For the second time this week, a few minutes into trading stocks hit 7% down and triggered a “circuit breaker” for a 15-minute halt to trading. For reference, the S&P 500 triggers at 7%, 13% then 20%. … [Read more...] about Stock Market Opens Down 7%, Trading Halted 15 Minutes, AGAIN
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Stock Market Opens Down 7%, Trading Halted 15 Minutes
A few minutes into trading stocks hit 7% down and triggered a "circuit breaker" for a 15-minute halt to trading. For reference, the S&P 500 triggers at 7%, 13% then 20%. This isn't the kind of history that we want to witness. Hold on to your seats, but trade responsibly! … [Read more...] about Stock Market Opens Down 7%, Trading Halted 15 Minutes
WHO Statement as Coronavirus Passes 100,000 Cases
March 7, 2020 As of today’s reports, the global number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 100 000. As we mark this sombre moment, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminds all countries and communities that the spread of this virus can be significantly slowed or even reversed through the implementation of robust containment and control activities. China and … [Read more...] about WHO Statement as Coronavirus Passes 100,000 Cases
What Law Enforcement Personnel Need to Know about Coronavirus
PDF release by the CDC on Saturday, March 7, 2020 PDF: What Law Enforcement Personnel Need to Know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) … [Read more...] about What Law Enforcement Personnel Need to Know about Coronavirus
UK Supermarkets Start Coronavirus Rationing
Via The Sun on March 8, 2020 Supermarkets have started rationing products including pasta, hand sanitiser, and tinned veg amid the coronavirus crisis. We've been doing this in the States for certain items since last week. And why can't the Brits spell "sanitizer" correctly? It's annoying my … [Read more...] about UK Supermarkets Start Coronavirus Rationing
Coronavirus Confirmed In Indy
And so it begins... Indiana state health officials confirmed the first case of coronavirus in Indiana. Gov. Eric Holcomb made the announcement during a news conference Friday. He's declared a public health emergency in Indiana related to coronavirus and COVID-19. https://cbs4indy.com/news/coronavirus/state-health-officials-discussing-coronavirus-impact-on-indiana/ … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Confirmed In Indy
Costco Gets Into the Magic Business
Well, at least someone is trying to provide a smile in the midst of the shelf-clearing Coronavirus outbreak. https://twitter.com/djbaskin/status/1234996640441782272 COSTCO MAGIC PHOTO GALLERY … [Read more...] about Costco Gets Into the Magic Business
California Under a State of Emergency due to Coronavirus
https://twitter.com/CAgovernor/status/1235354528435724289 … [Read more...] about California Under a State of Emergency due to Coronavirus
First case of Coronavirus Found in New Jersey
https://twitter.com/GovMurphy/status/1235375867917930498 ...the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus, or #COVID19, in New Jersey. The individual, a male in his 30s, is hospitalized in Bergen County and has been hospitalized since March 3rd. … [Read more...] about First case of Coronavirus Found in New Jersey