Justin Ho
Marketplace
New York, NY, United States
Contact Justin
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Justin:
New federal programs aim to shrink the racial housing gap
The plans include pilot projects meant to build up people’s credit histories and counseling on how to buy and maintain a home. → Read More
Manufacturing delays mean retailers may consider raising prices
While delays and shortages could be just short-term disruptions, tariffs, which also push up prices, are expected to remain. → Read More
AT&T and Discovery to form new media company
Bulking up will likely help the companies lure new subscribers and compete with Netflix and Disney. → Read More
Why a rise in wholesale inventories could be a beacon of optimism
Wholesalers are like the middlemen of the retail supply chain, buying goods from manufacturers to sell to retailers. → Read More
Toys R Us, under new ownership, plans to open stores
Since Toys R Us went into liquidation in 2018, retailers like Target, Walmart and Amazon have expanded efforts in the toy sector. → Read More
Small businesses don’t see much cause for optimism
According to a National Federation of Independent Business survey, just 3% say they're bullish enough to borrow money, despite low interest rates. → Read More
Millions will get their relief payment via debit card. That's good ... and bad
Cards are usually cheaper than checks. Unless there's a dispute. → Read More
Why commercial lending fell last quarter despite low interest rates
The report found that bank lending volume fell in the most recent quarter, driven by decreases in commercial and industrial lending. → Read More
As the new year approaches, government relief programs are set to expire
And there's no additional stimulus relief aid is in sight. → Read More
Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients face a new challenge: Taxes
Small business owners are calculating tax liabilities for 2020. That's complicated for businesses that got Paycheck Protection Program loans. → Read More
You may still be eligible to get a COVID-19 relief check
The deadline for filing information with the IRS to get the money is Nov. 21. → Read More
How trucking offers clues about where the economy’s headed
Trucking companies are providing an early warning signal. → Read More
Dow index boosts its tech profile with addition of Salesforce
It is no coincidence that Salesforce is a giant tech company. → Read More
Expanded unemployment benefits help small businesses, too
They have been a lifeline for laid-off workers. They also boost demand and enable businesses to focus on staying afloat. → Read More
Chevron buys Noble Energy, a sign that oil’s not dead
With prices holding steady, big oil companies are likely to pounce on smaller ones. → Read More
Tesla's next quarterly earnings could make it eligible to join the S&P 500
What does joining the stock index mean for a company? → Read More
Netflix will deposit $100 million in Black-owned banks
The move will help the 21 Black-owned financial institutions in the U.S. make more loans to communities of color. → Read More
Household debt up 4% in the first quarter
About 1 in 6 households reports having more debt now than before the COVID-19 crisis. → Read More
Fewer people are deferring credit card bills, Discover says
Will banks that offered forbearance see more customer loyalty down the road? → Read More
Overdraft fees are hitting vulnerable communities the hardest
The fees can drive many out of the banking system entirely, experts say. → Read More