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Business And Finance Archive

Archives for March 2020

Politics
New poll finds Fox News viewers think the coronavirus threat is exaggeratedNew poll finds Fox News viewers think the coronavirus threat is exaggerated
Politics

Republicans who watch Fox are less likely to stay at home during the crisis than non-Fox-watching Republicans.

By Zack Beauchamp and Christina Animashaun
Politics
The coronavirus recession is already hereThe coronavirus recession is already here
Politics

We’re sacrificing parts of our economy for the sake of public health.

By Emily Stewart
Technology
Netflix went down for an hour for some usersNetflix went down for an hour for some users
Technology

But the company won’t say whether it thinks it’s because of a pandemic-fueled rise in streaming.

By Peter Kafka
Inside FIRE, the implausible millennial movement to save, invest, and quit the American workplace
Personal Finance

“Financial Independence Retire Early” grew in popularity after the last financial crisis. But can the movement prepare its followers for the next one?

By Stephie Grob Plante
Technology
The pandemic is driving media consumption way up. But ad sales are falling apart.The pandemic is driving media consumption way up. But ad sales are falling apart.
Technology

Twitter and the New York Times are crucial, but advertisers are pulling away. Expect to see that across media.

By Peter Kafka
Science
Fox News’s coronavirus coverage slid back off the rails spectacularly on Monday nightFox News’s coronavirus coverage slid back off the rails spectacularly on Monday night
Science

Carlson, Hannity, and Ingraham served up a triple shot of absurdity.

By Aaron Rupar
How the coronavirus crisis will hit American workers, in one chart
Politics

The most vulnerable workers amid the coronavirus economic crisis are those who can’t afford it.

By Christina Animashaun and Emily Stewart
Technology
Tax Day is now July 15. Here’s what that means.Tax Day is now July 15. Here’s what that means.
Technology

The Treasury Secretary says that the filing deadline has been pushed back, but that doesn’t mean you should wait.

By Sara Morrison
Politics
Cable news should cancel the Trump ShowCable news should cancel the Trump Show
Politics

Airing Trump’s daily “briefings” live misinforms people and undermines public health officials.

By Matthew Yglesias
Science
Hannity claims he’s “never called the virus a hoax” 9 days after decrying Democrats’ “new hoax”Hannity claims he’s “never called the virus a hoax” 9 days after decrying Democrats’ “new hoax”
Science

Hannity is trying to put his irresponsible coronavirus coverage down the memory hole. Here are receipts.

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
How to help indie movie theater owners and workers when you can’t go to the moviesHow to help indie movie theater owners and workers when you can’t go to the movies
Culture

Movie theaters are shut down. Innovators are trying out some ways to help owners and workers.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Money
Exclusive: Goldman warns clients about a rise in hostile takeovers amid coronavirus market meltdownExclusive: Goldman warns clients about a rise in hostile takeovers amid coronavirus market meltdown
Money

The stock market drop means opportunities for corporate raiders.

By Emily Stewart
How Deciem and its controversial founder changed the beauty industry forever
Money

The company fueled the skin care boom. Then it almost went bust.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Politics
You can delay paying taxes if you owe them — but you still have to file on timeYou can delay paying taxes if you owe them — but you still have to file on time
Politics

The Trump administration just announced $300 billion in tax deferrals as part of its coronavirus response.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
It’s not just you. Everybody is reading the news more because of coronavirus.It’s not just you. Everybody is reading the news more because of coronavirus.
Technology

Page views were up 30 percent last week compared with last year.

By Rani Molla