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How Trump's coronavirus plan would gut Social Security

President Trump's love affair with a payroll tax holiday or permanent payroll tax reduction continues.

The 20 best stocks to invest in during a recession

As a general rule, the best stocks to invest in while the economy is plunged in a recession tend to be boring, get-the-job-done companies.

P&G reports biggest U.S. sales rise in decades

Consumer-products giant Procter & Gamble Co. reported its biggest U.S. sales increase in decades as Americans stocked up on household mainstays from laundry detergent to cough medicine as the coronavirus pandemic spread across the country.

Netflix is actively hiring as its stock hits record high

Netflix is prioritizing customer-service openings and has promoted other listings, including a selection of engineering, design, and content roles.

LVMH, L’Oreal recovery in China fuels optimism for outlook

French consumer giants LVMH and L’Oreal SA said a recovery could start soon after the coronavirus caused sales to plunge in the first quarter, as revenue in China is already bouncing back.

Chinese driverless car firm launches autonomous deliveries in California as lockdown continues

Pony.ai, with its fleet of 10 vehicles, has teamed up with e-commerce site Yamibuy for the delivery initiative.

Facebook cancels large in-person events through June 2021

Facebook is canceling all of its planned physical events with 50 or more people through June 2021 due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

A double recession? Economies risk debt crises after stimulus spending

"Many developed countries may, in the medium term, find themselves on the brink of a debt crisis," the EIU wrote in its report.

Hobbled by coronavirus, China's Q1 GDP shrinks for first time on record

Hobbled by coronavirus, China's Q1 GDP shrinks for first time on record

Saudi Arabia's oil exports to the US skyrocketed in the last month

Satellite tracking of oil tankers revealed a whopping 12.1 million barrels of Saudi oil shipped to the U.S. in the first week of April alone.

Unemployment permeates the economy

In the last four weeks, the number of unemployment claims has reached 22 million — roughly the net number of jobs created in a nine-and-a-half-year stretch that began after the last recession and ended with the pandemic’s arrival.

Coronavirus has made Netflix worth more than Disney

One of only a few S&P 500 companies to post gains this year, Netflix now has a higher market cap than Disney.

What the lockdown means for alcohol stocks

The outlook for alcohol stocks remains uncertain given travel bans, shuttered bars and recession.

Is it too early to buy Ford stock?

Automakers like Ford face a difficult burden due to their business structures. Here's a closer look at F stock as the coronavirus persists.

The Coronavirus Crisis Exposes America's Economic Divide

While coronavirus is nearly universal in its reach, the financial pain is hitting low-income Americans the hardest.

No federal loan? 23 other small business emergency funding sources

Now that the $349 billion in federal PPP loans for small businesses has run out, founders will have to turn to new sources of cash and financing.

You Can Now Attend Ivy League Classes Online for Free

If you’ve always wanted to attend Harvard, now might be the perfect time.

What other countries are doing to flatten the curve

The COVID-19 pandemic has reached every corner of the globe, becoming the first viral scourge of the 21st century and threatening to rival the worst outbreaks of all time.