Dow gains fade as $2T coronavirus pkg. meets Democratic opposition
U.S. equity markets battled higher Wednesday morning after lawmakers struck a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The complete list of California's essential workers
Here is the list provided by the governor's office on who is deemed essential.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Several Bay Area restaurants participate in 'Great American Takeout'
Some small mom and pop owned restaurants have taken a hit to their bottom line during the stay at home order that was issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Stocks slump, despite Fed aid, as virus bill stalls again
Stocks fell about 3% on Wall Street Monday as Congress hit another roadblock in talks to inject nearly $2 trillion into the coronavirus-weakened economy.
Stocks fall but curb heavy losses as coronavirus bill toils on Capitol Hill
The Fed will buy Treasury and mortgage-backed securities in 'amounts needed to support' the economy.
CVS hiring 50K, offering bonuses and benefits during coronavirus pandemic
CVS Health is hiring thousands of new workers and offering bonuses and new benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic
US Federal Reserve to lend up to $300B to businesses, cities
In a series of sweeping, aggressive steps, the U.S. Federal Reserve will lend to small and large businesses and local governments as well as extend its bond buying programs.
How grocery stores are trying to help slow the spread of COVID-19
While there are no guarantees that customers or employees won't catch the virus, grocery stores realize that their long-term survival depends on keeping things as clean as possible.
Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.
Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.
Bank of America will allow customers to defer payments on mortgages amid COVID-19 financial crisis
Bank of America has announced it will also implement a series of actions aimed at creating financial ease for its customers.
Tesla agrees to suspend vehicle production at Fremont factory
KTVU learned on Wednesday that thousands of employees were told to continue showing up to work despite a shelter in place order that began at midnight Tuesday.
Dow reclaims 20K protecting Trump-era gains
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 189 points, reversing a drop of 721 points, or 3.6 percent, shortly after the open. The S&P 500 also posted modest gains.
Mnuchin says White House will send $1,000 checks to most Americans within 3 weeks
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday the White House is working to send $1,000 checks to most adult Americans within three weeks.
Dow below 20,000 as stock plunge threatens Trump-era gains
The early selling comes as the Trump administration and Congress hammer out the details of a $1 trillion stimulus package.
Treasury proposes to send $500B to Americans starting in April
In a memorandum issued Wednesday, Treasury is calling for two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.
Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler shutting down factories amid Coronavirus
Under increasing pressure from the United Auto Workers union and amid multiple confirmed coronavirus cases originating from factories, Detroit's big three automakers are closing their plants for the time being.
How to help Minnesota's small businesses survive the coronavirus crisis
Small businesses are preparing to take a hit while waiting out coronavirus concerns.
Take-out only has some small businesses bracing for disaster
The shelter-in-place emergency order has small businesses, like this Morgan Hill restaurant, bracing for the worst.