Commerce locks up and retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%
U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.
U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.
Tarrant County commissioners discuss reopening businesses
Tarrant County reported four additional deaths on Tuesday.
Tarrant County reported four additional deaths on Tuesday.
Dow jumps 558+ points, Nasdaq exits bear market as coronavirus concerns ease
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 421 points, or 1.8 percent, in the opening minutes of trading.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 421 points, or 1.8 percent, in the opening minutes of trading.
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
Texas Workforce Commission speeds up unemployment claim processing
The governor said that over the weekend the Texas Workforce Commission processed three times the number of claims that it had processed as of Friday. But there are still stories of frustration from people who cannot get through to TWC.
The governor said that over the weekend the Texas Workforce Commission processed three times the number of claims that it had processed as of Friday. But there are still stories of frustration from people who cannot get through to TWC.
Small business owners say applying for emergency funds has been anything but easy
Opening the Mom's The Word maternity store on Sacramento Street in San Francisco 23 years ago wasn't easy, say the owners.
Opening the Mom's The Word maternity store on Sacramento Street in San Francisco 23 years ago wasn't easy, say the owners.
Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Gov. Abbott announces $50 million in emergency loans for small businesses in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a small business initiative Monday morning that includes $50 million in emergency loans and grants.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a small business initiative Monday morning that includes $50 million in emergency loans and grants.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels cruises out of North America until June 26 as coronavirus pandemic continues
Carnival Cruise Line said that all its cruises out of North America are canceled through June 26 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Carnival Cruise Line said that all its cruises out of North America are canceled through June 26 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Mark Cuban discusses economic recovery in America
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cub predicts good things will come out of the coronavirus pandemic. And he is again hinting at his political plans.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cub predicts good things will come out of the coronavirus pandemic. And he is again hinting at his political plans.
Grocery store workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid
From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.
From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.
43,000 more Disney World workers will be furloughed April 19
Disney theme parks are closed until further notice.
Disney theme parks are closed until further notice.
Texas Workforce Commission adding additional hours, staff at call centers
The Texas Workforce Commission is adding staff and increasing its hours to help the overwhelming number of people trying to file for unemployment benefits.
The Texas Workforce Commission is adding staff and increasing its hours to help the overwhelming number of people trying to file for unemployment benefits.
U.S. stock markets closed for Good Friday
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
Task force created to help Dallas businesses recover from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tapped former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher to lead economic recovery efforts.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tapped former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher to lead economic recovery efforts.
Stocks surge on Fed's $2.3T stimulus
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
Georgia bar removes over $3,000 worth of bills stapled to walls to give to unemployed staff
As restaurants and bars across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.
As restaurants and bars across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.
Another 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
The United States Department of Labor released a report Thursday with the latest weekly filings for unemployment benefits. Everyone knew it would be grim and it's living up to the billing.
The United States Department of Labor released a report Thursday with the latest weekly filings for unemployment benefits. Everyone knew it would be grim and it's living up to the billing.