WHO to meet on promising drugs for new virus
The U.N. health agency is inviting scientists to help find effective drugs and vaccines.
Coronavirus not expected to derail China's trade deal commitments: Mnuchin
The U.S. expects China to be able to meet its commitments under the "phase one" trade deal, despite a coronavirus that has killed hundreds and closed stores and factories in East Asia, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on "Mornings with Maria" Thursday.
China opens new hospitals for virus patients, deaths top 560
China on Thursday finished building a second new hospital to isolate and treat patients of a virus that has killed more than 560 people and continues to spread, disrupting travel and people's lives and fueling economic fears.
Tyson Foods helped by swine fever in China, but misses sales expectations
Tyson Foods Inc. reported weaker-than-expected sales for its latest quarter, but said it was helped by a flu in China that has resulted in producers there culling millions of pigs.
Coronavirus forces Estee Lauder to trim fiscal 2020 profit forecast
Estee Lauder Cos Inc on Thursday cut its profit forecast for fiscal 2020, citing the coronavirus epidemic in China, a key market for the maker of Clinique skincare products.
Coronavirus could cost Coach owner Tapestry $250M
Coach handbag maker Tapestry Inc cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday, warning of a sales hit of up to $250 million due to the coronavirus outbreak in China, where it has closed a majority of its stores.
As coronavirus halts Chinese travel, global tourism takes major hit
The viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry into chaos.
Top US officials to spotlight Chinese spy operations, pursuit of American secrets
An aggressive campaign by American authorities to root out Chinese espionage operations in the United States has snared a growing group of Chinese government officials, business people, and academics pursuing American secrets.
China’s move to patent Gilead’s experimental virus drug could lead to legal battle
Gilead said it applied for a global patent in 2016
Huawei, guarding US business, says Verizon violated patents
Huawei is the No. 2 global smartphone brand
Stocks rally on Trump acquittal, tariff cuts
Stocks rose Wednesday sending the Nasdaq to a new high for a second straight day
China allowed coronavirus delays under phase one trade deal
Beijing has pledged to buy $76.7 billion of additional U.S. goods and services, on top of a 2017 baseline, in the 12 months that started Jan. 1, 2020, but the deal deliberately does not spell out when during the year these goods should be purchased.
WHO seeks $675M to fight coronavirus
In the last 24 hours, the U.N. health agency has seen the biggest jump in cases since the start of the epidemic.
Americans escaping coronavirus zone land in California
The Americans were evacuated from the Chinese city Wuhan.
Mothers may pass coronavirus to unborn children: Chinese doctors
Pregnant women infected with the new coronavirus may be able to pass it to their unborn children, doctors at the Wuhan Children Hospital said on Wednesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
Airbus shuts Chinese plant that assembles A320s
An Airbus statement gave no indication Wednesday of when the assembly facility in Tianjin might reopen.
Nike warns coronavirus will weaken China business
Nike says coronavirus will have 'material impact' on Greater China business.
Two cruise ships isolated in quarantine as China virus hits airlines, carmakers
Thousands of passengers and crew on two cruise ships in Asian waters were placed in quarantine for China’s coronavirus on Wednesday as airlines, car manufacturers and other global companies counted the cost of the fast-spreading outbreak.
Health authorities struggle with coronavirus containment
With important details about the illness and how it spreads still unknown, officials and medical personnel are struggling.
Coronavirus forces Adidas to close 'considerable' number of China stores
German sportswear company Adidas on Wednesday said it was closing a "considerable'' number of its shops in China.



















