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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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Facebook and Amazon lead Big Tech lobbying in the first quarter while Google scales down

The new tally comes as the coronavirus pandemic has made many workers more reliant on the internet than ever.




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UFC President Dana White says sports can resume but will 'lose a lot of money'

Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White said Tuesday he believes many sports leagues could resume competition but it would come at a price.




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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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Lyft beats on earnings and revenue

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports quarterly earnings from Lyft.




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T-Mobile CEO on Q1 earnings

Mike Sievert, T-Mobile CEO, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss earnings and his company's business.




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Lyft surges on revenue beat

Brent Thill, managing senior analyst at Jeffries and Rohit Kulkarni, analyst at MKM Capital, join "Closing Bell" to discuss markets.




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Box CEO on launching new layout

Aaron Levie, Box CEO, joins "Closing Bell" to talk about the company's new layout.




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Uber Q1 net losses $2.9B adj vs. $1.4B estimated

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports quarterly earnings from Uber.




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Zillow beats revenue $1.1B adj. vs. $1.06B estimated

CNBC's Diana Olick reports quarterly earnings from Zillow.




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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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Dropbox CEO: We've seen more demand, engagement up

Drew Houston, Dropbox CEO, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss his business.




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Jack Lew: The best we're going to do is a slow recovery

Jack Lew, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, joins "Closing Bell" to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.




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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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Credit Suisse's Michael Binetti on economic recovery

Michael Binetti, Credit Suisse Analyst, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss markets.




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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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Nancy Tengler on Uber and the markets

Nancy Tengler, Laffer Tengler Investments CIO, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss markets and unemployment.




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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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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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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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Individual investors pulled $20 million from Fisher Investments following billionaire's sexist comments

While institutional investors have pulled more than $3 billion from the Camas, Washington-based firm in the wake of Ken Fisher's comments, retail clients have had a more muted reaction. Here's why individual investors may be slow to divest.




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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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New client best interest rule raises standards but 'muddies the water' on advisor, broker differences

Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), the new rules passed by the SEC in September, may have raised the standard of care required of brokers making investment recommendations to their clients, but it didn't clear up the confusion about the differences between registered investment advisors and brokers.




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Financial advisors need to put cybersecurity plans to the test

Today's advisory firms face numerous cybersecurity risks, from phishing to ransomware to email viruses, to name a few. And the one way that firms can tell if they're ready to face these risks, as well as regulators' requirements, is to put them to the test.




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What financial advisors, investors could expect from a Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade merger

The custody arena for registered investment advisors is about to get a lot smaller if Charles Schwab acquires TD Ameritrade. Here's what that might mean for services for financial advisors and their clients.




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Here's what advisors can anticipate amid the $26 billion Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade tie-up

Investors aren't the only ones watching Charles Schwab's acquisition of TD Ameritrade. Registered investment advisors also want to know what this smaller field of custodians means for their firms and the clients they serve.




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Why advisors encourage these older investors to buy more stocks

Just because you're approaching retirement doesn't mean you have to shy away from stocks. Financial advisors discuss why it may make sense for investors to step up their equity allocation — particularly if they can count on pension income.




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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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This is the right amount of bitcoin to keep in an investment portfolio

Cryptocurrency isn't a fad. That's according to experts at the TD Ameritrade LINC conference in Orlando, Florida. If investors want to dip a toe into bitcoin, they should aim for this allocation. They should just make sure they know the risks first.




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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: 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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Adaptive Biotechnologies CEO on partnership with Microsoft to study Covid-19

The race is on for improved testing, treatment and a vaccine for Covid-19. One company is partnering with Microsoft to decode how the human immune system responds to the virus. Chad Robins, Adaptive Biotechnologies CEO and co-founder, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss ways to make testing more reliable.




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Everbridge CEO talks Q1 earnings report, return-to-work solutions

Everbridge CEO David Meredith discussed business systems to help combat the spread of coronavirus in the workplace.




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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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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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Watch CNBC's full interview with Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides

George Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic, joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss the company's earnings and outlook for the business.




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Beyond Meat CEO reacts to beef and pork shortages, talks 'real opportunity' this summer

Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown said the meat industry is "reaching a tipping point" and the plant-based meat producer sees a chance to win over new consumers.




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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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Watch CNBC's full interview with Teva Pharmaceuticals CEO Kare Schultz

Kare Schultz, CEO of Teva Pharmaceuticals, joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and treatment.




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Norwegian Cruise Line CEO talks cruise bookings, raising $2 billion to avoid bankruptcy

Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio said the troubled company has raised enough liquidity to get through potential 18 months of zero revenues.




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Co-CEO of footwear company Allbirds on decision to return PPP loan

Footwear company Allbirds announced this week it has returned its Paycheck Protection Program small business loan. Joey Zwillinger, Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss.




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Moderna CEO: Covid-19 vaccine will be 'supply constrained for quite some time'

Moderna CEO Stephan Bancel tells "Squawk Box" that he anticipates the supply of Covid-19 vaccines will be 'constrained' at first and that the company will work closely with the U.S. government to distribute the first batches of the vaccine to areas that have the most need.




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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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John Greenacre obituary

My cousin John Greenacre, who has died aged 85, was a renowned teacher. He was totally committed to Peterhouse school, near Marondera, Zimbabwe, where he recorded 56 years of service. He taught maths and coached tennis and cricket. He also led safaris to the Kalahari desert and Chimanimani national park.

Although John was born in Putney, south-west London, his family had long been based in Durban, South Africa. It was there that his father, Kenneth – an RAF pilot during the second world war – was director of the family department store, Greenacre’s. His mother, Elizabeth (nee Brett), was a devoted wife and mother.

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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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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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Home Office faces legal cases over Zimbabwean asylum seekers

Legality of allowing Harare officials to interview those awaiting removal questioned

The Home Office faces a series of legal challenges over its decision to allow Zimbabwean government officials to interview people from the country who are seeking asylum in the UK.

The government was criticised earlier this year for working with the Zimbabwean state to accelerate the removal of asylum seekers after Robert Mugabe was forced from power, despite continuing human rights abuses in the country.

Related: Home Office criticised for accelerating removals to Zimbabwe

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This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga review – life on the precipice

A woman’s descent into poverty provides a powerful finale to the Zimbabwean author’s trilogy

“You want nothing more than to break away from the implacable terror of every day you spend in your country – where you can no longer afford the odd dab of peanut butter to liven up the vegetables from Mai Manyanga’s garden.” This is the voice of Tambu, first encountered in the Zimbabwean writer Tsitsi Dangarembga’s much-praised 1988 book Nervous Conditions, a passionate, first-person account of a 1960s Rhodesian childhood scarred by the war of independence.

Now, in the final instalment in the trilogy, Tambu is middle aged and writing in an appropriately distanced second person. Dangarembga sets herself the challenge of writing about how alienated personhood becomes when life stories lose hope and in a country where effort is no longer followed by reward.

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