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Watch live: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

On Monday, the governor directed all private and public school leaders to update their preparedness plans to continue remote learning for the rest of the school year.




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Millions of people are expected to fall ill with tuberculosis due to coronavirus lockdown

"This situation makes me sick, because (it) is totally avoidable," Lucica Ditiu, executive director of the Stop TB Partnership, said.




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UK could start lifting coronavirus lockdown measures from Monday, PM says

"We will want, if we possibly can, to get going with some of these measures on Monday," U.K. Prime Minister Johnson told Parliament.




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Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 321,100 people across the state as of Wednesday.




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Coronavirus app U-turn? Britain's NHS pays Swiss firm to investigate Apple and Google model

The NHS's digital innovation arm is paying Zuhlke Engineering £3.8 million to investigate the "decentralized" framework developed by Apple and Google.




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Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 323,900 people across the state as of Thursday.




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Watch live: World Health Organization holds press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

The World Health Organization is holding a briefing Friday on the coronavirus, which has infected more than 3.8 million people worldwide and killed at least 269,881.




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Customs union has not helped UK firms, economist says

Gerard Lyons tells CNBC there is too much fear about leaving the EU without a deal.




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Washington's heart 'really isn't in it' with Russia sanctions: Director

Samuel Greene, director of the Russia Institute and reader of Russian politics at King's College London, speaks to CNBC about new U.S. sanctions on Nord Stream 2.




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US is best positioned to fill India's natural gas needs: Energy Secretary

U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette talks about the strategic energy partnership with India, and how it will boost trade in oil and natural gas.




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Oil rebound may have gone too far, based on just tentative supply and demand improvements

Signs that Americans are driving more are helping lift oil prices, but analysts say a 60% jump in prices in just a week may be too much.




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April employment report is expected to show more than 20 million lost jobs and depth of pain as US economy shut down

April's jobs report will be horrific, and with the worst job losses ever, it should provide a critical look into the economy's collapse.




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Fundamentals and trading patterns show US oil is headed higher

Weekly patterns from nearly two years of oil trading show how the market has assessed fundamentals that point to higher prices ahead.




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Gold moves into a 'zombie state' as the usual spurs fail to impress

Geopolitical concerns, likely higher interest rates and a weaker dollar are not driving gold price swings as expected.




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A recent jump in the Aussie dollar may point to further gains

The Aussie dollar could see a spurt higher as recent activity shows it testing a long-term resistance level of 81.




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The US-China trade spat has shocked the Shanghai index

The benchmark Shanghai Stock exchange index has halted a march higher. It can be linked to trade friction between the U.S. and China.




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It's a very bearish situation for the US dollar

The U.S. dollar index appears headed toward a level of 85 going by technical indicators that show "a very bearish situation."




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Oil is on a steady and sustainable uptrend

This is not an erratic breakout trend driven by reactions to global risk factors. This is a steady, sustainable uptrend breakout, according to Daryl Guppy.




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Gold is exhibiting an untidy uptrend and traders should be cautious

Gold has the potential to breakout above the critical long term resistance level near $1,364 and move towards $1,550, according to Daryl Guppy.




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The behavior of the Australian dollar is a contradiction

On the one hand the Australian market is making new 10 year highs, on the other, the Australian dollar has broken a long term uptrend and is rapidly moving towards 12-month, and potentially, two-year lows.




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Talk of a tech crash is unjustified. Here's why

There are three defining features on the Nasdaq Composite chart. All of them suggest that talk of a tech crash is unjustified, writes Daryl Guppy.




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What to watch in Australia's market-currency contradiction

The market contradiction with the Australian dollar persists, writes Daryl Guppy.




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Australia's currency decline is collateral damage in Trump's trade war

There was a contradiction when Australia's stock market was making new 10-year highs but the currency was posting significant lows. A big question has now been answered, Daryl Guppy writes.




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A tale of two coronavirus relief efforts: One for the rich, one for the poor

A payroll tax cut would benefit the richest Americans, while sending checks to each U.S. household to prop up the economy would favor the poor, according to a new analysis.




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Unemployment insurance is flawed. Trump's coronavirus relief plan won't fix it

The unemployment insurance program in the U.S. won't help enough workers absent some sort of government intervention, according to experts.




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'It's a new planet overnight': New York City businesses hit hard by coronavirus pandemic

New York City businesses are struggling to make money and retain workers as the coronavirus continues to inflict economic pain.




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Stimulus package grants student loan borrowers a six-month break

The historic stimulus Congress passed grants the millions of Americans with student debt a break from their payments for at least six months.




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Unemployment benefits for gig and self-employed workers stalled by confusion, delays

The new coronavirus relief law extends unemployment benefits to gig, self-employed and other previously ineligible workers, but they may have to wait to file and receive benefits.




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Scammers look to steal your stimulus check

Coronavirus stimulus checks are on their way, and scammers are on the hunt.




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7.5 million small businesses are at risk of closing, report finds

Millions of small businesses will close permanently if disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic persists, according to a new survey from Main Street America.




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UFC President Dana White on coronavirus impact on sports

UFC President Dana White joins "Closing Bell" to talk about the latest developments in the business.




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Wedbush's Ygal Arounian on Uber earnings: Top line numbers weren't that bad

Tom White, D.A. Davidson analyst and Ygal Arounian, Wedbush Securities, join "Closing Bell" to talk about markets.




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Apple to start reopening stores in US next week—Here's where

Apple will reopen some of its stores in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama and Alaska. CNBC's Josh Lipton reports on safety measures the company will be taking.




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11 attorneys general sound alarm about meat industry

A group of state AGs are raising concerns about the meat industry. CNBC's Ylan Mui reports.




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Hostess Brands CEO on coronavirus impact and the food supply chain

Andy Callahan, Hostess Brands CEO, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss the company's earnings.




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Private equity investors are zeroing in on financial advice business

The registered investment advisor industry has attracted the attention of private equity investors, thanks to good growth, high profit margins, consistent cash flow and low capital needs.




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Financial advisors must find their 'niche' to survive over next 5 to 10 years

Developing a niche, like working with millennial clients or widows, will become more imperative if financial advisors are to compete successfully.




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Advisors urge investors to avoid these mistakes with their 401(k) during coronavirus crisis

There are some key things that retirement savers should steer clear of doing with their 401(k), despite uncertainty over exactly when the stock market will recoup its losses and head higher.




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Here's what advisors are doing to help clients — and themselves — amid coronavirus volatility

As markets careeen amid coronavirus-fueled economic volatility, financial advisors are at the eye of the storm. We asked five members of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council what they're telling clients, whether they're helping them reallocate and how the downturn is impacting their own fortunes.




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Op-Ed: Don't let coronavirus market swings hijack your brain

The barrage of bad economic news surrounding the coronavirus pandemic can trigger an emotional response, or "amygdala hijack," in investors' brains that can cloud judgment. Here's how to combat the panic and ensure sound financial decision-making.




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Op-Ed: It's not time to panic, it's time to plan your finances during coronavirus pandemic

Proactive planning can aid you in achieving short- and long-term financial needs and goals, especially in times of hardship like the current coronavirus pandemic.




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Watch CNBC's full interview with Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen on food supply amid coronavirus pandemic

Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McCullen joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss reopening the economy, keeping store shelves stocked and more.




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General Motors CFO on Q1 earnings, coronavirus impact, demand and more

Dhivya Suryadevara, General Motors CFO, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the company's first-quarter earnings results, closing of the North American plants, auto demand, the path forward and more.




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Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow on gold demand amid coronavirus pandemic

Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss reopening the U.S. economy, demand for gold during the coronavirus pandemic and what the "new normal" may look like after the crisis ends.




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CVS CEO discusses strong Q1 report, beefing up coronavirus testing

CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo said the health retailer received validation that its strategy to make health care local is working.




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Waste Management CEO talks Q1 beat, trash collection during coronavirus

Waste Management CEO Jim Fish made an appearance on CNBC's "Mad Money" to discuss the trash collector company's three-month performance and what's ahead.




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Hilton CEO on navigating coronavirus pandemic as crisis hits hotel industry

Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss company earnings, navigating the coronavirus crisis and more.




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Twilio CEO on why the company suspended earnings guidance

Jeff Lawson, Twilio CEO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the surge in demand for the product amid Covid-19, earnings, and the company's assistance to telehealth initatives.




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Wife of Zimbabwe vice-president accused of trying to kill him

Marry Chiwenga accused of disconnecting Constantino Chiwenga’s life support machine

The wife of Zimbabwe’s vice-president, Constantino Chiwenga, has been accused of attempting to kill him by disconnecting his life support while he was undergoing treatment in hospital this year.

Marry Chiwenga, née Mubaiwa, was arrested at the weekend and appeared at Harare’s magistrates court on Monday where she was remanded in custody.

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Zimbabwe urged to prioritise children as record poverty causes food shortages

Researchers sound the alarm after statistics reveal almost half of impoverished children in rural areas do not have enough to eat

Poverty has reached unprecedented levels in Zimbabwe, with more than 70% of Zimbabwean children in rural areas living in poverty, a UN study has found.

The report, compiled by Unicef and the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, shows high levels of privation in rural areas, where 76.3% of children live in abject poverty. Statistics seen by the Guardian suggest that almost half of these children do not have enough of the right food to eat.

Related: Zimbabwe on verge of 'manmade starvation', warns UN envoy

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