Author: Business News

The initial 21-day lockdown period ends Tuesday, but some states had urged Modi to extend it further.

If countries start to open up too early, there could be a risk of unleashing a second wave of infections, according to an epidemiologist at the University of Hong Kong.

China reported that its dollar-denominated exports and imports fell from a year ago in March, but they were better than what economists had expected.

The U.K. looks set to extend its lockdown measures into early or perhaps even late May while Germany also remains cautious, reporting over 2,000 new cases.

Goodly, a San Francisco startup, outfits businesses with student loan assistance programs. CEO Greg Poulin said benefits have become more achievable.

The video offered a clear example of Trump using the briefings to tout his coronavirus response, rather than merely inform the public.

Even as the spread of the virus appears to be slowing in several hard-hit countries, including Italy, Spain and the U.S., the WHO on Monday warned against lifting restrictions meant to curb the spread of the virus too early.

“I fundamentally believe, through this crisis, strong brands are going to emerge from this stronger than ever,” Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh said.

“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed.

“When you look at the facts, I think there’s reason to be more hopeful than we have been,” the “Mad Money” host said.