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Textron Aviation furloughs thousands of U.S workers

Textron Aviation, a unit of Textron Inc , announced furloughs for most of its U.S.-based workforce on Wednesday as concerns over depressed demand due to the spreading coronavirus ripples through global aviation.



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Last of Dow's gains during Trump presidency disappear

As Wall Street extended its deep sell-off on Friday over fears about the coronavirus, the Dow Jones Industrial Average erased the last of the once sizeable gains it made under U.S. President Donald Trump.



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Wall Street extends recent selloff, Dow all but erases 'Trump-bump'

U.S. stocks deepened their selloff on Wednesday and the Dow effectively erased the last of its gains since U.S. President Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration, as repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic threatened to cripple economic activity.



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Volunteers produce 3D-printed valves for life-saving coronavirus treatments

The Verge | Jay Peters | March 17, 2020 Update, March 18th 3:30PM ET: A group of Italian volunteers distributed 3D-printed versions of a vital medical device — but it’s unclear if the original manufacturer threatened a legal crackdown. As we reported earlier, Cristian Fracassi and Alessandro Romaioli used their 3D printer to create unofficial

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U.S. airlines shares plunge after cash-free Washington rescue proposal

Shares in U.S. airlines fell sharply on Wednesday after Washington proposed a rescue package of $50 billion in loans, but no grants as the industry had requested, to help address the financial impact from the deepening coronavirus crisis.



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Jeweler Pandora temporarily closes stores in some countries

Jeweler Pandora A/S said on Wednesday it has temporarily closed all its physical owned- and operated-stores in Italy, Spain, France, Germany and the United States, among other places, in line with government guidelines amidst the coronavirus outbreak.



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Shell to suspend construction of Pennsylvania chemical facility

Royal Dutch Shell Plc will temporarily suspend construction activities on a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker being constructed along the Ohio River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, amid concerns about coronavirus spreading, the company said in a statement late Wednesday.



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JPMorgan Chase to close 1,000 Chase branches on coronavirus concerns

JPMorgan Chase and Co will temporarily shut about 1,000 bank branches, roughly 20%, to protect employees and reduce the spread of the coronavirus, according to a memo the bank sent to employees Wednesday.



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Simon Property to close U.S. malls, retail outlets as coronavirus spreads

Simon Property Group Inc , America's biggest mall operator, said on Wednesday it would temporarily close all its retail properties, including the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, to tackle the fast-spreading coronavirus.



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UK faces 'massive shortage' of ventilators - Swiss manufacturer

Britain faces a "massive shortage" of ventilators that will be needed to treat critically ill patients suffering from coronavirus, after it failed to invest enough in intensive care equipment, a leading ventilator manufacturer said on Wednesday.



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6 Things to Consider Before You Make Investing Decisions

Guest Post | March 18, 2020 If there’s an open secret that most successful businessmen share, it’s this: diversify your investments. In this way, if one venture results in failure, you are ensured that you have other aspects of your business that will support you through this rough patch. The question is, how do you

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How to support small businesses crushed by coronavirus with a gift certificate

To help small businesses survive the coronavirus economic shock, online lender Kabbage created a platform where shoppers can buy a gift certificate now to be redeemed in-store later.

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GM studying if automaker could support production of medical equipment

General Motors Co on Wednesday confirmed it is considering how it could support production of medical equipment like ventilators that may be needed during the coronavirus outbreak.



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Dow loses almost all that it gained during Trump's presidency

As Wall Street extended its deep sell-off on Wednesday over fears about the coronavirus, the Dow Jones Industrial Average effectively erased the last of the once sizeable gains it made under U.S. President Donald Trump.



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Tesla prepares to reduce staff by 75% at California plant: Bloomberg News

Tesla Inc is preparing to reduce staffing by about 75% at its lone U.S. assembly plant after initially resisting an order from the local sheriff, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a county spokesman.



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