U.S. Confirms Plans to Use Law to Boost Production of Coronavirus Protective Gear: Azar

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US may use Defense Production Act to boost supplies of coronavirus protective gear

The Trump administration is considering using special executive powers to ramp up U.S. production of protective face masks and clothing to combat the domestic spread of coronavirus.

Health Care Stocks Aren’t Alone in Getting a Coronavirus Boost

Aside from health-care firms, a handful of other companies in sectors ranging from dairy to videoconferencing to online gaming could benefit from the epidemic.

U.S. to invoke powers to boost output of protective gear for coronavirus fight

Transocean sees long-term activity boost despite short-term coronavirus impact

Coronavirus: Tourism New Zealand's $10 million campaign to boost visitors

Coronavirus boost package announced

Boku Benefits from Online Gaming and Streaming Boost as Coronavirus Spreads

New Zealand’s Resurgent Housing Market Could Get Rate-Cut Boost

New Zealand’s property market is heating up again and a fresh round of interest-rate cuts in response to the coronavirus could give it another shot in the arm.

Fed’s surprise half-point cut gives only brief stock boost amid coronavirus fears

The Federal Reserve is making its first emergency rate cut since the Great Recession in response to the spreading coronavirus and some are predicting another cut soon. Yet even before today's Fed action, economists were cautioning that lower interest rates aren’t the ideal prescription for the virus' threat.

Governments urged to boost spending to fight coronavirus risks as World Bank pledges $12bn - business live

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Airlines rush to boost demand and manage coronavirus impact

The rapid spread of coronavirus cases worldwide is complicating past strategies used by airlines when disease, disaster or conflict hit travel destinations, when lower fares and redirecting flights has previously calmed traveler fears. Adam Reed reports.

Coronavirus likely to hit Uber ride-hailing boost food delivery - CEO

Coronavirus likely to hit Uber ride-hailing, boost food delivery - CEO

India pushes state banks to boost lending as coronavirus fears grow - sources

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Reuters) - India is pushing state-run banks to approve new loans amounting to 500-600 billion rupees ($6.8-8.2 billion) by the end of March, according to two government sources, as authorities seek to shore up a stuttering economy as the coronavirus spreads. Public-sector banks have

Coronavirus causing boost in business for local cleaning industry

Local cleaning companies and suppliers are feeling the effects of the coronavirus. Empire Janitorial Supply Co. in Burlington distributes cleaning products to more than 150 customers. Since the spread of the coronavirus, the company has had a boost in business. "Anytime anybody wants to buy more, it's good for business, but it's almost too much," said owner Brian Lovejoy. He says hand sanitizer has been the most challenging to get ahold of from...

Indonesia nudges banks to boost lending to firms hit by virus

Indonesian authorities urged its top banks to lower interest rates and boost lending to sectors hit by the coronavirus.

CFOs Look to Boost Cash Holdings Cut Costs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Finance chiefs are boosting cash holdings, slashing costs and collecting outstanding payments to ensure their companies remain sufficiently capitalized to withstand financial hits from the coronavirus epidemic.