ar Kids can't be an 'afterthought': Some states are reopening without lifting child-care restrictions By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:53:36 GMT As states start to rescind their coronavirus-related stay-at-home orders, some are not lifting child care restrictions just yet, leaving many parents worried about how they'll be able to return to work. Full Article
ar Here's how unemployment benefits are calculated on a $40,000 salary By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:40:48 GMT Over 30 million Americans lost their jobs in March and April of 2020. And with the economy on hold, securing another steady paycheck may take some time. That's where unemployment insurance benefits can help. The amount of money you get will largely be influenced by your home state. Check with your local labor board for exact details. Watch this video to see a case study of how unemployment benefits are calculated on a $40,000 salary. Full Article
ar 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
ar 5 couples share how the pandemic has impacted their spending By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:54:16 GMT Now that many people are self-isolating, spending habits have changed. Here, five couples share how their spending has changed since the pandemic hit. Full Article
ar 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
ar 'Like a kid whose parents are withholding critical information': How workers feel about virtual layoffs By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:58:35 GMT Companies large and small are handling layoffs over minutes-long, scripted video calls, but workers say there's a better way to handle them. Full Article
ar 6 books and podcasts that will help married couples get their finances in order By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:02 GMT Combining your finances with your partner as a married couple can be tricky. To help things go smoothly, check out these money podcasts and personal finances books that are specifically geared toward couples. Full Article
ar Alphabet abandons plan to build smart city in Toronto By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:02:05 GMT The project has been the focus of the Sidewalk Labs for the last few years, and would've been a demonstration of its vision to build "smart cities" around the world. Full Article
ar Dropbox rises after company posts first quarterly profit By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:11:30 GMT It's the first time Dropbox's bottom line is in the black since the company went public two years ago. Full Article
ar Uber shares shoot up after CEO says ride volume is increasing again after April bottom By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:15:45 GMT Uber reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday, and while the company lost $2.9 billion during the quarter, the stock rose after hours on optimistic comments from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Full Article
ar 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
ar Facebook, YouTube and other platforms are struggling to remove new pandemic conspiracy video By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:45:29 GMT Platforms including Facebook, Alphabet's YouTube, IAC's Vimeo and Twitter are struggling to stay ahead of the spread of the "Plandemic" conspiracy video, which contains claims that defy the advice of medical experts. Full Article
ar Uber CEO says drivers should get health-care benefits based on how much they work, and Uber would pay for it By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:42:48 GMT The suggestion comes as Uber faces mounting pressure to provide health-care and other protections for its workers during the pandemic. Full Article
ar Apple is reportedly starting to build some of its AirPods in Vietnam By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:13:07 GMT About 30% of the company's classic AirPods will be produced in Vietnam rather than China, the Nikkei Asian Review reported. Full Article
ar 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
ar Oil and gas companies set to lose $1 trillion in revenues this year By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:23:12 GMT The energy sector is shrinking so dramatically that it's become the second-smallest group in the whole S&P index. Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar Oil pares losses and jumps 3% as lockdowns ease By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:37:33 GMT Oil prices pared losses to turn higher on Monday, despite worries that a global oil glut may persist even as coronavirus pandemic lockdowns start to ease and amid a fresh spat between the United States and China over the origin of the virus. Full Article
ar Saudi Arabia hit with Moody's downgrade, prepares for 'painful' measures — but can likely weather the storm By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:25:57 GMT "We must reduce budget expenditures sharply," the Saudi finance minister said over the weekend. "Saudi finances need more discipline and the road ahead is long." Full Article
ar Oil prices rise on demand prospects as lockdowns start to ease By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 02:32:44 GMT Oil prices climbed in early trade on Tuesday, adding to gains in the previous session, on expectations that fuel demand will begin to pick up as some U.S. states and nations in Europe and Asia start to ease coronavirus lockdown measures. Full Article
ar Markets are getting too excited about the oil price rally too soon, analysts warn By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:19:53 GMT Lack of storage space for crude globally remains a massive problem, and will keep a ceiling on oil prices for the near future. Full Article
ar Oil drops nearly 2%, erasing earlier gain of more than 11% By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:51:18 GMT Oil prices reversed gains to settle lower on Thursday, despite optimism surrounding producers scaling back production as well as demand improving. Full Article
ar World's largest ethanol producer forced to find a new market — hand sanitizer By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:24 GMT POET, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has re-engineered systems to make pharmaceutical grade hand sanitizer. Full Article
ar NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman: No COVID-19 in NHL reported yet By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 01:37:21 GMT The commissioner says he would like to call this time a "pause" for the league instead of a suspension. Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar NFL players union approves new agreement that includes pay increases and extra regular season game By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:23:13 GMT The National Football League Players Association has approved terms of a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement with NFL team owners. Full Article
ar 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
ar Media networks have paid billions for sports they won't receive this year — but the fighting for refunds hasn't started yet By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:01:15 GMT Media networks have paid billions for live sports that they aren't going to broadcast this year. But nobody's pressing the issue yet, as the cable industry is focused on survival. Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar Why Disney is furloughing workers and the other media giants aren't By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:01:03 GMT Parks and Resorts is Disney's largest division, responsible for 35% of its revenue in 2019. That reliance on gathering large groups of people in public lies at the heart of Disney's challenges right now.Dis Full Article
ar NBCUniversal's Peacock has a buffer against ad slowdown with launch partners — here's why they signed up By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:57:05 GMT Peacock is soft-launching as streaming hours are up, but advertisers are pulling and decreasing spend. Full Article
ar 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
ar Designers are now making fashion face masks and people can even buy a Billie Eilish one By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:32:16 GMT A raft of fashion labels are now making non-medical masks to sell to consumers, including band t-shirt maker Bravado, which has made Rolling Stones, Queen and Ariana Grande versions. Full Article
ar Nordstrom is preparing to reopen its stores. Here's what the retailer is changing By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:55:40 GMT Nordstrom is preparing to reopen some of its department stores, following the lead of Macy's, offering a glimpse at how shopping will be different coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ar 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
ar '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
ar 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
ar Target in talks to boost its same-day delivery ambitions by buying pieces of startup Deliv By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:23:35 GMT The aspect of the technology that interests Target is its ability to pool multiple orders and route them to a similar place, NBC News reports. Full Article
ar 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
ar Amazon and Microsoft trade barbs over JEDI contract appeal By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:57:00 GMT The JEDI, or Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure, deal worth up to $10 billion has become one of the most tangled contracts for the Department of Defense. Full Article
ar This chart shows how coronavirus jobs losses dwarf those in prior recessions By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:54:02 GMT Jobs losses related to the coronavirus dwarf employment declines seen during prior U.S. recessions. Full Article
ar Wealthy New Yorkers are fleeing to the suburbs, driving up prices By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:48:51 GMT CNBC's Robert Frank takes a look at how the luxury real estate market is changing during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ar Fed holds rates near zero — here's what that means for you By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:26:11 GMT For everyday Americans with good credit, historically low interest rates on mortgages and credit cards can be a lifesaver. Riskier borrowers will have to look elsewhere for relief. Full Article
ar New Jersey homeowners are getting some property tax relief. Here's what that means By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:40:27 GMT Garden State homeowners may get a little more time to pay property taxes to their municipalities. An executive order gives cash-strapped residents a break but puts stress on localities' budgets. Full Article
ar Landlords are worried increasingly fewer tenants will pay rent as coronavirus job losses mount By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:32:15 GMT Rent is traditionally due on the first of the month, and with each passing month more tenants are becoming late on their payments. Full Article