Governor Abbott announces program to help Texas small businesses
Governor Abbott announces a multi-million dollar partnership to help small businesses struggling with the Covid19 pandemic
Governor Abbott announces a multi-million dollar partnership to help small businesses struggling with the Covid19 pandemic
Many people want to know when stimulus checks will arrive
If you don't have a bank account, you can have it deposited through Square mobile banking, and Walmart says it will cash stimulus checks for free.
If you don't have a bank account, you can have it deposited through Square mobile banking, and Walmart says it will cash stimulus checks for free.
Nasdaq rises helping Dow, S&P curb some losses
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 237 points, or 1 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were lower by 0.8 percent and 0.33 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 237 points, or 1 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were lower by 0.8 percent and 0.33 percent, respectively.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels cruises out of North America until June 26 as coronavirus pandemic continues
Carnival Cruise Line said that all its cruises out of North America are canceled through June 26 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Carnival Cruise Line said that all its cruises out of North America are canceled through June 26 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Amazon puts new grocery delivery customers on waitlist amid high demand during COVID-19 pandemic
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
Meat plant closes after 293 workers test positive; nation's meat supply could take a hit
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
Cavatore Italian Restaurant customer leaves $1,000 tip with takeout order
A customer at Cavatore Italian Restaurant in Houston's Heights neighborhood left a $1,000 tip on her takeout owner.
A customer at Cavatore Italian Restaurant in Houston's Heights neighborhood left a $1,000 tip on her takeout owner.
U.S. stock markets closed for Good Friday
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
CDC extends COVID-19 no-sail order as nearly 100 cruise ships remain at sea off US coasts
As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.
As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.
Stocks surge on Fed's $2.3T stimulus
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New forgivable business loan program for Harris County businesses now active
The zero-interest loans go up to a maximum of $25,000. The loans come with a grace period of three months on a five-year term.
The zero-interest loans go up to a maximum of $25,000. The loans come with a grace period of three months on a five-year term.
Federal and local programs offer assistance to small businesses
A new survey shows small businesses fear they might not recover from the coronavirus shutdown, without some help. New federal and local programs offer some assistance.
A new survey shows small businesses fear they might not recover from the coronavirus shutdown, without some help. New federal and local programs offer some assistance.
Costco gives priority store access to health care workers, first responders in COVID-19 fight
Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
S&P 500 joins Dow in exiting bear market as Sanders suspends presidential campaign
The gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of its bear market, which would officially end with the index closing above 2,684.88.
The gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of its bear market, which would officially end with the index closing above 2,684.88.
Bicycle shops see brisk business during coronavirus shutdown
More people are trying to enjoy some outside activity, and local bike shops are able to be open to help cyclists be prepared.
More people are trying to enjoy some outside activity, and local bike shops are able to be open to help cyclists be prepared.
Stocks give up gains on oil's sharp reversal
The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.
The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.
Halliburton 'significantly reducing' their workforce
The company said in a statement, "Halliburton confirms we are significantly reducing our workforce. This was a difficult decision, but is a necessary action as we work to successfully adapt to challenging market conditions."
The company said in a statement, "Halliburton confirms we are significantly reducing our workforce. This was a difficult decision, but is a necessary action as we work to successfully adapt to challenging market conditions."
Lowe's closing all locations in North America for Easter Sunday
Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.
Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.
Dow pops over 1,600 points on coronavirus slowdown, new stimulus hopes
The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.
The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.
Stocks tumble as unemployment spikes on coronavirus layoffs
The major futures indexes are indicating a decline of 1.3 percent when trading begins.
The major futures indexes are indicating a decline of 1.3 percent when trading begins.