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Business

Extended Paycheck Protection Program May Not Be Enough To Help Small Businesses

Many small businesses are hanging by a thread right now. Congress has approved another round of loans to help keep their doors open, but it won't be enough to help the hardest hit.

Extended Paycheck Protection Program May Not Be Enough To Help Small Businesses

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Pandemic Relief Will Run Out If President Doesn't Sign Package Into Law

Economic benefits for victims of the pandemic will expire soon if Congress and the president don't act to extend or replace them.

Pandemic Relief Will Run Out If President Doesn't Sign Package Into Law

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Politics

Congress Passes $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Is It Enough?

The measure affects millions of Americans. Among other things, it extends additional unemployment benefits of $300 a week through early Spring. Many economists believe additional aid will be needed.

Congress Passes $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Is It Enough?

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Economy

How A New Coronavirus Relief Bill Will Help Americans In The Pandemic

A new pandemic relief bill is expected to contain nearly $1 trillion in spending to keep the economy moving. But critics say it isn't big enough and doesn't address some of the most urgent priorities.

How A New Coronavirus Relief Bill Will Help Americans In The Pandemic

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Economy

Local Governments Across America Say They're Desperate For Federal Help

The National League of Cities says local governments have seen their revenue plunge 21% on average since the beginning of the pandemic. Cities and towns say they desperately need federal help.

Local Governments Across America Say They're Desperate For Federal Help

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In Pandemic, The Most Wonderful Time For Christmas Songs Turned Out To Be ... In July

A toy reindeer is shown on a white background. Radio stations, looking to boost ratings and provide comfort in a pandemic-marred year, started playing songs as early as July. And listeners loved it. mattjeacock/Getty Images hide caption

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In Pandemic, The Most Wonderful Time For Christmas Songs Turned Out To Be ... In July

Stations have been playing Christmas music earlier than ever this year, as a way of luring in listeners during the pandemic. One Indiana station was doing it in July.

In Pandemic, The Most Wonderful Time For Christmas Songs Turned Out To Be ... In July

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There's Rich, And Then There's Jeff Bezos Rich: Meet The World's Centibillionaires

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the world's wealthiest person, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a net worth of $182 billion. Four others also have fortunes over $100 billion. Here, Bezos speaks at a conference in 2018. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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There's Rich, And Then There's Jeff Bezos Rich: Meet The World's Centibillionaires

The Amazon CEO and four other billionaires are part of the world's most exclusive club in the midst of the pandemic: those whose fortunes exceed $100 billion.

There's Rich, And Then There's Jeff Bezos Rich: Meet The World's Centibillionaires

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Economy

Soaring Stock Market Creates A Club Of Centibillionaires

This year, five people have achieved the status of centibillionaires, i.e., people worth more than $100 billion. Among them is Tesla founder Elon Musk.

Soaring Stock Market Creates A Club Of Centibillionaires

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Business

Investors Can Now Bet On The Future Of Water Prices In California

Water is a precious resources in California — a state plagued by wildfires and drought. Water there is now a commodity and can now be traded like oil and gas.

Investors Can Now Bet On The Future Of Water Prices In California

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He Thought Day Trading Would Be A Thrill. He Ended Up Losing $127,000

The Robinhood investment app appears on a smartphone in this photo illustration. Day trading has surged during the coronavirus pandemic as stay-at-home people try buying and selling stocks, often for the first time. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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He Thought Day Trading Would Be A Thrill. He Ended Up Losing $127,000

With millions stuck at home, more and more people are trying day trading. Most will end up losing money, studies show, while troubling cases of addiction are also on the rise.

He Thought Day Trading Would Be A Thrill. He Ended Up Losing $127,000

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Former Day Trader Warns Others Of The Risk Of Addiction

During the pandemic, millions of people have turned to trading stocks. Studies say most of them will lose money. One former day trader has taken to YouTube to warn people about the risks.

Former Day Trader Warns Others Of The Risk Of Addiction

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Nasdaq Takes Aim At All-White, Male Company Boards With Diversity Proposal

According to Nasdaq, three-quarters of listed companies would not currently meet the proposed diversity standards. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Nasdaq Takes Aim At All-White, Male Company Boards With Diversity Proposal

The exchange wants to require listed companies to include women and minorities. California and Goldman Sachs have made similar steps recently; some European countries have had such rules for years.

Nasdaq Takes Aim At All-White, Male Company Boards With Diversity Proposal

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Economy

The Dow Surpasses 30,000 For 1st Time Ever

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has surpassed the 30,000 mark. This year, stocks plunged after pandemic lockdowns but came back after drugmakers reported success in developing coronavirus vaccines.

The Dow Surpasses 30,000 For 1st Time Ever

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Dow Surges Past 30,000 Points For 1st Time In Historic Milestone

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Business

Dow Surges Past 30,000 Points For 1st Time In Historic Milestone

Markets welcomed President Trump's recommendation the transition process begin, which will provide critical resources and information to President-elect Joe Biden's team.