World Health Organization names the new coronavirus: Covid-19
“Having a name matters to prevent the use of other names that can be inaccurate or stigmatizing,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, told reporters.
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Under Armour expects shipping delays and is taking a sales hit because of deadly coronavirus
“We think it’s reasonable to expect industry-wide delays in terms of delivery around the world — including potentially missed shipment[s] and service windows,” CEO Patrik Frisk says.
Coronavirus live updates: Fed’s Powell ‘closely monitoring’ outbreak; 13th case in US; WHO says outbreak is ‘very grave threat’
The number of confirmed cases rose to more than 43,100 across the world with deaths topping at least 1,018 as of Tuesday morning.
Under Armour shares tank on sales miss, sees $50 million to $60 million hit from coronavirus
Under Armour shares plummeted Monday after the company reported sales that missed analysts’ estimates.
Hasbro shares soar as ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Frozen 2’ toys fueled holiday sales
Strong sales of “Star Wars” and “Frozen 2” toys helped boost Hasbro’s holiday sales during the fourth quarter, sending shares of the company up 7% in premarket trading Tuesday.
Tesla’s competitors play catch-up on electric batteries
“Tesla simply has been engineering these packs longer than its competitors, and therefore it has a technology lead that is significant,” said Sam Jaffe, managing director of Cairn Energy Research Advisors.
Ghosn reportedly hires CAA founder Michael Ovitz to evaluate film, TV deals
Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan chairman who staged a Hollywood-style escape from Japan in December, is reportedly evaluating film and TV projects based on his life.
Coronavirus live updates: WHO says 15% of patients get pneumonia, WeWork closes 100 buildings
As of Monday, more than 40,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 910 deaths.
‘Imagine being trapped in your bathroom’ — what it’s like on coronavirus-quarantined cruise ship
Diamond Princess passenger Matthew Smith said he is “maintaining his confidence” that he and his wife will not test positive for the coronavirus.
Watch: World Health Organization holds press conference on coronavirus outbreak
“In short, we may only be seeing the tip of the iceberg,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, said in a tweet Sunday
‘Parasite’ makes Oscars history with four wins, including stunning best picture victory
For the first time ever a non-English language film has won the best picture Oscar at the Academy Awards. On Sunday, “Parasite” took home the top prize at the 92nd Academy Awards.
Popeyes parent’s stock rises as chicken sandwich drives sales; earnings top estimates
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s chicken sandwich permanently returned in November.