Recovery begins as UK shareholder payouts decline at slowest rate since start of Covid pandemic Last modified on Sun 25 Apr 2021 19.03 EDT Half of UK companies increased, restarted or held their shareholder payouts steady between January and March, compared with just a third in the final three months of 2020, signalling the beginnings of corporate recovery from the […]
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Jessica Frisco is a healthcare director who moved from NYC to rural Vermont during the pandemic. She and her fiancé quickly grew fond of their new small town, despite their worries about the change. They enjoy more outdoor activities, save on expenses and groceries, and are easily making new friends. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Like millions of […]
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Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner sat down with former US Secretary of State and long-time diplomat Henry Kissinger. They discussed the pandemic’s effects on global politics, China’s rise as a world power, and the future of the European Union. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Mathias Döpfner: You’re looking great, and healthy too. So, is life enjoyable despite the […]
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South Florida faces a climate crisis as rising sea levels imperil real estate in coastal areas. New residents and investors who moved there in droves during the pandemic need to know the risks. The increased likelihood of flooding endangers trillions of dollars of coastal real estate. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. The real-estate scene might seem […]
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On April 22, I visited Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California, a week before Disneyland’s reopening on April 30. Downtown Disney had a long list of health protocols that made it feel fortified against COVID-19. The level of safety precautions has me convinced Disneyland will be able to reopen safely. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Disneyland Anaheim, California's doors […]
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A generational theory written in 1997 predicted America would see the climax of a crisis in 2020. As the climax turned toward resolution, a “Next New Deal” would reshape the economy and give millennials a brighter future. A “gray champion” would usher in this new economic zeitgeist. Could that be Biden? See more stories on Insider’s business page. America is […]
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A hospital system in Texas is now the first in the nation to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for staff. CBS News reported that Houston Methodist set a June 7 deadline for all employees to get vaccinated. So far, 89% of all 26,000 employees have complied and received a vaccine. See more stories on Insider’s business page. The Houston Methodist system — […]
Read moreLucas Jackson/Reuters Stocks are able to show positive returns even with higher capital gains taxes, said UBS Global Wealth Management. President Joe Biden may propose nearly doubling the tax rate to 39.6% on profit made from asset sales. LPL Financial said stock performance after a capital gains tax hike is a "mixed bag" that may be tied to economic conditions. […]
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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder on Tuesday. In the 24 hours afterward, police across America fatally shot six people. Chauvin was convicted over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man. See more stories on Insider’s business page. In the 24 hours after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murder, […]
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