NewsWatch: As Dow wipes out over 3 years of stock-market gains, here’s a warning about calling the bottom

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Some investors might feel a strong temptation once the market finally shows some stability to declare that the lows are in. But some Wall Street veterans have a word of advice. See full story.

Fed will make up to $4 trillion in loans to businesses to rescue the U.S. economy, Mnuchin says

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday the Fed will play a key role in lending funds to businesses damaged by the pullback in activity caused by the coronavirus. See full story.

People are being jerks during the coronavirus pandemic — and there’s a new word to describe them

Buying every toilet paper roll in sight? Enjoying beer pong on your favorite spring break beach? Can’t be bothered to wash your hands or cover your mouth when you cough? Snot rockets? Then you just might be one of these people. See full story.

37 million jobs could be lost in the coronavirus crisis and these workers will be the hardest hit, chart shows

The scale of job losses is likely to hit unprecedented levels in the coming weeks and months as business activity in cities, municipalities and states are brought to a sudden halt in an attempt to lessen the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. See full story.

These small-business owners made their dreams come true — and then the coronavirus hit

MarketWatch spoke to four small business owners about how they’re coping and adapting. See full story.

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‘We still have quite a bit of foot traffic throughout the building.’ See full story.