The dramatic plunge below zero highlighted a fundamental problem for the oil industry in the face of evaporating demand due to COVID-19.

Investors continue to move toward stocks despite unfavorable economic data.

Investors were guardedly optimistic last Monday as several countries and some states began to reopen their economies.

Congress has passed several pieces of legislation with provisions to help small businesses shore up their coffers and keep employees on the payroll.

Watch a recording of our webinar: Special Markets Update 2020 #7

The week started with stock indexes falling sharply on the heels of an historic plunge of crude oil into negative territory.

Data covering the past century’s 15 US recessions show that investors tended to be rewarded for sticking with stocks.

Fidelity Charitable has developed Giving Guidance for Coronavirus, with resources designed to help you identify effective ways to make a difference.

Last weekend, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other major oil-producing countries agreed to slash production as oil prices had fallen about 50% from their January peak. 

Fidelity is recording an increase in fraudulent money requests taking form in wire fraud, identity theft, and email scams.

The CARES Act includes provisions for retirement plan relief for individuals under federal tax law.

Watch a recording of our webinar: Special Markets Update 2020 #6

The week started out with a bang as stocks soared in value on Monday with each of the benchmark indexes posting sizable gains.

This Q1 Market Review features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter.

With lives and livelihoods at risk, the Federal Reserve, state governments, and the federal government have responded with a full slate of emergency measures.

In the current market environment, the value of your holdings may be fluctuating widely — and it's natural to feel tentative about further investment.

Watch a recording of our webinar: Special Markets Update 2020 #5

Stocks continued to rally at the beginning of last week amid hopes of enhanced testing for COVID-19. But by the end of the day Wednesday stocks slid, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their largest single-day declines since March 18.

On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. 

Along with the tax filing and tax payment extensions, the IRS has extended 2019 IRA and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) contributions to July 15, 2020.