COVID-19 Report: How Many Jobs Actually at Risk in Recession?
Economists have begun to consider how many jobs are at risk in a sharp downturn, particularly one caused by COVID-19.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
COVID-19 Report: Starbucks Fights for Its Future
Starbucks has been among the great retail growth stories of the past decade and has boasted of being among the best growth stocks. That has been and will be tested now.
COVID-19 Report: These High-Yield Blue Chips May Be Safe Havens
Even with reductions in share price, companies with iron-clad balance sheets, active customer bases that will not be decimated by the spread of COVID-19 and high yields that are unlikely to be cut will…
COVID-19 Report: European Leaders Forecast Recession as Economic Threat Spreads
The chance of two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product worldwide has spiked due to the effects of the spread of COVID-19.
Gas Goes To $2, But Who Will Buy It?
Gas prices have plunged under $2 in a growing number of areas across the U.S. Extremely low oil prices and a fall-off in demand as fewer people travel creates a unique situation. Gas prices…
Nike Closes All US Stores, Last Company To Put Public Safety Ahead Of Profits
In a move to help the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) has closed all of its stores in America. It has also closed stores in other parts of the…
Ford May Cut Dividend Soon
Ford has one of the largest dividend yields of any major U.S. company. It cannot maintain that dividend if its sales in China continue to plunge.
Disney Goes From the Best-Run Company in America to One Deeply Troubled
It is impossible to forecast how much the pandemic will affect Walt Disney's current business and its future. It has major motion picture releases scheduled for the next several months and the importance of…
Can the Government Save JC Penney?
Many companies across America, both large and small, will not make it through the COVID-19 pandemic intact. J.C. Penney most likely cannot handle a sharp double-digit drop in same-store sales as people desert malls…
Why China Sales Are Wrecking Ford Stock
Ford may face its worst year in a decade as coronavirus spreads around the world. The U.S. market may be difficult, but it is China that could erode the numbers at a frightful level.
Investors Look to Verizon as Market Rages
Investors are scrambling for safe-haven stocks. For many, Verizon is at the top of the list, due to its rock-solid balance sheet and bondlike yield.
Gas Drops Below $2 in Some Cities
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to less than two dollars in some cities. Due to the effect of the coronavirus, not everyone will be able to take advantage of…
US Could Lose 1 Million Jobs
Widespread job loss is always part of a ripple effect. One region or industry is hit, and that moves to many others.
Will Lyft Stock Be Crippled by COVID-19?
Already challenged by questions about revenue growth, Lyft faces other challenges. It is very hard to make a case that the direction the stock goes from here is upward.
Will Disney Stock Be Helped by Streaming as Virus Spreads?
The risks to Disney's management transition have become compounded by the coronavirus outbreak, which could affect traffic to its theme park and cruise lines businesses and theaters that show films produced by its studios.
China Auto Sales to Drop 8%, Threatening Ford and GM
The China Passenger Car Association said car sales across the country will drop sharply this year. Ford and GM face an uphill battle that they are unlikely to win.
Robinhood’s Reputation Is Ruined, Permanently
Robinhood, the next generation trading product, suffered a collapse for the second time. If traders want anything, it is for their system to be up and running when they have to trade.
Italy’s Economy Faces Great Recession
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the country and locks down much of the nation's business, Italy faces a worse downturn than a recession.
Verizon Is the Ultimate Safe-Haven Stock
As the grip of the COVID-19 spreads, Verizon’s business is in as safe a position as any mega-cap stock. The shares are now outperforming the Dow Jones industrials.
Is Carnival Doing Everything It Can About COVID-19?
Is Carnival doing all it can to prevent the spread of COVID-19? It is still putting ships to sea knowing full well that there is a chance people aboard could be infected.