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Coronavirus Updates - Page 22
Bill Gates Says U.S. Was Too Slow and Missed Its Chance to Avoid Coronavirus Shutdown
By Darya Rudz
March 25th, 2020
According to Bill Gates, COVID-19 is disastrous for the U.S. economy. In the situation given, people have to maintain the coronavirus shutdown of 6-10 weeks.
WHO Teams Up with Facebook, Microsoft and Other Tech Giants for Coronavirus Hackathon
By Christopher Hamman
March 25th, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to create a hackathon to help combat the effects of the coronavirus. Facebook, Microsoft and other tech giants are said to join.
Coronavirus Spreading Intensifies in U.S., India Locks Down
By Jeff Fawkes
March 24th, 2020
India is going on a nationwide quarantine. For at least the next 24 hours all Indians are discouraged to go to the streets. Also, the WHO thinks that the United States can become the next hot spot for coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Working on Stimulus Bill in Response to COVID-19
By Teuta Franjkovic
March 24th, 2020
U.S. Senate leaders and the Trump administration neared an agreement on a massive stimulus bill that could inject $2 trillion into the economy to blunt the impacts of the coronavirus.
How OKEx and OKB Managed to Outperform in Crypto Market Meltdown
By Maria Konash
March 24th, 2020
OKEx CEO Jay Hao reveals the magic behind and explains how the company overcomes the recent market crash and COVID-19 outbreak.
How Data Can Help in the Fight with Coronavirus (Covid-19)
By Andy Watson
March 24th, 2020
There are a number of ways that data can actively help to capture and prevent the spread of COVID-19 during these trying times. Check out everything we know about it.
MRNA Stock Up 3.88% in Premarket, Moderna to Make Coronavirus Vaccine for Medical Workers
By Darya Rudz
March 24th, 2020
As Moderna’s CEO Stephane Bancel said, COVID-19 vaccine mRNA-1273 could be first available to a select group of healthcare workers, under emergency use authorization. MRNA stock is up in the premarket.
Boeing (BA) Shares Jump 11.17% Despite Two-Week Shutdown of Factories in Seattle
By Steve Muchoki
March 24th, 2020
Boeing (BA) shares surged more than 11% at the market close and reached at $105.62 on March 23. The company announced that it would shut down production at its Seattle area factories for at least two weeks.
Congress Likely to Offer Citizens to Withdraw $100,000 from Their 401(k) Retirement Plan
By Bhushan Akolkar
March 24th, 2020
As part of special provisioning, Congress would likely allow all the affected persons with COVID-19 to withdraw $100,000 from their retirement plan. However, before making any decision it is better to consider some pros and cons.
Amazon (AMZN) Stock Rises 3.07%, Company to Deliver and Pick Up At-Home Coronavirus Tests
By Steve Muchoki
March 24th, 2020
Amazon stock has revamped 3.07% at the market close on March 23. In the pre-market, its price is $1,970. The company is set to deliver and pick up at-home test kits which are provided by gates foundation in Seattle.
Hasbro (HAS) Shares Rise 12.49% as Family Time Jumps during Coronavirus Lockdown
By Steve Muchoki
March 24th, 2020
Hasbro (HAS) shares jumped more than 12% and its CEO Brian Goldner said on CNBC that the company was seeing strong demands for its products. He believes that by April the production will be fully caught up.
Zoom Video (ZM) Stock Up ‘Magical’ 22.22%, Coronavirus Pushes Millions to Work from Home
By Darya Rudz
March 24th, 2020
Zoom Video Communications is one of the winners in coronavirus time. On Monday, ZM stock skyrocketed by 22.22% to reach $159.56.
Tesla (TSLA) Stock Up 1.49% Now as Tesla and GM to Produce Ventilators for Coronavirus Needs
By Steve Muchoki
March 23rd, 2020
Tesla (TSLA) stock is in the green now. Tesla, GM, and Ford have been given the go-ahead to ramp up the production of ventilators used in the treatment of coronavirus patients.
Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Falls 3% Today, Google Launches COVID-19 Portal
By Jeff Fawkes
March 23rd, 2020
While Google is working on its COVID-19 website, Alphabet (GOOGL) stock is trading in the red. Now its price is around $1036 per share.
Disney (DIS) Stock Lost Over 9% on Friday, Is in Red Today, Disney+ Is Launching in Europe
By Christopher Hamman
March 23rd, 2020
Disney (DIS) stock price is falling due to the poor performance of its “Onward” movie. COVID-19 is causing disruptions in the entertainment industry apparently. Meanwhile, Disney+ is launching in Europe.