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The downturn has arrived for a growing number of cities

A boom in metropolitan areas such as Denver, Salt Lake City and Nashville, Tenn., has masked fiscal weakness in cities tied to manufacturing and other shrinking industries, problems left unresolved even after a decadelong economic expansion.

Could the coronavirus cause a recession (and how)?

Epidemiologists are nervously tracking signs that the coronavirus is spreading widely beyond its origins in China. Economists are watching for much the same thing when it comes to the economic damage. The global outbreak has caused upheaval in stock markets and disrupted supply chains around the world. But so far, there have been few signs of widespread economic damage, at least in the United States. Most employers aren’t laying off workers....

Target sees 'aggressive shopping' as people stockpile supplies

Target Corp. delivered a sanguine outlook for the year ahead, saying the coronavirus hasn’t had a big impact on operations yet while pressing ahead with growth initiatives online and in the stores.

The problem with using the 4% rule to plan for retirement

The 4% rule anchors most conversations about retirement. But how is it calculated? Is it an accurate rule for those in pursuit of financial independence and looking to retire early (FIRE).

Dow closes nearly 800 points lower despite surprise Fed rate cut

Stocks fell in volatile trading on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by half a percentage point in an emergency effort to stem slower economic growth from the coronavirus outbreak.

Fed cuts rates to combat coronavirus slowdown

Markets had been widely expecting the U.S. central bank to take some type of action, with anticipation of a 50 basis point cut by the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting later this month.

A mall in Texas just closed due to coronavirus concerns

North Star Mall in San Antonio closed on Monday for "deep cleaning" after a patient with coronavirus visited several stores and the food court.

Amazon, Walmart and others battle price gouging

Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Etsy have all struggled to curb price gouging and products that make unverified claims about the coronavirus.

Twitter tells all of its employees to work at home, citing virus

Tech company said it is "operating out of an abundance of caution" in asking its 5,000 workers to work from home.

Google cancels I/O conference over coronavirus concerns

Google I/O is the latest tech event to be canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

Analysis: The Fed just hit the coronavirus panic button

The stock market -- and President Trump -- really wanted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates as soon as possible because of concerns about coronavirus. Everybody got their wish.

Here's the game plan for Visa stock

Visa is the middle of its recent trading range after the company announced a revenue reduction. Here's the game plan for the stock.

Analysts say Costco is poised to dominate amid coronavirus panic

Costco "is one of the better positioned retailers to weather any impact from COVID-19," the disease caused by coronavirus, according to UBS.

Executives are buying their own companies’ beaten-down stocks

When company insiders make big moves, it’s often a sign that stocks are a good value.

Virus is helping Netflix, Amazon and other 'stay at home' stocks

The coronavirus outbreak has led to worldwide travel restrictions, and a growing number of people are being encouraged to work from home. The stocks of major airlines and Priceline owner Booking Holdings are among the companies that have been hit hard in the past few weeks.

4 Ways to Make Sure Your Employees Are Your Best Asset

You'll never have a better resource than the people you employ.

Think Being Close With Your Employees Will Motivate Them to Go Above and Beyond? Think Again.

Having a great personal relationship with your employees doesn't always equal a great working relationship.

Credit card interest usually isn't tax deductible, but if you're a small business owner, there are some exceptions

If you have interest fees for business-related purchases, you'd be able to deduct them. In the case of personal expenses, though, you're out of luck.