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Economy
Senators Ask DOJ To Keep Eye On Event Ticket Price Gouging
May 15, 2020

Live concert tickets, already rising in recent years amid monopoly-related fears, could see even more expensive turns if smaller companies and venues are shut out due to the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Why The Future Of Amusement Parks May Be A Bit Of A Roller-Coaster Ride
May 15, 2020

While the entire travel industry has suffered as a result of the global pandemic, amusement parks in particular have felt the sting sharply as social distancing requirements have stopped their rides, shut their gates and left their future uncertain. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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OpenTable Says 25 Pct Of US Restaurants Won’t Survive
May 14, 2020

A dire prediction from OpenTable forecasts a quarter of American restaurants will close permanently due to the financial turmoil from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Bloomberg report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Coronavirus Refunds: UT San Antonio Offers Students $10M In Reimbursements
May 14, 2020

The pandemic is upsetting everyday life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Universities, in one case, are providing reimbursements to students. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Starbucks To Landlords: Give Us A Break On Rent
May 14, 2020

Estimating a loss of $915 million in the second quarter, Starbucks is asking landlords of all of its stores to pardon it for at least a part of rent for the next year, according to a CNBC report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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GOP Says Wait On More Bailout Money
May 14, 2020

The Republicans are in no hurry to do another COVID-19 bailout. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Job Losses Mount As New Unemployment Claims Hit Nearly 3M
May 14, 2020

People are continuing to file for unemployment benefits as job losses continue to mount amid the coronavirus pandemic, which is upending the economy and everyday life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Goldman: US Unemployment Rate Could Hit 25 Pct
May 14, 2020

Goldman Sachs’ forecast for the nation’s unemployment rate rose by 10 percent, as the bank now predicts at least a 25 percent unemployment rate due to the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Washington Nationals Unveil Ticket Reimbursement Procedure
May 13, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Sports teams are offering their fans the opportunity to ask for reimbursements — or credits to their accounts. Get...