Lawrenceville declares state of emergency hoping to save downtown restaurants
Lawrenceville has declared a state of emergency partly in an effort to help its fledgling restaurant industry.
Lawrenceville has declared a state of emergency partly in an effort to help its fledgling restaurant industry.
Simon Malls closes all Georgia properties until March 29 due to coronavirus
Simon Malls, the largest owner of shopping malls in the United States, will be closing all of its retail properties starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Simon Malls, the largest owner of shopping malls in the United States, will be closing all of its retail properties starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Tesla factory could be shut under California health order
The Tesla factory that employs thousands of people could be forced to close after Alameda County on Tuesday night declared it a “nonessential business” under the county’s shelter-in-place order.
The Tesla factory that employs thousands of people could be forced to close after Alameda County on Tuesday night declared it a “nonessential business” under the county’s shelter-in-place order.
Ford halting production at all North American manufacturing facilities amid coronavirus outbreak
Ford has confirmed it is temporarily suspending production at all its manufacturing sites in North America beginning Thursday evening through March 30.
Ford has confirmed it is temporarily suspending production at all its manufacturing sites in North America beginning Thursday evening through March 30.
How to help Minnesota's small businesses survive the coronavirus crisis
Small businesses are preparing to take a hit while waiting out coronavirus concerns.
Small businesses are preparing to take a hit while waiting out coronavirus concerns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stores taking measures to keep shoppers, employees safe from coronavirus
Long lines and empty shelves can be seen at grocery stores as shoppers stock up on supplies due to the COVID-19 virus.
Long lines and empty shelves can be seen at grocery stores as shoppers stock up on supplies due to the COVID-19 virus.
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards
Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.
Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.
Trump waives interest on federally owned student loans in effort to ease financial impact of virus outbreak
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as coronavirus fears spread
U.S. equity markets were halted shortly after the opening bell when the S&P fell by 7 percent.
U.S. equity markets were halted shortly after the opening bell when the S&P fell by 7 percent.
Stocks recoup most big losses as investors await virus aid
Stocks, Treasury yields and oil are clawing back some of the plunge they took a day before, when the S&P 500 had its worst drop in more than a decade.
Stocks, Treasury yields and oil are clawing back some of the plunge they took a day before, when the S&P 500 had its worst drop in more than a decade.
Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
Oil plunges 20% as another virus-fueled trading week begins
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
US added robust 273K jobs in February before virus escalated
So far, there are few signs that the job market has been affected by the disease, but most economists expect hiring to slow in the coming months.
So far, there are few signs that the job market has been affected by the disease, but most economists expect hiring to slow in the coming months.
Leave your mug at home: Starbucks bans personal cups amid coronavirus outbreak
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Indeed instructs employees to work from home, cites coronavirus outbreak
According to the company, the health and safety of its employees has become a top priority in the midst of the global coronavirus outbreak. The company has offices spread across the globe including seven in North America.
According to the company, the health and safety of its employees has become a top priority in the midst of the global coronavirus outbreak. The company has offices spread across the globe including seven in North America.