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Despite a Struggling Economy, Stock Market Hits Record Highs
The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ Composite hit record highs on Aug. 18. This was a new benchmark for the S&P 500 since coronavirus hit. The NASDAQ set its

Mortgage Delinquency Rates Hit Nine-Year High
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recorded a historic surge in mortgage delinquency rates in the second quarter of 2020 to a nine-year high. Delinquency rates are determined

300 Pizza Hut Locations are Closing
Pizza Hut is the latest institution to be hit with troubles because of the coronavirus pandemic, with up to 300 locations of the pizza franchise

Spending on Vitamins Grows During Pandemic
Vitamin supplements have seen considerable growth in sales throughout the first half of 2020, especially early in the pandemic. According to Nielsen, vitamin and mineral supplement sales

How Consumers Spent their Stimulus
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) recently released its findings showing how U.S. consumers used their one-time $1200 stimulus payments, including the $500 per

Walmart Sales Soar
Sales for megastore Walmart have soared as the company takes advantage of increased e-commerce traffic during the coronavirus pandemic. Sales in the second quarter rose 9.3

New “Microsoft Flight Simulator” Set for Release
After 14 years, Microsoft is releasing another installment of its nearly four-decade-old “Flight Simulator” franchise for Windows. “Microsoft Flight Simulator” has been in closed beta since July 30,

Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin Acquired by Diageo
Diageo, the world’s largest liquor producer, has entered into an agreement to buy Hollywood heavyweight Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin. According to The Wall Street

As Museums Slowly Reopen, One-third Could Close Forever
Museums across the world are starting to reopen, but the situation remains dire for many of them. After an estimated 90 percent of museums worldwide were forced

Waystar to Acquire eSolutions in Major Health Care Move
Waystar recently announced its plan to buy eSolutions, a move that will bring commercial and government healthcare payment methods under one company for the first