Coronavirus

Coronavirus
How 5G Rollouts May Get Boost from COVID-19
March 23, 2020

The way we live — the very ways in which we work, and learn, and spend leisure time, and of course, shop — have shifted markedly over the last several weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Instacart Plans On Hiring 300,000 US Shoppers To Fulfill Orders As China’s Tencent To Track...
March 23, 2020

Here are the latest updates on the impacts of the coronavirus from around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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US House Wants Economic Stimulus Payments To Leverage eWallets
March 23, 2020

To help bolster the American economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve could utilize digital wallets and a “digital dollar” to provide “qualified individuals” with payments. With passing of the draft legislation, legal adults would receive $2,000 and $1,000 would be provided for each...

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Peer-To-Peer Lenders Seek BoE Bailout
March 23, 2020

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in the U.K. are asking the government for help to continue lending after the coronavirus has ravaged markets around the world, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Pentagon Bumps Up Periodic Payments To Contractors
March 23, 2020

In an effort to spur cash flow during the coronavirus pandemic, the Pentagon will boost percentages paid to contractors for the time being, The Washington Post reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Drive-Ins, Straight To Streaming And Keeping Cinema Alive In The Age Of Coronavirus
March 23, 2020

While the last few weeks haven’t been good news for anyone not selling bleach, toilet paper, N95 masks or canned soup, the entertainment industry has been hit hard as television shows and films have fallen out of production, theatrical releases have been delayed and movie theaters...

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Coronavirus: CVS Health Looks To Hire 50,000 Workers; H&M Mulls Temporary Layoffs
March 23, 2020

Retailers are adapting their operations and rolling out initiatives amid COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Here are the latest updates from the retail industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Home Loan Defaults Could Decimate Mortgage Servicers
March 23, 2020

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is concerned that deferred and late mortgage payments due to lost jobs and reduced hours caused by the coronavirus could end up triggering a financial debacle for mortgage servicers, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Zillow Suspends Homebuying With Zillow Offers
March 23, 2020

Possible homebuyers are reportedly expected to delay their purchases and open houses have been called off, as consumers remain in their residences to slow the coronavirus, Yahoo Finance reported. One market expert says that the COVID-19 outbreak will probably bring the housing market to a...