Stocks surge on Fed's $2.3T stimulus
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joliet company remains busy developing chemical that destroys coronavirus
While a lot of businesses are closing and laying off workers, it’s full speed ahead at Seeler Industries in Joliet.
While a lot of businesses are closing and laying off workers, it’s full speed ahead at Seeler Industries in Joliet.
S&P 500 joins Dow in exiting bear market as Sanders suspends presidential campaign
The gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of its bear market, which would officially end with the index closing above 2,684.88.
The gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of its bear market, which would officially end with the index closing above 2,684.88.
Pritzker looking into untapped program that would shrink unemployment in Illinois
Some researchers say the state of Illinois could help private employers avoid 100,000 layoffs or more by tapping into newly approved federal stimulus money.
Some researchers say the state of Illinois could help private employers avoid 100,000 layoffs or more by tapping into newly approved federal stimulus money.
Stocks give up gains on oil's sharp reversal
The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.
The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.
Online tool helps people register with the IRS, calculate their stimulus check amount
The IRS and online tax preparation company TurboTax have teamed up to help some Americans get their stimulus checks faster.
The IRS and online tax preparation company TurboTax have teamed up to help some Americans get their stimulus checks faster.
Dow pops over 1,600 points on coronavirus slowdown, new stimulus hopes
The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.
The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.
Stocks tumble as unemployment spikes on coronavirus layoffs
The major futures indexes are indicating a decline of 1.3 percent when trading begins.
The major futures indexes are indicating a decline of 1.3 percent when trading begins.
‘Thank you for being on the front lines’: BP offering discounted gas to health care workers
The promotion runs through June 30.
The promotion runs through June 30.
Hobby Lobby closes all stores, furloughs most employees without pay
The company will also be ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of company-provided paid time off benefits.
The company will also be ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of company-provided paid time off benefits.
Grupo Modelo suspends production of Corona and other beer brands amid coronavirus crisis in Mexico
Grupo Modelo, the producer of the beer, announced the suspension in a press release on Friday.
Grupo Modelo, the producer of the beer, announced the suspension in a press release on Friday.
Union to meet with Disney representatives after employee furlough announcement
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday announced it will begin furloughs of non-union park employees at its parks in California and Florida.
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday announced it will begin furloughs of non-union park employees at its parks in California and Florida.
Target will begin limiting guests into crowded stores
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Kroger announces 'Hero Bonus' for all hourly frontline workers
Grocery store chain Kroger has announced it will pay all hourly frontline employees extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery store chain Kroger has announced it will pay all hourly frontline employees extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tyson giving $60M in bonuses to truck drivers, frontline workers during coronavirus outbreak
Eligible team members will receive a $500 bonus, payable during the first week of July.
Eligible team members will receive a $500 bonus, payable during the first week of July.
Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression
The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.
The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.
Walmart announces it will conduct temperature checks for employees due to COVID-19
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
Wall Street suffers worst quarter in decades
Scott Martin, Chief Investment Officer at Kingview Wealth Management, joins the show to talk about the horrible first quarter for stocks brought on by the coronavirus.
Scott Martin, Chief Investment Officer at Kingview Wealth Management, joins the show to talk about the horrible first quarter for stocks brought on by the coronavirus.
Stocks jump building on best week since 1938
Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.
Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.