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Lego minifigure designer Jens Nygaard Knudsen dies

Danish designer Jens Nygaard Knudsen, best known for designing the iconic Lego mini-figurine called "Lego Man," has died.

Dow closes down 1,000 points, wiping out year's gains

Stocks ended sharply lower Monday as the number of coronavirus cases outside China surged, stoking fears of a prolonged global economic slowdown from the virus spreading.

Drug developer Gilead rises on hopes it has the coronavirus cure

The jump comes amid a market slump on Monday. Gilead was one of two companies in the 100-stock Nasdaq Composite to post a gain as of mid-day Monday.

Airline stocks tumble as the coronavirus spreads outside of China

Airline stocks fell more than the broader market on concerns about the spread of the coronavirus in South Korea and Italy.

This stock is soaring as coronavirus fears deepen

Shares of Zoom Video Communications Inc. are up more than 6% in Monday trading amid concerns about the global spread of the novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China late last year. 

Here's where Cramer sees refuge as the market tanks

"I look at these drug companies and I think, 'Wouldn't that be a great place to go if the market really falls apart?'" CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

Here are the worst-performing stocks Monday amid a coronavirus meltdown

The potential for an extended disruption of global supply chains pummels stocks.

How one of America's last video rental stores stays in business

In the age of Netflix, the video store has become a relic, but the West Monroe National Video Store in Louisiana clings to life.

With 9 Short Words, Warren Buffett Just Shared a Brutal Truth That Very Few People Are Brave Enough to Admit

"Berkshire shareholders need not worry," Warren Buffett wrote. "Your company is 100 percent prepared for our departure."

5 safeguards to use when paying bills online

Online bill pay may be convenient and relatively safe, but added precaution never hurts. These five safeguards are worth taking the time to complete, regardless of your confidence in a site's security measures.

The 7 worst bachelor's degrees to waste money on

The value of a college degree often depends on the area of study. GOBankingRates analyzed the midcareer pay for hundreds of majors to determine which career paths aren't worth the money invested.

The rich get richer and you should, too: The secrets to building wealth

While the mentality and habits of the wealthy have been widely studied, little has been written about how the rest of us can incorporate this wisdom into our own lives. But these characteristics can be applied by almost anyone seeking to get rich.

Should married couples file taxes separately?

Married couples often save money by filing taxes jointly. But filing separately is sometimes advised -- even if it costs you more. Two tax professionals break down the costs and benefits of this approach.

North Korea mines cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions

North Korea is turning to cryptocurrency as a means to circumvent sanctions.

Krispy Kreme launches doughnut delivery

Krispy Kreme will soon deliver its fresh doughnuts straight to your door.

How businesses can handle coronavirus concerns in the workplace

While the risk of contracting the virus in the U.S. is low, some businesses are looking for ways to address their employees' concerns.

History shows stocks often quickly rebound from disease outbreaks

Your 401(k) likely isn't recovering from the coronavirus as quickly as you'd hoped. Yet history shows stocks typically rebound from outbreaks before long.