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Coronavirus Updates - Page 26
Donald Trump Declares National Emergency in U.S., Frees Up $50B to Fight with Coronavirus
By Teuta Franjkovic
March 13th, 2020
Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.The declaration frees up as much as $50 billion in financial resources to assist Americans affected by the outbreak.
Will Trump Announce National Emergency? It Is Said He May Be Infected with Coronavirus
By Teuta Franjkovic
March 13th, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a national emergency amid growing cases of coronavirus in the country. The emergency would invoke the Stafford Act, which would allow more federal aid to states and municipalities.
European Shares Close in Green, EU Starts Fight with Coronavirus
By Teuta Franjkovic
March 13th, 2020
European shares closed higher on Friday after their worst sell-off in history, as the fast spread of the coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate investor sentiment.
Dow Jones Rebouncing, Investors Are Buying
By Teuta Franjkovic
March 13th, 2020
Stocks surged at the open, one day after posting their worst day since the Oct. 1987 crash. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,238 points, for a gain of 5.8%. The S&P 500 rose 5.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 5.7%.
U.S. Market Crash Coming? It Is Highly Unlikely as Markets Recover from Doldrums
By Christopher Hamman
March 13th, 2020
The bears who thought that a U.S. market crash was coming have retreated as the markets recover slightly from Thursday’s onslaught. Further interventions by both the U.S. Government and the FED are also coming through.
Inovio (INO) Stock Plunges 28% in Pre-Market Results Today Following Disappointing Q4 Report
By Tolu Ajiboye
March 13th, 2020
Inovio stock has been swung significantly in the last 24 hours after rising on news of a new grant and plunging on news of its poor Q4 report.
Dow Futures Up Today After Thursday’s Historic Wall Street Massacre
By Tolu Ajiboye
March 13th, 2020
After a terrible market crash on Thursday, Dow futures and a few others, are starting to slowly correct some of the losses they incurred.
Group of Anonymous Bitcoiners CoroHope Starts Searches for Coronavirus Vaccine
By Steve Muchoki
March 12th, 2020
A group of anonymous Bitcoiners known as CoroHope has begun their search for a coronavirus vaccine. Although not authorized by the FDA, CoroHope is hopeful it might crack on the vaccine for the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Amazon and Gates Foundation May Deliver Coronavirus Test Kits to Seattle Homes
By Steve Muchoki
March 12th, 2020
Amazon Care and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation may team up to deliver coronavirus test kits to Seattle residents. But there is no official confirmation of this cooperation.
Dow Jones Tanks 1400 Points, WHO Declares Coronavirus as Global Pandemic
By Bhushan Akolkar
March 12th, 2020
WHO presses the red-alert button declaring the COVID-19 as a global pandemic. The WHO director showed disappointment in the ineffectiveness of the global leaders to deal with this situation. Global markets are entering a bear period. Dow Jones has lost 1400 points.
Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Is 2.53% Up, Its Remdesivir Used to Treat Coronavirus
By Christopher Hamman
March 11th, 2020
Gilead Sciences (GILD) stock price has moved up at the news that its drug remdesivir is used to treat coronavirus patients on ‘compassionate’ grounds.
Bitcoin Halving Is 2 Months Away while Bitcoin Price Is Below $8,000
By Wanguba Muriuki
March 11th, 2020
As the third Bitcoin halving event approaches, interest among investors seems to dwindle as BTC followed the price action of the traditional markets failing to act as a haven asset.
Novavax (NVAX) Stock Jumped 6% Yesterday on $4M Funding for Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
By Tolu Ajiboye
March 11th, 2020
Novavax (NVAX) stock jumped again yesterday after it received a $4 million award to be pumped into developing a vaccine for COVID-19. However, today it is falling.
Bank of England Cuts Rates Due to Coronavirus, Health Minister Tests Positive
By Steve Muchoki
March 11th, 2020
The Bank of England cuts interest rates by half. The country’s Health Minister Nadine Dorries tested positive for coronavirus.
Google (GOOGL) Stock Rose 5%, Remote Work Recommended in North America
By Tolu Ajiboye
March 11th, 2020
Google (GOOGL) stock rose 4.88% on Tuesday as the company is expanding work from home recommendation to all North American employees and established ‘COVID-19 fund’