The States With the Best and Worst Economies
Consumer economies — like that of the United States, where consumer spending accounts for 70% of economic activity — are highly exposed to slowdown in a pandemic. Since the coronavirus … Read More
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Biden's economic plan is Obama redux on steroids
Republicans have a much stronger position than Democrats on economy: Mick Mulvaney Former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney on President Trump’s second-term economic agenda and rising debt levels. During his recent … Read More
Papa John's growth streak continues into August as it sees North America same-store sales up more than 24.2%
Papa John’s reports preliminary estimated systemwide sales increased 24.2% in August in North America. The company has focused on growing digital and menu innovation under new CEO Rob Lynch. Papa … Read More
U.K.’s Sharma Rejects Calls to Extend Virus Job Support Measures
In this article Business Secretary Alok Sharma dismissed calls to extend the U.K.’s coronavirus support programs, saying the government is putting its focus on reopening the economy in a “cautious … Read More
Best Buy digital sales surge as coronavirus fuels work-from-home boom
Coronavirus leads consumers to spend on tangible items, not experiences: Retail analyst The NPD Group chief retail analyst Marshal Cohen on how retailers are being impacted by the coronavirus, specifically … Read More
Jessica Tarlov: On RNC's first night Americans told to be afraid, very afraid of a Biden presidency
Donald Trump Jr.: Biden’s radical left-wing policies would stop our economic recovery cold Republicans kicked off their convention Monday and started with a very different task than Democrats did last week. … Read More
GOP Convention Embraces Anger And Fear, Despite Being Billed As ‘Optimistic’
“Rioters must not be allowed to destroy our cities. Human, sex, drug traffickers should not be allowed to cross our border.” “People of faith are under attack.” “Look at what’s … Read More
Thailand Blocks Facebook Page Critical of Monarchy in Crackdown
Thailand’s government has blocked a private Facebook group with more than one million members that discusses the country’s royal family, as the administration continues its crackdown on the growing protest … Read More
St. Louis Couple Defends Decision To Point Guns At BLM Protesters During RNC Address
During a fearmongering address for the Republican National Convention’s opening night on Monday, a white couple from St. Louis who face criminal charges for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter … Read More
You Won’t See These Prominent Republicans At Trump’s RNC
President Donald Trump’s campaign often touts the strength of his support from the Republican Party, but, similar to 2016, many of the party’s biggest household names won’t be involved in … Read More