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We’ve detected you are on Internet Explorer. For the best Barrons.com experience, please update to a modern browser. Google Firefox Barron’s Interests Magazine Data Advisor Penta Subscribe SIGN IN Dow Plunges 3,000 Points Your browser does not support iframes It’s another rout on Wall Street. Stocks finished deep in the red after the Fed cut rates to near zero. The striking move intensified economic worries. This afternoon, President Trump asked all Americans to avoid discretionary travel and gatherings of more than 10 people. Your browser does not support iframes Monday’s Selloff Was the S&P 500’s Fifth 10% Move Since 1978 Investors have moved lightning fast to price in a recession. 2 min The Fed’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Approach Isn’t Enough for the Stock Market 3 min Buffett’s Massive Cash Stash Makes Berkshire a Safe Port in the Storm 2 min 18 Stock Picks For Turbulent Times Long read Video: Markets Remain Volatile as Fed Cuts Rates Mike Schumacher, Wells Fargo Securities’ global head of rate strategy, discusses the Fed’s historic decision to cut interest rates to near zero as the coronavirus crisis continues to shock global markets. Video Airlines Want $50 Billion in Aid. It’s Crucial for Them, Lessors, and Jet Manufacturers. U.S. airlines are seeking the money from the federal government, according to The Wall Street Journal. It may not come a moment too soon for a range of companies other than the carriers themselves. Long read Media Disney Stock Has Crashed. 1 Analyst Thinks Apple Should Bid. Rosenblatt Securities analyst Bernie McTernan sees appeal in combing the Apple iOS platform with the Disney ecosystem of content, merchandise, and parks. 3 min Consumer Grubhub Rebounds on Expected Rise in NYC Delivery Market Investors are betting the company will benefit from the closure of all restaurants and bars in the state—aside from takeout or delivery orders 1 min Consumer Cruise Operator Carnival Is Tapping a $3 Billion Credit Facility The company said the move aims to increase its cash position and preserve financial flexibility in light of the current uncertainty in the global markets result from the COVID-19 outbreak.” 1 min Currencies The Dollar Is Unexpectedly Strong. That Could Be a Bad Sign. The U.S. dollar has been strengthening despite the Federal Reserve cutting rates twice over the past two weeks to near zero, suggesting demand for the greenback remains solid even as Treasury yields fall. That might not bode well for global markets. 3 min Transportation Uber Can Handle the Coronavirus Hit, Analyst Says Uber will make it through the coronavirus stress test, says New Street Research. 1 min Coronavirus How Today’s Market Fear Stacks Up The market has met other historic events with volatility. Perhaps understanding what some of those episodes felt like can help deal with today’s market angst. 4 min Transportation Airline Stocks Are Getting a Lift From Hope for Aid The industry is asking for $25 billion of grants and $25 billion of medium- to long-term liquidity, as well as a tax rebate, according to the lobbying organization for carriers. 3 min Bonds The Fed Should Fix ‘Frozen’ Short-Term Credit Markets, BofA Says Long read Investing ‘Social Distancing’ Will Hit the Best-Performing Restaurant Stocks. Here’s How Bad It Could Get. Large restaurant stocks are down about 14% year to date on average, better than the 19% decline of the Dow. 4 min Dividends These 20 Stocks Are Immune to Dividend Cuts BofA Securities strategists screened for high-quality stocks with safe dividends that are also rated Buy by Bank of America equity analysts. 1 min Economy and Policy Roundtable Goldman’s Cohen: Coronavirus Won’t Trigger a Financial Crisis Investors will want to see that public health officials are properly tracking the disease; that government policy is on the right track; and that companies are preparing for the future, Cohen says. Long read Economy and Policy Commentary U.S. Companies Still Need Help Against Cyberattacks In the midst of the pandemic, an important commission is sounding an alarm. The private sector isn’t prepared to defend itself against the new environment of cyber threats. It won’t be until the nation adopts a posture of collective defense. Long read Investing Women in Finance Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance Our inaugural list honors 100 women who are setting today’s agenda in the financial-services industry and moving it confidently into the future. Long read Latest From MarketWatch and Barron’s 9:38 PM ET Americans need money — not more reasons to spend — or the coronavirus recession could be even worse 8:36 PM ET These 64 stocks in the S&P 500 fell at least 20% on Monday as the coronavirus panic intensified 7:11 PM ET The Dow Just Had Its Second-Worst Day Ever. ‘I’ve Got to Believe There Are Buyers Out There.’ 7:00 PM ET A 14-Day National Coronavirus Lockdown Is Probably Unconstitutional. Here’s What the Government Could Do Instead. 6:07 PM ET What Would It Take for U.S. Markets to Shut Down? 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Why They’re Still Buys. 4:18 PM ET Buy Videogame Stocks, Analyst Says, Because Online Is the Only Way Left to Socialize 4:16 PM ET Dow Plunges 3,000 Points 4:03 PM ET Exxon’s Debt Rating Is Cut on Oil and Operating Weakness 3:49 PM ET Monday’s Selloff Was the S&P 500’s Fifth 10% Move Since 1978 3:47 PM ET 10-year Treasury yield sees biggest one-day drop since March 2009 after Fed’s emergency actions 3:36 PM ET Disney Stock Has Crashed. 1 Analyst Thinks Apple Should Bid. 3:18 PM ET Oil ends at 4-year low, with U.S. benchmark below $30 as emergency Fed moves fail to reassure traders on economy 2:51 PM ET Drugmaker Mallinckrodt Gives Creditors Deadline Today on Debt Refinance, Opioid Division Bankruptcy 2:47 PM ET Airline Stocks Are Getting a Lift From Hope for Aid 2:11 PM ET Airlines Want $50 Billion in Aid. It’s Crucial for Them, Lessors, and Jet Manufacturers. 2:04 PM ET Grubhub Rebounds on Expected Rise in NYC Delivery Market 2:03 PM ET The Dollar Is Unexpectedly Strong. That Could Be a Bad Sign. 1:57 PM ET Investors expect Fed action to backstop vital source of cash for big businesses 1:56 PM ET SEC Cuts Advisors a Break Amid Coronavirus 1:54 PM ET Buffett will make a decision on working from home on ‘day-by-day basis’ amid coronavirus panic 1:50 PM ET Moderna Stock Jumps After Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Begins 1:29 PM ET EU Proposes Ban on Travel to Europe to Slow Coronavirus 1:15 PM ET Vail Resorts Stock Is Dropping Because the Ski Season Could Be Over 1:06 PM ET Goldman says U.S. growth will shrink 5% next quarter and here’s how low stocks could go 12:54 PM ET What Central Banks Should Do Now, According to Mervyn King 12:47 PM ET The Dow Has Dropped 1,800 Points. ‘These Are Uncharted Waters.’ 12:44 PM ET Buy Cirrus Logic Stock to Play Apple’s 5G iPhones, Analyst Says 12:44 PM ET U.S. GDP Could Fall 5% in the Second Quarter, Goldman Sachs Says 12:37 PM ET Uber Can Handle the Coronavirus Hit, Analyst Says 12:33 PM ET European stocks crushed as economies shut down 11:44 AM ET France Fines Apple $1.2 Billion Over Distribution Practices 11:41 AM ET Peloton Is Closing Its Sets and Stores to the Public During the Pandemic 11:35 AM...