Nov 5, 2020

Global investors respond with optimism to election uncertainty

A positive day for U.S. stocks on Election Day boosted markets in Asia and Europe. Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images

Investors hold steady, despite a series of legal challenges to vote counting. Plus, working to keep supermarkets stocked with toilet paper as England starts another national lockdown.

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Toilet paper companies work to keep shelves stocked as shortage risk returns

by Victoria Craig

Nov 5, 2020

The real challenge is making sure toilet paper hits shelves at the same pace consumers are buying it.

Like in the spring, the problem this winter isn’t necessarily running out of product, but making sure it reaches shelves at the same pace consumers are buying it up.

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