Stocks erase losses as Nasdaq leads rebound
U.S. equity markets fell Monday amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China and as Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway unloaded its entire stake in airlines.
U.S. equity markets fell Monday amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China and as Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway unloaded its entire stake in airlines.
Winter Park is ready to reopen, will close Park Avenue for more outdoor seating during Mother's Day weekend
Governor DeSantis is allowing shops and restaurants to open their doors, but they need to be careful and follow some specific rules.
Governor DeSantis is allowing shops and restaurants to open their doors, but they need to be careful and follow some specific rules.
'The system just totally broke': Governor DeSantis to address unemployment system on Monday
Governor DeSantis said there will be an investigation of how the state paid $77 million to set up the CONNECT system, which went live in 2013.
Governor DeSantis said there will be an investigation of how the state paid $77 million to set up the CONNECT system, which went live in 2013.
Florida Mall and Orlando Premium Outlets have reopened as phase one gets underway, Simon announces
All tenants at the reopening malls have been informed of new safety protocols and must adhere to these policies, Simon said.
All tenants at the reopening malls have been informed of new safety protocols and must adhere to these policies, Simon said.
Americans without bank accounts must wait for federal stimulus checks
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses with 'more to come'
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Movie theater industry could see big changes in post-coronavirus pandemic world
Movie theaters will remain closed during the first phase of Florida's reopening, but movies are still making money through releases on streaming platforms. This could pave the way for more straight-to-digital movies.
Movie theaters will remain closed during the first phase of Florida's reopening, but movies are still making money through releases on streaming platforms. This could pave the way for more straight-to-digital movies.
Orange County requests that barbers, salons be permitted to reopen on Monday
In a letter sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force is recommending reopening barber shops and cosmetology salons "with strict guidelines."
In a letter sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force is recommending reopening barber shops and cosmetology salons "with strict guidelines."
Unite Here labor union holds caravan protesting Florida's unemployment problems
Protesters who are fed up with Florida's unemployment benefits system took to the streets on Friday to send a message to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Protesters who are fed up with Florida's unemployment benefits system took to the streets on Friday to send a message to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Man wants to return stimulus payment given to late mother
Harry Freeland's mother passed away in December. When he recently checked that bank account, he got a surprise.
Harry Freeland's mother passed away in December. When he recently checked that bank account, he got a surprise.
Restaurants taking precautions before reopening
Chef Vincent Gagliano, of Winter Park restaurants Chez Vincent and Hannibal's, is laying out what eat in dining will look like come Monday. He’s gearing up for his staff and customers.
Chef Vincent Gagliano, of Winter Park restaurants Chez Vincent and Hannibal's, is laying out what eat in dining will look like come Monday. He’s gearing up for his staff and customers.
Re-Open Florida Task Force lays out next phase of ramping up economy
The Re-Open Florida Task Force, on Thursday, released plans for theme parks, restaurants, nightclubs, hair salons, casinos, vacation rentals and many other businesses that are crucial to keeping Florida’s economy afloat.
The Re-Open Florida Task Force, on Thursday, released plans for theme parks, restaurants, nightclubs, hair salons, casinos, vacation rentals and many other businesses that are crucial to keeping Florida’s economy afloat.
Flagler County businesses see boost as beach restrictions are lifted
The tide is beginning to turn for some businesses in Flagler County as beach restrictions are lifted, notably allowing sunbathers to return.
The tide is beginning to turn for some businesses in Flagler County as beach restrictions are lifted, notably allowing sunbathers to return.
Central Florida malls still deciding when to reopen
Retailers have been given the green light to reopen Monday but its still not clear whether Central Florida malls will be welcoming customers back right away.
Retailers have been given the green light to reopen Monday but its still not clear whether Central Florida malls will be welcoming customers back right away.
Winter Park shops training employees ahead of limited-capacity opening
Local store owners are working on training their employees as retail stores are getting ready to open at limited capacity Monday.
Local store owners are working on training their employees as retail stores are getting ready to open at limited capacity Monday.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.