COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

Treasury Says SBA SMB Relief Program Is Live, Big Banks Say They’re Not Ready
Treasury Says SBA SMB Relief Program Is Live, Big Banks Say They’re Not Ready
April 02, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 that the Paycheck Protection Program was live and ready to begin distributing $350...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Takes 1-800-Flowers To Court To Preserve Sale
Bed Bath & Beyond Takes 1-800-Flowers To Court To Preserve Sale
April 02, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Even with the coronavirus’ increasing health and financial crises, Bed Bath & Beyond wants to make sure a deal with 1-800-Flowers still goes through as...

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Gig Workers Unemployment Benefits A Question Mark
Gig Workers Unemployment Benefits A Question Mark
April 02, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Gig economy workers, despite being included in the federal stimulus for economic recovery from the coronavirus, now face uncertainty over how they’ll get any of...

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Minneapolis Fed Chief Calls For ‘Generous’ SMB Funding
Minneapolis Fed Chief Calls For ‘Generous’ SMB Funding
April 02, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said on Thursday (April 2) that policymakers should be generous with the help that is extended...

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CBO Expects GDP To Fall 7 Pct. In Q2
CBO Expects GDP To Fall 7 Pct. In Q2
April 02, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is anticipating a grim second quarter this year as the economy sputters amid coronavirus-related layoffs and business closures, CBO director...

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Le Bijou Hotel Offers ‘Quarantine Apartments’ For Up To 2K Per Night
Le Bijou Hotel Offers ‘Quarantine Apartments’ For Up To 2K Per Night
April 02, 2020  |  Coronavirus

According to a report, Le Bijou Hotel & Resort is offering a COVID-19 pandemic vacation for the man or woman who otherwise has everything. Of...

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Today In Payments: Apple Eases Streaming App Commissions; Softbank Abandons WeWork Deal
Today In Payments: Apple Eases Streaming App Commissions; Softbank Abandons WeWork Deal
April 02, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Apple will end its practice of taking a commission from streaming platforms operating on its devices, and Softbank pulled out of...

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eCommerce Drives Industrial Real Estate Boom
eCommerce Drives Industrial Real Estate Boom
April 02, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The universal characteristics of the coronavirus are change and speed. The virus is spreading quickly around the globe, of course, and has abruptly changed life...

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Jamie Dimon Back At JPMorgan’s Helm Following Heart Surgery
Jamie Dimon Back At JPMorgan’s Helm Following Heart Surgery
April 02, 2020  |  Personnel

Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer at JPMorgan Chase, is back behind his desk in his home office on Thursday (April 2) following emergency heart surgery...

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