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Italian businesses count heavy cost of coronavirus lockdown

Even if Italy's draconian measures to stop the spread of coronavirus prove successful, they will leave an economy in tatters, with small and medium-sized businesses the hardest hit.



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Blackstone says no blanket policy to tap credit lines

Private equity firm Blackstone Group Inc does not have a sweeping directive in place to encourage companies in its portfolio to draw down credit lines in a bid to ride out the coronavirus pandemic, the company said in a statement.



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Cramer slams government on coronavirus: 'They know nothing,' evoking his epic 2007 Fed rant

"They know nothing. We know more than they do, and that's not acceptable either," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

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Boeing shares plummet after new U.S. travel restrictions

Shares in Boeing Co dropped more than 16% on Thursday on increased concerns over a fallout from news of sweeping U.S. travel restrictions on Europe meant to curb the spread of coronavirus.



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LATAM Airlines, Azul to cut international flights up to 30% due to coronavirus

LATAM Airlines Group and Brazil carrier Azul SA said on Thursday they will cut capacity on international flights by up to 30% as demand collapses due to the global coronavirus outbreak.



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'Widespread panic is setting in among small business owners nationwide,' banking expert cautions

President Trump has boosted the SBA's lending authority by $50 billion to boost credit lines to America's small business community, as panic sets in over credit liquidity.

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U.S. airlines capping fares from Europe to U.S. amid coronavirus restrictions

American Airlines Inc and Delta Air Lines Inc both said Thursday they will cap air fares on flights from Europe to the United States that are impacted by new travel restrictions as Americans flock to European airports trying to return home.



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Wall Street enters bear market as Europe travel ban stuns investors

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq cratered into a bear market on Thursday as a shock move by President Donald Trump to suspend travel from Europe rattled investors already shaken by fears of a global recession on the back of a coronavirus pandemic.



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JPMorgan Chase orders up to half NY metro employees to work from home

The move is likely to be followed widely be other large New York-area employers. JPMorgan said it was following the request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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Sports and finance have a lot in common, says Olympian Lauryn Williams

Lauryn Williams applies some of the same characteristics that made her a successful Olympian to her financial practice. Persevere, be disciplined, keep showing up.

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Oil falls 6% after Trump surprises with travel ban

Oil prices fell more than 6% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced restrictions on travel from Europe in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus after the World Health Organization described the outbreak as a pandemic.



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GameStop investors seek board seat after expiry of standstill pact

A group of investors in GameStop Corp on Thursday asked the video game retailer to appoint a shareholder nominee on its board, after a year-long standstill agreement with the company to not express concerns publicly expired recently.



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Daymond John: How to make the best of being stuck at home due to coronavirus closures

From quarantines to remote work, coronavirus precautions are being taken across the country. "Shark Tank" investor Daymond John offers his advice.

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U.S. weekly jobless claims fall; producer prices weak

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefit unexpectedly fell last week, but could rise in the coming weeks as the coronavirus pandemic causes companies to layoff workers amid supply chain disruptions and waning demand for some goods and services.



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Airline SAS sees double-digit percentage fall in bookings

Airline SAS has seen a double-digit percentage fall in bookings due to the coronavirus outbreak, its chief executive told Danish daily Berlingske in an interview on Thursday.



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