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Boeing is in line for a bailout under "too big to fail" theory

by Jon Gordon and Jack Stewart
Mar 20, 2020
The aircraft maker is also a space and defense company, "a huge provider of government services," one expert says.
Boeing directly employs about 150,000 people but relies on the broader aerospace industry with 2.5 million jobs.
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COVID-19 stimulus proposals revive stock buyback debate

by Amy Scott
Mar 20, 2020
The big U.S. airlines spent almost all of their free cash flow buying back their own shares in the last decade. Now they want government aid.
Sen. Chuck Schumer said U.S. airlines are short on cash because "they spent billions on stock buybacks."
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Here’s what to read and stream for free during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Janet Nguyen
Mar 20, 2020
More and more organizations are starting to make their content accessible to the public.
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Is it time yet for the government to bail out some large companies hurt by COVID-19?

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 20, 2020
If the government does bail out airlines and other industries, what might be required of those companies?
President Trump said Thursday he supports the U.S. taking equity stakes in companies that receive assistance.
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All California residents ordered to "stay at home"

by David Brancaccio and Kimberly Adams
Mar 20, 2020
Some businesses can stay open, and Californians can still leave to get things like food and health care.
There are federal government guidelines detailing 16 industries that are considered essential sectors during this time.
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There's "no need to hoard," grocery store CEO says

by David Brancaccio and Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Mar 20, 2020
"There's plenty of food in the supply chain," said Rodney McMullen, CEO of the supermarket chain Kroger.
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen explains the supermarket's new emergency leave policy, as well as why shoppers shouldn't panic.
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What does social distancing mean for homebuying?

by Amy Scott
Mar 20, 2020
Packed open houses mean lots of people touching doorknobs and flipping light switches.
People touch a lot of surfaces during open houses.
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The benefits of being on the trading floor

by Justin Ho
Mar 19, 2020
The NYSE is going to electronic trading temporarily to stem the spread of COVID-19.
The floor of the New York Stock Exchange will be without its nearly 400 traders Monday.
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White House may send out $1,200 checks to adults, $500 to children

by Janet Nguyen
Mar 19, 2020
But not everyone may qualify.
Trump arrives on Capitol Hill, with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
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Employers ramping up mental health services in COVID-19 pandemic

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Mar 19, 2020
One expert says video counseling, apps and other tools could be effective in times of crisis.
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