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These charts show how OPEC+ breakup is roiling oil markets

The sudden plunge in oil prices to near $30 a barrel takes the market back to early 2016 when rising U.S. shale exports caused a global glut.

Over $21B wiped off cryptocurrency market after massive oil price plunge

Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency by value, fell 8% in 24 hours with other big digital coins ethereum, XRP and bitcoin cash, posting double-digit losses.

Global stocks tumble as oil crashes, compounding coronavirus fears

Stock futures were down again Sunday evening as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to roil financial markets.

A $43B Swedish manager fears rate cuts more than virus

The woman overseeing one of Sweden’s biggest investment funds says ultra-low interest rates pose a bigger threat to her industry than the market sell-off caused by the coronavirus.

Huawei reportedly expects steep drop in 2020 phone sales due to US ban

The US government's decision to blacklist Huawei didn't immediately spell calamity for the Chinese tech giant, but it might not be so confident in 2020. The Informationsources claim that Huawei is predicting its smartphone sales will drop 20 percent this year due to the US ban forbidding partnerships with Google and other American firms. While the company had a banner 2019 with over 240 million phones sold, it now expects 'just' 190 million to...

Use this comprehensive guide to find influencers to market your startup, gain 200,000 followers, and win loyal customers

Before you use influencers to market your startup, read this selection of guides and articles to help you navigate influencer marketing.

Sales are booming for medical supply businesses

While the coronavirus has had disastrous impacts for most of the economy, some businesses are actually booming. Across the country, there has been panic-buying of hand sanitizers, bottled water, and medical masks despite many experts urging consumers the opposite. Mola Lenghi reports.

Signs You Aren’t Financially Ready to Retire

Use these warning flags to decide what financial steps to take before retirement.

Medicare to cover testing for the coronavirus

The federal health insurance program will pay for coronavirus tests under certain conditions.

Mortgage rates hit all-time low amid coronavirus concerns

Mortgage rates fell to an all-time low following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates this week.

The college president who simply won't raise tuition

Mitch Daniels has frozen Purdue’s tuition—at less than $10,000—for seven straight years.

Coronavirus leaves hard choices for workers who don't get paid sick leave

Full-time workers are far more likely to have access to paid sick-leave benefits than part-time workers, who are disproportionately women.

'Shark Tank' judge gets her $400,000 back from scammers

"Shark Tank" judge Barbara Corcoran is "thrilled" about getting back nearly $400,000 after it was stolen in an elaborate email scam.

The world's richest self-made women

Forbes’ annual billionaires list has long been dominated by men, although fortunately things are beginning to change. These super-rich entrepreneurs, CEOs and businesswomen have made their way to the top entirely off their own backs, through diverse ventures from transportation to mining, clothing to technology. Click or scroll through to see the top 20 self-made women who run the world.

How grocery stores are trying to prevent panic buying

As an outbreak of a new coronavirus causes some U.S. customers to fill up shopping carts and thin out store shelves, industry groups and experts say grocers can tamp down on "panic buying" by planning ahead and trying to stay stocked.

Apple to pay iPhone owners up to $500 million to settle lawsuit

The company was sued for slowing down iPhone processors in order to improve battery life — and not telling users about any of it.

9 reasons to stop doing your own taxes

Doing your own taxes really isn’t like changing your own oil. Even if you enjoy such tasks, getting either one of them wrong as a do-it-yourselfer can be expensive. 

15 Countries Where You Can Live Comfortably on Social Security

An increasing number of Americans are approaching retirement without nearly enough saved. Retiring abroad can be a budget-friendly alternative, particularly for those seeking to get by primarily on Social Security. These 15 countries offer cheap food and shelter, and many even have inexpensive healthcare.