Over one-quarter of technology sector employees want to work remotely forever, the new CNBC|SurveyMonkey Workforce Survey finds. That could have a big influence on pay in the economy's richest sector.
Mnuchin defended the administration's track record on disbursement of money from the $2 trillion CARES Act passed by Congress to aid struggling businesses, industries and individuals.
The economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak continue to roil real estate markets, but properties owned by real estate investment trusts are still getting most of their rent. The glaring exception is retail.
"The findings implied to the world and the public is that the effectiveness of mask-wearing against the coronavirus pandemic is huge," the study's lead microbiologist said.
The Treasury Department announced Monday that around 4 million people that do not have their direct deposit information on file with the IRS will receive a prepaid debit card with their stimulus funds on it, instead of a paper check.
Layoffs leveled off in April, although furloughs mount as small businesses fight to survive. Overall, headcount among small businesses fell by 4.7% last month, according to payroll provider Gusto.
Navigating the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has not been easy for small businesses. Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff is no exception.
About 1 in 5 consumers say they've been fielding robocalls and texts related to the coronavirus, and that the incidence of overall robocalls has jumped, a report shows.
As Kevin Mayer moves from leading Disney+ into his new role as TikTok CEO his top priority will be a difficult one: he must prove to American lawmakers, regulators and consumers that they can trust the Chinese-owned app with their data.
The move shows that Microsoft intends to deliver more growth in Azure as it competes with Amazon: by tailoring its wares to the needs of specific industries.
The coronavirus has massively disrupted the food supply chain. Many farmers who sold produce to restaurants have found themselves without a market for their crops, as the food-service industry has largely shuttered. Fresh produce is being destroyed or left to rot in the fields, even as food banks face surging demand.