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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was volatile on Tuesday, opening lower, then rallying, then falling back into negative territory. At 1:20 p.m. EDT, the Dow was down about 0.95%.

In their efforts to reduce the chances of people being exposed to COVID-19, a growing number of medical centers around the globe have started restricting nonessential visits, including those

Tencent (OTC: TCEHY) started developing a cloud gaming platform with Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) in late 2018. The service was initially called "Instant Play" during demos and was rebranded as "Start" when

The U.S. oil price benchmark WTI is bouncing back a bit today after crashing to an 18-year low of around $20 a barrel yesterday. That's helping fuel a rally in most energy stocks. Shares of several

Snap (NYSE: SNAP), the maker of the disappearing messaging app Snapchat, launched App Stories on Tuesday, a new tool that enables its Stories feature to show up in third-party apps. 

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued guidance paving the way for airlines like Southwest (NYSE: LUV) and Delta (NYSE: DAL) to consolidate some routes while remaining eligible for

Target (NYSE: TGT) is the neighborhood superstore for many in the U.S., and that's where they are turning to get their essentials during the COVID-19 shut-in.

But while sales of necessities are

Stocks are treading water today, with the Nasdaq Composite notching a less-than-1% gain as of 12:25 p.m. EDT and the Dow a less-than-1% loss. One stock in particular, though, is "breaking the curve"

From stimulus checks to expanded unemployment benefits, there are lots of programs to help you stay financially sound. 

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that a novel

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) said it would cut more than 40% of flights from its May schedule in response to a drop in travel demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airline said it plans to fly

The COVID-19 pandemic has roiled equity markets, and the downward trajectory that began in late February is likely to extend in the near term as governments continue to take stock of the economic

Papa John's (NASDAQ: PZZA) on Tuesday told investors that sales in most of its global markets, including the U.S., are humming along right now despite major consumer demand shifts from the COVID-19

Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is expanding transparency around the amount of user data the social media giant collects and how it uses it to customize its platform.

In a blog post, Facebook said it has been

The broader stock market has been clobbered in 2020 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock has managed to hold its ground so far. Shares of the chipmaker

The stock market has fallen sharply because of the coronavirus pandemic, and value investors are licking their lips at all the opportunities they suddenly have to pick up stocks of their favorite

The stock of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (NYSE: CCO) was enjoying a 23.9% renaissance as of 11:45 a.m. EDT today. This morning, Clear Channel announced a deal to sell its 50.91% majority interest

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stand alongside tech luminaries of the 20th century. But the industry changes quickly, and in the 21st century, companies can be left behind as the

Sony (NYSE: SNE) recently established a new business segment, dubbed "Sony Electronics", which merges its Imaging Products & Solutions, Home Entertainment & Sound, and Mobile Communications

With the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in business shutdowns all over the world, virtual calling and messaging tools are experiencing a dramatic surge in demand. One such platform is Microsoft's

Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock is going higher. It will not happen in a straight line, but in a year or two, the stock should be way higher than where it trades today. Here's why.

Netflix is a big

Shares of Canadian oil producers are rallying today. Several had soared by double digits by mid-morning, including Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE: CNQ), Cenovus Energy (NYSE: CVE), Suncor Energy 

The stock market had a mixed performance Tuesday morning, climbing back from a weaker open at the beginning of the day's trading. The constant rise in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and elsewhere around

Macy's. Kohl's. The Cheesecake Factory. These are just a few of the retail and restaurant companies, in a string of mall denizens, that have announced they will furlough workers as stores closed

The financial sector has been pummeled in 2020 in reaction to efforts to stem the coronavirus pandemic. Banks and real estate investment trusts (REITs) -- especially mortgage REITs -- have