Wall Street gains ride on healthcare rally in virus era
U S stocks climbed led by Johnson & Johnson and Abbott as healthcare shares surged on COVID-19 vaccine and test news. The S&P 500 rose 3.4 percent, Dow up 690.70, Nasdaq up 271.77 as markets weigh virus impact and policy. Oil fell to an 18 year low with crude near 20 per barrel while Fed stimulus supports liquidity.
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Major retailers furlough majority of workers amid shutdowns
Macy's Kohl's and Gap Inc announce large scale furloughs totaling about 285000 employees as store closures and collapsed sales from the pandemic hit. Macy's plans to operate with a minimal workforce while continuing basic operations. Kohl's will keep curbside pickup with limited staff. Gap says nearly 80000 workers are furloughed but benefits remain. Nordstrom and Designer Brands also cut staff. analysts foresee more layoffs as cash runs down.
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Instacart and Amazon Workers Strike Over Virus Safeguards
New York strikers from Instacart and Amazon walk off the job demanding hazard pay and paid sick leave amid a surge in orders. Workers cite lack of hours and benefits for part timers, while companies pledge sanitation gear and pay boosts. a nationwide sickout is planned by Whole Worker for Wednesday.
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