Dow below 20,000 as stock plunge threatens Trump-era gains
The early selling comes as the Trump administration and Congress hammer out the details of a $1 trillion stimulus package.
The early selling comes as the Trump administration and Congress hammer out the details of a $1 trillion stimulus package.
Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler shutting down factories amid Coronavirus
Under increasing pressure from the United Auto Workers union and amid multiple confirmed coronavirus cases originating from factories, Detroit's big three automakers are closing their plants for the time being.
Under increasing pressure from the United Auto Workers union and amid multiple confirmed coronavirus cases originating from factories, Detroit's big three automakers are closing their plants for the time being.
Lakeway Whataburger delivers over 200 meals to H-E-B workers, medical staff
A Whataburger in Lakeway helped deliver more than a dozen meals to H-E-B workers and Baylor Scott and White medical staff in appreciation for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Whataburger in Lakeway helped deliver more than a dozen meals to H-E-B workers and Baylor Scott and White medical staff in appreciation for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Macy's, Bloomingdales temporarily closing stores nationwide due to COVID-19 concerns
In a statement on Tuesday, Macy’s Inc. announced it will close all of its stores temporarily by the end of the day due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
In a statement on Tuesday, Macy’s Inc. announced it will close all of its stores temporarily by the end of the day due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Georgia-Pacific working to keep up with toilet paper demand
Empty shelves in stores are a common sight as people stock up on toilet paper over COVID-19 virus concerns.
Empty shelves in stores are a common sight as people stock up on toilet paper over COVID-19 virus concerns.
Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
Marriott hotels to furlough ‘10s of thousands,’ according to reports
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Target to close at 9 PM, reserve hour for vulnerable guests amid COVID-19 outbreak
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dow claws back 1,049 points as Fed, Treasury move to restore investor confidence
U.S. equity markets opened higher Tuesday as investors tried to claw back some of their losses from the steepest one-day slide since the Black Monday crash of 1987.
U.S. equity markets opened higher Tuesday as investors tried to claw back some of their losses from the steepest one-day slide since the Black Monday crash of 1987.
Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pence asks construction companies to donate N95 industrial masks to local hospitals
Vice President Pence called on construction companies Tuesday to donate their N95 respirator masks to hospitals to protect front-line responders from the coronavirus pandemic.
Vice President Pence called on construction companies Tuesday to donate their N95 respirator masks to hospitals to protect front-line responders from the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon hiring new workers to keep up with the coronavirus demand
Amazon wants to hire 100,000 new workers to meet increased demand because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Amazon wants to hire 100,000 new workers to meet increased demand because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dollar General dedicating first hour of store openings to at-risk seniors amid coronavirus outbreak
Dollar General announced on Monday that it plans to dedicate the first hour of shopping to seniors amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dollar General announced on Monday that it plans to dedicate the first hour of shopping to seniors amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Gold's Gym closing locations in U.S., including Texas
The closures are effective at 8 p.m. local time Monday, March 16 and will affect all company-owned locations in the U.S.
The closures are effective at 8 p.m. local time Monday, March 16 and will affect all company-owned locations in the U.S.
Dow dives nearly 3,000 points on fears virus will cause recession
U.S. equity futures plunged limit down after the Federal Reserve took emergency action on Sunday evening.
U.S. equity futures plunged limit down after the Federal Reserve took emergency action on Sunday evening.
U.S. now in recession expected to last until September, UCLA forecasts
The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.
The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.
Amazon looks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.
Financial markets in turmoil over fear of coronavirus lockdowns
JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.
JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.
Stock futures plunge after Fed takes emergency action
U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.
U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.
Nike to temporarily close United States retail stores starting Monday
Nike announced Sunday that it would be closing its retail stores starting Monday for two weeks in an effort to combat COVID-19.
Nike announced Sunday that it would be closing its retail stores starting Monday for two weeks in an effort to combat COVID-19.