May 21, 2020

Legislation that could ban many Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges

A bipartisan bill passed in the Senate intends to compel all foreign companies to allow American regulators access to their books. Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

The Senate has unanimously passed a bill that could force some foreign companies off American stock exchanges. Citi announced it will buy up Paycheck Protection Program loans. Toward the bottom rung of California's housing market, conditions can be unsafe.

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Senate passes bill that could ban some Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder

May 21, 2020

The bill is intended to compel all foreign companies to allow U.S. regulators access to their accounting.

Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

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Citi plans to buy PPP loans from minority-owned lenders

by Justin Ho

May 21, 2020

The arrangement would allow minority-owned lenders to take PPP loans off of their balance sheets.

Citi says it will purchase $50 million in loans from minority-owned lenders.

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Life on the bottom rung of the rental market during a housing crisis

by Aaron Mendelson

May 21, 2020

One group of California tenants say they feel stuck in dirty, dangerous accommodations.

A courtyard at the River Glen Apartments in San Bernardino, California.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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