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Where the coronavirus recession will likely hit hardest

There have been over 350,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 10,000 related deaths in the United States to date.

Many Americans say $1,200 relief checks won't be enough

The U.S. government is only just starting to roll out payments to individuals and families. However, many already say that money won't be enough. Here's what it would take for additional funds to be sent out.

Key food prices are surging after virus upends supply chains

As the coronavirus pandemic penetrates more deeply into global supply chains, prices for key staples are starting to soar in some parts of the world.

Can retirees just stay invested to ride out the downturn?

Many of them can, thanks to the suspension of required minimum distributions.

Target employees' insider tips for coronavirus shopping

Here's what Target employees had to say about getting the essentials during the coronavirus pandemic.

Stocks rally on hopes coronavirus cases are stabilizing

Stocks jumped Monday as Wall Street rebounded from a steep sell-off in the previous week.

Taxes on unemployment benefits: What does your state do?

State Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: What Does Your State Do?

Billions in relief money: Who gets it and how to get access

This is normally the time of year when the federal government is collecting taxes due, but the devastating coronavirus now has the U.S. trying to rapidly dole out hundreds of billions of dollars in aid and tax breaks to businesses large and small.

Homeowners anxious about real cost of delayed payments

Americans struggling to pay mortgages because of coronavirus can postpone monthly payments. But confusing rules leave many anxious.

Housing market shows first signs of trouble from pandemic

Sellers appear to be holding off on listing their homes for sale in anticipation of less buyer traffic during the normally busy spring home-buying season.

Understaffed, under siege: Unemployment offices are reeling

Out of work, and soon to be out of cash, millions of Americans have flooded unemployment offices at a record rate -- only to discover their local governments are unprepared for the unprecedented strain.

35M Americans could lose health insurance amid layoffs

The figure highlights the unprecedented ripple effect of the coronavirus across the US economy and health care.

These products are coming back to store shelves soon

You can expect to see these staples back on supermarket shelves soon.

Allstate to return $600M in premiums as virus cuts driving

The insurer Allstate said Monday it will return more than $600 million in auto insurance premiums to customers as many Americans stay home and drive less during shelter-in-place orders to curb the coronavirus outbreak.

Wells Fargo stops taking small-business loan applications

Move by nation's No. 1 small business lender to cap total loans at $10 billion could hamper new federal relief program.

Bank of America sees booming rescue loan demand

Bank of America said it's seen fierce demand for rescue loans with applications accounting for about 10% of the amount provided by Congress.

SeaWorld CEO resigns after 5 months on the job

SeaWorld Chief Executive Serge Rivera resigned after five months at the helm. The theme-park company has had at least eight CEOs since the damaging movie about its treatment of killer whales in 2013.

Apple to make 1M face shields a week for medical workers

"We've launched a companywide effort, bringing together produce designers, engineering, operations and packaging teams, and our suppliers to design produce and ship face shields for health workers," Cook said.

Gold aims for highest finish in 7 years

Gold futures move sharply higher Monday as a grim outlook on the spread of coronavirus supported investor appetite for the haven metal.

Young adults burdened with debt face an economic crisis

The last time a serious economic downturn hit in 2008, Evan Schade was in high school and the crisis seemed like a news event that happened to other people.