Essential retailer says coronavirus uncertainty means it will not give guidance for year ahead

Legal marijuana producers also report spike in demand during lockdown 

Strategic decisions by chief executive make the Dutch company a safe bet

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production

Retailers are still replenishing stocks after panic buying ahead of coronavirus lockdowns

Personal care group boosted by stockpiling frenzy ahead of lockdown

Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products

Consumer goods group missed its moment but there is much to keep investors onside

Medical community warns of dangers from use of cleaning agent as internal treatment

Coronavirus is highlighting more than the industry’s wasteful ways; its iniquitous supply chain is also in the spotlight

Sportswear maker warns sales could drop as much as 40% in second quarter

How the crisis will revolutionise brands, fashion weeks and personal style

Group ramps up production of cleaning and sanitising goods amid coronavirus crisis

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.

UK fintech plans to use recent $500m fundraising to buy rivals hit by coronavirus pandemic

Proxymity raises $20m in spinout from Citigroup as shareholder meetings go virtual

Wuhan and the future of banks; digital insurance with Artificial; Robinhood’s $8.3bn valuation

Global Witness highlights UK hedge fund’s stake in company accused of environmental violations

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business

Billionaire investor hits winning bets in global macro after closing to external money

Billionaire CQS trader hurt by exposure to default-ridden energy sector

Harsher medicine this time round would put asset prices on a better long-term footing

Since their peak almost a month ago, European banks indices have plunged 40 per cent

‘We are ready to go further,’ says French minister after issuing temporary prohibitions

Dow wipes out gains of the Trump presidency amid fears antivirus measures are inadequate

Every major asset class has been disrupted

Coronavirus-linked turmoil draws many investors out into the open

Energy sector leads US S&P 500 to 2.3% gain   

S&P 500 surges 7% after coronavirus shows signs of peaking in continental Europe

S&P 500 closes lower as investors await more evidence of progress against virus and extra stimulus

AMF chairman cites uncertainty around dividends and coming downgrades to credit ratings

S&P up 23% from March nadir on back of state coronavirus action — but more falls possible, warn analysts

Asia-Pacific indices broadly higher after S&P 500 closes up 3.4%

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Why, from an investment perspective, Covid-19 suppression is the equivalent of kicking the can down the road.

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks

Investors say ‘astounding’ number of unemployment claims in US had been priced into markets

Settlement house delays payout and project to let small shareholders cash out

Stocks rise but crude tumbles as world’s largest oil ETF cuts stake

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March

Brexit and election weigh on sentiment as builders suffer eighth month of contraction

Experts fear country is embarking on more white elephant projects

French regulator says agency failed to verify false story that sent Vinci shares down 18%

Countries ban exports in attempt to protect environment as consumption is set to soar

Failed outsourcer’s work on Liverpool and Birmingham hospitals running years behind schedule

Middle East building downturn that began in 2015 shows little sign of abating

FTSE 250 housebuilder also takes charge for fire safety review after Grenfell tragedy

PMI rises to 8-month high on reduced uncertainty but downturn continues

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

Properties changing hands for tens of thousands less than market value