sxsw Austin Officials Force Cancellation of SXSW Over Coronavirus Fears Austin's mayor declares a local disaster, officially cancelling the SXSW tech and music conference over coronavirus concerns despite zero local cases. Organizers explore rescheduling options and a virtual experience as thousands had petitioned for the event's cancellation.
sxsw Austin Officials Cancel SXSW Festival Over Coronavirus Concerns Austin's mayor declares a local disaster and officially cancels the 34-year-old SXSW festival due to coronavirus fears. Major tech companies had already pulled out of the event as global cases surpass 100,000.
coronavirus Major Tech Giants Send Seattle Employees Home Amid Coronavirus Spread Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft instruct Seattle-area staff to work remotely after confirmed cases among their workers. The broader business world also restricts travel and cancels large events to slow the outbreak.
himss HIMSS Cancels Landmark Health Tech Conference Over Covid-19 Fears The HIMSS health tech conference is officially canceled for the first time in nearly 60 years as the Covid-19 outbreak forces major tech companies and public health officials to halt large gatherings.
google io Tech Industry Disrupted By Virus Cancellations And Major Startup Shutdown The COVID-19 coronavirus forces Google to cancel its massive I/O developer conference, while Justin Kan's well-funded legal startup Atrium unexpectedly shuts down. Robinhood also explains that unprecedented trading traffic caused its recent severe platform outages.
microsoft Microsoft Mandates Remote Work for Puget Sound and Bay Area Employees Microsoft instructs employees in its headquarters region and the Bay Area to work from home through late March to minimize coronavirus exposure. The company also cancels non-essential business travel and advises vulnerable on-site workers to stay home.
zoom Zoom Surpasses Earnings Expectations Amid Coronavirus-Driven Remote Work Surge Zoom reports impressive fourth-quarter earnings and strong forward guidance as demand for remote work tools skyrocket during the coronavirus outbreak. Despite beating analyst estimates, the company's stock initially drops in after-hours trading.
coronavirus Tech Conferences Face Widespread Cancellations Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Major technology conferences are shutting down as organizers prioritize public health over the spreading coronavirus threat. The abrupt disruptions leave companies and attendees scrambling to find alternative ways to share critical industry developments.
amazon Amazon Confirms First US Coronavirus Case in Seattle Headquarters Amazon notifies employees of its first confirmed US coronavirus case at its Seattle office, prompting new travel restrictions and virtual interviews as the city battles a major outbreak.
google Google Cancels In-Person I/O Developer Conference Over Coronavirus Fears Google cancels the physical Google I/O event and halts international employee travel as a precaution against the spreading coronavirus. The company plans to refund ticket holders and explore alternative ways to connect with its developer community.
coronavirus First US Coronavirus Death Confirmed as Trump Addresses Nation The United States reports its first fatal coronavirus case in Washington state, prompting a White House press briefing. President Trump provides an update on the government's response to the growing public health threat.
coronavirus U.S. Reports First Coronavirus Death as Outbreak Disrupts Politics and Sports The United States confirms its first coronavirus fatality in Washington State while global cases surpass 85,000. Meanwhile, the spreading virus forces major changes to the 2020 presidential campaign and puts pressure on the NCAA.
stock market Wall Street Suffers Worst Week Since 2008 Financial Crisis Coronavirus fears wipe over $3 trillion from U.S. stocks as the market experiences its fastest correction on record. President Trump publicly pressures the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.
stock market Wall Street Suffers Worst Weekly Drop Since 2008 Financial Crisis U.S. stock markets wrap up a brutal week with massive sell-offs driven by escalating coronavirus fears. Investors flee to bonds as the 10-year Treasury yield hits a historic low below 1.15%.
stock market U.S. Stocks Suffer Worst Week Since 2008 as Coronavirus Sparks Panic The coronavirus outbreak pushes U.S. stocks into their worst weekly decline since the 2008 financial crisis, wiping out nearly $3 trillion in value. Investors flock to safe-haven assets as the Federal Reserve signals potential rate cuts to cushion the economic blow.