Paper stimulus checks could be delayed by up to 5 months
A Congressional memo obtained by NBC News shows just how quickly stimulus payments could get into the hands of Americans. For some, the wait could be...
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Investors can do some buying as markets are 'a lot cheaper,' but key is moderation, says billionaire investor Howard Marks
Oaktree Capital co-chairman Howard Marks says he's leaning towards a more negative outlook because of the uncertainty that the pandemic has brought on, but still, he...
'The other bomb that's dropping' — Cramer's warning as first shale company files for chapter 11
U.S. shale producer Whiting Petroleum filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, in what Jim Cramer said could be "the first of many."
Investors should have up to 10% in this 'hedge against the unexpected,' says 'Godfather' of gold
George Milling-Stanley, who helped create the SPDR Gold Trust, says the precious metal is not just a hedge against inflation but against the unexpected.
Asia's factory activity plunges as coronavirus shock deepens
Factory activity contracted sharply across most of Asia in March as the coronavirus pandemic paralyzed economic activity across the globe, with sharp falls in export power-houses...
What You Should Know About Online Tools During the COVID-19 Crisis
Electronic Frontier Foundation Lindsay Oliver March 19, 2020 A greater portion of the world’s work, organizing, and care-giving is moving onto digital platforms and tools that...
U.S. dollar gains as steep global economic slump looms
The dollar advanced on Wednesday, with markets staring at what looked likely to be one of the worst economic contractions in decades as the world confronts...
Apple doubles China donations for COVID-19 recovery efforts
Apple more than doubled its donation to China's efforts to fight COVID-19 to over 50 million yuan ($7 million), CEO Tim Cook posted on Weibo on...
Dollar rallies as investors brace for global downturn
The dollar gained broadly against riskier currencies on Wednesday, with markets staring at what is likely to be one of the worst economic contractions for decades...
Equities drop as evidence mounts of deep global recession
World equity markets began the new quarter with steep losses on Wednesday as evidence mounted that the coronavirus pandemic was sending the global economy into a...
Oil skids as oversupply fears pile up with U.S. inventories growth
Global crude oil prices slid further on Wednesday, following their biggest-ever quarterly and monthly losses, as a bigger-than-expected rise in U.S. inventories and a widening rift...
New Jersey residents get until July 15 to file taxes
Garden State taxpayers now have until July 15 to prepare and file their state income tax returns, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. The new deadline is...
Fiat Chrysler hopes discounts, web can juice dormant auto sales
With auto showrooms shut during the coronavirus pandemic, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Wednesday reported a 10% drop in U.S. quarterly sales and moved to juice...
Kroger comparable sales surge 30% in March, borrows $1 billion
Kroger Co's comparable sales surged about 30% in March as consumers cleared off shelves in preparation for a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic and had...
U.S. private payrolls post first drop in two-and-a-half years
U.S. private payrolls dropped in March for the first time in 2-1/2 years, likely as businesses shut down in compliance with strict measures to contain the...