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You might be surprised how much it costs to charter a yacht right now

With the cruising industry in tatters and the desire for remote travel greater than ever, chartering a yacht can sound appealing. Here's what you get for $5,000 to $150,000.




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Asia stocks little changed as data shows China's exports unexpectedly rose in April

Data showed China's exports rose 3.5% from a year ago, versus a 15.7% decline in a Reuters poll.




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Parts of Asia that relaxed restrictions without a resurgence in coronavirus cases did these three things

"This is a tough, tough virus," said disease specialist Dr. Dale Fisher. "All it takes is one infected person and it spreads like wildfire."




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Japan jumps more than 2% as Asia stocks rise ahead of US jobs report

The U.S. employment report for April is expected to be out at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday. Economists expect that more than 20 million jobs were lost last month, according to Dow Jones.




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Before the pandemic, Americans prioritized paying down debt—now experts say you may want to hold off

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down many parts of the U.S. and put millions out of work, Americans held an average of $26,621 in personal debt, excluding mortgages. Many prioritized paying that off. But now, those feeling the impacts of the coronavirus may need to think twice about their priorities, financial planners say.




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How Warren Buffett's son spent the $90,000 of Berkshire stock he got at 19—worth $200 million now: 'I don't regret it'

Rather than spending his Berkshire Hathaway stock inheritance on extravagant things (or allowing it to accrue in value), Warren Buffett's son says he used it to buy something "infinitely more valuable than money." And he has no regrets.




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Why you should create a 5-year money plan even when the future is uncertain

Studies have found that the pre-trip planning can be the most enjoyable part of a vacation. Applied to your finances, that could mean there is great joy to be had in planning out how you will buy a home one day, or how much you'll need to splurge on a bucket list trip.




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These 3 Etsy shop owners have each sold hundreds of cloth face masks since the pandemic started

These three Etsy shop owners share what it's been like to sell protective face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Online AP Exams start on Monday—here's what students and parents need to know

This year, some 3.4 million students are registered to take AP Exams online between May 11 and May 22.




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This luxury resort is open for swanky social distancing retreats—take a look inside

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania reopens Friday with stays and activities designed to keep guests away from each other. Social distancing retreats are "the new luxury," according to travel expert John DiScala.




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Kids can't be an 'afterthought': Some states are reopening without lifting child-care restrictions

As states start to rescind their coronavirus-related stay-at-home orders, some are not lifting child care restrictions just yet, leaving many parents worried about how they'll be able to return to work.




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Elon Musk: I am not the 'biggest fan' of Warren Buffett – but his job is 'important'

"Warren Buffett for example ... to be totally frank, I'm not his biggest fan, but he does a lot of capital allocation," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. "I mean, that's kind of a boring job if you ask me, but it's still a thing that's important to figure out."




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'Like a kid whose parents are withholding critical information': How workers feel about virtual layoffs

Companies large and small are handling layoffs over minutes-long, scripted video calls, but workers say there's a better way to handle them.




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Alphabet abandons plan to build smart city in Toronto

The project has been the focus of the Sidewalk Labs for the last few years, and would've been a demonstration of its vision to build "smart cities" around the world.




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Dropbox rises after company posts first quarterly profit

It's the first time Dropbox's bottom line is in the black since the company went public two years ago.




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Roku reports strong user growth, but sour ad business outlook

Streaming services have reported huge spikes in subscribers during the crisis as stay-at-home orders have forced more people to stay inside.




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When will hospitals and doctors' offices be open for normal business again? Here's what health experts think

Hospitals are looking for ways to re-open their doors to patients in a way that limits their risk of exposure.




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Elon Musk: 'Too many smart people go into finance and law'

The CEO also addressed his plans to sell the majority of his physical possessions in an interview with Joe Rogan that aired Thursday.




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Apple is reportedly starting to build some of its AirPods in Vietnam

About 30% of the company's classic AirPods will be produced in Vietnam rather than China, the Nikkei Asian Review reported.




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The US wind industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk

The renewable energy sector is being affected by the coronavirus in a number of ways.




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Oil prices rise on demand prospects as lockdowns start to ease

Oil prices climbed in early trade on Tuesday, adding to gains in the previous session, on expectations that fuel demand will begin to pick up as some U.S. states and nations in Europe and Asia start to ease coronavirus lockdown measures.




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Oil jumps on China export bounce but long-term outlook remains weak

Oil prices jumped on Thursday on news that China's exports unexpectedly rose last month, and on the back of U.S. output cuts and the slow return of some activity in Europe.




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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman: No COVID-19 in NHL reported yet

The commissioner says he would like to call this time a "pause" for the league instead of a suspension.




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Sports teams can hang onto sky-high valuations by taking care of employees now during coronavirus outbreak

As coronavirus suspends sporting events, experts say team owners will need to show leadership and financially assist workforces to preserve valuations.




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Media networks have paid billions for sports they won't receive this year — but the fighting for refunds hasn't started yet

Media networks have paid billions for live sports that they aren't going to broadcast this year. But nobody's pressing the issue yet, as the cable industry is focused on survival.




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NBCUniversal's Peacock has a buffer against ad slowdown with launch partners — here's why they signed up

Peacock is soft-launching as streaming hours are up, but advertisers are pulling and decreasing spend.




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Men's shirt retailer Untuckit taps real estate restructuring firm to renegotiate deals during coronavirus

The move by Untuckit comes as a number of retailers are looking to renegotiate deals with their landlords, or shut stores entirely, as the Covid-19 pandemic has forced doors temporarily shut to try to curb the spread of the virus.




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Target in talks to boost its same-day delivery ambitions by buying pieces of startup Deliv

The aspect of the technology that interests Target is its ability to pool multiple orders and route them to a similar place, NBC News reports.




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The meat supply chain is broken. Here's why shortages are likely to last during the coronavirus pandemic

Challenges with the country's meat supply chain will likely linger as long as the coronavirus pandemic does causing periodic shortages.




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Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order requiring Trump administration to turn over Mueller docs to Congress

The order would have required the Trump administration to turn over to Congress secretive materials produced in connection with Robert Mueller's Russian probe.




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This chart shows how coronavirus jobs losses dwarf those in prior recessions

Jobs losses related to the coronavirus dwarf employment declines seen during prior U.S. recessions.




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New Jersey homeowners are getting some property tax relief. Here's what that means

Garden State homeowners may get a little more time to pay property taxes to their municipalities. An executive order gives cash-strapped residents a break but puts stress on localities' budgets.




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Coronavirus mortgage bailout program grows again as more homeowners delay payments

Applications to the government's mortgage bailout program have been swelling at a rate of about half a million a week.




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Covid-19 is forcing mortgage and rent delays

Mortgage and rent payments for the month of May are now due. CNBC's Diana Olick reports on how many Americans are unable to pay as the coronavirus crisis continues.




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I just refinanced my mortgage, despite coronavirus. Here's what I learned

Two months after applying for a new loan, I closed on April 27. The process was painless, but some things were worth noting for those exploring an online mortgage or refinance during coronavirus.




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Weekly mortgage applications show real recovery in homebuying, as interest rates set another record low

Homebuyers appear to be heading slowly back into the market, as the coronavirus-stricken economy begins to reopen.




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Struggling to pay your mortgage? Here's how to get help

If you have been financially impacted by Covid-19 and are worried about paying your mortgage, you could consider applying for forbearance. Under the Cares Act, struggling homeowners can either reduce or pause payments on a federally backed mortgage loan. Many private lenders are also offering relief.




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Mortgage bailout swells to 4.1 million borrowers, but demand is slowing

In the past week, 225,000 more borrowers took advantage of government and bank mortgage forbearance programs, according to data firm Black Knight.




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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Uber, MGM Resorts & more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading on Friday.




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Department stores had an insane week. Here's everything that happened

It was another onslaught of bad news from America's department store chains, including bankruptcy filings and store closures, this week. And that likely will not be letting up anytime soon.




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US GDP shrank 4.8% in the first quarter amid biggest contraction since the financial crisis

This marked the first negative GDP reading since the 1.1% decline in the first quarter of 2014 and the worst level since the 8.4% plunge in Q4 of 2008 during the worst of the financial crisis




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Over 50% of department stores in malls predicted to close by 2021, real estate services firm says

Department stores still represent about 60% of the anchor space within malls across the U.S. today, according to Green Street Advisors.




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Powell says the economy will likely need more support from the Fed for the recovery to be 'robust'

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said more stimulus is needed to ensure a robust economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis.




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Plunge in health-care spending a big reason US economy sank in first quarter

The coronavirus crisis actually caused consumer health-care spending to plunge 18% in Q1.




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April's jobs report showing millions out of work looms large in the week ahead

In the week ahead, the April jobs report is expected to show the highest unemployment since 1939.




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Test, trace, isolate: Governments need to do these three things before reopening economies, expert warns

A global health expert and physician told CNBC that easing lockdowns without taking certain action would risk a second surge in coronavirus infections.




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Fed Vice Chair Clarida says more support may be needed, but economy to rebound next quarter

"More policy support will be needed from the Fed and possibly also fiscal policy. It just depends on how this evolves," Clarida told CNBC.




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Treasury launches 20-year bond to help fund the record borrowing needed this quarter

An auction May 20 will feature a sale of $20 billion worth as part of an effort to push the record-setting debt levels further out in terms of duration.




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US private payrolls drop by 20.2 million in April, the worst job loss in the history of ADP report

Private payrolls hemorrhaged more than 20 million jobs in April as companies sliced workers amid a shutdown that took most of the U.S. economy offline, according to a report Wednesday from ADP.




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California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils health guidelines for retailers and manufacturers to reopen starting Friday

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday a list of health guidelines that retailers, manufacturers and warehouses must adopt to begin offering curbside pick-up as early as Friday.