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The dollar is set to be on the rebound, expect a potentially fast rally

The key question now is about the strength of the pullback for the dollar, and the potential to develop a new rebound rally, according to Daryl Guppy.




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Never mind the pullback, technical analysis shows oil is headed for a rebound

The pullback in oil prices takes place within the environment of a well-established uptrend, writes Daryl Guppy.




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Talk of a tech crash is unjustified. Here's why

There are three defining features on the Nasdaq Composite chart. All of them suggest that talk of a tech crash is unjustified, writes Daryl Guppy.




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The dollar's strength appears unabated

The breakout in the U.S. dollar appears to have slowed. Technical features suggest, however, that it is easy for the dollar to develop more upside, Daryl Guppy writes.




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How the 2020 presidential candidates' Q4 fundraising numbers shape up

CNBC's Eamon Javers and political reporter Brian Schwartz join the "Power Lunch" team to break down the latest presidential campaign fundraising numbers.




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Democrats cannot count on swing votes against Trump: Professor

Brendon O'Connor from the U.S. Studies Centre tells "Street Signs" that Democratic presidential hopefuls like Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are unlikely to sway Trump's supporters, and the idea of swing votes is overrated.




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Unemployment insurance is flawed. Trump's coronavirus relief plan won't fix it

The unemployment insurance program in the U.S. won't help enough workers absent some sort of government intervention, according to experts.




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Unemployment benefits for gig and self-employed workers stalled by confusion, delays

The new coronavirus relief law extends unemployment benefits to gig, self-employed and other previously ineligible workers, but they may have to wait to file and receive benefits.




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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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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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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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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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These advisors help their clients tackle this unknown looming cost

Financial advisors are turning to a variety of options to help clients prepare for the potential cost of help with daily activities like eating and dressing — otherwise known as long-term care.




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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: Financial advisors help clients navigate through uncertainty

The best financial advisors will choose to stay connected with their clients throughout the coronavirus crisis and be creative in evolving their services on a human level. Keep adding to your market volatility playbook — this isn't the first time we've encountered turbulence in the markets, and it won't be the last.




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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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UN sounds alarm over unprecedented levels of hunger in southern Africa

Women and children bear brunt as drought and extreme weather leave tens of millions short of food

Southern Africa is in the throes of a climate emergency, with hunger levels in the region on a previously unseen scale, the UN has warned.

Years of drought, widespread flooding and economic disarray have left 45 million people facing severe food shortages, with women and children bearing the brunt of the crisis, said the World Food Programme (WFP).

Related: Zimbabwe on verge of 'manmade starvation', warns UN envoy

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Millions at risk after toxins found in Harare water supply, study finds

Unpublished report claims water from contaminated reservoir leaves 3 million in Zimbabwe’s capital at risk of disease

Water being pumped to millions of residents in Zimbabwe’s capital city came from reservoirs contaminated by dangerous toxins, according to a report seen by the Guardian.

A study conducted by South African company Nanotech Water Solutions concluded that the health of 3 million Harare residents may be endangered by the provision of water containing toxins that can cause liver and central nervous system diseases.

Related: Zimbabwe on verge of 'manmade starvation', warns UN envoy

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Zimbabwe's president appeals for help to end country's 'financial isolation'

Emmerson Mnangagwa makes passionate plea for support as he targets upper middle-income status by 2030

The president of Zimbabwe has appealed for help in pulling his debt-ridden country out of “financial isolation”.

Emmerson Mnangagwa made his passionate call for international funding after he failed to secure new loans from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, African Development Bank and the Paris Club due to outstanding foreign debts of $8bn (£6.2bn).

Related: Zimbabwe urged to prioritise children as record poverty causes food shortages

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Zimbabwe faces malaria outbreak as it locks down to counter coronavirus

A rise in cases of the mosquito-borne disease poses another layer of threat in a country where the health system is already struggling

At least 131 people have died from malaria in Zimbabwe in a new outbreak, adding pressure to a country already struggling to deal with Covid-19.

The fatalities occurred in 201 outbreaks recorded across the country, according to the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile Zimbabwe’s lockdown has been extended by two weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Related: 'We will starve': Zimbabwe's poor full of misgiving over Covid-19 lockdown

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Businesses continue to apply for a PPP loan. Forgiveness remains uncertain

Companies that were able to make the cut and qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program have another fight on the horizon: having their loan forgiven. Here's why it's so hard to figure that out.




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People receiving SSI or VA benefits have until tomorrow to meet this stimulus check deadline

Time is running out if you're receiving SSI or VA benefits and want to make sure your children under 17 are included in your stimulus payments. You have just until tomorrow to report your information to the IRS. But beware: Some people have already complained that their checks fall short.




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How health savings accounts have adjusted for the coronavirus pandemic

Health savings accounts, or HSAs, will cover Covid-19-related testing and treatment, among other things.




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Young professionals risk financial burnout as they weather their first big crisis

Many Gen Z and millennial professionals have one question: Will I still have a job? Worrying about day-to-day expenses puts them at risk for financial burnout. And that could mean they neglect their long-term plans, particularly retirement savings.




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Demand for refunds intensifies among college students

As students argue that remote learning doesn't have same value as an in-person education, a growing number of undergraduates are taking their cases to court.




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'Concerned and confused' about the future, young adults try to navigate through the coronavirus crisis

From a drop in income to the inability to pay bills, young adults are facing obstacles they weren't necessarily expecting.




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Are you having second thoughts about that PPP loan? You have until May 14 to pay it back

If you had other sources of liquidity available to your company, and applied for the Paycheck Protection Program anyway, now might be the time to think about giving the cash back. You have just over a week to act.




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Why unemployment benefits for the self-employed may be less than expected

Self-employed workers applying for unemployment benefits may get less than they think because of how they report income.




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The rules of job hunting have changed — here's how to get hired

Experts weigh in on the best way to get in front of a hiring manager as the competition for job openings heats up.




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Unemployment just hit 14.7% yet the market is way up. Please explain!

How to understand what's going on when the jobless rate is surging and so are stock prices. Unemployment's up and so is the stock market. Why?




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It pays to stay unemployed. That might be a good thing

A large share of American workers could earn more money while unemployed than from their prior jobs. Labor economists generally think the policy was appropriate given the situation.





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Mounting wall of worry for markets

Markets eke out gains by the end of the day. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Dan Nathan and Karen Finerman.




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Disney hit by 'shocking reversal of fortune' The New York Times' Jim Stewart warns

James Stewart, The New York Times columnist, on whether Disney can make up for its parks shutdown. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Steve Grasso and Karen Finerman.




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Loup Ventures' Gene Munster breaks down Lyft's quarter

Loup Ventures Gene Munster on Lyft's earnings. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Pete Najarian and Steve Grasso.




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Uber drops after earnings, Gene Munster digs into report

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa on Uber earnings. And Loup Ventures' Gene Munster on Uber's report. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Karen Finerman and Dan Nathan.




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‘We are living in a catastrophe’: Peru's jungle capital choking for breath as Covid-19 hits

Iquitos, still reeling from a dengue fever outbreak and plagued by poverty, relies on air deliveries for medicine, equipment and oxygen

In the final hours before Covid-19 claimed her life, Cecilio Sangama watched helplessly as his eldest sister Edith gasped for breath.

Hospitals across Peru’s largest Amazon city had run out of oxygen, and the shortage had pushed the black market price of a cylinder well above $1,000 (£810).

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Tony Allen, legendary drummer and Afrobeat co-founder, dies aged 79

Gilles Peterson and Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers pay tribute to the Fela Kuti collaborator, described by Brian Eno as ‘perhaps the greatest drummer who ever lived’

The Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who is credited with creating Afrobeat along with his old bandmate Fela Kuti, died suddenly at the age of 79 in Paris on Thursday, his manager said. “We don’t know the exact cause of death,” Eric Trosset said, adding it was not linked to the coronavirus pandemic.

“He was in great shape,” said Trosset. “It was quite sudden. I spoke to him at 1pm then two hours later he was sick and taken to Pompidou hospital, where he died.”

Related: Tony Allen: Afrobeat’s master on Hugh Masekela, Damon Albarn and friction with Fela Kuti

The epic Tony Allen, the greatest drummer on earth has left us. What a wildman with a massive, kind and free heart and the deepest one-of-a-kind groove. Fela Kuti did not invent afrobeat, Fela and Tony birthed it… https://t.co/qXqMAP7QzT

RIP TONY ALLEN. THE GOAT AMONGST GOATS. DO YOUR RESEARCH. LEGENDS NEVER DIE. THE INVENTOR OF RHYTHM #Afrobeat

Merci Tony Allen....https://t.co/Oizisc8wWd

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Eurostar backtracks over coronavirus refunds after complaints

Customers say they were denied cancellation repayments and pushed to accept unusable vouchers

Eurostar is to offer more generous cancellation terms and has promised cash refunds after facing a backlash from customers furious at its previous refunds stance.

With French borders still closed to all tourist traffic, Eurostar has been forced to cancel all but two trains a day out of London, leaving thousands of passengers with unusable tickets.

Related: Confusion over French quarantine rules for overseas visitors

Related: UK watchdog flooded with complaints over holiday refunds

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Greta Thunberg and children's group hit back at attempt to throw out climate case

Brazil, France and Germany say UN can’t hear complaint against five countries of flouting child rights to clean air

Greta Thunberg and a group of other children have pushed forward their legal complaint at the UN against countries they accuse of endangering children’s wellbeing through the climate crisis, despite attempts to have it thrown out.

The 16 children, including the Swedish environmental activist, lodged a legal case with the UN committee on the rights of the child against Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany and Turkey last September.

Related: Sign up to the Green Light email to get the planet's most important stories

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review: still sleek, just no longer unique

USB-C, faster processors and new design options continue to keep Microsoft’s Windows 10 laptop near the top of the pile

Microsoft’s top-quality laptop is now in its third generation, with new ports, new processors and a slight redesign, with the option to ditch the unique Alcantara for plain old aluminium.

The £999 and up Surface Laptop 3 is Microsoft’s vision of what a traditional laptop should be. For the most part that’s the same as everyone else, with traditional aluminium body, glass-covered screen and hinge that does not rotate all the way round to the back.

Screen: 13.5in LCD 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI)

Processor: quad-core Intel Core i5 or i7 (10th generation)

RAM: 8 or 16GB

Storage: 128, 256, 512GB or 1TB

Graphics: Intel Iris Plus

Operating system: Windows 10 Home

Camera: 720P front-facing, Windows Hello

Connectivity: wifi 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5, USB-A, USB-C, headphones, Surface Connect TPM

Dimensions: 308.1 x 223.3 x 14.5mm

Weight: 1,265 or 1,288g

Due to the angle of the side of the machine it can be difficult to plug the magnetic power cable in without lifting the side up for more leverage.

The black paint can be scratched revealing the silver aluminium underneath.

The screen supports 10-point touch and Microsoft’s Surface Pen stylus.

Pros: great keyboard, good trackpad, Alcantara or aluminium, sleek design, USB-A and USB-C port, great screen, good battery life, Windows Hello, powerful processor.

Cons: no SD card reader, limited configuration options, no Thunderbolt 3, only one USB-C port.

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Xbox Series X to be unveiled online after E3 cancellation

Cancellation of LA games convention over coronavirus fears leaves Microsoft hastily redrawing plans to promote new console

Microsoft will unveil its Xbox Series X console via an online event in June after it has been confirmed that the major games conference E3 has been cancelled.

The launch was set to be a major feature of the annual Los Angeles convention, which attracts 65,000 visitors a year and broadcasts press events to millions worldwide. On Wednesday, event organiser the Electronic Entertainment Association announced on its website that E3 2020 would not take place due to concerns over the coronavirus.

E3 has always been an important moment for Team Xbox. Given this decision, this year we'll celebrate the next generation of gaming with the @Xbox community and all who love to play via an Xbox digital event. Details on timing and more in the coming weeks https://t.co/xckMKBPf9h

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Coronavirus divides tech workers into the 'worthy' and 'unworthy' sick

Campuses have become ‘ghost towns’ as staffers depart – but many contractors still have to show up

When Josh Borden arrived for work at the Google offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday morning, it felt like arriving in a “ghost town”. The parking lot was deserted, there was no breakfast being served in the cafeteria, and the nap rooms were tagged with signs announcing their closure “as a precaution given the Covid-19 situation”. “The office is so empty,” he told me. “Even more so than when the Googlers have their ski trip.”

The day before, Google had asked all its North American employees to begin working from home due to the coronavirus – a policy that has since been expanded to the rest of its global workforce. But Borden, a triage analyst who has worked for Google for about four years, is one of the approximately 135,000 people who make up Google’s “extended workforce”: temps and subcontractors who perform work for, but are not technically employed by, the $830bn company. And though Borden and his co-workers perform computer-based tasks that could just as easily be completed from home as those of other technical workers, Google does not allow them to access their work from home.

Related: Mike Bloomberg’s campaign is polluting the internet | Julia Carrie Wong

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Microsoft launches faster Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2

Windows-maker updates top and cheapest PCs, and launches new headphones

Microsoft is launching a revamped line of its most powerful and cheapest Windows 10 PCs, the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2, as it adjusts to continue operations during the pandemic.

The new products, announced by blogpost rather than an event, are Microsoft’s premium computers competing directly with the likes of Apple and Dell, but with more novel designs.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla among 13 games announced for Xbox Series X

Xbox livestream showcases new titles designed to support the advanced features of the forthcoming console

Microsoft has revealed 13 games coming to its Xbox Series X console when the machine launches this winter. In an hour-long presentation, streamed live on Thursday, the company announced that well-known titles such as the recently announced Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, as well as Madden NFL 21 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, will all be on Xbox Series X.

Also featured was Paradox Interactive’s vampire adventure, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Codemasters presented its racer DiRT 5 complete with impressive lighting and mud splatter effects, and an option to run it in 4K at 60 frames-per-second or in a lower resolution at 120fps. Namco Bandai showed a new anime-style sci-fi thriller named Scarlet Nexus, about a group of psychic law enforcers.

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Investors need to prepare for a slow and uneven recovery: RBC Capital's Lori Calvasina

Eric Marshall, Hodges Capital Management portfolio manager, and Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss what the economic data is indicating to investors.




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Unemployment benefits taxed as ordinary income—How to avoid the tax hit

Even though you may have seen a drop in income this year due to Covid-19, you could face a tax bill next year if you're receiving unemployment benefits. CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports on how to avoid the hit.




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Going to see companies hit cash crunch in third quarter: LaSalle Network CEO

More than 20 million jobs were lost in the month of April. Tom Gimbel, LaSalle Network CEO, and CNBC's Steve Liesman join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the state of U.S. jobs and when a recovery could happen.




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April jobs report can shed light on how long the unemployment crisis could last, economist says

The April jobs report is expected to show the worst unemployment rate since the Great Recession. Michelle Girard, chief U.S. economist at NatWest Markets, and Beth Akers, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss what they expect.




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US economy loses 20.5 million jobs in April, raising unemployment rate to 14.7%

CNBC's Steve Liesman breaks down the April jobs report, which came in at 20.5 million nonfarm payrolls lost in the month. This is the most historic job loss within a single month.