Drug cleared by Trump, FDA for coronavirus testing also found in fish tanks - and prices online are soaring

President Trump announced in a press conference Thursday that chloroquine phosphate -- a substance found in drugs used to treat malaria and severe arthritis -- was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to test as a treatment for the coronavirus.

A different tax season as tax preparers change the way they do things due to coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic coming during tax season in the U.S., and social distancing becoming the new normal for Americans, many tax preparers are changing the way they do things.

Simon malls closing across United States in response to coronavirus pandemic

The Simon Property Group announced on Wednesday that it would be closing all of its U.S retail properties — which include over 200 shopping malls and retail outlets — in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Several malls, shopping centers closing temporarily amid COVID-19 concerns

The Galleria Mall, Katy Mills Mall and Houston Premium Outlets are among several malls and shopping centers closing until the end of March.

Macy's, Bloomingdales temporarily closing stores nationwide due to COVID-19 concerns

In a statement on Tuesday, Macy’s Inc. announced it will close all of its stores temporarily by the end of the day due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Marriott hotels to furlough ‘10s of thousands,’ according to reports

Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.

Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus

Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus prompts shoppers to hoard SPAM, canned meat

Canned meat like SPAM is a favorite of preppers because it can last for years, making it a staple for shoppers stocking up in cases of events like natural disasters — or the coronavirus pandemic.

Stocks battle back from steepest drop since 1987 crash

U.S. equity markets rallied Tuesday after the Federal Reserve announced it was taking action to grease the wheels of the commercial paper market, which is critical for supporting the flow of credit to businesses and households.

Gold's Gym closing locations in U.S., including Texas

The closures are effective at 8 p.m. local time Monday, March 16 and will affect all company-owned locations in the U.S.

Why is toilet paper vanishing from supermarkets?

You might notice something unusual, not to mention unfortunate, next time you try to stock up on bathroom supplies at your local grocery store.

Sporting goods chain Modell’s to close its remaining stores

Modell’s Sporting Goods, the century-old family-owned sporting goods chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing its remaining 115 stores.

FOX Business Beat: Eyes on Financial Markets
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All eyes on the financial markets Wednesday after stocks rebounded yesterday from big losses. FOX's Jackie DeAngelis joined us with the latest for our Business Beat.

Coronavirus: DOJ issues warning over price gouging

The United States Department of Justice issued a warning to those who would price gouge during the coronavirus outbreak.