Dow surges 2,000 points, its biggest-ever point gain, as Congress moves closer to passing coronavirus aid package
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday morning amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a $1.6 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday morning amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a $1.6 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
AT&T paying coronavirus front-line workers 20% bonus
AT&T said on Thursday that it was paying a 20 percent bonus to its front-line union employees above their regular hourly base rate.
AT&T said on Thursday that it was paying a 20 percent bonus to its front-line union employees above their regular hourly base rate.
Some grocery stores close to protect customers, employees from COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.
Unemployment surges on Long Island during pandemic
With all nonessential stores closed for business, thousands of Long Islanders are trying to get by without a paycheck, some dipping into their savings while others are banking on the government for assistance. We asked people to share their stories and the responses poured in.
With all nonessential stores closed for business, thousands of Long Islanders are trying to get by without a paycheck, some dipping into their savings while others are banking on the government for assistance. We asked people to share their stories and the responses poured in.
Concerns rise for workers and customers trying to protect themselves from coronavirus
Some grocery stores in New York City have had to close for deep cleaning after employees tested positive for coronavirus.
Some grocery stores in New York City have had to close for deep cleaning after employees tested positive for coronavirus.
Long Islanders struggling to make ends meet during cornavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of Americans unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. FOX 5 NY asked for some of your stories.
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of Americans unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. FOX 5 NY asked for some of your stories.
US unemployment claims shatter record as coronavirus hammers economy
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
Newly unemployed head to social media to crowdfund rent money
Many of the millions of Americans who lost their jobs in March amid COVID-19 lockdowns have turned to social media to crowdfund financial support to pay their bills, a Storyful analysis has found.
Many of the millions of Americans who lost their jobs in March amid COVID-19 lockdowns have turned to social media to crowdfund financial support to pay their bills, a Storyful analysis has found.
Dow exits bear market adds 1,351 points on $2 trillion relief pkg.
Investors are beating down the bear as optimism returns to equities.
Investors are beating down the bear as optimism returns to equities.
Lowe's hiring, McMenu shrinks, top Ford execs to defer pay
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Thursday related to the global economy, particular economic sectors, and the workplace:
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Thursday related to the global economy, particular economic sectors, and the workplace:
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do you qualify for a stimulus check in Senate's coronavirus response bill?
In the middle of the bill's hundreds of pages are details regarding exactly who can expect to receive money and how much they can expect. Here is a breakdown.
In the middle of the bill's hundreds of pages are details regarding exactly who can expect to receive money and how much they can expect. Here is a breakdown.
Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic
Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Miller Lite to donate $1M to unemployed bartenders amid coronavirus outbreak
“Taps are off. But tips are needed,” reads the text in a video the company tweeted. “Click to donate to the millions out of work. We’ll start with $1,000,000.”
“Taps are off. But tips are needed,” reads the text in a video the company tweeted. “Click to donate to the millions out of work. We’ll start with $1,000,000.”
Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
CVS limits sale of possible coronavirus-fighting drugs
As researchers hunt for a coronavirus drug, CVS is locking up what it already has.
As researchers hunt for a coronavirus drug, CVS is locking up what it already has.
Busch offering 3-month beer supply incentive to adopt dog from rescue during COVID-19 crisis
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
NJ businesses trying to help their employees stay afloat during coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has threatened many small businesses across the nation, but some employers are going the extra mile to help out their employees.
The coronavirus crisis has threatened many small businesses across the nation, but some employers are going the extra mile to help out their employees.
'The whole city laid off': US jobless claims climb sky high amid coronavirus crisis
Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.