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FOX BIZ NEWS: Toys for Tots prepares for supply shortage this holiday season

Toys for Tots prepares for supply shortage this holiday season The U.S. Marines Toys for Tots charity program is anticipating higher prices and a smaller supply of toys this holiday season. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3fhRKc3

FOX BIZ NEWS: Cybercriminals up their game as ‘cracking’ drives big rise in hacking tool downloads

Cybercriminals up their game as ‘cracking’ drives big rise in hacking tool downloads The widespread availability of hacking tools in the cybercrime ecosystem is being driven by widespread malware piracy or "cracking", allowing anyone to use tools without paying, HP Wolf Security said in a new report. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zVpl3v

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stock market faces elusive pullback as coronavirus, economic headwinds swirl

Stock market faces elusive pullback as coronavirus, economic headwinds swirl Stocks haven't suffered a correction since March 2020, but the risks are growing. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3lkswO7

FOX BIZ NEWS: US sets new Cuba sanctions as Biden meets Cuban-Americans

US sets new Cuba sanctions as Biden meets Cuban-Americans The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Friday against Cuba's national revolutionary police and its top two officials as the U.S. looks to increase pressure on the communist government following this month's protests on the island. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2VaVzJc

FOX BIZ NEWS: Bipartisan spending bill would force reports on Chinese labor practices, Keystone cancellation impact and more

Bipartisan spending bill would force reports on Chinese labor practices, Keystone cancellation impact and more A bipartisan spending bill making its way through the Senate would, among other things, prompt a report on China’s alleged forced labor practices and another on the economic impact of President Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3ygTHNp

FOX BIZ NEWS: House Dems make last-ditch effort to extend eviction moratorium

House Dems make last-ditch effort to extend eviction moratorium House Democrats are rushing to set up an eleventh-hour vote on a bill that would extend a nationwide ban on evictions hours before the freeze is poised to expire, putting millions of renters at risk of losing their homes. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2UXSkFd

FOX BIZ NEWS: How big tech companies are responding to the market

How big tech companies are responding to the market Barron's Roundtable associate editor Eric Savitz joins 'Barron's Roundtable' to discuss: 'they are throwing money at the cloud' via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3xdfhkM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Disney mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for salaried and non-union hourly employees

Disney mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for salaried and non-union hourly employees Any employees currently working from home will need to provide proof of vaccination before they return to the workplace, with a few exceptions, Disney said. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3ib4Qd0

FOX BIZ NEWS: Bezos’ Blue Origin rebuffed in its protest of moon lander contract

Bezos’ Blue Origin rebuffed in its protest of moon lander contract A federal agency upheld the decision to make Elon Musk’s SpaceX the sole winner of a contract to develop a lander for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s return to the moon, a setback to Jeff Bezos ’ space enterprise. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BZiLLm

FOX BIZ NEWS: Elon Musk slams Apple app store fees

Elon Musk slams Apple app store fees Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday slammed Apple for the fees it charges companies to use its app store – a fee that he likened to a “global tax on the Internet.” via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3A7uxBF

FOX BIZ NEWS: 'Bar Rescue's' Jon Taffer says technology, robots the answer to worker shortage

'Bar Rescue's' Jon Taffer says technology, robots the answer to worker shortage "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer on why he believes robots can help the restaurant worker shortage. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zUy5He

FOX BIZ NEWS: Walmart says corporate staff, management must be vaccinated by October

Walmart says corporate staff, management must be vaccinated by October Walmart corporate staff and management must receive the COVID-19 vaccine by October 4, according to a company-wide memo obtained by FOX Business. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3j3rKSR

FOX BIZ NEWS: Exxon surpasses estimates with largest quarterly profit in a year

Exxon surpasses estimates with largest quarterly profit in a year Exxon Mobil on Friday posted its biggest quarterly profit in more than a year that also topped analysts' estimates as demand for oil, gas and chemicals rebounded, quelling some investor concerns over its recent weak performance. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3fcJev3

FOX BIZ NEWS: Synchron CEO on first FDA approved brain chip implant for paralysis

Synchron CEO on first FDA approved brain chip implant for paralysis Synchron CEO Dr. Thomas Oxley on receiving FDA approval for clinical trials in the U.S. and discusses the benefits of his company's brain-computer interface device. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3C1FmXI

FOX BIZ NEWS: Two-star general warns US military: 'China is on the march'

Two-star general warns US military: 'China is on the march' Retired two-star Marine Corps Gen. Arnold Punaro discusses the concerns surrounding China building up its military forces. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3ifqJrU

FOX BIZ NEWS: Bipartisan infrastructure plan is the ‘Trojan horse’ for massive tax increases: Marc Short

Bipartisan infrastructure plan is the ‘Trojan horse’ for massive tax increases: Marc Short Former Pence chief of staff Marc Short weighs in on infrastructure negotiations and taxes. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zPBZ42

FOX BIZ NEWS: Chevron tops profit estimates, joins share buyback stampede

Chevron tops profit estimates, joins share buyback stampede Chevron Corp on Friday reported its highest profit in six quarters and joined an oil industry stampede to reward investors with share buybacks, as rebounding crude oil prices carried earnings and cash flow to pre-pandemic levels. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BZOhJ6

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stock futures slide with Amazon earnings, inflation data in focus

Stock futures slide with Amazon earnings, inflation data in focus U.S. stock indexes were headed for a lower open Friday as investors awaited the latest batch of inflation data and sorted through another batch of earnings from high-profile companies. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3ibh855

FOX BIZ NEWS: Ethereum price rises on software upgrade, Bitcoin slides

Ethereum price rises on software upgrade, Bitcoin slides Ethereum was trading higher Friday morning with the cryptocurrency gaining more than 4%. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3lhXXsB

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stock futures trade lower, Amazon shares fall

Stock futures trade lower, Amazon shares fall via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BWovpa

FOX BIZ NEWS: Major conservative group takes aim at government spending plans

Major conservative group takes aim at government spending plans With more crucial votes fast approaching in the coming days for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal in the Senate, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) says that their major grassroots and paid media campaign to derail the spending package is in full swing. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3j72XNI

FOX BIZ NEWS: Cuomo begs businesses to return to NYC after devastating shutdown

Cuomo begs businesses to return to NYC after devastating shutdown New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for companies to end remote work and bring staff back to the office by Labor Day in order to support local businesses, or New York City will suffer. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3C0ImDI

FOX BIZ NEWS: PG&E could face criminal charges over deadly California fire

PG&E could face criminal charges over deadly California fire Pacific Gas & Electric could face criminal charges over a deadly wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Northern California. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2V6mJB9

FOX BIZ NEWS: China's Didi denies report of plan to buy back shares

China's Didi denies report of plan to buy back shares via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3fcmoDQ

FOX BIZ NEWS: Oil falls but heads for strong weekly gain on demand growth

Oil falls but heads for strong weekly gain on demand growth via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3i89AQF

FOX BIZ NEWS: Uber delays office return, makes vaccination mandatory for US employees

Uber delays office return, makes vaccination mandatory for US employees Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is pushing back its back-to-office date to late October globally, and all employees in the United States will have to be fully vaccinated before returning to office, a spokesperson said on Thursday. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2WqXY2M

FOX BIZ NEWS: Google bans ‘sugar daddy’ apps from Android store

Google bans ‘sugar daddy’ apps from Android store Google is banning “sugar daddy” apps from its app store, the company said Wednesday, in a move that brings the Android phone maker in line with competitor Apple. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3rHFMxk

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook whistleblower turned down $64G severance package that would have bought her silence: report

Facebook whistleblower turned down $64G severance package that would have bought her silence: report Former Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Sophie Zhang, who was fired from the social media giant last year, turned down a $64,000 severance package that would have bought her silence, according to a new report. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3faBV6S

FOX BIZ NEWS: Robinhood IPO gives founders Tenev, Bhatt a net worth of $4.6B combined

Robinhood IPO gives founders Tenev, Bhatt a net worth of $4.6B combined Robinhood's Wall Street debut might have disappointed on some fronts, but it made multi-billionaires out of co-founders Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BYhK5U

FOX BIZ NEWS: Amazon beats on earnings, falls short on sales estimates

Amazon beats on earnings, falls short on sales estimates Amazon beat analysts' expectation on earnings per share in the second quarter, but came up short on Wall Street's revenue estimates. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3fcxoRz

FOX BIZ NEWS: Biden administration expands paid leave tax credit to encourage more vaccinations

Biden administration expands paid leave tax credit to encourage more vaccinations The Biden administration on Thursday expanded a tax credit that would give more U.S. workers time off to help friends and family members get vaccinated for COVID-19. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2WB6AnJ

FOX BIZ NEWS: It's time to cut federal regulations to restore small business after COVID, boost our economy

It's time to cut federal regulations to restore small business after COVID, boost our economy Any American who wants to pursue their passion by starting a small business will face many hurdles but one of the most challenging is navigating the complicated maze of federal regulations. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zP6iYF

FOX BIZ NEWS: Most expensive cities for construction in 2021: report

Most expensive cities for construction in 2021: report The coronavirus pandemic and global lockdowns has driven up construction costs around the world due to increased demand and constrained supply. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3A3mwh5

FOX BIZ NEWS: Interactive Brokers CEO welcomes Robinhood to big leagues

Interactive Brokers CEO welcomes Robinhood to big leagues Robinhood is the newest publically traded brokerage, joining Interactive Brokers and Charles Schwab. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3j0xooQ

FOX BIZ NEWS: Brace for Higher Prices for Ice Cream, Beer and Bottled Water

Brace for Higher Prices for Ice Cream, Beer and Bottled Water The makers of some of the world’s bestselling food and drink brands warned they would keep raising prices as they grapple with the strongest inflation in years. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3j5IEQX

FOX BIZ NEWS: Emergent to resume J&J COVID-19 vaccine production at Baltimore plant

Emergent to resume J&J COVID-19 vaccine production at Baltimore plant via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3xcp2Qa

FOX BIZ NEWS: Avi Loeb's Galileo Project aims to find evidence of alien civilizations

Avi Loeb's Galileo Project aims to find evidence of alien civilizations Harvard University professor of science tells 'Kennedy' what triggered the expedition via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zMJ4Cp

FOX BIZ NEWS: Robinhood prices IPO at $38 per share raising $2B

Robinhood prices IPO at $38 per share raising $2B via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3l40K8B

FOX BIZ NEWS: Republicans opposing massive infrastructure bill ask: Where’s full text?

Republicans opposing massive infrastructure bill ask: Where’s full text? The U.S. Senate, in a 67-32 procedural vote Wednesday, advanced a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill -- despite the fact that the full text of the proposal hasn't been made public yet. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3rH6gz7

FOX BIZ NEWS: Newsom-owned San Francisco wine shop targeted by would-be thieves, storefront window smashed

Newsom-owned San Francisco wine shop targeted by would-be thieves, storefront window smashed Would-be thieves smashed the window of a wine shop founded by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, the most recent break-in attempt in a string of attacks on the store. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/376qAk1

FOX BIZ NEWS: New York COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government workers facing growing union backlash

New York COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government workers facing growing union backlash Some unions are pushing back against New York state and New York City requiring government employees to either get vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing for the virus. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3l6Wxkz

FOX BIZ NEWS: Bipartisan group's $1.2T infrastructure bill clears crucial Senate procedural vote

Bipartisan group's $1.2T infrastructure bill clears crucial Senate procedural vote The Senate voted Wednesday evening to move forward with a $1.2 trillion package to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure after months of painstaking negotiations between a bipartisan group of senators and the White House on one of President Biden's top economic goals. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BQ4ksM

FOX BIZ NEWS: AOC, Tlaib blast Sinema's refusal to support Dems' $3.5T spending package

AOC, Tlaib blast Sinema's refusal to support Dems' $3.5T spending package Progressive congresswomen Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Rashida Tlaib slammed Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema after the senator announced she will not support a $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BQcv8y

FOX BIZ NEWS: Crypto crackdown to help finance bipartisan infrastructure bill

Crypto crackdown to help finance bipartisan infrastructure bill The infrastructure deal agreed upon by lawmakers and President Biden on Wednesday includes a crackdown on cryptocurrencies as one way to raise revenue to support spending. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zP0DSb

FOX BIZ NEWS: Here's what's included in the bipartisan $550B infrastructure spending bill

Here's what's included in the bipartisan $550B infrastructure spending bill "This deal makes key investments to put people to work all across the country—in cities, small towns, rural communities, and across our coastlines and plains," President Biden said in a statement. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America that will help make our historic economic recovery a historic long-term boom." via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zMb6xT

FOX BIZ NEWS: GOP lawmakers call out Yellen for dodging oversight hearing while meeting with Dems behind closed doors

GOP lawmakers call out Yellen for dodging oversight hearing while meeting with Dems behind closed doors Republican lawmakers issued a letter Wednesday accusing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen of “dodging” public hearings regarding programs she oversees while opting for “partisan, closed-door meetings” with Democrats. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zJVxH1

FOX BIZ NEWS: Pelosi says Biden doesn't have the power to cancel student loan debt

Pelosi says Biden doesn't have the power to cancel student loan debt House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that President Biden can't unilaterally wipe away student loan debt, as some progressives have urged him to do, and even questioned the fairness of a debt forgiveness policy. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2Wx7eTd

FOX BIZ NEWS: After Robinhood’s IPO, twist to business model may come

After Robinhood’s IPO, twist to business model may come As Wall Street gears up for Robinhood’s highly-anticipated foray onto the open market, the company has quietly been laying the groundwork to become a standalone market maker, FOX Business has learned. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/376saCt

FOX BIZ NEWS: Ford cruises by chip shortage, boosts outlook

Ford cruises by chip shortage, boosts outlook Ford Motor Co. revved up surprise second-quarter profits this year – powered by climbing pickup and SUV prices even as a global computer chip shortage forced it to pump the brakes on production. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3f59qre

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook requiring vaccines for US workers returning to office

Facebook requiring vaccines for US workers returning to office Facebook announced Wednesday that all its employees returning to the office will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zJb7mg