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U.S. stocks rise Wednesday as corporate earnings results surprised to the upside and rosy service-sector data outweighed a disappointing jobs report from payroll provider ADP. See full story.
Trump suddenly supports mail-in voting — for the key swing state of Florida
After weeks of bashing mail-in voting and even suggesting the 2020 election should be delayed. President Donald Trump has changed his tune — at least when it comes to the critical swing state of Florida. Now he’s for it. See full story.
White House, Democrats agree to try to reach coronavirus-aid deal by week’s end
After more than a week of almost daily face-to-face meetings, Trump administration officials and congressional Democratic leaders have agreed to try to reach a deal by the week’s end. See full story.
Disney shakes up streaming approach after losing nearly $5 billion due to pandemic
Walt Disney Co. is doubling down on streaming after reporting a quarterly loss of nearly $5 billion Tuesday amid a pandemic that has all but paralyzed its theme parks, live productions and cruise line. See full story.
Kodak shareholders were not the only beneficiaries of the sudden stock surge — holders of convertible bonds also saw tidy gains
Eastman Kodak Co.’s share price rally after news of a $765 million government loan to help it make drug ingredients at its U.S. factories has offered shareholders and executives with stock options a tidy windfall. But they’re not alone. See full story.
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COVID-19 gives us an opportunity to take care of our people See full story.
