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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday

Dow futures drop Friday after President Trump threatened new tariffs on China over the coronavirus outbreak.




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Three stocks in unloved corners of the market could be solid bets: Analyst

David Trainer, CEO of Investment Research Firm New Constructs, sees three prime picks in some of the hardest-hit areas of Wall Street.




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The Fed and markets are on a collision course over interest rates, Blackstone's Joe Zidle warns

Blackstone chief investment strategist Joseph Zidle predicts the Federal Reserve won't ease as much as Wall Street wants.




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Bear David Rosenberg believes Wall Street underestimating odds of another rate cut this year

Stocks flirt with record highs. Gluskin Sheff's David Rosenberg on the odds for another rate cut this year. With CNBC's Seema Mody and the Futures Now traders, Brian Stutland and Jim Iuorio, both at the CME.




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Here's the 'big unknown' the Fed will have to square as it considers future rate cuts: Top economist

A look at global rates and recession risks with Benn Steil, director of international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. With CNBC's Seema Mody and the Futures Now traders, Brian Stutland and Jim Iuorio, both at the CME.




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Wall Street is underestimating the odds of additional interest rate cuts, market bear David Rosenberg says

Gluskin Sheff's David Rosenberg reinforces his recession forecast following the Federal Reserve's September meeting.




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Even if the Fed cuts rates to zero, market bear David Rosenberg predicts a recession is less than 12 months away

Gluskin Sheff's David Rosenberg reinforces his recession forecast following the Federal Reserve's September meeting.




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Analyst maintains longer-term view on investments amid lock down

BMO Global Asset Management's David Moss believes in looking for businesses that are "great quality long-term winners," as Europe undergoes a Covid-19 lockdown period.




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Apple reports flat revenue and does not offer guidance because of coronavirus uncertainty

Apple did not issue guidance for the quarter ending in June, as it usually does. The company withdrew guidance for its second-quarter in February as the Covid-19 coronavirus spread in China.




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Chevron says results will be 'depressed' as long as oil stays low, takes steps to protect dividend

The company reiterated that its dividend is a priority, and that it's taking action to sustain it over the long term.




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Tenet Healthcare warns of significant Covid-19 impact in the second quarter

Tenet Healthcare warned of a significant hit from the Covid-19 pandemic in the current quarter, even as the hospital operator's quarterly profit beat estimates due to a tax benefit from the coronavirus stimulus bill.




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Lyft shares jump 15% as company reports more riders than last year despite coronavirus

Lyft reports its first-quarter results on Wednesday after the bell.




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SAS CFO says airline should be granted government support amid pandemic

Torbjorn Wist, CFO of SAS, discusses the airline's position in the coronavirus crisis and its seeking of state aid to support the company through the pandemic.




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Fresh US-China trade tensions a 'distinct risk' amid pandemic, strategist says

Salman Ahmed, chief investment strategist at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, discusses trade tensions between the U.S. and China.




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ECB has responded well to German court ruling, former ECB vice president says

Vitor Constancio, former vice president of the ECB, discusses the German constitutional court's ruling on the European Central Bank's bond-buying program.




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Did you know Alcoa helped make all this?

Alcoa is an integral part of consumers' lives whether they know it or not.




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Reid: Ban this sport before boxing

CNBC's John Harwood asks Harry Reid about his boxing days.




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A point-of-sale system like Square on steroids

A New York City cowboy boot store may sell classic styles, but it's been improving its sales by using technology and analytics on the Bindo POS iPad app.




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Oil, Covid-19 shock will not be a capital event for GCC banks: S&P Global Ratings

Given the "strong profitability" of banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the oil price shock and the coronavirus pandemic are unlikely to deplete their capital base, says Mohamed Damak of S&P Global Ratings.




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The coronavirus pandemic is a 'crisis of trust' for consumers: Majid Al Futtaim CEO

It's going to be a "very difficult" period for the Middle East given coronavirus pandemic, but this could be a "golden opportunity" for economies to implement reforms and become more resilient, says Alain Bejjani, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim.




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Egypt has been 'pushing forward' structural reforms amid virus crisis, says minister

Egypt has been implementing structural reforms in an "expedited fashion" and widening social safety nets to people who are vulnerable in light of the coronavirus outbreak, says Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's minister of international cooperation.




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No improvement in industry situation amid pandemic: Intl Chamber of Shipping

Esben Poulsson from the International Chamber of Shipping gives "Capital Connection" an update on how the industry is still fighting for government action amid the coronavirus crisis.




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Didi is 'even more confident' about entering global markets now, says president

Didi Chuxing is now "even more confident and more committed" to the idea of entering global markets in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, says Jean Liu, president of the mobile app-based transportation firm.




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Humanitarian spaces for refugees may shrink amid virus crisis: ICRC president

We are "worried" that humanitarian spaces for refugees may shrink if coronavirus infections within refugee camps rise, says Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. He says he also expects ICRC's funding to become "very problematic" with donor countries increasing spending on their own economies.




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Stock markets are supported by 'liquidity and hope,' says Fitch Solutions

Central banks around the world have injected huge amounts of money in the economy, while investors are hoping that lockdown measures can be eased quickly and smoothly without further outbreaks of the coronavirus, says Cedric Chehab of Fitch Solutions.




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Middle East companies are 'fighting for survival': AlixPartners

Firms in Gulf Cooperation Council countries are facing "very severe liquidity problems" and "very uncertain times" amid the coronavirus crisis, says Gabriel Chahine of AlixPartners.




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Op-Ed: SBA chief pledges 'every available resource' to aid small businesses

All small businesses are eligible, including non-profits, self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, and independent contractors, writes SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.




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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: The PPP isn't working. Here's an idea — get paychecks to people, directly

The short-term pain of job losses, furloughed and unemployed workers in food bank lines miles long, may lead to worse long-term effects: a deep, permanent dent on America's competitiveness.




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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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Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus

Katie Miller, the Pence press secretary, also handled communications for the coronavirus task force. The news came a day after the revelation that a personal valet for President Trump tested positive.




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Countries in the Middle East are easing coronavirus restrictions. Here's what experts have to say

The coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East is likely to remain under control despite the easing of restrictions in recent weeks, as long as strict social distancing continues to be enforced, experts told CNBC.




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WHO says 'delayed epidemic' takes hold in Eastern Europe as coronavirus cases in Russia rise

Russia is now the world's fifth-most infected country with more than 187,800 cases, surpassing Germany and France, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.




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US tightens visa rules for Chinese journalists amid coronavirus tensions

The United States issued a new rule on Friday tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists — a shift that comes amid tensions between the two nations over the coronavirus global pandemic.




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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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This is what an election year could mean for stocks amid coronavirus

It's difficult to make predictions for the stock market amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus. Investors look towards previous trends for guidance. Nearly six months away from the 2020 presidential election, the market typically performs a certain way during election cycles.




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Democrat and Republican voters remain split on Covid-19 precautions in battleground states, poll shows

CNBC's Eamon Javers breaks down new survey results from battleground states, and split opinions on the coronavirus pandemic among Democratic and Republican voters.




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Cramer: I wasn't hopeful about Covid vaccine but Fauci's optimism could change my mind

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday that he has gained confidence in Moderna's potential coronavirus vaccine due to recent comments from Dr. Anthony Fauci.




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Moderna's vaccine candidate could potentially get regulatory approval in 2021

Moderna has received FDA approval for the company's Covid-19 vaccine to continue into the second phase. CNBC's Meg Tirrell reports.




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Raytheon Technologies CEO on earnings, outlook, Covid-19 impact and more

Raytheon Technologies reported quarterly profit of $1.78 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $1.22 a share. Revenue also beat forecasts and Raytheon said it would not provide a financial outlook at this time due to pandemic-related uncertainty. Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the earnings results as well as how coronavirus has impacted business.




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Is the ECB stimulus program legal? A German court is about to decide

European debt holders are cautiously awaiting a ruling from a German court, which could impact how the ECB faces the ongoing economic crisis.




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Total's net profit falls 35% in the first quarter as oil prices slide

Total reported that first-quarter net profit came in at $1.8 billion, down from $2.8 billion over the same period last year.




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BNP Paribas' net profit slides as it warns of three 'major negative impacts' from the coronavirus

BNP Paribas reported a fall in net income for the first quarter on Tuesday, as it warned the coronavirus has had three "major negative impacts" on its balance sheet.




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Spotify removes podcast featuring interview with conspiracy theorist David Icke, while Apple stalls

The streaming service pulled the episode hours after CNBC brought it to the company's attention, but Apple is yet to pull the same podcast.




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European airlines drop guidance and warn it could take years for demand to bounce back

A number of European airlines have dropped their financial guidance for the year, as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic creates widespread uncertainty about when business will return to normal.




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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Alphabet, Boeing, Gilead, AMC Entertainment & more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.




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New York City's subway system may turn to the Federal Reserve for a loan, meets bond investors Friday

Squeezed by a lack of ridership, the authority that runs New York City's subways and buses may go to the Federal Reserve for a loan




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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Disney, American Airlines, Tyson Foods and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.




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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Starbucks, Chevron, Norwegian Cruise Line, Alphabet & more

Starbucks jumps as the coffee chain rolls out a reopening plan in the U.S. while Chevron leads energy stocks higher amid a surge in crude.




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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Beyond Meat, Wendy's, General Motors & more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.