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IKEA Donates 50K Found Masks To Swedish Hospital
March 17, 2020

On the West Coast of Sweden, workers at an IKEA store stumbled on a coronavirus-fighting treasure trove: 50,000 unused face masks to donate to a local hospital, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Uber, Lime Pause Some Ridesharing Services
March 17, 2020

In an effort to restrict the growth of COVID-19, Uber has started to halt its pooled rides option in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s Uber Eats food delivery platform and regular rides will continue to be accessible, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Coronavirus Triggers Furloughs At Marriotts Worldwide
March 17, 2020

Worldwide furloughs are happening at Marriott International in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting collapse of travel and tourism, according to reports on Tuesday (March 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Big Firms Draw Down Billion Dollar Credit Lines
March 17, 2020

In the world of credit, in the scramble to shore up at least some financial stability by filling corporate coffers for the deluge of rainy days now here, size matters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Facebook Funds $100M In Grants For SMBs Hurt By Coronavirus
March 17, 2020

Facebook wants to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) survive the coronavirus pandemic, and is offering $100 million in grants to 30,000 companies in over 30 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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COVID-19 Restrictions Put Half Of US Jobs At Risk
March 17, 2020

As the U.S. hunkers down indoors to control the spread of the coronavirus, people are starting to fret about their jobs, with experts saying some 50 percent could end up unemployed, according to a CNN report on Monday (March 16). Get the Full Story Complete...

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As SMBs Grapple With Virus, No Assurance From Insurance
March 17, 2020

The coronavirus continues to have reverberations across the global stage, and is especially impacting developed economies, and in particular, the small businesses that are a key foundation of  those economies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Shares Of Google, Facebook Can Lose Even More, Experts Say
March 16, 2020

Facebook and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, would both be in trouble in a broad market sell-off caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, analysts said, adding they’ve also “seen a lot worse” overall, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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European Bank Branches Close, Limit Hours
March 16, 2020

The coronavirus could have far-reaching effects on grocery stores, entertainment and banking, while boosting delivery services and identity verification services. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...