An employee works on the production line of the Swire Coca-Cola Beverages Hubei Limited on March 24, 2020 in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. Getty Images Coca-Cola on Tuesday said that the closure of movie theaters, restaurants and stadiums from the coronavirus is continuing to hurt its business, with a material impact expected on its second-quarter results. The
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In the course of my 36-year career, I’ve covered five crashes in the price of oil. In two cases OPEC, OPEC + or some group of oil producers flooded the markets with crude oil to gain competitive advantage over rival countries. In two other cases, financial market shocks crushed the price of crude and in
As businesses remain closed due the coronavirus pandemic, nearly 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment during the past month. And with more layoffs expected, the job market will only continue to get more competitive. The simple truth is that most job seekers won’t get hired right away, which is why it’s important to know
The crude oil tanker, Chemtrans Cancale, is seen anchored off shore as it waits to dock at Port Everglades on April 20, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images “Know what you own” is an old adage when investing, but it is especially important when owning investments that hold futures contracts. Just
US Senator Chuck Schumer speaks at media briefing with mayor Bill de Blasio on first death related to COVID-19 outbreak in New York CIty at City Hall. Lev Radin | Pacific Press | Getty Images Congress is hashing out the terms for the next package of federal loans for small businesses, even as millions of
Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey said Tuesday that easing restrictions on business during the coronavirus pandemic needs to be done with an understanding it may not last. “We shouldn’t assume that each step forward is permanent necessarily,” Quincey said on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” People must recognize that the economic restart must be done in
People wear their face masks waiting in line for an emergency food distribution at the 88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ on April 14, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, during the coronavirus pandemic. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images The Covid-19 outbreak in Los Angeles County is likely far more widespread than previously
Wired senior staff writer Cade Metz and Arvind Krishna, then senior vice president and director at IBM Research, speak onstage at the Wired Business Conference in New York on June 16, 2016. Brian Ach | Wired | Getty Images IBM stock moved 3% lower in extended trading on Monday after the company released first-quarter results that
Smucker’s Fruit & Honey brand fruit spread Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell. IBM — The technology company’s stock fell 3% in extended trading after IBM reported first-quarter financial results. The company reported revenue of $17.57 billion while analysts polled by Refinitiv expected $17.62 billion.
Many Americans are grappling with what to do with their retirement savings, uncertain whether to head for the exits or buy more stocks on sale. The recently passed CARES Act makes it easier for you to tap your 401(k) and retirement accounts, but there could be significant long-term consequences for your financial security. I spoke
Howard Marks, Co-Chairman, Oaktree Capital. David A. Grogan | CNBC Billionaire investor Howard Marks said there is a sharp disconnect between the stock market and the reality the world is facing amid the coronavirus outbreak. “We’re only down 15% from the all-time high of Feb. 19,” Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management, on CNBC’s “Halftime
Pascal Broze | Getty Images Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are eligible for coronavirus stimulus payments. But even as the first checks have started to go out, many still have questions as to when and how they will receive their money. Most individuals who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are eligible
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on the U.S. economy, a new survey from the National Restaurant Association lays out how dire the situation is for the industry. More than two-thirds of the restaurant workforce, or 8 million employees, have lost their jobs as shelter-in-place orders and mandatory closures have severely impacted
Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, July 1, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The coronavirus pandemic, the threat of airline bankruptcies and a global recession. Now a historic oil glut and price crash are adding to the woes of Boeing and Airbus. The
A Halliburton oil well fielder works on a well head at a fracking rig site January 27, 2016 near Stillwater, Oklahoma. J. Pat Carter | Getty Images Leading fracking firm Halliburton reported a $1 billion first-quarter loss and $1.1 billion in impairment charges on Monday as it gave a bleak outlook for North American oilfields
If you’re a long-term investor, Federated Hermes’ Phil Orlando sees potential for record gains. But if you’re looking for upside this year, you may want to hunker down some more. “The economic and corporate earnings news for the next month or two is going to be dreadful,” the firm’s chief equity market strategist told CNBC’s “Trading
If you and your partner are worried about the impact the coronavirus pandemic may have on your job security or finances, it’s a good idea to start working together now to shore up the stability of your household. To help you get started, here are five tips from financial experts on what to do now
Workers extracting oil from oil wells in the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas on May 1, 2018. Benjamin Lowy | Getty Images U.S. crude prices plunged in the morning of Asian trading hours on Monday as traders continued to fret over a slump in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, with one analyst describing the
Raymond Boyd Some big restaurant chains have gotten called out in recent days for using a loophole in the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief law to access loan money earmarked for smaller businesses. Potbelly Sandwich Shop, for example, got a $10 million loan from the Paycheck Protection Program — the upper lending limit. Ruth’s Chris Steak House got
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban joined CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Monday. Cuban, owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, has been vocal during the coronavirus pandemic, arguing for government relief measures that prioritize workers and puts restrictions on stock buybacks. Cuban last week criticized how some banks were handling the newly created small business loan program, telling CNBC that