Half of retailers plan a digital makeover as e-commerce sales boom amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many retailers are planning a digital transformation, with the COVID-19 pandemic pushing brick-and-mortar to shift focus to e-commerce, BDO said.

Business Insider

Older Americans are trying to get vaccinated. They're up against harsh inequities

There are flaws in octogenarians navigating a complicated online vaccine system.

ABC News

Dr. Martens Jumps in London Debut on Boots’ Enduring Appeal

British bootmaker Dr. Martens Plc soared in London trading after owner Permira Holdings and other shareholders raised 1.3 billion pounds ($1.8 billion) in an initial public offering, cashing in on the lasting popularity of its cult footwear.

Bloomberg

EU’s drug regulator authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for all ages over 18

European Medicines Agency decision comes despite Germany saying it will not recommend jabs for over-65s.

MarketWatch

EU lawmakers, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google hearing pushed back by 2 months

EU lawmakers, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google hearing pushed back by 2 months

Reuters

Should GameStop Help the Shorts and Issue More Stock?

It could solve the dilemma short-sellers face while lining the retailer's pockets.

The Motley Fool

Robinhood is looking for a new federal affairs manager ahead of possible Congressional hearings

In a job posting this week, brokerage app Robinhood said it needs someone who knows their way around Congress following bipartisan regulatory scrutiny.

Business Insider

What Car Stuff Would You Spend Your GameStop Bucks On?

The Drive

Inside Exxon Mobil's 'God Pod'

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Business Insider

My 70-year-old partner of 16 years refuses to put his bank accounts into both our names. What should I do?

‘In 2008, we lost virtually everything in the Great Recession, and have rebuilt our assets into a reasonable position.'

MarketWatch

White House says U.S.-China trade deal among issues in broad review

White House says U.S.-China trade deal among issues in broad review

Reuters

Is GameStop’s wild ride due to market manipulation by social-media users — or are they exercising free speech?

GameStop is up over 400% in January.

MarketWatch

Brokerage Firm Siebert Soars as Reddit Feed Targets Another Short Squeeze

Brokerage firm Siebert Financial's stock quintuples after amateur investors who are part of a Reddit message board target another short squeeze.

TheStreet

Germany's financial regulator chief leaves in wake of Wirecard

Germany's financial regulator chief leaves in wake of Wirecard

Reuters

China Set to Exceed WTO Quota in Biggest U.S. Corn Purchase

China is set to exceed for a second year a corn-buying quota set by the World Trade Organization as the Asian nation embarks on its biggest-ever American buying spree, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg