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Jobless claims in the U.S. have spiked thanks to layoffs from the coronavirus outbreak. Four experts give their take on what may happen next.

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., among others, has proposed legislation that would give taxpayers 90 more days to file their 2019 returns. While the Treasury has given people more time to pay, returns are still expected to be submitted by April 15.

Connecticut will move its nominating contest to June 2 from the originally planned April 28 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Thursday.

Apple's online store on Thursday in the United States restricted purchases of more of two units each of the iPhone 8, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, or iPhone 11 Pro or Max.

Trump didn't specify which companies he was referring to but called out those that have bought back stock.

The government is in talks with Facebook, Google and other tech giants about sharing location data from smartphones to combat coronavirus. The news has some people concerned about data privacy.

Joe Biden is rising. Markets are falling. Coronavirus is spreading. And Trump's reelection campaign will need a new message.

Americans of all ages are facing financial stress from the coronavirus, which already has caused a stock market crash, lost wages and mounting layoffs. Whether you are retired or near retirement, a freelancer with complicated taxes, or a college student sent home from school, here are answers from CNBC's Sharon Epperson to some of the critical questions to stay financially sound at a time of unprecedented challenges.

A recent surge in demand for safe-haven investments sent the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note to an all-time low. Student loan borrowers will benefit in the year ahead.

A plan unveiled on Thursday by Senate Democrats to forgive $10,000 in student debt amid the coronavirus goes much further than the Trump administration's temporary interest waiver.

Some scientists have said the anti-malaria drug chloroquine could be a treatment for the coronavirus.

The Treasury Department may have given you more time to pay your 2019 taxes, but the April 15 deadline still holds for IRA contributions. What you should know.

The service is closed nationwide as a result of 'high order volumes' from online shoppers.

The U.K. prime minister offered citizens a piece of optimism Thursday.

Compass flies for American Airlines, which said it would make deep cuts to compensate for a sharp drop in travel demand amid coronavirus.

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading on Thursday.

Tulsi Gabbard said on Thursday that she has dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race. The congresswoman from Hawaii, who officially jumped into the race in February 2019, never gained traction in national polls and lagged in fundraising.

Private deals are being held up thanks to new economic risks and "shelter in place" restrictions making it impossible to evaluate start-ups in person. Tech valuations, which rely on future growth, may also take a hit.

President Donald Trump doubled down on blaming China for the coronavirus pandemic and again made a point of referring to the "Chinese virus" at a White House news conference.

The White House is talking to congressional leaders of both parties about a massive stimulus package to blunt the impact of the coronavirus crisis.