Walmart to hire 150,000 workers, give $550 million in cash bonuses amid coronavirus outbreak
The hiring begins now through the end of May.
Michigan AG warns of price gouging, phone and email scams for fake COVID-19 tests
At a time of crisis, many scammers are hoping you're letting your guard down.
With no coronavirus end in sight, money concerns growing for Michigan residents
As the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak starts coming into focus, residents in Michigan whose shifts were cut or were laid off from their jobs are worried how they will pay bills
Twelve Oaks Mall, Great Lakes Crossing closing due to coronavirus
Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi and Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills are both closing for at least ten days because of coronavirus.
Art Van Furniture suspends showroom operations at every store
Art Van says it will suspend all in-store operations due to coronavirus.
BusyKid chore app teaches kids how to manage their own money
A new app teaches kids how to manage their own money by doing chores.
Banquet halls suffer from coronavirus-related cancellations
The coronavirus is taking a toll on area banquet hall businesses.
Treasury coronavirus proposal: $500 billion in direct payments to Americans by early April
The U.S. Treasury is calling for two $250 billion cash infusions to American families, starting starting April 6. The amounts would depend on income and family size.
Kroger hiring for immediate openings at 119 Michigan stores
Kroger announces the company is hiring for immediate openings at 119 Michigan stores for a total of between 400-500 jobs.
Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
List of stores, restaurants in Mich. Adjusting hours or closing amid coronavirus emergency
Here is a list of businesses in Michigan, such as grocers and retail, that have amended their hours during the coronavirus state or emergency - or closed down completely.
Dollar General to open first hour for senior shoppers only starting on Tuesday
Dollar General is opening the first hour of shopping for senior shoppers only to minimize the risk of possibly being exposed to coronavirus
Dow plummets 13% as fears over global recession deepen
Dow drops 13%, worst drop in three decades
U.S. now in recession expected to last until September, UCLA forecasts
The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.
Financial markets in turmoil over fear of coronavirus lockdowns
JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.
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.
Meijer suspends service at deli, donate $2M to food pantries to help families during coronavirus outbreak
Meijer announced it would close certain customer service areas like the meat and deli salad service areas and would donate over $2 million to help families in need.
Whitmer signs order enhancing price gouging restrictions amid coronavirus state of emergency
Executive Order 2020-8 states that if a business or individual has acquired any product from a retailer, the business or individual must not resell that product in Michigan at a price that is grossly in excess of the purchase price of the product.
Stocks surge on new virus measures; Dow up 1,985 points
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards
Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.