Economy

Economy
With Streaming Ascendant, Hollywood Faces Layoffs
November 25, 2020

Hollywood has seen mass layoffs at all levels of its hierarchy, Variety reports. 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....

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Household Income Down But Consumer Spending Up For Sixth Consecutive Month
November 25, 2020

Consumer spending in the U.S. rose 0.5 percent in October while household income declined 0.7 percent, according to a report released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Wednesday (Nov. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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‘COVID-19 Health Passes’ Ignite New Digital ID Debate
November 25, 2020

The push toward digital IDs, toward tracking who’s who – and, in this case, who’s safe – may be getting a tailwind from air travel. To that end, a quintet of airlines is debuting digital health passes that certify travelers do not have the coronavirus....

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Manufacturing Boosts US Economy As Durable Goods Orders Rise Again 
November 25, 2020

In a splash of good news for the coronavirus-battered economy, new orders for durable goods rose 1.3 percent in October, new federal stats show. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Slack Stock Jumps On News Of Potential Acquisition By Salesforce
November 25, 2020

Slack’s stock rocketed over 24 percent on Wednesday (Nov. 25) on a report that Salesforce had discussions to acquire the firm, while Salesforce stock fell over 4 percent, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Amid Mixed Signals, US Economy Lifted As Consumer Spending Rises
November 25, 2020

While the number of U.S. COVID-19 cases is on the rise, consumer spending in advance of the holiday season is boosting the economy, The Wall Street Journal reported. The U.S. economic recovery has continued as Americans keep on spending on consumer goods. Get the Full...

Economy
Jobless Claims Up With Another 778K People Filing For Unemployment
November 25, 2020

New jobless claims were up 778,000 for the week ending Nov. 21, an increase of 30,000 over the previous week, which was revised up by 6,000 to 748,000, according to the latest weekly Bureau of Labor Statistics report released on Wednesday (Nov. 25). Get the Full Story...

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CDC Eyes Shortening COVID Quarantine Time In Hopes Of More Compliance
November 24, 2020

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is finalizing its recommendations for shorter quarantine times after potential COVID-19 exposure, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Payments Stocks Cash In As Relief Rally Takes Hold
November 24, 2020

Two words might explain Tuesday’s stock market action: “Relief rally.” Because Wall Street, it’s famously been said, abhors a vacuum and hates uncertainty. When uncertainty lifts and when questions get answered, investors may feel it’s safe to buy again. Get the Full Story Complete the...