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

US Jobless Claims Expected To Be Highest Ever
US Jobless Claims Expected To Be Highest Ever
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The initial jobless claims report to be released Thursday (March 26) is predicted to show that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the largest number of Americans...

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JPMorgan: New iPhone Will Be Delayed
JPMorgan: New iPhone Will Be Delayed
March 25, 2020  |  Apple

JPMorgan analysts are predicting the new iPhone from Apple is going to be delayed, according to a report by CNBC. The analysts think the launch...

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As Deliveroo Surges, Regulators Question Amazon Merger
As Deliveroo Surges, Regulators Question Amazon Merger
March 25, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

As food delivery companies are surging in the U.K. in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, a proposed merger between Amazon and Deliveroo is under...

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EU Encourages Contactless Payments To Reduce Coronavirus Risk
EU Encourages Contactless Payments To Reduce Coronavirus Risk
March 25, 2020  |  Payment Methods

The European Union financial watchdog said that payment companies should use more contactless payments to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to a...

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Equipment Order Slide Hints At Business Caution, Recession
Equipment Order Slide Hints At Business Caution, Recession
March 25, 2020  |  Economy

Looking at economic indicators – those signposts that show where we are, as a nation, and where we’re headed – February was tough. March and beyond...

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eCommerce Rising: Retailers Watch For Trendlines
eCommerce Rising: Retailers Watch For Trendlines
March 25, 2020  |  Retail

So far, we know a lot about what U.S. consumers are not doing. As seen in Karen Webster’s report on our exclusive COVID-19 consumer survey,...

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eCommerce Helped Nike Mitigate Lost Sales In China
eCommerce Helped Nike Mitigate Lost Sales In China
March 25, 2020  |  Retail

After the COVID-19 outbreak, business for Nike Inc. has bounced back in China. The brand was also able to help mitigate lost sales with eCommerce...

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Facebook Traffic Up 50 Pct, But Not Ad Revenue
Facebook Traffic Up 50 Pct, But Not Ad Revenue
March 25, 2020  |  Facebook

The coronavirus has ended up a boon for social media giant Facebook, which saw a 50 percent spike in usage as the virus ate its...

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Helping FIs Maximize Card Portfolio Returns In Volatile Times
Helping FIs Maximize Card Portfolio Returns In Volatile Times
March 25, 2020  |  Banking

Consumers are navigating the vagaries of a brave new world dominated by the coronavirus. Cardholders’ behavior may shift on a dime. That means card portfolios can...

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