An Astra rocket on the launchpad in Kodiak, Alaska. Astra | John Kraus Years of private funding flowing into young and growing space companies has ground to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic, in what one firm describes as a “culling” of space companies backed by venture capital. Investment in private space companies had seen a
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A man walks with an umbrella outside of AT&T corporate headquarters on March 13, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Ronald Martinez | Getty Images AT&T‘s first-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations and the company pulled its annual forecast on Wednesday, as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak overshadowed a strong growth in monthly phone
freemixer | E+ | Getty Images Social Security beneficiaries who do not typically file tax returns have until tomorrow to tell the government to include their dependent children in their stimulus payments. The U.S. government is in the process of deploying one-time checks of up to $1,200 to Americans who qualify, including those receiving Social
You’ve probably experienced it before — the unpleasant choking sensation that occurs when you swallow something down the “wrong pipe.” Why does this happen, and is there really a “wrong pipe” at all. There is indeed, and there’s a scientific term for it: aspiration. When you swallow something down the “wrong pipe,” your body goes
Glow Wellness | Getty Images Gyms in China‘s capital city of Beijing were forced to close again over the weekend, adding pressure to an industry that’s already seen the collapse of thousands of fitness businesses nationwide. The coronavirus, which emerged late last year in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has swept across the country and only started
Reed Hastings attends Reed Hastings panel during Netflix ‘See What’s Next’ event at Villa Miani on April 18, 2018 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images Netflix is set to report its Q1 2020 earnings after the bell on Tuesday. The company has seen its stock outperform the market during the coronavirus pandemic as stay-at-home orders have
A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner sits parked at the terminal at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images United shares fell close to 2% in extended trading after the airline said it’s planning a fresh stock offering, the latest measure by a carrier to raise money as the
An employee prepares a burrito bowl at a Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill on Tuesday said digital sales more than doubled in March, helping the company report positive same-store sales growth even as social-distancing measures roil the restaurant industry. Shares of the company
Roughly 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the last month while the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy. But those numbers only account for people who’ve been able to get past site crashes, never-ending wait times by phone and other logistical challenges in order to file an unemployment claim with their state office.
The crude oil tanker, Chemtrans Cancale, is seen anchored off shore as it waits to dock at Port Everglades on April 20, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images “Know what you own” is an old adage when investing, but it is especially important when owning investments that hold futures contracts. Just
Kupicoo | Getty Images If you’re wondering about getting any tax breaks on your work-from-home expenses, you are probably out of luck. Blame the IRS. “Even if you are required to work remotely due to the quarantine, unfortunately employees are not allowed to take a tax break for any home-office expenses,” said Gail Rosen, a
Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, July 1, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The coronavirus pandemic, the threat of airline bankruptcies and a global recession. Now a historic oil glut and price crash are adding to the woes of Boeing and Airbus. The
Raymond Boyd Some big restaurant chains have gotten called out in recent days for using a loophole in the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief law to access loan money earmarked for smaller businesses. Potbelly Sandwich Shop, for example, got a $10 million loan from the Paycheck Protection Program — the upper lending limit. Ruth’s Chris Steak House got
Jocko was in and we asked him about his favorite gear. He talked about GPS, night vision goggles, radios, and even grenade launchers. MORE MILITARY CONTENT: How Marine Recruits Battle Their Fear Of Heights At Boot Camp What New Navy Plebes Go Through On Their First Day At Annapolis Navy SEALs Reveal Misconceptions About The
The FT’s chief economics commentator Martin Wolf examines the global economic impact and looks at the social and political consequences, comparing it with the Great Depression of the 1930s and the 2008 global financial crisis. See if you get the FT for free as a student (http://ft.com/schoolsarefree) or start a £1 trial: https://subs.ft.com/spa3_trial?segmentId=3d4ba81b-96bb-cef0-9ece-29efd6ef2132 ► Check
If you’re a long-term investor, Federated Hermes’ Phil Orlando sees potential for record gains. But if you’re looking for upside this year, you may want to hunker down some more. “The economic and corporate earnings news for the next month or two is going to be dreadful,” the firm’s chief equity market strategist told CNBC’s “Trading
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban joined CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Monday. Cuban, owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, has been vocal during the coronavirus pandemic, arguing for government relief measures that prioritize workers and puts restrictions on stock buybacks. Cuban last week criticized how some banks were handling the newly created small business loan program, telling CNBC that
If you and your partner are worried about the impact the coronavirus pandemic may have on your job security or finances, it’s a good idea to start working together now to shore up the stability of your household. To help you get started, here are five tips from financial experts on what to do now
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a press briefing about the coronavirus crisis at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health in Manhasset, NY. Ron Adar | Barcroft Media | Getty Images Coronavirus deaths in New York remain “horrifically high,” even as some projections of the state’s outbreak suggest it may be on
A worker prepares to lift drills by pulley to the main floor of a drilling rig in the Permian basin. Brittany Sowacke | Bloomberg | Getty Images By one measure, U.S. oil fell more than 100% to a negative value on Monday — something it’s never done before. But the picture in the oil market might not
Many Americans are grappling with what to do with their retirement savings, uncertain whether to head for the exits or buy more stocks on sale. The recently passed CARES Act makes it easier for you to tap your 401(k) and retirement accounts, but there could be significant long-term consequences for your financial security. I spoke
Sheldon Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images When casino company Las Vegas Sands announced that it was suspending its dividend, CEO Sheldon Adelson acknowledged that he was going against his own motto. “I am known for the phrase, ‘yay dividends!’, and I assure
A United Airlines Holdings Inc. employee waits for a traveler at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Thursday, April 2, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images United Airlines on Monday reported a $2.1 billion loss for first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic drove travel demand down to the lowest
Adam Hester America is a resilient nation. Americans are optimistic, innovative, forward-looking and compassionate. And when a crisis occurs, America’s best qualities shine through and burn brightly. We are in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis that has caused a momentous disruption to our nation’s and the world’s economy as businesses have been ordered
A Halliburton oil well fielder works on a well head at a fracking rig site January 27, 2016 near Stillwater, Oklahoma. J. Pat Carter | Getty Images Leading fracking firm Halliburton reported a $1 billion first-quarter loss and $1.1 billion in impairment charges on Monday as it gave a bleak outlook for North American oilfields
One conundrum that some investors face is how to capture the safety of bonds while trying to get in on riskier stock-like returns. Enter convertible bonds. These hybrid investments are corporate-issued bonds that pay interest — generally higher than U.S. Treasury rates but lower than those on regular corporate bonds. After a predetermined length of
A man wears a protective mask as he walks on Wall Street during the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, New York, U.S., March 13, 2020. Lucas Jackson | Reuters U.S. stock futures opened lower on Sunday night as investors weigh the latest news on the coronavirus front along with another decline in crude prices.
Go inside the KitKat factory in Japan to see how the candy is made, including unconventional flavors like cheesecake and wasabi.
miodrag ignjatovic Younger Americans are eager to eat and drink out in public again. They will, however, likely shy away in large numbers from festivals, sports venues and international trips for a while once conoravirus lockdowns are lifted across the U.S., perhaps preferring to shop online from home while waiting to see how vaccine trials
Pedestrians pass by a J.C. Penney sign in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC America’s department stores are on a sinking ship, racing for a lifeboat that might not be big enough for all of them. For J.C. Penney, the bankruptcy clock is ticking after it skipped a mid-April interest payment. Its turnaround plans have been sidelined
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