b Stock buybacks: We need a new litmus test after the bailouts By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:57:48 GMT A government bailout of companies due to the coronavirus has led to criticism after a record decade of stock buybacks. Companies that can't manage cash flow deserve the attacks. Full Article
b Op-ed: To help Main Street businesses, look to Main Street banks By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:07:57 GMT Local community banks were among the most prepared and willing to step up during these unprecedented times, releasing loans far earlier than many of their Wall Street counterparts. Full Article
b Op-Ed: The smart way to get US employees back to work By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:59:31 GMT Missing in the planning to return to work is a response to a very fundamental challenge: How do we ensure that the return to economic activity better positions American workers for success, writes Zoe Baird and David Marsh. Full Article
b Op-Ed: We haven't shaken the rust off the Rust Belt By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:19:47 GMT As congressional Democrats look to a fourth stimulus package to help the economy slowly recover from the effects of Covid-19, the needs of rural America and Rust Belt states must be included, writes Heidi Heitkamp. Full Article
b Op-ed: How the US can win the post-coronavirus race for global dominance By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:37:52 GMT Beijing could still leverage its first-mover advantage – alongside a faster economic recovery across Asian markets – accelerating the trend toward a Chinese-centric globalization, writes Fred Kempe. Full Article
b Op-ed: Recovering from this unprecedented oil crash could take years and may not benefit Saudi or Russian producers By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:06:32 GMT Saudi Arabia and Russia aim to inflict pain on American producers, forcing them to shutter wells and give up the market share. Full Article
b Op-ed: How the US can use the Covid-19 crisis to reimagine the energy world, save jobs and stabilize markets By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:48:18 GMT The U.S. role as the world's leading oil and gas producer doesn't feel as empowering as it recently did, with oil prices heading into negative territory for the first time ever this week. Full Article
b Op-ed: For Big Oil, this crisis will be different, and it may be irreversible By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:20:02 GMT Oil and gas companies delayed in transitioning from fossil fuels and lost investors. The oil price crash caused by the coronavirus threatens to make this shift permanent. Full Article
b Op-Ed: Britain needs an economic model to guide the lifting of the coronavirus lockdown By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:15:55 GMT Covid-19 has forced epidemiology and economics to become intertwined as never before. Full Article
b Op-ed: The market comeback seems callous, but investors are betting on a bright post-crisis future By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:01:20 GMT Stocks have risen swiftly as investors look beyond the coronavirus pandemic, but millions of Americans continue to suffer unemployment and sickness. Full Article
b Op-ed: China has a big but brief chance right now to speed its way to global leadership By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:39:57 GMT Covid-19 has revealed more clearly than ever before the nature and relentlessness of the ruling Chinese Communist Party's ambition to place itself at the center of global power and influence. Full Article
b Op-Ed: Local bars and restaurants face extinction because of coronavirus – and government needs to step up By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 21:10:39 GMT Independent bars and restaurants found some relief in the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers low interest, short-term loans with the potential of forgiveness. That is not nearly enough, writes author and bar owner Derek Brown. Full Article
b One of Main Street's biggest fears in economic reopening — new regulations By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:50:57 GMT As small businesses across the country grapple with economic reopening, one of their biggest fears is that new regulations will be a net negative for post-Covid-19 Main Street. Full Article
b This is how many furloughed Main Street employees will get jobs back By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:49:01 GMT As the economy reopens from the coronavirus shock, not all small business jobs held on Main Street will be coming back, not even by a long shot, according to the Q2 2020 CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey. Full Article
b Op-ed: Markets rising as economic numbers plunge is historically a setup for disappointment By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:23:46 GMT We do not know how long investors will be patient, how long markets will rise on the policy response, how low the economic numbers will fall and for how long. Full Article
b Siemens sees bigger hit from coronavirus impact coming as second-quarter profit plunges By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:43:51 GMT Siemens on Friday said it expected "even stronger impacts" from the coronavirus pandemic in the weeks ahead as it ditched its 2020 guidance and posted an 18% drop in industrial profit during its second quarter. Full Article
b Ireland says Brexit trade talks timeline 'virtually impossible' By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:50:04 GMT The coronavirus pandemic has made an already difficult timeline for a British-European Union trade deal "virtually impossible", Ireland's foreign minister said, cautioning that he did wish to raise expectations of London seeking more time. Full Article
b Repurposing existing drugs to treat coronavirus will likely be quicker than a vaccine, scientists claim By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:33:44 GMT A team of international experts said that while there was no "magic bullet" for treating Covid-19, successfully identifying a drug that could treat the virus was likely to take less time than rolling out a vaccine. Full Article
b Facebook just launched its brand new site — here's how to check it out if you don't see it yet By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:24:35 GMT Facebook's new homepage is live now. Here's how to switch to it. Full Article
b US, China trade negotiators talk about phase one deal as uncertainty looms By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:03:17 GMT U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer spoke to Chinese Vice Premier Liu He late Thursday Eastern time. Full Article
b Alphabet CEO lays out how offices will slowly reopen starting in June with internal memo By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:42:55 GMT The first employees to return will be those who need "access to special equipment" and whose jobs require them them to be in the office, Pichai stated. Full Article
b Nintendo profits surge as 'Animal Crossing' game becomes fastest-selling title on the Switch By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:20:30 GMT Nintendo said "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" sold over 13 million copies in the first six weeks, making it the fast-selling Switch game. Full Article
b Global luxury sales could collapse up to 60% in the second quarter, consulting firm says By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:51:12 GMT Bain predicted a full-year contraction between 20% to 35% for the personal luxury market that includes clothes, jewelry, watches, beauty products, and accessories. Full Article
b Wuhan market had role in virus outbreak, but more research needed, WHO says By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:54:26 GMT It was not clear whether live animals or infected vendors or shoppers may have brought the virus into the market. Full Article
b Dow rises more than 400 points despite record job losses, posts first weekly gain in three By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:22:43 GMT Stocks rose even after the ugliest monthly jobs report ever as investors bet the worst of the coronavirus and its economic impact has passed. Full Article
b Sweden's chief scientist admits lessons have been learned over no-lockdown policy By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:51:49 GMT Sweden's decision to avoid a strict lockdown like its European neighbors drew global attention and was not without controversy, but its chief epidemiologist says there are few things he would have done differently. Full Article
b New outbreaks in Germany, South Korea underline risk of easing restrictions By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:45:13 GMT Fresh coronavirus outbreaks at slaughterhouses in Germany and new cases reported Saturday in South Korea linked to a man who had visited multiple nightclubs highlighted the challenges authorities face as they seek to open up their economies. Full Article
b Britain could quarantine incoming travelers for 14 days, report suggests By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:38:44 GMT Britain is to introduce a 14-day quarantine period for almost everyone arriving into the country to avoid a second peak of the coronavirus pandemic, The Times newspaper reported on Saturday. Full Article
b Coronavirus forces Russia to hold slimmed down Victory Day in blow to Putin By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:19:11 GMT Russia marks 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday. Full Article
b Why the stock market is up even with historic job losses By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:57:00 GMT The most Americans in history lost their job in April, but markets are moving higher. Here's why. Full Article
b Coronavirus live updates: New jobs emerge from the pandemic; Amazon and sellers struggle to adapt By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:56:43 GMT Covid-19 has infected more than 3.8 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people. Full Article
b As US-China rivalry heightens, the pandemic could tilt global power in Beijing's favor By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 03:41:45 GMT China is likely to use the crisis as an opportunity to raise its profile and expand its influence particularly over countries hard-hit by the pandemic, analysts say. Full Article
b Options traders bet that this gold rush isn't just a flash in the pan By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:35:27 GMT Gold is breaking out to near 7-year highs, and options traders are betting the rally can run even further. Full Article
b Options trader bets $4 million on a major volatility spike By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:55:44 GMT Stocks are breaking out to new all-time highs, but one trader is betting that more volatility is right around the corner. Full Article
b Options on bitcoin futures just launched. Here's what you need to know By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 20:52:12 GMT Exchange-traded bitcoin options launched Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and they will likely provide a great tool for cryptocurrency speculators. Full Article
b Options traders bearish on US-China trade deal By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:08:32 GMT Mike Khouw finds options traders are preparing for the worst ahead of tomorrow's phase 1 trade deal signing with China. Full Article
b Options trader makes a big bet on volatility into CSX earnings By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:29:36 GMT CSX is scheduled to report earnings after the bell on Thursday, and one trader is betting that the transport stock could be a big mover. Full Article
b Apple's earnings report could lead to big gains, options trader bets By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:01:54 GMT The countdown to Apple earnings is on, and one options trader is betting on a big post-earnings bounce for the tech giant. Full Article
b One options trader bets big money on Tesla's stock cracking $800 By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:20:37 GMT One options trader is betting around $2 million that Tesla's wild ride is far from over. Full Article
b Options traders bet on a post-earnings pop for Amazon By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:35:57 GMT Is 2020 shaping up to be a rebound year for Amazon? Options traders are betting earnings could kick off a rally. Full Article
b Mystery trader bets Alphabet could run 11% by March ahead of earnings By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 20:33:40 GMT Shares of Google parent Alphabet could make meaningful strides after the technology company's Monday earnings report, according to the options market. Full Article
b Mystery options trader bets on Wynn leading a casino rebound By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:00:31 GMT One options trader is looking to cash in on a big bet that Wynn's earnings report will lead the casinos higher. Full Article
b Options trader bets Zoom Video's run higher may just be getting started By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:43:21 GMT Options traders are betting the videoconferencing stock may be gearing up for a double-digit move higher. Full Article
b Three options strategies for the week: February 24, 2020 By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:05:06 GMT The "Options Action" traders share their first moves for the market open. Full Article
b The rate rout is heating up, and that could be good news for homebuilders By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:44:23 GMT Interest rates are in free fall, but that could be good news for one group of stocks that are already off to a strong start this year. Full Article
b How to use options to play for a bounce after a brutal sell-off By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:15:29 GMT Markets are rebounding on Wednesday after two days of brutal selling. If you're looking for a way to get in on the action, using options could be the way to go. Full Article
b Options trader bets $2 million on a monster rally for gold By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:11:49 GMT One options trader is betting on a solid gold rally for the yellow metal into late spring. Full Article
b Options trader wins big on a Super Tuesday health-care bet By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:31:10 GMT One options trader won big on Joe Biden's Super Tuesday performance, cashing in on a sizable bullish bet on one health-care name. Full Article
b Apple's big run loses steam on earnings By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 22:16:50 GMT Earnings take away from Apple's momentum. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Options Action Traders, Carter Worth, Mike Khouw and Tony Zhang. Full Article
b Trader lays out how to play Activision Blizzard ahead of earnings By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 22:09:08 GMT Tony Zhang on a bearish Activision trade. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Options Action Traders, Carter Worth and Mike Khouw. Full Article