Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says about 400 National Guard troops will be activated to plug any shortages at polls on Election Day, as coronavirus cases surge in the presidential battleground state ByThe Associated Press October 29, 2020, 8:23 PM • 2 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email […]
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Take Five: Markets hoping for clear result in U.S. vote
October 30, 2020 1/ELECTION DAY Nov. 3 is election day in the world’s biggest economy, a vote that’s particularly fraught due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the candidates’ differing policy platforms and the potential for a delayed or contested outcome. No wonder volatility gauges are up. President Donald Trump lags Democrat […]
The Latest: Trump MN rally capped at 250 at state insistence
President Donald Trump’s campaign says it will cap his planned rally Friday in Rochester, Minnesota to 250 people at the insistence of state and local officials ByThe Associated Press October 30, 2020, 12:13 PM • 2 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article WASHINGTON — The […]
What is fracking?
U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette says eliminating 19 million jobs in the energy industry during a pandemic would be ‘devastating’ while discussing Joe Biden’s fracking stance. Fracking has become a hot-button issue in the final weeks of the election as President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden fight for […]
Under Armour shares jump after its footwear sales help drive earnings beat
Products are displayed in an Under Armour store in New York City, November 4, 2019. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Under Armour shares surged Friday, as the retailer’s earnings and sales topped estimates, with consumers stocking up on the brand’s sneakers and workout gear during the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Executive Patrik […]
Chevron revenue plummets more than 30% in the third quarter as Covid slams demand
Michael Wirth, CEO of Chevron. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Chevron on Friday reported its second straight quarter of losses after revenue during the third quarter fell 32% year over year, hammered by Covid-19. Amid declining oil prices Chevron said it implemented aggressive cost-cutting measures. The oil giant lost $207 million […]
Exxon posts third straight loss as pandemic hits energy demand, prices
October 30, 2020 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp <XOM.N> posted its third straight quarterly loss on Friday and detailed deeper spending cuts to come, as the oil major reels from the COVID-19 impact on energy demand and prices. The largest U.S. oil producer by volume plans to cut its capital […]
Supreme Court referees spate of election battles
Washington — The coronavirus pandemic and its impact on voting in the primaries and general election have made the Supreme Court the referee in a spate of legal battles between state election officials and the political parties and campaigns, with Republicans and Democrats alike turning to the court for last-minute […]
Woman accused of killing autistic son faces death penalty
A grand jury has indicted a Florida woman for first-degree murder in the drowning death of her autistic 9-year-old son ByThe Associated Press October 30, 2020, 11:42 AM • 2 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article MIAMI — A grand jury has indicted a Florida […]
Trump, Biden hold rallies in battleground Florida during final days of campaign
There are just four days left in the election season, and the Trump and Biden campaigns are trying to make every minute count. Both candidates made some of their final appeals in Tampa, Florida, which could play a critical factor in the state’s electoral votes. Ed O’Keefe reports. Free America […]