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Cramer: Coronavirus could propel plant-based Beyond Meat into a giant like Amazon or Facebook

Plant-based protein is not a passing fad, CNBC's Jim Cramer said.




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Retailers face new task of keeping customers safe as stores reopen

CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on the task many retailers now face: keeping customers safe once stores are open.




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EU still working on coronavirus stimulus as economy shrinks at record rate

Market players want to know how much the European Union will provide in additional coronavirus stimulus, but the institution in charge of developing it says it's still under negotiation.




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British start-up Culture Trip confirms layoffs as coronavirus hits travel

The London-based company has raised over $100 million from investors but it hasn't been an easy ride.




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Total's net profit falls 35% in the first quarter as oil prices slide

Total reported that first-quarter net profit came in at $1.8 billion, down from $2.8 billion over the same period last year.




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BNP Paribas' net profit slides as it warns of three 'major negative impacts' from the coronavirus

BNP Paribas reported a fall in net income for the first quarter on Tuesday, as it warned the coronavirus has had three "major negative impacts" on its balance sheet.




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Britain's NHS shuns Apple and Google as it rolls out coronavirus contact-tracing app

The NHS app is based on the government's "centralized" framework instead of the tech giant's "decentralized" technology.




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Virgin Atlantic cuts more than 3,000 jobs to mitigate 'devastating' coronavirus impact

Virgin Atlantic announced it will cut 3,150 jobs, becoming the airline to announce a reduction in headcount because of the coronavirus crisis.




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Sweden, UK and three other European nations are not seeing a drop in coronavirus cases, EU agency says

The European Union's agency for disease control has said that the U.K. is among five countries in the region that are still not seeing a decline in new coronavirus cases.




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Greece's strict fiscal targets will likely be relaxed in 2021 as well, minister says

Greece might be spared from having to hit strict fiscal targets related to previous bailouts next year, a government official told CNBC, given the ongoing health and economic crises.




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Spotify removes podcast featuring interview with conspiracy theorist David Icke, while Apple stalls

The streaming service pulled the episode hours after CNBC brought it to the company's attention, but Apple is yet to pull the same podcast.




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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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TikTok has quietly made London its main hub in Europe

The Chinese-owned social media app is hiring artificial intelligence and software engineers in the U.K. capital.




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German court ruling on ECB purchases is 'laughable,' Societe Generale chair says

Germany's constitutional court threatened to block fresh purchases of German bonds through the European Central Bank's program.




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Chinese equities look increasingly attractive in 2019: CIO

Norman Villamin, chief investment officer at UBP, lays out why he is bullish on Chinese equities in 2019.




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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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Jobless claims tally could top 30 million if new filers are close to last week's level

About 4 million workers could have filed for unemployment benefits last week, bringing total claims above 30 million in just six weeks.




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Green shoots: Wednesday was one of the most positive days for the stock market on many fronts

Stocks are looking past terrible economic news and finding hope in a reopening economy and the idea that drugs may help fight coronavirus.




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Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Twitter, Comcast, McDonald's, Tapestry & more

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Twitter, Comcast, McDonald's Tapestry, and more.




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Oil surges on big bet that drivers will take to the roads as states reopen

Oil prices are rising as producers cut output and investors bet the U.S. consumer will help drive the industry out of its demand crisis.




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This is the jobs number that will show how fast the labor market can heal

Economists are looking at continuing unemployment claims data as the best labor market barometer as states reopen.




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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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Recovery could be slow, uneven and dependent on whether companies still need as many workers

There's optimism that nearly 4 in 5 workers surveyed see their layoffs as temporary, but the issue is whether their jobs will survive.




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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 blind chart reading can help remove bias on this major stock index

Taking a blind read of a chart may be the best way to put aside sentiment and make a cool-headed decision.




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Shanghai stocks are developing a classic pattern

The Shanghai Index is developing a classic test and retest pattern that often precedes a major trend reversal.




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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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The Nikkei is demonstrating a classic chart pattern. Here's what that means

The initial upside target for the Nikkei 225 is the historical resistance level near 23,000, according to Daryl Guppy.




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The dollar is set to be on the rebound, expect a potentially fast rally

The key question now is about the strength of the pullback for the dollar, and the potential to develop a new rebound rally, according to Daryl Guppy.




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The Dow has lost its momentum

The Dow does not like what it sees as trade tensions rise, according to Daryl Guppy.




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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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Regulators want to make it easier for Americans to buy risky investments

The SEC proposed a rule that would expand the pool of so-called accredited investors, who are permitted to buy investments such as private equity, hedge funds, venture capital funds and stock in start-ups.




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How Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg donations measure up

CNBC's "Power Lunch" team discusses the Democrats racing for donations with CNBC.com political finance reporter Brian Schwartz and Robert Frank.




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Josh Brown on why he picks Lowe's, Home Depot as his Last Chance Trade

Josh Brown, Ritholtz Wealth Management CEO, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss why he picks Lowe's and Home Depot as last chance trade.




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Tesla hasn't received permission to resume production in Bay Area—Reuters

CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports the latest news on Tesla.




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This is a classic bear-market bounce: Cantor Fitzgerald's Peter Cecchini

Peter Cecchini, Cantor Fitzgerald global chief market strategist, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss markets.




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Parents asking if it's safe to open summer camps

Jonathan Gold, CEO of Arbor Group of Day Camps, and Ruben Arquilevich, VP of the Union of Reform Judaism Camps, join "Closing Bell" to discuss their decisions on summer camps.




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As behemoth brokerage firms go zero-commission on trades, advisors are concerned

There may be no free lunch in the financial services industry, but there is now free trading of stocks, exchange-traded funds and options as custodians eliminate commissions for retail and financial advisor clients.




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Clients' health-care spending gets closer look from advisors as costs squeeze budgets

With the average couple shelling out an estimated $285,000 for medical expenses after age 65, some advisors are looking closely at how their clients should best spend their health-care dollars.




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Some advisors look beyond clients' assets when giving investment advice

While certain investors might share some commonalities, they also bring a variety of circumstances and financial individuality to the table that some advisors sort through before handing over investment advice.




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Op-Ed: Advisors need to help clients get back to basics during this volatility

While financial advisors must continue being proactive in helping clients maintain financial well-being during the coronavirus pandemic and downturn, the most effective advisors are managing their clients' emotional well-being, as well.




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Mattel CEO on Q1 results, holiday season forecast and 'Thank You Heroes' initiative

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz told "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer he expects a "good holiday season" if the retail environement returns to normal.




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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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Etsy e-retail sales jump 79%, sold 12 million face masks in April, CEO says

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman discussed the e-retailer's sales swings from March to April and how the company has responded to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Uber CEO: Our drivers and couriers should get health care and earnings protection based on hours worked

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tells "Squawk Box" that the company is a proponent of a model in which drivers and couriers have minimum earning and health care protections based on the hours worked.




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I’m home for Christmas – but hardship has sucked the spirit out of Zimbabwe

After years in exile, my hopes for a joyous family reunion were dashed by the country’s miserable economic situation

My brothers and I leapt out of bed at the first glimmer of dawn on Christmas morning – and there they were. Every Christmas of my childhood that I can remember, the shiny black school shoes were neatly lined up by the door. A new pair for all of us. Then came the new clothes proudly presented by my parents – the fruit of long hours of labour. And then, in our new finery, off we went to church. The long sunny hours of Christmas Day, usually with a brief but refreshing afternoon thunderstorm, were spent at huge family gatherings, feasting on chicken and rice, washed down with an array of brightly-coloured soft drinks – cherry plum, cream soda and Fanta orange.

As the years went by and independence came to Zimbabwe, many things changed. But Christmas traditions remained much the same, with big gatherings to which people travelled many miles, new clothes, lots to eat and drink.

When I arrived in mid-December, the tales of hardship were heart-breaking. There’d be no gifts for children this year.

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