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Truckers describe hauling critical supplies during a pandemic

The US is counting on truck drivers to help ensure shelves remain stocked as Americans load up on things like toilet paper and canned goods amid the coronavirus pandemic.

How Fed money machine will turn $454 billion into $4 trillion

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has a favorite talking point: With the Federal Reserve’s help, the government will turn a $500 billion spending package working its way through Congress into a $4 trillion booster shot for the United States economy.

Stocks rally despite record surge in weekly jobless claims

Stocks surged for a third straight day Thursday as traders shrugged off the release of record-breaking initial jobless claims and the Senate passed a massive economic aid bill amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Pandemic postpones truckers' most hated 72 hours of the year

The postponement is a sign of how truck drivers are being slammed with orders as shoppers panic buy and hospitals require more goods.

Coronavirus rescue checks: How much, when and other answers

People have a lot of questions about the economic checks that were just approved by the Senate. 

Mnuchin says coronavirus aid checks coming within 3 weeks

Americans should receive cash payments within three weeks to help offset the financial hardships of the coronavirus crisis, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said, adding that the record jobless claims announced Thursday are not relevant.

Tensions flare over carmakers restarting plants weeks from now

Ford and Chrysler must overcome skepticism from the United Auto Workers union.

How Amazon is prioritizing orders right now

Many people are turning to online retailers like Amazon to fulfill their shopping needs. But high demand is slowing things down. Here's how Amazon is prioritizing its orders.

These are the states with the most coronavirus job losses

Claims for state unemployment were most concentrated in Rhode Island, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state.

The gold market is being tested like never before

From South Africa’s ultra-deep mine shafts to vaults underneath London, from metals traders in New York skyscrapers to main-street sellers of coins: the global gold market is being tested like never before.

Analyst says the markets are bracing for a 'tsunami of negative news'

The first crushing wave of 3.28 million workers seeking unemployment benefits is expected to be followed by millions more in coming weeks.

Apple price target cut on concerns about iPhone demand

Bank of America estimated iPhone shipments could decline by 13% in 2020 in a worst-case scenario.

Clorox stock is taking a wild ride on the coronavirus catalyst

The success of CLX stock over the last month illustrates the value of diversification.

Value stocks post best run this century after fire sale ends

It’s too early to say whether the sell-off is over, the stimulus is working or what the ultimate economic toll of the coronavirus will be. But perhaps for the first time since this stock meltdown, investors have the breathing room to try to figure it all out.

Here's who won't get a coronavirus rescue check

People who made $99,000 and couples who made $198,000 wouldn't be eligible for a direct payment from the US government under the Senate's bill.

Mass job losses threaten to leave millions in US uninsured

A record 3.28 million people filed for unemployment insurance last week as the coronavirus locked down business activity across the U.S., raising the possibility that millions could lose health coverage during a global crisis.

How panic buying manifests and how to control it

The coronavirus pandemic has caused toilet paper shortages and long lines, but panic buying is not a new phenomenon and it certainly isn’t helping.