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Global Economy Set for a Post-Pandemic Boom 04/13/2021 12:00am • After suffering the worst downturn since World War II, the global economy is poised for a synchronized recovery the likes of which has not been seen since 2017. Led by the United States, which is expected to see a rate of growth not experienced since the heydays of the mid-1980s, all regions of the How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate 04/13/2021 12:00am • The commercial real estate market is quite different than the stock market, but similar investment risks and strategies still apply. The appeal of investing in this property type is multifold. Investors can generate higher investment returns and take advantage of tax benefits by investing in differe Income Share Agreements: What Students Should Know 04/13/2021 12:00am • The coronavirus pandemic sent shock waves through higher education, accelerating some trends and dashing others. One that some experts say has picked up steam in the last year is the availability and interest in income share agreements. This lesser-known way to pay for college requires students to The Cost of Solar Panels -- and Are They Worth It? 04/13/2021 12:00am • You may be considering tapping into the sun's energy to power your home, but know that putting in solar panels can be a process that isn't the same for everyone. "Going solar is, for many reasons, a smart and admirable thing to do -- if it's the right fit and the right time for you," says Zak Elgar Air Canada, Canadian government agree on pandemic bailout 04/12/2021 07:49pm • TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada and the Canadian government agreed Monday on financing that will allow the airline to access as much as $5.9 billion Canadian (US$4.7 billion) to help it recover from the economic damage caused by the pandemic. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the support incl UK lobbying scandal snares ex-PM Cameron; govt starts probe 04/12/2021 10:52am • LONDON (AP) — The controversy over former British Prime Minister David Cameron’s lobbying on behalf of a now-bankrupt financial services firm deepened Monday as the government launched an investigation that opponents immediately labeled a “cover-up.” The Conservative government announced pla Bayern preparations for PSG hit by injuries, speculation 04/12/2021 08:59am • BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s preparations for Tuesday’s decisive Champions League quarterfinal with Paris Saint-Germain are being hampered by injury worries, internal divisions and persistent speculation over coach Hansi Flick’s future. The defending champion needs to make up a one-goal def Liz Weston: 9 money numbers you need to know 04/12/2021 07:00am • Your doctor needs to know certain numbers to judge your physical health, such as your weight, your blood pressure and your cholesterol levels. Similarly, you need to know certain numbers to monitor your own financial health, including: AFTER-TAX INCOME AND ‘MUST-HAVE’ EXPENSES Your after-tax in This Week: JPMorgan earns, retail sales, housing starts 04/12/2021 01:10am • A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: ANOTHER SOLID QUARTER? Wall Street expects that JPMorgan Chase’s latest quarterly report card will show the bank is off to a strong start this year. Analysts predict the company’s first-quarter earnings and rev Asian shares decline on vaccine, virus worries 04/12/2021 12:03am • BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were lower on Monday, as investors grew wary over the recent surge in coronavirus cases in many places while vaccination efforts are making scant headway. Shares fell in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Sydney. The declines followed a strong end last week on Wall Street Should You Invest in Dogecoin? 04/12/2021 12:00am • This year has brought newfound attention to Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency created in 2013 with a market capitalization of around $9 billion -- good enough for a spot among the top 20 largest digital currencies in the world. Although the Dogecoin price is only around 7 cents, the crypto, whose symbol i Ecuador goes with conservative banker in presidential vote 04/11/2021 11:05pm • QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Voters in Ecuador appeared to turn to a conservative businessman in Sunday's presidential runoff election, rebuffing a leftist movement that has held the presidency for over a decade marked by an economic boom and then a yearslong recession, while in neighboring Peru a crowde Mourinho moans at Solskjaer as Tottenham's season unravels 04/11/2021 04:47pm • LONDON (AP) — A season that provided the flickers of a title challenge is now turning into the worst of Jose Mourinho's managerial career. Of all the managers to inflict Tottenham's 10th loss of the Premier League season, it was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who replaced Mourinho at Manchester United. May Last-place Schalke beats Augsburg for 2nd win of season 04/11/2021 03:52pm • GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Schalke won a Bundesliga game for just the second time in 15 months as Suat Serdar scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Augsburg on Sunday to delay the last-place club's seemingly inevitable relegation. A goalkeeping blunder handed Schalke the lead when Augsburg's R Lingard's double leads West Ham to 3-2 win over Leicester 04/11/2021 11:33am • LONDON (AP) — Jesse Lingard took his goal tally to eight in nine appearances since joining West Ham on loan from Manchester United by netting twice in a 3-2 victory over Leicester on Sunday. The win allowed West Ham to dislodge Chelsea and move back into fourth place in the Premier League in pursu