Cambrial Capital to Shut Down After Coronavirus Tanks Markets: Sources
Cambrial Capital, a crypto-focused fund of funds, is quietly winding down its operations, according to two sources familiar with the matter......»»
London Markets: FTSE 100 skids on concerns over economy
U.K. stocks skidded lower on Thursday on worries markets have climbed too quickly in the face of the coronavirus pandemic still keeping most economies shut......»»
Xiaomi enhancing presence in overseas smartphone markets
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Xiaomi has continued to make gains in smartphone markets outside China, reducing its reliance on the domestic market to sustain its smartphone business, according to industry sources......»»
Bill Ackman turned $27 million into $2.6 billion as the coronavirus ravaged markets. Here are 12 of his most insightful quotes.
REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman was k.....»»
The Tell: Why the Dow industrials won’t get derailed by U.S.-China coronavirus tensions
Rising tensions between the U.S. and China over the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic are sending shivers through financial markets, but shouldn’t have a lasting effect on a stock market that’s in rebound mode, says Capital Economics......»»
Despite Trump’s nudging, schools are likely to stay shut for months
Felicia Lynch started a dream job in November as an assistant knitwear designer for a luxury brand in Lower Manhattan before the coronavirus pandemic took full swing in New York’s fashion capital and... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
U.S. core capital goods orders eke out surprise gain
New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly rose in March, but the gains are unlikely to be sustainable amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has virtually shut down the country and contributed to a collapse in crude oil prices......»»
U.S. core capital goods orders post surprise gain in March
New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly rose in March, but the gains are not likely to be sustainable amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has abruptly shut down the country and contributed to a collapse in crude oil prices......»»
Wall Street opens higher on signs of lockdown easing
U.S. stock markets jumped at the open on Friday as some states prepared to relax curbs imposed to contain the coronavirus outbreak, with a surprise rise in orders for U.S.-made capital goods adding to the gains......»»
The US faces a double-dip coronavirus recession, according to veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius
REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang Mark Mobius, founding partner of Mobius Capital Partners, thinks the economy will recover from the coronavirus toll but sees the potential for another round of pain. In an interview with MarketWatch on Monday, Mob.....»»
Neiman Marcus to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week: sources
The coronavirus pandemic forced it to temporarily shut all 43 of its Neiman Marcus locations and furlough many of its roughly 14,000 employees......»»
Target upgraded on market share growth forecast post-coronavirus as competitors close for good
Target Corp. was upgraded to outperform from market perform at BMO Capital Markets after analysts forecast it will take market share from retailers that cease operations.....»»
Legendary emerging markets investor Mark Mobius warned that stocks could see a "double bottom" as the coronavirus lockdown tanks the US economy
REUTERS/Peter Nicholls Legendary emerging markets investor Mark Mobius warned that marke.....»»
Exclusive: J.C. Penney explores bankruptcy as hopes for recovery fade - sources
J.C. Penney Co Inc is exploring filing for bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced the U.S. retailer to temporarily shut its 850 department stores, upending its turnaround plans, according to people familiar with the matter......»»
TV brands cutting panel orders for 2Q20
Most TV brands are cutting back their panel orders for the second quarter of 2020 as demand for TVs in most markets, particularly in the US and Europe, has contracted significantly due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to industry sources......»»
Explainer: Next from the Fed - Help for Main Street
The U.S. Federal Reserve responded fast to the coronavirus crisis with open-ended programs to keep financial markets running and ensure major companies could raise cash as they usually do through large capital markets......»»
Coming next from the Fed: How much for Main Street?
The U.S. Federal Reserve responded fast to the coronavirus crisis with open-ended programs to keep financial markets running and ensure major companies could raise cash as they usually do through large capital markets......»»
One hedge fund has surged 36% this year by betting against cruise lines and airlines depleted by the coronavirus outbreak
Breaking Bad / AMC screencap Valiant Capital Management, a hedge fund led by Chris Hansen, has gained 36% year-to-date through the end of March, The Wall Street Journal's Juliet Chung reported Thursday. In the same timeframe, markets have be.....»»
Small businesses worry coronavirus bailout will miss Main Street
As the government's economic response to the coronavirus catastrophe shapes up, small business owners worry Main Street is being overlooked. Small businesses often lack the financial resources, including lines of credit and access to capital markets,.....»»
Stocks plummet as grim economic outlook grips markets
The sell-off began after the Federal Reserve took extraordinary steps Sunday afternoon to bolster the U.S. economy, signaling that it saw an economic crisis unfolding as businesses shut down and borders are closed to contain the coronavirus......»»
Caroline Baum: Fed injects a big dose, but it’s got the wrong medicine for the coronavirus pandemic
Traditional monetary-policy medicine may not be up to the task of addressing a pandemic that has disrupted financial markets and shut down large swaths of the economy......»»