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Burger King, Popeyes, and Tim Hortons to Test Workers for Fever With Infrared Thermometers
Taking coronavirus preparedness to the next level, Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR), or RBI, parent company of the Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Tim Hortons restaurant
Whole Foods Markets Workers Planning ‘Sick Out’ Today Over Coronavirus
Although Whole Foods Market has raised worker pay by $2 per hour to compensate them for the extra work they've performed during the coronavirus pandemic as demand has soared, employees are preparing
Why Amarin Stock Is Crashing Today
Amarin (NASDAQ: AMRN) shares were crashing on Tuesday, plunging 69.8% lower as of 9:55 a.m. The steep decline came after the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada ruled in favor of
Starbucks Workers Using Closed Cafe to Sew Masks
While many Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) locations remain open to serve customers via delivery and drive-through, stores that lack those options have closed. The location managed by Heather Staples
Nordstrom Is Sewing Masks to Donate to Healthcare Workers
Sitting on the sidelines isn't usually productive, so Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) is joining the fight against COVID-19 by sewing masks for healthcare providers.
The national department store chain, which
3 Steps to Take If You Need Help Paying Your Bills Due to COVID-19
These are extremely trying times for U.S. workers, with thousands of businesses forced to close and let employees go as part of the efforts being made to combat COVID-19. A record 3.3 million
Why First Solar Is the Top Solar Stock Today
First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: FSLR) stock has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic like most of the market, falling 37.5% so far this year. That's quite a bit worse than the S&P 500's 21.3% drop. But
3 Stocks That Aren’t as Safe as You Think
When the market goes into a tailspin like the one that we've been in, it's generally a great time to load up on high-quality stocks that are household names.
However, that's not necessarily always
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Stop Contributing to Your 401(k) During the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot about American life. Many people are facing job losses, a reduction in income, and a decline in the value of their stock portfolios.
As you watch the
Comcast Peak Network Usage Surged 32% Since March 1
With consumers forced to shelter in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, television viewing is surging. Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) says peak network traffic has spiked 32% since March 1, and in some
Domino’s Pizza Reports Sales Increase Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) won't report its first-quarter earnings until April 23, but on Monday, the pizza chain had some goods for investors amid the concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak.
3 Stocks That Pay You Each Month
With the coronavirus pandemic bringing jobs, businesses, global trade, and economies to a grinding halt, it's a great time to consider dividend stocks for their passive income. But while most
General Motors Will Soon Be Making 1.5 Million Masks a Month to Fight Coronavirus
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that its plan to manufacture face masks for workers in healthcare and essential businesses is well underway -- and the company expects to deliver the first 20,000 of
This High-End Healthcare REIT Is Going Mass Market
Welltower (NYSE: WELL) and its healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) peers have been suffering lately as COVID-19 has spread throughout the United States. The stock is down roughly 45% from
Better Buy: Brookfield Infrastructure Partners vs. Brookfield Asset Management
Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) has done a tremendous job creating value for investors over the years. Not only has it enriched its shareholders, but it has grown the wealth of investors in
American Airlines to Seek $12 Billion in Government Assistance
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) reportedly intends to seek up to $12 billion in government aid through the recently passed relief legislation, enough to prevent layoffs or pay cuts for at
Is Micron Technology a Buy in This Coronavirus-Rattled Stock Market?
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) sprang a surprise in this coronavirus-rattled stock market as its fiscal 2020 second-quarter earnings turned out to be better than Wall Street's estimates. Though the
Carnival Raises Cash By Issuing Stock and Taking on More Debt
Facing an extended pause on all global cruise operations, Carnival (NYSE: CCL) is taking aggressive steps to shore up its cash position.
The leading cruise giant said on Tuesday that it is issuing
Cato Is the Latest Retailer to Extend Store Closures and Furlough Its Workforce
Women's fashion retailer The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) is keeping all its stores closed through at least April 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company operates 1,300 stores across the U.S
3 Top Stocks to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
Resilient companies can often also be categorized as recession-resistant companies. Some of them offer products that people need to buy in good times and in bad. Others offer something attractive
Good News: You Get More Time to Fund Your 2019 HSA
Though not everyone is eligible to participate in a health savings account, or HSA, it's a smart option for workers with a high deductible health insurance plan who qualify. The reason? HSAs offer
Mall Operator Taubman Centers Tells Tenants They Must Pay Rent
Despite virtually all retail stores being ordered closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, regional shopping mall operator Taubman Centers (NYSE: TCO) is telling its tenants they must continue paying
Fiat Chrysler Joins Detroit Auto Rivals in Cutting Salaries to Avoid Layoffs
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) has told its salaried workers that 20% of their pay from April through June will be deferred until later, as the company conserves cash to deal with the
Walmart Taking Employee Temperatures, Offering Gloves, Masks
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has decided to take some additional steps to make sure its employees are healthy when they come to work. These moves are designed to ensure that workers who may be sick do not