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The meat producer Smithsfield closes a plant because of coronavirus. SoftBank expects nearly $17 billion loss on tech-focused Vision Fund. And new data on Gilead Sciences Covid-19 drug is promising but inconclusive. Hosted by Jacob Passy/Marketwatch. Produced by Mette Lützhøft and Katie Ferguson.

Analysts expect lower first-quarter earnings from S&P 500 companies. Realtors say potential home buyers have lost interest. And a new fund will let investors bet on the work-from-home trend. Host: Nicholas Jasinski. Producer: Jennifer Weiss.

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American gas consumption has not been this low since the 1960s. U.S. airlines are seeing few passengers. And many renters were late with their April payments. Host: Matt Klein. Producer: Jennifer Weiss.

The new James Bond movie has been postponed-and that could cost Facebook $50 million. South Korea is seeing the lowest level of new Covid-19 cases in weeks. And Honda Motor plans to furlough more than 14,000 employees next week. Host: Jacob Passy/MarketWatch. Producer: Mette Lützhøft

Gold has reached its highest level since 2013. Why declining revenue in the arts and leisure sectors is a red flag for the economic outlook. And banks report a spike in business loans. Host: Matt Klein. Producer: Mette Lützhøft

What an increasing unemployment rate for dentists tells us about the economy. AAA-rated bonds have almost recovered, but investors in companies lower down the credit spectrum have experienced much less relief. And why the latest Chinese data suggest that it will take a long time for economic normality to return in the rest of the world. Host: Matthew Klein. Producer: Mette Lützhøft

The benchmark U.S. oil price was way up on Thursday. American Airlines expects to tap billions in federal aid. And the latest estimate for March job losses might sound extremely low. Host: Nicholas Jasinski. Producer: Jennifer Weiss.

American industrial giants like Ford Motor, General Electric, and General Motors mobilize to produce much-needed medical supplies. Three mega-deals are closing this week. And why investors worry that U.S. banks might soon be cutting their dividends. Host: Nicholas Jasinski. Producer: Mette Lützhøft

The worst first quarter ever in the Dow's 135-year history has just ended. Why history might not be a guide on how a rebound could look. And Xerox is calling it quits on its attempt to acquire its larger copier and printer rival HP. Host: Nicholas Jasinski. Producer: Mette Lützhøft