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China's economic growth indicators are lopsided, pointing to possible downside risks for the country in the second half of 2020 as it tries to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, said an expert on Thursday.

"If you look at the trends that were occurring in retail, they were absolutely remarkable," Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown said.

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

Trump applauded the country's coronavirus vaccine and therapeutic development, saying it has had "tremendous success" and is "ready to deliver them literally as soon" as they're approved.

President Trump said he supported a proposal that has gained bipartisan support for $25 billion in additional federal aid for airline payrolls.

Moderna is charging between $32 to $37 per dose for its coronavirus vaccine for some customers, under cheaper "pandemic pricing," the company said.

"Every single stock on my 'Go' list ... was up today, meaning that something very big could be afoot," the "Mad Money" host said.

"I mean, the numbers don't lie," Dr. Anthony Fauci said when asked during an interview whether the U.S. had the world's worst coronavirus outbreak.

A push for $25 billion in additional aid to protect airline jobs through the end of March gained steam with the backing from Republican senators.

Lenders say bids for Penney's real estate and assets aren't close enough to the $2.2 billion of debt they hold after the department store filed for bankruptcy.

Starbucks, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Shake Shack are focusing on drive-thru construction in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The company filled fewer prescriptions during the quarter because of stay-at-home orders, but its health benefits business got a boost as people delayed elective procedures.

CVS Health said Wednesday that it's focused on providing the services that are in high demand during the pandemic from flu shots to testing for colleges.

White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that he and his family have required continued security in the face of harassment and death threats from people angry over his guidance on the coronavirus pandemic.

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland, the current NGA chair, is expected at the meeting to hand leadership of the association over to Cuomo, a Democrat.

While pushing "Mulan" to Disney+ should help Disney meet its financial targets, it leaves movie theaters around the world in more precarious positions.

Trevor Milton reconfirmed several of the company's expectations, including production of its hydrogen fuel-cell semitruck for next year and a partnership with a big automaker for its Badger pickup.

Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday that it will develop and deliver 100 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine for the U.S. in a deal totaling more than $1 billion.

A survey of 4,300 travel insurance customers by Richmond, Virginia-based insurer Allianz Travel found that half would be willing to travel given advanced sanitization or a proven Covid-19 vaccine. They'd also not mind flying or staying in a hotel.

Marco Rubio warned that a new wave of small business layoffs could come if Congress does not re-up funding for the Paycheck Protection Program in its next round of coronavirus relief spending.