The Wall Street Journal: China leapfrogs U.S. to become world’s No. 1 destination for foreign direct investment
New investments in the U.S. by overseas businesses fell 49% in 2020.
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Dispatches from a Pandemic: Linda Briggs tried to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for her husband, 78. The earliest date available was March 9
The larger pool of eligible people though has made it even more cutthroat to secure a vaccine appointment.
: Yellen says raising minimum wage to $15 would have ‘minimal’ impact on jobs, but nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office disagrees
Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour would ‘really help’ struggling Americans make ends meet, Yellen said.
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: ‘They are in this situation through no fault of their own’: Biden boosts food benefits for poor Americans
12 million Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will see an increase under President Joe Biden’s executive order.
Key Words: Tech’s ‘last hurrah’? If hedge funds are any indication, it could be a big week for Apple, Amazon and other megacap favorites
According to Goldman Sachs Group’s prime brokerage, hedge funds increased their net exposure to megacaps in the technology sector at one of the fastest paces in recent years. This coming off a stretch where the “smart money” was unloading some of top names.
: President Biden removes key figure at National Labor Relations Board — union leaders rejoiced
It also could mean new prospects for college athletes, ride-share drivers, graduate students and others seeking organized labor protections.
