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CR Senior Policy Advisor Beau Brunson’s Interview with WMT Morning Show
Beau Brunson, Consumers’ Research’s senior policy advisor, appeared on Doug Wagner’s WMT Morning Show to discuss the AMC’s deal with Universal and the future of

AMC/Universal Deal Signals Curtains Up on the Future of Consumer Cinema
What is AMC Theatres thinking? The movie chain has no customers, and the COVID-19 lockdowns aren’t going away any time soon. Every major movie release

Apple Set to Release 5G Devices in October
Apple, the first U.S. publicly traded company to be valued at $2 trillion, is gearing up to sell 5G capable technology next month, according to

Congress Agrees on Urgent Need for Stimulus, but Not on Details
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on the need for another stimulus package, with both sides

Airlines Continue to Struggle After Optimism for Bounce Back
Air travel is slowly recovering from a massive hit caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but the return of travelers may be slowing as strict social

Oil Prices Stagnate After Brief Rally
Although oil and gasoline prices are up from their rock bottom in April, their rise has been sluggish over the summer. Back in April, there

Americans are Running out of Emergency Savings
Despite the coronavirus pandemic resulting in the highest personal savings rate in years, a new study from CNBC and Acorns reports that nearly 14 percent of Americans,

Ocean Carriers Emerge Stronger from Coronavirus
Shipping lines are projected to have their highest earnings in a decade, with trade starting to pick up following the rapid growth of e-commerce and soaring freight rates.

Large TV Providers Lose More Subscribers in Q2
Will the coronavirus speed up the end for traditional cable? A new report from media, broadband, and entertainment industry analyst Leichtman Research Group (LRG) found more consumers

Fall Guys Knocks Out Debut
With people confined mostly to their homes over the summer, the online gaming community has thrived with more people turning to videogames to pass the