its players to travel outside of club cities as the coronavirus continues to halt the sports injdusty. Full Article
us Coronavirus could be the tipping point for movie theaters, gyms and other industries already suffering from disruption By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 21:59:56 GMT Movie theaters, fitness centers, commercial real estate and pay TV could be among the industries that are vulnerable in prolonged quarantines. Full Article
us NFL free agent deals at risk as team doctors can't evaluate players due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:49:00 GMT With in-person visits with free agents restricted due to the coronavirus outbreak, some NFL agents are wondering how a new deal will become official without team examinations. Full Article
us MLB to offer compensation to minor league players affected by coronavirus work stoppage By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:18:30 GMT Major League Baseball said it will offer financial assistance to minor league players affected by the work stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
us Doctors and patients wonder if the NBA is getting special treatment with coronavirus tests By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:23:02 GMT Sick patients are being turned away, unable to receive tests because they simply aren't available. In a stark contrast, the NBA said that as of Wednesday, at least eight teams had been tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Full Article
us How coronavirus could permanently change the movie industry By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:46:01 GMT The distinction between a theatrical and a digital release is disappearing as theaters shut down. This could fundamentally changes studios' leverage in negotiations with theater chains, permanently alter consumer behavior and raise the bar significantly for going out to the movies. Full Article
us Ad giant WPP pulls dividend, CEO 'very cautious' about the impact of virus on marketing budgets By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:57:13 GMT The world's largest advertising group pulled its dividend and share buyback and withdrew guidance for 2020 on Tuesday, after clients cancelled marketing booked with the company due to the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
us AT&T president says consumer behavior will be fundamentally changed from coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:53:12 GMT "We're going to return to a different economic environment. We're going to return to different business models," AT&T President and COO John Stankey told CNBC. Full Article
us With Hollywood on hiatus, studios are bracing for fights with insurers over coronavirus losses By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:44:04 GMT Allianz, which is one of the main insurers for entertainment companies, estimates that Hollywood studios paid $400 million in premiums last year to cover "unforeseeable events." Now the bill is coming due. Full Article
us LinkedIn offers to connect job-seekers with essential businesses for free By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:29:30 GMT In the wake of COVID-19 shutting down broad swaths of the economy, LinkedIn is ditching the core engine of its business model to help people connect with jobs at no cost. Full Article
us UK TV watchdog 'assessing' popular daytime show over comments on 5G-coronavirus conspiracy theories By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:57:27 GMT Ofcom is looking into a popular morning show after its presenter made comments about baseless conspiracy theories linking Covid-19 to 5G. Full Article
us Instagram announces new features for small businesses including gift cards, food orders and fundraisers By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:43:52 GMT Starting Wednesday in the U.S. and Canada, Instagram users can tap on a gift card or food order to make a purchase through a company's site. Fundraisers created by a business or its supporter open on Facebook. Full Article
us Online education company Coursera offers unemployed workers thousands of free courses By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:59:37 GMT Unemployed workers are gaining free access to 3,800 courses created by elite universities and companies such as Amazon to learn skills and gain professional certificates for new job opportunities. Full Article
us Hollywood's small businesses in crisis as coronavirus shuts everything down By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:58:08 GMT Of the 5,900 businesses in Hollywood, 99.5% have less than 500 employees, and over 90% have fewer than 10 employees. Many are being forced to layoff or furlough employees as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Full Article
us Pop radio in decline, streaming on the rise: How the coronavirus is changing what we listen to By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:39:12 GMT Instead of car radio, people calling on digital assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri to fire up some music while they cook. Full Article
us Nearly a fifth of Wendy's US restaurants are out of beef, analyst says By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:12:25 GMT Stephens Inc. said its estimate is based on an analysis of online menus for every Wendy's location nationwide. Full Article
us Men's shirt retailer Untuckit taps real estate restructuring firm to renegotiate deals during coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:59:41 GMT The move by Untuckit comes as a number of retailers are looking to renegotiate deals with their landlords, or shut stores entirely, as the Covid-19 pandemic has forced doors temporarily shut to try to curb the spread of the virus. Full Article
us Kroger CEO: Customers will have meat during the coronavirus pandemic, so long as they are 'flexible' By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:03:28 GMT The supermarket chain executive said Kroger is working with new meat suppliers and diverting meat that would have gone to restaurants to try to stay in stock. Full Article
us 'Today's norm to tomorrow's everyday routines,' CVS CEO says the pandemic will change customers' shopping, health-care habits By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:22:22 GMT The health-care company's chief executive, Larry Merlo, said trends that emerged during the pandemic, such as use of telemedicine and prescription delivery to the home, may continue to be popular. Full Article
us Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy as it struggles with debt and coronavirus fallout By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:49:40 GMT The luxury department store chain had been struggling with competition from online rivals and dwindling cash before the pandemic. Full Article
us Kohl's CEO: Our real estate is an asset emerging from the coronavirus pandemic By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:19:06 GMT Kohl's announced Thursday morning that it plans to have 25% of its stores reopened by next week. Full Article
us The meat supply chain is broken. Here's why shortages are likely to last during the coronavirus pandemic By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:39:57 GMT Challenges with the country's meat supply chain will likely linger as long as the coronavirus pandemic does causing periodic shortages. Full Article
us Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order requiring Trump administration to turn over Mueller docs to Congress By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:12:35 GMT The order would have required the Trump administration to turn over to Congress secretive materials produced in connection with Robert Mueller's Russian probe. Full Article