pandemic

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or continents. It affects more people and takes more lives than an epidemic.

Sales Of Outdoor Furniture, Decor Up As US Consumers Plan Staycations
Sales Of Outdoor Furniture, Decor Up As US Consumers Plan Staycations
May 18, 2020  |  Retail

The coronavirus has made it likely that this summer will look very different from summers past, and rising sales of outdoor furniture and pool, grill...

READ MORE >
Fed: US Banks Vulnerable To Loss From Pandemic
Fed: US Banks Vulnerable To Loss From Pandemic
May 17, 2020  |  Banking

U.S. banks could be at risk for massive losses as the pandemic strains their resources, the Federal Reserve warned in its semi-annual report on financial...

READ MORE >
Economist: 42 Pct Of Pandemic Layoffs Will Be Permanent
Economist: 42 Pct Of Pandemic Layoffs Will Be Permanent
May 15, 2020  |  Economy

A recent economic survey forecasts that 42 percent of layoffs will bring about permanent job losses. In a televised interview on CNBC, University of Chicago...

READ MORE >
Senators Ask DOJ To Keep Eye On Event Ticket Price Gouging
Senators Ask DOJ To Keep Eye On Event Ticket Price Gouging
May 15, 2020  |  Economy

Live concert tickets, already rising in recent years amid monopoly-related fears, could see even more expensive turns if smaller companies and venues are shut out...

READ MORE >
Monzo Closes In On New Funding As Valuation Plunges 40 Pct 
Monzo Closes In On New Funding As Valuation Plunges 40 Pct 
May 15, 2020  |  Investments

London FinTech unicorn Monzo is closing in on a new funding round as it faces a near 40 percent drop in valuation due to coronavirus...

READ MORE >
Coronavirus Refunds: UT San Antonio Offers Students $10M In Reimbursements
Coronavirus Refunds: UT San Antonio Offers Students $10M In Reimbursements
May 14, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The pandemic is upsetting everyday life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Universities,...

READ MORE >
PSCU To Hold Virtual Member Forum Amid Pandemic
PSCU To Hold Virtual Member Forum Amid Pandemic
May 14, 2020  |  Credit Unions

PSCU will host its Virtual Member Forum 2020 from June 16 to June 17, bringing its largest yearly event to a digital environment in light...

READ MORE >
The Pandemic’s Influence On Connected Fitness And Smart Cities
The Pandemic’s Influence On Connected Fitness And Smart Cities
May 14, 2020  |  Today In Data

Peloton is not the only connected fitness company benefiting from pandemic-related stay-at-home orders, with ICON Health & Fitness and Nautilus also finding new demand. In technology initiatives, Toronto’s Digital Main Street program...

READ MORE >
Almost 350 Public Firms Keep PPP Loan As Giveback Deadline Hits
Almost 350 Public Firms Keep PPP Loan As Giveback Deadline Hits
May 14, 2020  |  Loans

Cutera, a California-based beauty device maker, was among the recipients of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) despite being worth $26.7 million in stock sales just...

READ MORE >