More and more Americans are being laid off, working remotely, or just staying at home because of COVID-19, meaning the coronavirus is poised to create a major shift in the way companies do business. While some industries, such as travel and tourism, have taken a major hit and ar
It has everything you need and will bring it to your doorstep within a day (or two). And for most Americans (rural and otherwise), it's also likely to be within a few mile radius of your home.
Let me first be very clear about one thing: The coronavirus pandemic is no Great Recession of 2008-09. While it is already wreaking havoc on what just a few months ago appeared to be a resurgent global economy, the financial situation in 2008-09 was driven by structural issues a
The broad market sell-off continues to take a toll on investors. Major indexes such as the Dow and S&P 500 are down 27% and 24%, respectively, year to date. The coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on various sectors, including airlines, tourism, consumer technology, and re
Capitalizing on consumers being forced to stay indoors with little to do except watch TV and eat during the coronavirus pandemic, Restaurant Brands International's (NYSE: QSR) Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen launched a marketing campaign to share its Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) account det
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google have experienced an uptick in usage as people turn to social media for information, entertainment, and solace amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Television and film productions have been halted to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. Meanwhile, theaters have closed their doors. While many TV studios have various series completed and ready to air, a prolonged production suspension could create a dearth of new T
The rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic has plunged the economy into its first bear market in more than a decade. History has shown that when panic is at its peak is generally the best time to buy stocks -- especially strong, well-run companies with a long track record of s
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Ambarella, Inc. (Symbol: AMBA), where a total of 69,665 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 7.0 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 7
As Congress continues to hammer out a more than $1 trillion stimulus package, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is taking matters into its own hands, announcing paid leave for its workforce.
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Chris Hill chats with Motley Fool analysts Jason Moser, Ron Gross, and Andy Cross about the latest news. They talk about:
It comes as no real surprise, with much of the world in the midst of a lockdown in an effort to contain the coronavirus contagion. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) CEO James Quincey confirmed on Tuesday, however, the company's supply chain is "creaking around the world." The revelation was
Two weeks ago, it didn't seem so crazy for Burlington Stores (NYSE: BURL) to announce it was doing away with its e-commerce platform. Because online sales made up a negligible portion of its business and discount consumers enjoyed the treasure hunt atmosphere that they could onl
As the COVID-19 coronavirus races across the globe and the U.S. teeters on the brink of recession, it might be tempting for investors to bury their heads in the sand and forego any new investments, wondering if they should buy stocks right now, particularly since we have no idea
In an effort to avoid overtaxing the Internet, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) YouTube announced it is slowing down its streaming speeds across the globe.