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It might be tempting to compare the potential economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak to that of SARS, but a number of analysts say the two are different.

"It turns out there was probably a mix-up and the original test wasn't negative," CDC Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat said.

"Having a name matters to prevent the use of other names that can be inaccurate or stigmatizing," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, told reporters.

"We think it's reasonable to expect industry-wide delays in terms of delivery around the world — including potentially missed shipment[s] and service windows," CEO Patrik Frisk says.

Before she became America's first Idol, before the record deals, three Grammys and hit daytime talk show, Kelly Clarkson was a broke cocktail waitress in Los Angeles trying to make ends meet. What drove her fame and what's inspiring her future.

At this point, roughly 150 hotels in China, totaling approximately 33,000 rooms, are closed, Hilton's CEO said Tuesday.

SpaceX has hired former NASA official William Gerstenmaier, people familiar told CNBC, as the company prepares to launch astronauts for the first time.

More than six months after Universal pulled "The Hunt" from its September 2019 opening, the controversial satire finally has a new release date: March 13.

"I think there's a great company there, but it's sure not coming out," CNBC's Jim Cramer said. "I really don't know what the solution is."

China- and Tesla-based exchange-traded funds are gaining traction, and the managers behind them see more room for growth.

Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports Group, the agency that represents LeBron James, will launch a new venture called "Klutch Conversations" this week during NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago.

As of Monday evening, more than 42,700 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 1,011 deaths.

Overnight the newest DC Extended Universe film "Birds of Prey" was redubbed "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey," a last-ditch effort to persuade comic book fans to see the film.

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, an avowed vegan and the founder and chief executive of KBW Ventures, tells CNBC why he is betting big on plant-based meats.

The WHO declared the virus a global health emergency last month, a rare designation that helps the international agency mobilize financial and political support to contain the outbreak.

"In short, we may only be seeing the tip of the iceberg," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, said in a tweet on Sunday.

Strong sales of "Star Wars" and "Frozen 2" toys helped boost Hasbro's holiday sales during the fourth quarter, sending shares higher.

U.S. activist short seller Muddy Waters has upped its attacks on the debt profile, shareholdings and governance of NMC Health after the Lonon-listed hospital chain revealed interest from two private equity groups.

"The closest we'll get to making this available will be early next year, or later," said Dr. Robin Shattock

U.S. stock futures were pointing to a higher Wall Street open on Tuesday, with the Dow less than 0.5% away from record highs.