The Writers Guild of America and the major studios have agreed to start much-anticipated contract negotiations, which were at risk of being derailed by the coronavirus crisis. After a feisty exchange between the lead negotiators, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the WGA agreed to extend the […]
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President Trump’s chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Sunday the U.S. economy could see a historically high growth rate in 2021 despite the current economic contraction caused by coronavirus. “President Trump cut taxes and regulations for middle-income folks, better trade deals, boosting the energy system, that worked. We had terrific […]
With fewer claims to pay out, some health insurers are using their improved balance sheets to help struggling providers secure loans, pay claims earlier and, in some cases, underwrite patients’ outstanding bills. And they have good reason to ensure providers survive the pandemic: “There is a risk that there is […]
International shares had a weak start to the week, and oil prices declined, with disappointing corporate earnings and concerns about economic growth putting pressure on markets. In morning trading in Hong Kong, E-mini S&P 500 futures retreated 0.8%, suggesting U.S. shares could fall on Monday. Benchmarks in the region fell, […]
Stock sectors with the heaviest amount of passive ownership—by index funds and sector-focused ETFs—fell even more than the broad market during the selloff this year, a study found. Jun Zhu, a portfolio manager at Leuthold, analyzed data from the early weeks of the rapid market slide prompted by the pandemic. […]
Beaches in Florida’s St. Johns County remained open to record crowds through most of March, despite mounting concerns raised by the county’s medical examiner and residents. While many states were issuing directives to residents to stay home in March, officials in St. Johns County, home of St. Augustine, kept beaches […]
Gautam Gambhir, however, believes that Virat Kohli will end up scoring more runs than Rohit Sharma. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels that Rohit Sharma has been able to make more impact in white-ball cricket compared to Virat Kohli despite Indian skipper’s staggering statistics in shorter formats. Gambhir, however, believes […]
Two senior army officers – a colonel and a major- were among five security personnel killed in action during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket team captain, paid tribute to the security personnel who were killed during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir […]
Warren Buffett admits his billions haven’t afforded him any greater insight into addressing the COVID-19 pandemic than anyone else in the U.S., and he’s not sure what its long-term effects on the economy might be. What the 89-year-old billionaire is sure about, he told investors in a pared-down version of […]
Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series, set a deadlift world record by lifting 501 kilograms (1,104 pounds) on Saturday. The Mountain is at the top of the deadlift world. Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor “The Mountain” […]