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Stocks rose slightly as tech shares recovered some of their recent losses while traders weighed the latest batch of economic data.

Nikola shares tumbled Thursday to a record low since the company's public debut in early June after Wedbush downgraded the electric truck maker's stock to underperform from neutral.

Facebook's much-anticipated Oversight Board has confirmed that it is planning to launch ahead of the U.S. election on Nov. 3 after being criticized for a perceived lack of action. 

According to Forbes, Ek is worth $3.6 billion, indicating he’s earmarking roughly a third of his own wealth for the investments.

Initial jobless claims were slightly higher than expected as the labor market continues its sluggish recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Cambridge Analytica CEO Alexander Nix has been banned from running, or serving as a director of, a limited company in the U.K. until 2027.

The tests could help travelers avoid quarantine requirements.

"Well, we'll have to see what happens. You know that. I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots. And the ballots are a disaster," Trump said.

Technology, renewable energy and sustainable design all have a role to play.

U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a new emergency package of measures to contain unemployment.

Dogs that have been trained to detect the coronavirus have started working at Helsinki airport this week in a pilot project.

"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" actor Rob McElhenney are in talks to buy Welsh soccer club Wrexham A.F.C. 

Many economists who predicted a rebound in the second half of the year are now questioning those forecasts.

Local start-ups like Vouch and Travelstop are betting on their AI-powered systems to help the country navigate new security standards, as Singapore prepares to reopen its borders again after months of coronavirus travel restriction.

WeWork has sold a majority stake in its China business to existing shareholder Trustbridge Partners for $200 million.

The moves came following reports that South Korea's defense ministry said North Korea killed a missing official from the South earlier this week.

It's relatively straightforward to see via satellite imagery where deforestation has occurred, but harder to identify whether Unilever's suppliers have sourced crops from those areas.

While the pandemic has created a more challenging environment for emerging businesses, LinkedIn has identified U.K. start-ups that are managing to thrive despite the uncertainty.

Waste-pickers in some developing countries make a living by trading trash in an informal industry that can be dangerous and dirty, but The Body Shop is now working to source plastic from them — and wants other companies to join the initiative.

Steady gains in the public offerings of two Chinese stocks this year have vaulted their controlling stakeholder to the top of China's rich list.