A relentless barrage of bad news surrounding the coronavirus epidemic has begun to affect customer visits at some U.S. auto dealers and even those businesses that have thrived so far believe a big sales decline is imminent if China's experience is any guide.
Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health, education and tackling climate change, the company said on Friday.
Despite being an air travel hub, the Emirates has controlled its number of COVID-19 cases through aggressive measures, says Mohammed Abdul Shihab.
Boeing Co's suppliers, already reeling from a 737 MAX grounding one year ago on Friday, face an even slimmer workload as flight cancellations spurred by the spreading coronavirus mean less airline demand for spare parts and services.
The International Monetary Fund on Friday advised all staff at its Washington, D.C., headquarters to work from home until further notice after an employee was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, an IMF spokesman said.
Interest rate cuts won't cure the coronavirus but investors are still hoping the Federal Reserve can take some actions to help soothe the roiled stock market.
JPMorgan Chase and Co said on Friday two employees at its headquarters in New York City have contracted the coronavirus.
As Americans hole up at home to wait out the coronavirus pandemic, fewer people are going out to eat, leading some fast food chains to cut delivery fees and meal delivery platforms to suspend commissions.
A group representing major US airports on Friday revised upward its forecast for estimated losses this year to US$5.7 billion after President Donald Trump instituted new European travel curbs and as flight reductions rose.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said production at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, which was halted for 24 hours after an employee contracted the coronavirus, has resumed on Friday afternoon.
