December 1, 2020

UnitedHealth 2021 forecast dinged by coronavirus

UnitedHealth has debuted a lower-than-expected 2021 earnings forecast partly because of the unknown extent of COVID-19’s impact on the health care system. The nation’s largest […]
December 1, 2020

Nasdaq seeks mandatory board diversity for listed companies

Nasdaq is seeking U.S. authority to require more diversity in the board rooms of Nasdaq-listed companies. It is the first major exchange to pursue such […]
December 1, 2020

With a month until split, Brexit trade deal hangs in balance

LONDON — The British government told businesses on Tuesday to make sure they are ready for big changes when the U.K. makes its final Brexit […]
December 1, 2020

Millennial Money: Be effective with your generosity in 2020

If you’re fortunate enough to be able to donate money this year, plenty of causes need your attention. In a year like 2020, choosing where […]
December 1, 2020

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic? There are ways to reduce risk, but health experts advise avoiding it when possible. The U.S. Centers […]
December 1, 2020

The Latest: Nobel laureate warns of increased trafficking

UNITED NATIONS — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad says the COVID-19 pandemic has increased trafficking of women and gender-based violence, leaving the health and […]
December 1, 2020

UnitedHealth forecast for 2021 is dinged by the coronavirus

UnitedHealth has debuted a lower-than-expected 2021 earnings forecast partly due to the unknown extent of COVID-19’s impact on the health care system. The nation’s largest […]
December 1, 2020

Biden names liberal econ team as pandemic threatens workers

WILMINGTON, Del. — With unemployment still high and the pandemic threatening yet another economic slump, President-elect Joe Biden is assembling a team of liberal advisers […]
December 1, 2020

Starting a new business during the pandemic

The middle of a pandemic may seem like a strange time to start a business. But that’s what many people are doing.  The number of […]
December 1, 2020

Minnesota to set COVID-19 vaccine priorities

Who gets COVID-19 vaccines first, and when, in Minnesota will hinge on recommendations Tuesday by a federal advisory panel. Minnesota leaders expect limited initial doses […]