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Boeing suspends dividend, CEO foregoes pay

Boeing will cancel CEO pay, suspend its dividend and extend a pause on share buybacks, the U.S. planemaker said on Friday, as companies eager for government aid to curb fallout from the coronavirus face pressure to cut payouts to investors.

United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid

Leaders of United Airlines and its labor unions are raising the threat of massive layoffs if Washington doesn’t provide “sufficient” help to the airline industry by the end of this month. 

Starbucks to close thousands of cafe-only stores, will pay workers

Starbucks will switch to a drive-thru and delivery-only model for the next two weeks.

Amazon warehouse workers fear catching coronavirus

Amazon has become a lifeline for many people desperate to buy household essentials without stepping out of their homes amid the coronavirus outbreak, but some Amazon warehouse workers are plagued by anxiety that their jobs could put their lives, or the lives of their families, at risk.

Should miners and truckers be allowed to bend rules these days?

Coal companies want to suspend payments for mine cleanups. The trucking industry wants to waive rules that limit drivers’ daily hours. And oil producers want to put off a June 1 deadline to shift to summer-grade gasoline.

Meat industry braces for disruptions from ill workers

In shelter-in-place America, people have been filling their freezers full of meat just in case. Meanwhile, at the plants where the meat is packed, the big question is: What happens if the workers start getting sick?

Unemployment funds could need federal bailout

Many states are at risk of burning through unemployment savings and relying on a federal bailout to give laid-off and quarantined workers benefits.

US seeks comments on tariff cuts for Chinese imports to aid coronavirus battle

U.S. seeks comments on tariff cuts for Chinese imports to aid coronavirus battle

Oil suffers biggest weekly loss since 1991 with demand in focus

Oil capped its biggest weekly decline in almost three decades as concern that the collapse of global fuel demand will deepen outweighed talks between OPEC and Texas’s energy regulator.

McConnell sets midnight deadline on stimulus deal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set a deadline of midnight for bipartisan negotiators to reach agreements on a sweeping stimulus package that could top $1 trillion and give direct payments to U.S. households amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Tens of thousands are getting laid off in the US shale patch

One of the most painful busts in the history of crude oil happened just six years ago when a sharp price drop cost 200,000 roughnecks, almost half the entire workforce, their jobs.

Facebook: The perfect storm creates a rare opportunity

The social network is well-positioned to ride out the coronavirus storm.

Cramer: Amazon, Walmart, Costco could be only retailers left

"Can you imagine what it means for this country to just have three retailers?" CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

GameStop slides on view pandemic will force store closures

GameStop Corp. shares tumbled on Friday after analysts wrote that the video-game retailer would likely have to close stores in response to the coronavirus outbreak, disputing the company’s reported view that it was an “essential” retailer.

How to receive packages during the pandemic

Are you concerned with the safety of your packages? Don’t fret! We’re here to help guide you on how to open and clean your packages during the coronavirus pandemic. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

Cramer: Amazon, Walmart, Costco could be only retailers that survive virus

CNBC's Jim Cramer breaks down why he worries Amazon, Walmart and Costco may be the only retailers left after the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the U.S. economy.

How to stay safe at work during the COVID-19 outbreak

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, more and more cities are escalating their tactics to keep the virus at bay, asking people to socially distance and, in some cases, to shelter in place. But some are not so lucky to have the ability to work from home. Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, an emergency physician and the director of global health for Northwell Health, gave us some tips for staying safe at work.

5 companies that are 'too big to fail' due to coronavirus

As the fear and panic of coronavirus spreads, so do company closures and layoffs. Here are five companies that are 'too big to fail' due to coronavirus.

Netflix, YouTube switch off HD in Europe

Netflix and YouTube have agreed to switch off HD streaming in Europe after the EU asked them to help head off internet gridlock as everyone stays home. Julian Satterthwaite reports.