U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, led by declines in technology heavyweights, after reports of new coronavirus cases in China and other countries intensified fears over its spread and impact on the global economy.
Shopping malls have been part of the American way of life for many decades now. But unfortunately, many seem to be withering on the vine these days.
I live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and we seemed immune to this “Mallmageddon,” as it’s been termed, until about 18 months ago when one of the four anchor stores in our regional mall closed, followed by another about six months ago.
We’re lucky, though – replacements for those storefronts have already been announced. Meanwhile, 30 minutes away in York, Pennsylvania, half the stores are shuttered in the regional mall.
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Dropbox Inc on Thursday reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates, as the file hosting company signed on more customers on its platform.
A German court ruled on Thursday that Tesla Inc can continue to clear forest near the capital Berlin to build its first European car and battery factory, in a defeat for local environmental activists.
You might want to borrow a pair of examination gloves the next time you visit your doctor…
Or bring a tub of hand sanitizer to use afterward.
Because the doctor’s office is one of the germiest places around. And you won’t believe which part of your visit packs the biggest punch for bacteria.
Gross, Grosser, Grossest
The average toilet seat has 172 colony-forming units (CFUs). That measures bacteria’s potential to live and reproduce more bacteria.
Pretty nasty, right?
Well, we’re just warming up.
The armrest in a waiting room chair packs a whopping 173,050 CFUs. That’s more than 1,000 times as gross as a toilet seat.
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Deutsche Telekom AG , T-Mobile’s parent, will own 43% of the combined company, up from just below 42% earlier, the report added. T- Mobile US did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, while Sprint declined to comment. Last week, a federal judge approved the merger deal, rejecting a claim by a group of states that said the proposed transaction would violate antitrust laws and raise prices. …read more […]
The rally in U.S. equities took a pause and the strong dollar got stronger on Thursday, rising to a three-year high against a basket of trading partner currencies, after a steep slide in the Japanese yen called into question its safe-haven status.
U.S. department store operator Sears has reached a deal for a fresh financial lifeline totaling roughly $100 million from hedge fund Brigade Capital Management LP, as it tries to stabilize after bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
The rate of new coronavirus infections in China have slowed, but concerns about mounting human and economic costs battered markets on Thursday. …read more […]
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, led down by technology heavyweights, after reports of new coronavirus cases in China and other countries intensified fears over its spread and impact on the global economy.
Tesla was ranked the number 1 automotive maker in the U.S. Auto Brand Consumer Report. Yahoo Finance’s On The Move panel shares the detail. …read more […]
Morgan Stanley’s takeover of brokerage E*Trade Financial Corp reflects a more relaxed regulatory mood in Washington, but it is still a gamble in an election year that will see Democrats continue to shine a spotlight on Wall Street excesses, said analysts.
Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it would buy discount brokerage E*Trade Financial Corp in a stock deal worth about $13 billion, the biggest acquisition by a Wall Street bank since the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
U.S. energy firm Westinghouse is expected to sign a new agreement with state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India for the supply of six nuclear reactors during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit next week, officials said, aiming to kickstart a long-running project.
According to betting giant Paddy Power, Bloomberg’s odds to become the Democratic Nominee fell about 30% following his first debate. Yahoo Finance’s Zack Guzman, Kristin Myers and Radio Show Host Ben Kissel discuss on YFi PM. …read more […]
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