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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
The COVID-19 crash was similar to the crashes from the global financial crisis and 1987 in how stocks of various styles and factors reacted. The recovery hasn’t been. See full story.
Trump suggests disinfectant as treatment for coronavirus ‘by injection inside or almost a cleaning’ — an idea doctors call ‘dangerous’
‘Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it would be interesting to check that,’ the president told his daily press briefing. See full story.
Trader who rode oil-price crash to 34% gain warns ‘extreme weakness’ may be in store the next 4 to 6 weeks
There’s no easy way out of the global oil glut that’s caused a historic, and occasionally bizarre, collapse in crude prices this spring, according to a long-time commodity-focused hedge-fund manager who has scored big gains during the market’s slide. See full story.
House approves $484 billion bill that replenishes coronavirus aid program for small businesses
The Democratic-led House on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor of a measure that provides more money for a coronavirus aid program for small businesses. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law quickly. See full story.
We have plenty of food, so why are grocery store shelves so empty?
Experts and executives say the food supply chain in the U.S. has struggled to shift from foodservice to retail. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Some traditional financial advice doesn’t apply in these unprecedented times. See full story.
