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An observational study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found the generic malaria drug hydroxychloroquine didn’t lower the risk of patients needing to be intubated or dying.
An observational study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found the generic malaria drug hydroxychloroquine didn’t lower the risk of patients needing to be intubated or dying.
The company announced it plans a phased reopening of Disney Springs—an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex near Florida’s Disney World—on May 20.
The company announced it plans a phased reopening of Disney Springs—an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex near Florida’s Disney World—on May 20.
Barron’s spoke with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield about how the company competes with email, why at-home workers feel stressed, and how big Slack can become.
Slack Technologies CEO Stewart Butterfield Says Working From Home Will Become Less Stressful
The U.K. economy is heading for its steepest decline in 300 years, according to the Bank of England.
The U.K. economy is heading for its steepest decline in 300 years according to the Bank of England, which predicted a 30% drop-off in output in the first half of 2020.
The June contract is less precarious. Here's why.
Open interest in the June contract is at less than half the level it was for the May contract at the same point, according to a report from ING on Thursday. That has made the June contract less precarious.
Uber's quarterly results quickly took a back seat to commentary from the company's management team.
In reporting first-quarter results, Uber said Covid-19 would delay its timeline to break even but only by a few quarters.
The move should be a message to investors.
Lincoln National stock has had a difficult year. But the stock jumped after the company reported earning Wednesday evening. The message: Don’t forget about the beaten-up insurance sector.
Taiwan never needed to resort to shutdowns to control the coronavirus, but its faltering economy bears lessons for U.S. and European countries looking to reopen, writes economics commentator Matthew C. Klein.
Taiwan never needed to resort to shutdowns to control the coronavirus, but its faltering economy bears lessons for U.S. and European countries looking to reopen, writes economics commentator Matthew C. Klein.
As many parts of the world started to shut down to slow the spread of Covid-19, Animal Crossing: New Horizons became the fastest-selling game on the Nintendo Switch console.
As many parts of the world started to shut down to slow the spread of Covid-19, Animal Crossing: New Horizons became the fastest-selling game on the Nintendo Switch console.
Far more of the market than usual is now too dangerous for risk-averse investors.
Far more of the market than usual is now too dangerous for risk-averse investors. The shift, identified by Nicholas Colas of DataTrek Research, could mean more cash flows into other areas.
“This is a very strong company that could have withstood just about anything other than a worldwide pandemic where the government has closed us down for at least 3½ months and possibly longer,” Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio said in an interview with Barron's.
Having raised about $2.4 billion of new capital this week, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has enough liquidity to last more than 18 months even with zero revenue, CEO Frank Del Rio told Barron’s.
Brace for more volatility.
A war of words between U.S. and China is likely to persist, especially with Congress considering a batch of proposals targeting China. What investors should be worried about.
Retailers were already struggling with a heavy burden of debt and changing shopper tastes before the coronavirus struck.
Neiman Marcus has filed for bankruptcy in a restructuring that will transfer majority ownership of the retailer to its creditors.
The news is the latest sign that global oil production cuts are having the desired effect.
Saudi Arabia is raising prices on oil, and it’s helping restart the oil rally that stalled on Wednesday. The news is the latest sign that global oil production cuts are having the desired effect.
He now owns a stake of 4.3%, down from 5.3%.
Burry, the head of Scion Asset Management, sold about $3.4 million of shares of the videogame retailer. He now owns a stake of 4.3%, down from 5.3%.
The biotech company says it hopes for approval of the drug next year.
The biotech company says it hopes for approval of the drug next year. The Phase 2 trial will begin shortly.
This one automotive company will emerge unscathed from the coronavirus crisis, according to a Morgan Stanley analyst.
Here’s what Starbucks, Apple, McDonald’s, and other multinational companies are saying about reopening in China.
Focusing on China’s resumption of economic activity in recent weeks might be a better guide for what awaits the U.S. And listening to earnings calls can provide some insight.
These stocks could outperform in a U-shaped rebound, according to a Raymond James strategist.
Raymond James strategist Tavis McCourt examined what stocks would win out under various recovery scenarios. He says defensive stocks with less leveraged names would outperform in a U-type rebound.
It may buy even more Apple and Microsoft, according to one of its equity managers.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s asset-management arm halved its holdings in Gilead Sciences stock in the first quarter. It could buy even more shares of Apple and Microsoft.
Stocks slid into the red as investors lost their nerve.
Stocks were largely flat during the Wednesday session before sliding into the red in the last hour as investors lost their nerve. Investors seemed to ruminate late in the day on the news: a surge in lost jobs; a crippled economy; and soaring debt from a potential new aid package.
Tinder's daily active users and daily “swipes” hit all-time highs during the depths of the crisis.
Match Group stock was trading sharply higher Wednesday as investors celebrated the online dating company’s ability to provide a way for people to date even while sheltering in place.
Stocks might be rebounding, but there is plenty of uncertainty about where investors should look for value. Here's where to look—and what to avoid—according to a Citigroup strategist.
Stocks might be rebounding, but there is plenty of uncertainty about where investors should look for value. Avoiding companies that could default on their debt is a big factor, Citigroup’s Tobias Levkovich says.
At the same time, assets are growing more concentrated.
It appears to have lifted market share for Vanguard Group and State Street Global Advisors, Nos. 2 and 3, respectively, among the top 10 ETF providers.
The Apple App Store had its strongest month since 2017, according to an analyst.
The Apple App Store had its strongest month since 2017 and appears on track to exceed expectations for the quarter, according to a research note Wednesday from Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty.
Despite the abundance of shopping options, and the freedom to go out, consumers just aren’t buying.
The dearth of spending in China was so severe that several local governments and companies doled out coupons to citizens, which can be used at stores and restaurants. Upcoming data may indicate a rebound, but for now, residents are spending on necessities and little else.
United’s troubles are getting worse, but one analyst says investors should look past the turbulence and buy the stock.
United’s troubles are getting worse, but Citi analyst Stephen Trent says investors should look past the turbulence and buy the stock.
Among the safety precautions: Guests will wear masks and will submit to temperature screenings.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek said that Disney will move slowly with Shanghai to make sure it has its “training wheels on” with new health and safety procedures to avoid long lines.
The layoffs keep coming for companies hit hard by the coronavirus.
“Due to lower trip volumes in its Rides segment and the Company’s current hiring freeze, the Company is reducing its customer support and recruiting teams by approximately 3,700 full-time employee roles,” Uber said in a filing.
Payroll declines left hardly any sector untouched, according to ADP.
Companies shed 20.2 million jobs in April as the coronavirus pandemic kept consumers home and businesses closed, an unprecedented number of job losses that in one month were double the total number of jobs lost during the last recession.
At least five U.S. oil stocks have risen more than 50% in the past month.
There is a new burst of optimism in the energy sector driving stocks higher even as crude oil prices remain weak.
These stocks could outperform in a W-type rebound, according to a Raymond James strategist.
Raymond James strategist Tavis McCourt examined what stocks would win out under various recovery scenarios. He says defensive stocks with less leveraged would outperform in a W-type rebound.
Walt Disney said it won’t pay a dividend for the first half of its current fiscal yea.
Walt Disney said that by forgoing its semi-annual dividend—most recently at 88 cents a share—it would save $1.6 billion of cash as it tries to preserve liquidity during the coronavirus pandemic.
The stock market was soaring —and then Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida started talking.
The Dow had been up as much as 419.96 points at its high...and then a member of the Federal Reserve Board started talking. Here’s what he said that spooked the market.
The meat shortage resulting from Covid-19 pandemic is beginning to affect consumers.
The shortage of meat resulting from Covid-19 pandemic is beginning to affect consumers.
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Barron's Associate Editor Jack Hough interviews Jeffrey Kobernick of UBS Private Wealth, who looks for ETFs with lower cost and risk.
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