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Economy

“…Trump unveils plan to reopen states in phases”

“As Covid-19 continues to spread across the US, President Donald Trump has given governors guidance on reopening state economies in the coming months. The guidelines for “Opening up America Again” outline three phases for states to gradually ease their lockdowns.… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Taronis Technologies stock doubles on massive volume after deciding against reverse stock split”

“Shares of Taronis Technologies Inc. TRNX, +65.56% more than doubled on massive trading volume Thursday, after the fuel generation and water decontamination company said it decided not to pursue a reverse stock split. The stock soared 124% in afternoon trading, but was still… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The US economy has erased nearly all the job gains since the Great Recession”

“It took only four weeks for the U.S. economy to wipe out nearly all the job gains in the last 11 years. The coronavirus and the forced closure of business throughout the country again fueled the number of Americans applying… Continue Reading…

Economy

“How to reopen our economy? The same way we closed it down”

“It is not “stimulus” if there’s nothing to stimulate. With almost all states having ordered citizens to stay home and most businesses to shutter, the coronavirus “stimulus” bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump on March 27 is really a “bridge” bill — a… Continue Reading…

Business

“Disney Enters Into New $5 Billion Credit Agreement”

“The company now has access to more than $13 billion in credit, should it be needed… In a filing Monday with the SEC, Disney said that it had signed a new 364-day revolving credit agreement with Citibank that would provide… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Coronavirus pushes annual deficit forecasts toward $4 trillion”

“Independent forecasters now expect this year’s budget deficit to nearly quadruple the pre-coronavirus estimate, reaching nearly $4 trillion. That amount of red ink in a single fiscal year would dwarf the deficit peak of $1.4 trillion during the Great Recession… Continue Reading…

Economy

“More than 2,100 U.S. cities brace for budget shortfalls… many planning cuts and layoffs”

“More than 2,100 U.S. cities are anticipating major budget shortfalls this year and many are planning to slash programs and cut staff in response, according to a new survey of local officials released Tuesday… Nearly 9 in 10 cities surveyed… Continue Reading…

Banking

“JPMorgan Profit Sinks Nearly 70% As It Braces For Loan Defaults”

“JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s first-quarter profit tumbled 69% and the bank set aside an additional $6.8 billion to cover potential losses on loans to consumers and businesses struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus shutdown…” https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpmorgan-chase-reports-profit-falls-69-amid-u-s-coronavirus-outbreak-11586862723

Economy

“U.S. Economy Likely to Reopen in May…”

“A silver lining seems to be emerging finally for the market ravaged by the coronavirus crisis. The United States, which has been under partial or complete lockdown in some states, might finally lift the same in May if the current… Continue Reading…

Business

“Ford shares fall on first-quarter revenue warning”

“Ford Motor shares dropped about 5% after the automaker warned that the coronavirus has significantly impacted its first-quarter performance, including a 15.7% drop in revenue…” https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/13/ford-shares-fall-on-first-quarter-revenue-warning.html