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How COVID-19 Has Impacted Media Consumption, by Generation

Posted by Katie Jones

on Tuesday, 14 April 2020 9:48

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc across the globe, people’s time that would have otherwise been spent perusing malls or going to live events, is now being spent on the sofa.

During this period of pandemic-induced social isolation, it’s no surprise that people are consuming vast amounts of media. Today’s graphics use data from a Global Web Index report to explore how people have increased their media consumption as a result of the outbreak, and how it differs across each generation…CLICK for complete article

For Those Missing Sports

on Monday, 13 April 2020 10:11

Turn the sound up! ~ Ed

Primed for PGM’s Perfect Storm?

Posted by Marc Davis, BNWnews.ca

on Friday, 3 April 2020 12:40

This article is an interesting follow-up for anyone who heard ValOre (TSX:V-VO) CEO Jim Paterson on the radio with Michael last month. ~ Ed

It has all the makings of a perfect storm of opportunity, in spite of the recent onset of a long-awaited cyclical bear market for North America’s capital markets.

A surging market for platinum prices and other platinum group metals (PGMs) over the past several years is proving to be a godsent for the world’s handful of platinum miners. And as global demand for this “green” precious metal begins to outstrip supply, a new generation of aspiring PGM miners are starting to get the attention of prescient investors… CLICK for the complete article

Many Brick & Mortar Stores Will Not Reopen, CMBS will Default, Mess to Ensue

Posted by Wolf Richter

on Tuesday, 31 March 2020 10:13

Macy’s announced today that it would lay off “the majority” of its 123,000 employees after it had closed all its Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores on March 18. Even before the lockdowns, its headcount was already down 17% from four years ago, in line with the decline of its brick-and-mortar operations. It said these stores would “remain closed until we have clear line of sight on when it is safe to reopen.”

Whenever that may be. But “at least through May,” the furloughed employees who were already enrolled in its health benefits program “will continue to receive coverage with the company covering 100% of the premium.” And it said, “We expect to bring colleagues back on a staggered basis as business resumes.” That is, if business at these brick-and-mortar stores resumes…CLICK for complete article

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: J&J Identifies Lead Candidate, IMV Eyes Clinical Testing In Summer, Altimmune Partners With University Of Alabama

Posted by Shanthi Rexaline

on Monday, 30 March 2020 10:59

Two coronavirus vaccine candidates are in the clinics and 42 more are in preclinical studies, according to updated data provided by the World Health Organization on March 20.

Three biopharma companies issued updates Monday on their developmental efforts for vaccines to combat the deadly virus, which has so far killed more than 35,000 people and infected about 735,000 more, according to Johns Hopkins University.

IMV On Track For Summer Start

Canadian pharma Imv Inc which announced March 18 its intention to develop a DPX-based vaccine candidate for the new coronavirus, said it has initiated discussions with Health Canada to prepare for a clinical trial application…CLICK for complete article

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