From alcohol companies to pub chains, restaurant groups, hotels, campsites and cinemas, there are many listed companies which, in theory, should benefit from the lifting of lockdown.
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Rachael Rapinoe’s Mendi Launches Full Spectrum CBD Line
Mendi, the athlete-focused CBD company co-founded by soccer star Rachael Rapinoe, has launched a full-spectrum product line consisting of creams, gummies and AM/PM tinctures. The new line was created to serve cannabis users seeking for recovery and wellness products. read more
Black women say Pinterest created a den of discrimination
Ifeoma Ozoma and Aerica Shimizu Banks claim they were underpaid, faced racist comments, and were subject to retaliation for raising complaints. Other women are now coming forward with their own allegations of bias.
Airlines blame covid-19 for rowing back climate commitments
The industry defangs an already mostly toothless carbon-offsetting scheme
Will Quique Setien Be Fired If FC Barcelona Lose To Villarreal This Weekend?
Pressure growing at the same time as Real Madrid’s lead in La Liga, will FC Barcelona coach Quique Setien be fired if his side lose to Villarreal this weekend?
Coronavirus, Social Unrest Test MLS Vision As ‘League For A New America’
As the league prepares to return to play following a break imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea that MLS stands for the progressive values of its largely young, urban fanbase could face scrutiny.
Explained: What are Social Stock Exchanges and how do they work
SSE or Social Stock Exchange may be very helpful for non-profit organisations especially during COVID-19.
Why Hydrogen Will Never Be The Future Of Electric Cars
A decade ago, it seemed like there were two potential contenders to replace fossil fuel for personal transportation – electricity and hydrogen. So why haven’t hydrogen fuel cell vehicles taken off in the same way as battery electric ones, considering their refuelling convenience?
Air France, sister airline to cut 7,580 jobs
Air France confirmed plans to cut some 7,500 jobs including 1,000 at sister airline HOP! on Friday, as staff protested over its response to the collapse in travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Britons eye up villas in Spain and Greece as restrictions ease
In a single day on 28 June, 1million searches were carried out by people via Rightmove for properties abroad, but it remains to be seen the extent to which wanderlusting turns into cash for sellers.
Tesla No Longer Even A Growth Company; Going Bankrupt: Shortseller
Stanphyl Capital letter to investors for the month ended , discussing their short thesis for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and other positions in several small-cap stocks. For June 2020 the fund was down 3.9% net of all fees and expenses. By way of comparison, the S&P 500 was up 2.0% while the Russell 2000 was up […]
5 Americans who flew by private jet to Italy were reportedly denied entry due to the EU ban on visitors from countries with high coronavirus infection rates
CNN/Reuters/CCTV Five Americans who attempted to enter Italy after flying on a private jet to the island of Sardinia were rejected because of the EU’s coronavirus restrictions. The EU has opened its borders to some countries, but the US has been excluded due to its high coronavirus rates. The travellers eventually flew out of the airport 14 hours after […]
End of the runway for 747 jumbo as Boeing placed final part orders
Boeing Co and suppliers set the final number of parts it would need for the 747 jumbo jet program at least a year ago, signaling the end for a plane that democratized global air travel in the 1970s but fell behind modern twin-engine aircraft, industry sources said on Friday. Boeing’s “Queen of the Skies” marked its 50-year flying anniversary in February 2019 […]
Will Britain see a cut in VAT or helicopter money?
While the PM has urged those hitting the pubs to be sensible, he is hoping people are not so cautious with their wallets – and there are some unorthox ideas to get people to spend.
Coronavirus, Social Unrest Test MLS Vision As ‘League For A New America’
As the league prepares to return to play following a break imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea that MLS stands for the progressive values of its largely young, urban fanbase could face scrutiny.