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Disney is closing 20% of its brick-and-mortar Disney Stores before the end of the year as it shifts more focus to its e-commerce business.

Dr. Mike Ryan suggested that the uptick could be because "we may be relaxing a little before we've got the full impact of vaccination."

The program – Vaccine Community Connecters – is designed to educate seniors on the vaccines, help schedule appointments for shots and arrange transportation.

Research shows Asian-owned businesses saw the biggest decline in working business owners through the end of 2020.

"It's going to be a boom here in this country, and I don't think people are ready for it," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday.

"If the wealth tax passes, go out and buy yourself some gold because people are going to rush to find ways of hiding their wealth," the billionaire told CNBC.

Logistics giant FedEx said on Wednesday that it aims to replace all of its parcel pickup and delivery vehicles with a sustainable electric fleet by 2040.

The retailer said the decision will benefit the environment and the U.S. economy, too, by sourcing goods closer to customers and creating demand for jobs.

Texas-based cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse is the latest theater group to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The decision to extend the shutdowns is in an effort to prioritize chips for production of GM's full-size pickup trucks and SUVs.

President Joe Biden's Covid-19 response team is holding a news briefing Wednesday on the coronavirus pandemic.

Apollo will acquire all outstanding Michaels stock for $22 per share, or a 47% premium to the arts and crafts retailer's closing price on Friday.

The spike in Rocket Companies' stock price created a massive one-day gain for the company's largest shareholder.

Epic Universe will be the first park Universal has built since 1999. Construction was halted in July due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Dallas Mavericks star forward will take an executive role with the sports nutrition company, joining NFL star Patrick Mahomes on BioSteel's athlete roster.

Dow futures were seeing wild swings Wednesday, erasing most of the earlier strong gains as bond yields moved higher.

There is excitement around the potential of tidal power, but work needs to be done to ramp up capacity.

E-commerce has been the golden ticket for retailers. Todd Gordon of TradingAnalysis.com and Nancy Tengler of Laffer Tengler Investments give their top picks.

Figures in a research paper from Public Health England showed how vaccines can significantly reduce hospitalizations in the elderly.

Travelers often research hotels and attractions, but what about etiquette? Here's a guide on the social customs Japan wants travelers to know before they arrive.