Business and finance news from Guardian US
Business
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Black-owned businesses have experienced difficulty because many don’t have relationships with banks, advocates say
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Activism spikes amid the pandemic nationwide as workers protest what they consider inadequate safety protections against Covid-19
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Company said its operating income for last three months fell 37% to $2.4bn but Disney+ gained new subscribers amid lockdowns
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Global economy heads for deepest recession since Great Depression as business comes to near standstill
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In depth
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Missouri’s governor has started to lift restrictions, but on Liberty’s main street most shops and restaurants were shut
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At least six workers who have participated in protests or advocated for safer conditions have been fired during the pandemic
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Out-of-state visitors spent a total of $6.5bn in 2019. With festivals and fairs cancelled, the beachy state is bracing for an economic hit
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Workers interviewed by the Guardian describe pattern of alleged negligence at plants run by some of America’s largest food manufacturers
Around the world
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Survey of owners by the British Chamber of Commerce suggests readiness for when lockdown is eased
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The global poll of six countries showed a majority rated their national government’s overall response to Covid-19 as good or very good
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Policyholders with £50m-plus cover push for payout over shutdown due to disease
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Workers in lockdown trapped in dire conditions on fruit and salad farms that supply supermarkets across Europe, UN warns
Featured topics
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Bullying or budgeting? Guardian readers weigh in on conflict over which spouse can control the purse-strings
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Pandemic spotlights racial disparities, with black workers expected to feature disproportionately in the 26m recent unemployment claims
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