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Biden Tax Plan Targets Profitable Companies That Pay Almost Nothing

Democrat’s proposal would require Amazon, others to pay at least 15% of reported profits. The presumptive Democratic nominee says he wants to reverse crucial pieces of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and extract more money from corporations.  4 min

What Polling Can Tell Us 100 Days From the Election

The 2020 presidential race enters its final 100 days with recent polling providing encouraging news for Joe Biden in his race against President Trump.  4 min

Poll Finds Just 13% of Voters Still Up for Grabs for Trump, Biden

Meet an exclusive club of presidential voters: politically moderate, lukewarm on both candidates, frustrated by the system and not sure exactly how, if or for whom they will cast a ballot.  4 min

Trump Campaign Targets China and Portland, Not Just Biden

President Trump is increasingly running not just against Joe Biden but against China and the protesters in Portland and elsewhere. Is that going to pull voters over to his side, or merely reinforce the convictions of those already planning to vote for him?  4 min

Trump Cancels GOP Convention Events in Jacksonville, Fla.

President Trump said he was canceling the Jacksonville, Fla., portion of the Republican National Convention, citing increasing coronavirus cases in the state.  4 min

What’s in 2020 Democratic Party Draft Platform?

Democrats’ first draft of their 2020 party platform calls for universal access to health care, but steers away from Medicare for All, the Green New Deal and cutting police budgets.  4 min

Latest from 2020 Elections

An Independent Theater Owner Takes a ‘Steady and Measured Approach’ to Reopening

By Luisa Beltran

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

Sara Turack used her Paycheck Protection Program loan to help rehire staff and even add new workers when she reopened in May.  4 min

A Restaurant Owner Leans on Takeout as He Reopens His Business

By Ellen Ioanes

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

Before the pandemic, David Lamb didn’t do too much takeout at his two Frutta Bowl restaurants in Alabama. The coronavirus has changed that—along with many other aspects of business as usual.  Long read

What Coronavirus Relief Programs Are Available From the SBA?

By Luisa Beltran

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

The Paycheck Protection Program is getting a lot of attention, but it isn’t the only game in town for small businesses looking for financial help.  3 min

How Do I Reopen My Small Business After Covid-19?

By Sarah Okeson

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

Guidelines for keeping customers and employees safe when restarting your business as the threat of coronavirus looms.  2 min

Celebrate Friday’s Jobs Surprise. Then Look Beyond the Headlines.

By Reshma Kapadia

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

Friday’s jobs numbers looked great after weeks of unrelenting bad news about the labor market, and investors rightly celebrated. But a closer look at the report shows that investors should keep their guards up.  2 min

Merger Activity Is Down, Not Out

By Luisa Beltran

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

A hint of optimism is wafting through an M&A market desperately in need of some good news. “The market is starting to open up,” one banker said. In a market devastated by coronavirus, that counts as progress.  4 min

Gold Prices Are Headed for New Highs Amid Unrest

By Ed Lin

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

The traditional feel-good asset in times of economic duress is nearing a 52-week high as protests continue across the nation.  3 min

Liquidnet Seeks a Buyer Amid Slower M&A Deals

By Luisa Beltran

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

The mergers and acquisition market has been on pause since March when Covid-19 began ravaging the U.S. economy.  2 min

BlackRock Is Big Gainer as Fed Purchases Bond ETFs

By Selasi Amoani

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

Almost half of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s purchases of corporate bond exchange-traded funds went into BlackRock funds, according to ETFGI, an ETF research and consulting firm.  3 min

Picking a Long/Short Fund Isn’t Easy, but It Can Be Profitable

By Lisa Beilfuss

June 4, 2020 7:16 am ET

Long/short funds can differ dramatically in how they’re managed, which can lead to some pretty dramatic differences in returns. How to evaluate, and four good funds.  4 min

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