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Restaurant chains that are closing locations

Roy Rogers, Friendly's and more have been closing across the US.

OPEC and allies agree to historic 10 million barrel per day cut

U.S. oil dropped more than 9% Thursday, giving back an earlier gain of more than 12%, as the Street awaited details on production cuts from OPEC and its allies, known as OPEC+. An extraordinary meeting between the oil-producing nations, which kicked off around 10:45 a.m. ET, remains ongoing.

Fed chair says economy deteriorating with alarming speed

The Fed is taking large and unprecedented steps to keep the U.S. economy on life support during the global pandemic.

Pandemic is playing to almost every one of Amazon's strengths

As the coronavirus pandemic has forced people to stay inside, few companies have proven themselves as essential as Amazon. From groceries to cleaning supplies, shipments from Amazon have become lifelines for many who are steering clear of supermarkets and other physical retail stores. Company executives have likened the surge in demand to the annual holiday shopping crush.

20 tips from Warren Buffett on weathering a market downturn

When Wall Street gets crazy, it pays to visit the Oracle of Omaha for some insightful investing wisdom. Here are 20 great Buffet tips and quips.

Stocks cap best week since 1974 on Fed's plan to boost economy

Stocks ended higher Thursday, wrapping up big week of gains, after the Federal Reserve gave more details on how it will support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Some auto insurers are giving refunds. Here's how to get yours

Allstate, Geico and Liberty Mutual are giving refunds to drivers. State Farm says it’s closely monitoring the situation.

These groups need to file taxes ASAP to receive stimulus checks

Most Americans will receive a coronavirus stimulus relief check based on their tax returns, but the IRS is urging certain groups who do not typically file taxes to do so as soon as they can in order to receive a payment.

Trump says airlines could receive grant details this weekend

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that airlines could receive details this weekend about the terms of a $32 billion payroll grant to offset the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, which sources told Reuters has received around 275 applicants.

Gates says schools will reopen in fall, but economy won't magically return

The Microsoft co-founder sees poor students getting hit the hardest as schools close down across the U.S.

How much will relief checks help Americans?

For most, only for a few months. And more than half don’t even know how much they’ll receive.

Foxconn wants its money from Wisconsin

The electronics manufacturer claims it has created enough jobs to begin collecting on the multibillion-dollar incentive package the state offered.

A day in the life of an Amazon courier during the pandemic

A day in the life of an Amazon courier on the frontlines of the U.S. pandemic

Walmart has hired 100,000 in past month to meet demand

The retailer has hired more than 100,000 new employees so far to keep up with demand during the pandemic, including many from hard-hit industries like restaurants.

Why stores could start taking customers' temperatures

Stores are scrambling to protect their workers from coronavirus.

The pandemic could mean the end of the cruise buffet

A series of health measures announced by Genting Cruise Lines -- from temperature checks to strict buffet protocols -- may provide a glimpse into the future of the industry broadly, according to Stifel Financial Corp.

The pandemic strengthens the case for universal basic income

"What seems to some to be marginal or overambitious is going to become common sense pretty quickly," former presidential candidate Andrew Yang told Today's WorldView.

Asian markets mixed as most global indexes closed for Good Friday

Asian markets were mixed in light trading Friday following gains on Wall Street.

The US is already in a recession, 45 economists say

The United States is already in a recession and will remain that way for the first half of the year, according to a survey of 45 economists.