Disney employee starts food pantry for thousands of coworkers laid off, furloughed amid coronavirus
'No cast member goes hungry'
'No cast member goes hungry'
Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
Amazon Prime Day has a date
Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019
Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019
Bank shares tumble on reports of rampant money laundering
The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.
The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.
Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
Domino's to hire more than 20,000 workers in US
Domino's announced Monday that it will hire more than 20,000 employees nationwide for positions including delivery drivers, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and assistant managers.
Domino's announced Monday that it will hire more than 20,000 employees nationwide for positions including delivery drivers, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and assistant managers.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls below 1M for first time since pandemic started
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March.
Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.
President Trump, Mitch McConnell huddle with coronavirus talks at risk of collapse
After more than a week's worth of meetings, at least some clarity is coming to bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill.
After more than a week's worth of meetings, at least some clarity is coming to bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill.