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This single mother makes six figures driving a truck during the coronavirus

April Coolidge became a truck driver in her mid 40s after a long career in real estate. Eight years later as the coronavirus shuts down the economy, she is making more money than she ever did selling houses. Watch this video to learn more about why Coolidge decided to become a trucker and how the coronavirus has changed her time behind the wheel.

Donors in Ireland give millions to American Indians hardest hit by coronavirus

The Irish are repaying a 19th century debt of gratitude to Native Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.

Businesses sue insurance companies for not covering COVID-19 shutdown

Some businesses around the U.S. are suing their insurance companies after realizing that the premiums they’ve paid for policies don’t protect them from the coronavirus shutdown. Veuer’s Justin Kircher has more.

Kohl's to reopen stores in 10 more states

The reopened stores will use limited hours, social distancing measures, enhanced cleaning procedures and a new returns process.

Nasdaq closes positive for the year on strength in tech

The Nasdaq ended higher Thursday, clawing back its deep losses for the year as tech shares added to their recent strong gains and as traders mounted bets on the U.S. economy's reopening soon.

How Buffett's son spent $90K in Berkshire stock he got at 19

Rather than spending his Berkshire Hathaway stock inheritance on extravagant things (or allowing it to accrue in value), Warren Buffett's son says he used it to buy something "infinitely more valuable than money." And he has no regrets.

The glut drowning the oil market

The overwhelming supply of crude is threatening one of the world’s vital industries and could prolong the economic fallout from the coronavirus.

How does Gilead market a pandemic treatment?

In a matter of weeks, remdesivir has gone from a shelved, failed hepatitis C treatment to the center of a national effort to treat patients suffering from covid-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

Firm: Global luxury sales could collapse up to 60% in 2nd quarter

Bain predicted a full-year contraction between 20% to 35% for the personal luxury market that includes clothes, jewelry, watches, beauty products, and accessories.

Where a COVID-19 recession will likely hit hardest

The coronavirus pandemic is a public crisis of historic proportions, threatening the health and economic stability of millions of Americans.

People want to boycott Costco over mask policy

The store began requiring all shoppers to wear masks Monday.

Companies got emergency government loans despite having months of cash

Forty-one publicly traded companies that got the emergency aid already had enough to cover basic expenses for two months or more when they applied for the funds, a Reuters analysis found -- even if their revenue dropped to zero. Thirty had three months or more of cash. Six had enough to last at least until December, according to the review, which was based on average monthly operating expenses from 2019.

Eerie photos of reopened malls reveal the new normal

It was an eerie scene at malls that have reopened amid some states' easing of stay-at-home orders. Many shoppers have opted to stay home.

Thousands of small businesses waited for SBA loans

Ready Capital has kept thousands of small businesses waiting for critical loans as it struggled to meet demand

'There is no point' in the Fed going to negative interest rates, argues JPMorgan

As markets begin pricing in the possibility of the Federal Reserve bringing interest rates to negative territory, JPMorgan Asset Management's David Kelly argues that such a policy move makes little sense.

What I learned From Being a "Recession Entrepreneur"

It's more important than ever before to stay close to your customers.

Apple Mastered the Product Launch. Then a Pandemic Hit

Apple has long been known for its high-profile events. In a world of social distancing, the company is showing how to still delight your customers.

'What is Slack?': Everything you need to know about the professional messaging program

Slack is available for free, but you or your company will need to pay a membership fee to use its more advanced features.

Are you having second thoughts about that PPP loan? You have until May 14 to pay it back

If you had other sources of liquidity available to your company, and applied for the Paycheck Protection Program anyway, now might be the time to think about giving the cash back. You have just over a week to act.

Be the Productive Leader Your Company Needs in Quarantine

Owners of small businesses, caught between financial struggles and health hazards, must learn to operate as efficiently as they can from the safety of their own homes.