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Apple's factories are running, but suppliers wary about iPhone demand

Apple's factories are running, but suppliers wary about iPhone demand

As China reopens its economy after months of lockdown, Apple Inc's iPhone factories are largely up and running. But with the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the world, the urgent question for the company is how many buyers there will be both for current models and the new slate of phones expected in the fall.



6 years ago
Wall Street tumbles as U.S. virus cases pass 85,000

Wall Street tumbles as U.S. virus cases pass 85,000

Wall Street tumbled on Friday, ending a massive three-day surge after doubts about the fate of the U.S. economy resurfaced and the number of coronavirus cases in the country climbed.



6 years ago
These retirement savers come out ahead in the coronavirus bill

These retirement savers come out ahead in the coronavirus bill

Procrastination sometimes pays. Thanks to the coronavirus relief bill, people who were eligible to take their first required minimum distribution in 2019 and wound up waiting until April 1 to do so will waive two years of RMDs.

6 years ago
Coronavirus stimulus paychecks are on their way. But there may be kinks for some Americans

Coronavirus stimulus paychecks are on their way. But there may be kinks for some Americans

Before you count the money you think you have coming from the U.S. government, you may want to check twice. Does your income truly qualify, based on past tax returns? Is your contact information up to date? Here's which taxpayers are most at risk for falling through the cracks.

6 years ago
Cramer: Investors are 'betting against science' if they are betting against the stock market

Cramer: Investors are 'betting against science' if they are betting against the stock market

"I have just been marveling that people think our drug companies don't have good scientists," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

6 years ago
Take Five: Quarter-life crisis

Take Five: Quarter-life crisis

Few will regret the end of the first 2020 quarter. Fears of a U.S.-Iran war gave way to the coronavirus pandemic which JPMorgan reckons will have pushed the world economy into a 12% contraction over January to March. The quarter saw the most brutal global equity collapse since the Great Depression, exacerbated by a 60% oil price slump.



6 years ago
S&P cuts Airbus outlook amid concern over deliveries, advances

S&P cuts Airbus outlook amid concern over deliveries, advances

Ratings agency Standard & Poors placed Airbus on its watch list for a possible downgrade as doubts surfaced over the future level of aircraft deliveries and advance payments from airlines battered by the coronavirus crisis.



6 years ago
A U.S. recession? Probably. Depression? Only if the virus is untamed

A U.S. recession? Probably. Depression? Only if the virus is untamed

WASHINGTON - A U.S. recession may already be underway. Could it be worse?



6 years ago
Coronavirus relief bill gives you a $300 tax break for charitable donations

Coronavirus relief bill gives you a $300 tax break for charitable donations

Buried in the federal COVID-19 relief bill is a measure that allows you to take a $300 above-the-line deduction for giving to charity. Here's what it really might be worth to you.

6 years ago
GM reaches settlement over lost vehicle value from defective ignition switches

GM reaches settlement over lost vehicle value from defective ignition switches

General Motors Co has reached a $120 million settlement with owners who claimed that their vehicles lost value because of defective ignition switches, which have been linked to 124 deaths.



6 years ago
Companies get to defer payroll tax payments under coronavirus relief bill. Here's what that means for workers

Companies get to defer payroll tax payments under coronavirus relief bill. Here's what that means for workers

The economic stimulus bill, which received final congressional approval on Friday, would let qualifying businesses delay when they have to pay their share of payroll taxes. Here's what that means.

6 years ago
Coronavirus relief bill relaxes rules on retirement savings

Coronavirus relief bill relaxes rules on retirement savings

The House passed a massive coronavirus bill on Friday afternoon. Three provisions relate to your retirement nest egg. Here's what you should know.

6 years ago
Congress will let you skip this mandatory withdrawal from retirement accounts

Congress will let you skip this mandatory withdrawal from retirement accounts

The coronavirus bill passed in the House on Friday afternoon. A measure allows you to waive required minimum distributions for workplace retirement plans and IRAs in 2020.

6 years ago
From quills to qwerty: Lloyd's underwriters adapt to home working

From quills to qwerty: Lloyd's underwriters adapt to home working

Thousands of London's underwriters took their stamps and fountain pens home last week, which they use to sign insurance contracts, but they won't need them.



6 years ago
Car maker PSA wants to restart two French plants, unions disagree

Car maker PSA wants to restart two French plants, unions disagree

French car maker PSA, which makes the Peugeot and Citroen brands, said on Friday it had presented health measures to its unions with a view to gradually restarting its European plants, which have been closed for fear of coronavirus infection.



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