Homebuilder sentiment jumps back to pre-coronavirus pandemic high
Homebuilder sentiment jumped 14 points to 72 in July, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Of the index's three components, current sales conditions jumped 16 points to 69, sales expectations in the next six…
Read MoreStocks making the biggest moves after hours: Virgin Galactic, Twitter, Norwegian Cruise Line and more
Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Moderna — Shares of Moderna whipsawed in extended trading after rising nearly 7% earlier Wednesday. The stock has been on an upward progression since the biotechnology company released data Tuesday that shows…
Read MoreTrump administration shifts control of coronavirus hospital data from CDC to HHS
Some former health officials told CNBC they worry the move could result in less transparent data. They acknowledged in interviews that the CDC's data collection system is outdated and doesn't meet the demands of the Covid-19 pandemic. "The CDC's old…
Read More‘What Leadership Looks Like’: Old Fauci Pic Resurfaces Amid White House Attacks
Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is coming under attack from the White House of President Donald Trump. But doctors and scientists around the nation are lining up to defend the infectious disease expert. …
Read MoreDebt ‘breathing space’ regulations introduced by government – new rules explained
Debt has likely been built up over the last few months given the economic impact. Some people may have felt forced to embrace credit cards or small loans just to keep afloat as income and employment dried up. READ MORE…
Read MoreUK banks may have to flag up plans to shut branches or cash machines
Banks and building societies will have to alert regulators if they plan to close branches or cash machines and must prove they considered the impact on consumer access to cash, according to rules proposed by the City regulator. Under draft…
Read MoreNetflix launches 'shuffle' button that plays a random show for viewers who don't know what to watch
NETFLIX has surprised some users with a 'shuffle' button that chooses something to watch for indecisive viewers. Testing for this feature actually began last year and now it seems more users have been given a chance to try it. Netflix…
Read MoreBiden's climate plan is a disaster for American workers
Biden’s $2T climate plan is ‘incalculable’ in this economy: Analyst The Schork Group Principal Stephen Schork discusses Joe Biden’s trillion-dollar climate plan and the lack of resources to fulfill it. Joe Biden recently introduced his clean energy plan. And what does it…
Read MoreDomino’s Reports Hot U.S. Quarter While Overseas Markets Lag
Domino’s Pizza Inc. sidestepped the carnage that has crippled other restaurant chains during the coronavirus pandemic, posting rapid same-store sales growth that beat Wall Street’s high expectations. The chain, whose delivery and take-out model helped shield it during lockdowns across…
Read MorePPP borrowers could face higher state income taxes – here's why
US states looking to tax PPP loans Some U.S. states plan to tax PPP loans as businesses struggle during the coronavirus pandemic. FOX Business’ Gerri Willis with more. Small business owners who received loan forgiveness through the taxpayer-funded coronavirus rescue program…
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