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Stock buybacks: We need a new litmus test after the bailouts

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.




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Op-ed: To help Main Street businesses, look to Main Street banks

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.




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Op-Ed: The smart way to get US employees back to work

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.




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Op-Ed: We haven't shaken the rust off the Rust Belt

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.




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Op-ed: How the US can win the post-coronavirus race for global dominance

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.




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Op-ed: Recovering from this unprecedented oil crash could take years and may not benefit Saudi or Russian producers

Saudi Arabia and Russia aim to inflict pain on American producers, forcing them to shutter wells and give up the market share.




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Op-ed: How the US can use the Covid-19 crisis to reimagine the energy world, save jobs and stabilize markets

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.




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Op-ed: For Big Oil, this crisis will be different, and it may be irreversible

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.




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Op-Ed: Britain needs an economic model to guide the lifting of the coronavirus lockdown

Covid-19 has forced epidemiology and economics to become intertwined as never before.




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Op-ed: The market comeback seems callous, but investors are betting on a bright post-crisis future

Stocks have risen swiftly as investors look beyond the coronavirus pandemic, but millions of Americans continue to suffer unemployment and sickness.




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Op-ed: China has a big but brief chance right now to speed its way to global leadership

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.




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Op-Ed: Local bars and restaurants face extinction because of coronavirus – and government needs to step up

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.




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One of Main Street's biggest fears in economic reopening — new regulations

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.




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This is how many furloughed Main Street employees will get jobs back

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.




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Op-ed: Markets rising as economic numbers plunge is historically a setup for disappointment

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.




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Siemens sees bigger hit from coronavirus impact coming as second-quarter profit plunges

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.




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Ireland says Brexit trade talks timeline 'virtually impossible'

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.




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Repurposing existing drugs to treat coronavirus will likely be quicker than a vaccine, scientists claim

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.




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Facebook just launched its brand new site — here's how to check it out if you don't see it yet

Facebook's new homepage is live now. Here's how to switch to it.




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US, China trade negotiators talk about phase one deal as uncertainty looms

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer spoke to Chinese Vice Premier Liu He late Thursday Eastern time.




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Alphabet CEO lays out how offices will slowly reopen starting in June with internal memo

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.




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Nintendo profits surge as 'Animal Crossing' game becomes fastest-selling title on the Switch

Nintendo said "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" sold over 13 million copies in the first six weeks, making it the fast-selling Switch game.




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Global luxury sales could collapse up to 60% in the second quarter, consulting firm says

Bain predicted a full-year contraction between 20% to 35% for the personal luxury market that includes clothes, jewelry, watches, beauty products, and accessories.




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Wuhan market had role in virus outbreak, but more research needed, WHO says

It was not clear whether live animals or infected vendors or shoppers may have brought the virus into the market.




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Dow rises more than 400 points despite record job losses, posts first weekly gain in three

Stocks rose even after the ugliest monthly jobs report ever as investors bet the worst of the coronavirus and its economic impact has passed.




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Sweden's chief scientist admits lessons have been learned over no-lockdown policy

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.




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New outbreaks in Germany, South Korea underline risk of easing restrictions

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.




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Britain could quarantine incoming travelers for 14 days, report suggests

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.




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Coronavirus forces Russia to hold slimmed down Victory Day in blow to Putin

Russia marks 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday.




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Why the stock market is up even with historic job losses

The most Americans in history lost their job in April, but markets are moving higher. Here's why.




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Coronavirus live updates: New jobs emerge from the pandemic; Amazon and sellers struggle to adapt

Covid-19 has infected more than 3.8 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people.




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As US-China rivalry heightens, the pandemic could tilt global power in Beijing's favor

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.




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Options traders bet that this gold rush isn't just a flash in the pan

Gold is breaking out to near 7-year highs, and options traders are betting the rally can run even further.




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Options trader bets $4 million on a major volatility spike

Stocks are breaking out to new all-time highs, but one trader is betting that more volatility is right around the corner.




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Options on bitcoin futures just launched. Here's what you need to know

Exchange-traded bitcoin options launched Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and they will likely provide a great tool for cryptocurrency speculators.




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Options traders bearish on US-China trade deal

Mike Khouw finds options traders are preparing for the worst ahead of tomorrow's phase 1 trade deal signing with China.




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Options trader makes a big bet on volatility into CSX earnings

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.




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Apple's earnings report could lead to big gains, options trader bets

The countdown to Apple earnings is on, and one options trader is betting on a big post-earnings bounce for the tech giant.




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One options trader bets big money on Tesla's stock cracking $800

One options trader is betting around $2 million that Tesla's wild ride is far from over.




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Options traders bet on a post-earnings pop for Amazon

Is 2020 shaping up to be a rebound year for Amazon? Options traders are betting earnings could kick off a rally.




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Mystery trader bets Alphabet could run 11% by March ahead of earnings

Shares of Google parent Alphabet could make meaningful strides after the technology company's Monday earnings report, according to the options market.




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Mystery options trader bets on Wynn leading a casino rebound

One options trader is looking to cash in on a big bet that Wynn's earnings report will lead the casinos higher.




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Options trader bets Zoom Video's run higher may just be getting started

Options traders are betting the videoconferencing stock may be gearing up for a double-digit move higher.




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Three options strategies for the week: February 24, 2020

The "Options Action" traders share their first moves for the market open.




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The rate rout is heating up, and that could be good news for homebuilders

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.




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How to use options to play for a bounce after a brutal sell-off

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.




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Options trader bets $2 million on a monster rally for gold

One options trader is betting on a solid gold rally for the yellow metal into late spring.




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Options trader wins big on a Super Tuesday health-care bet

One options trader won big on Joe Biden's Super Tuesday performance, cashing in on a sizable bullish bet on one health-care name.




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Apple's big run loses steam on earnings

Earnings take away from Apple's momentum. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Options Action Traders, Carter Worth, Mike Khouw and Tony Zhang.




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Trader lays out how to play Activision Blizzard ahead of earnings

Tony Zhang on a bearish Activision trade. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Options Action Traders, Carter Worth and Mike Khouw.