pandemic

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or continents. It affects more people and takes more lives than an epidemic.

Roundtable: Should Tech M&A Be Locked Down During The Pandemic?

Roundtable: Should Tech M&A Be Locked Down During The Pandemic?
Roundtable: Should Tech M&A Be Locked Down During The Pandemic?
May 19, 2020  |  Commentary

The pandemic has forced many aspects of everyday life — for consumers, yes, but businesses too — to pause. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Grubhub Tells Uber No Deal But Negotiations Still At Play
Grubhub Tells Uber No Deal But Negotiations Still At Play
May 18, 2020  |  Partnerships

Uber’s Sunday (May 17) acquisition offer of 1.9 of its shares for each Grubhub share is not enough to close a deal, but discussions are...

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Sales Of Outdoor Furniture, Decor Up As US Consumers Plan Staycations
Sales Of Outdoor Furniture, Decor Up As US Consumers Plan Staycations
May 18, 2020  |  Retail

The coronavirus has made it likely that this summer will look very different from summers past, and rising sales of outdoor furniture and pool, grill...

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Fed: US Banks Vulnerable To Loss From Pandemic
Fed: US Banks Vulnerable To Loss From Pandemic
May 17, 2020  |  Banking

U.S. banks could be at risk for massive losses as the pandemic strains their resources, the Federal Reserve warned in its semi-annual report on financial...

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Economist: 42 Pct Of Pandemic Layoffs Will Be Permanent
Economist: 42 Pct Of Pandemic Layoffs Will Be Permanent
May 15, 2020  |  Economy

A recent economic survey forecasts that 42 percent of layoffs will bring about permanent job losses. In a televised interview on CNBC, University of Chicago...

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

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...

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Monzo Closes In On New Funding As Valuation Plunges 40 Pct 
Monzo Closes In On New Funding As Valuation Plunges 40 Pct 
May 15, 2020  |  Investments

London FinTech unicorn Monzo is closing in on a new funding round as it faces a near 40 percent drop in valuation due to coronavirus...

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

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,...

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