Jim Zarroli
Stories
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Politics
'New York Times' Reports Trump Paid Little In Federal Income Taxes
The newspaper's probe reveals details about Donald Trump's federal tax filings, including reports that he paid just $750 in federal income taxes each of his first two years in the White House.
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Business
As More Americans Work From Home, Some CEOs Reopen Offices To Find That Missing Spark
Face-to-face contact has long been seen as crucial to workplace creativity. But what do you do when in-person collaboration could pose a serious health risk in the COVID-19 era?
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National
Thrown Out Of Home, At A Time When A Roof Is More Important Than Ever
Despite federal, state and local restrictions barring evictions during the COVID-19 crisis, housing activists say tenants are still being forced out of their homes.
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Technology
Tech Stocks Are In A Mood, And They're Dragging The Market Down With Them
Stocks are down sharply for the third day in a row, partly because a decline in oil prices is hurting energy companies.
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Technology
There's More Big Tech In Your Life Than You Even Know. Check Out Your Stock Portfolio
The market is hitting records, in large part because of a handful of superstar tech stocks. Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix and Google's parent dominate indexes in retirement funds.
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National
Despite Investors Preaching Diversity, Market Keeps Relying On Big Tech Stocks
S&P 500 index funds were supposed to protect investors, by putting their money in a broad array of different stocks — but much of the recent gains have come from a few Big Tech stocks.
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Business
Millions Turn To Stock Trading During Pandemic, But Some See Trouble For The Young
Stock trading has become easier and cheaper than ever. And people stuck at home during the pandemic have flocked to it. But have venues like Robinhood made it too risky for inexperienced investors?
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Politics
Millions Of Americans Are In Danger Of Being Evicted During Pandemic
Federal and state eviction bans, put in place during COVID-19, have lapsed. President Trump said his administration would take measures to stop evictions, but he didn't spell out what that means.
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Business
Tesla's String Of Profits Opens A New Door For World's Most Valuable Automaker
The electric car maker is now eligible to join the S&P 500 index, which means it would become part of the retirement accounts of millions of ordinary Americans.
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Business
It's Nice To Be Rich: Wall Street Is Raking In Profits In The Stock Market
The economy is tanking, with massive layoffs and bankruptcies. But the richest sliver of the country continues to do quite well. The latest evidence: Goldman Sachs said it's raking in money on trades.