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The world community is anxiously awaiting the outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone is expecting quarantine restrictions to be removed, a vaccine to be developed as well as everyone is fearing the possibility of the second wave of the epidemic. Governments across the world are concerned about the recovery of their economies. According to analysts, the world economy is likely to face a series of problems. Experts point out some of them.

This year, the demand for computer hardware has risen since the beginning of the  COVID-19 pandemic. Employees of many companies across the globe have to work from home. Thus, the need for quality equipment has increased significantly. Read about the top five in-demand computer manufacturers in the article

While some companies are teetering on the verge of collapse during market meltdowns, others can easily withstand the negative impact of the crisis and even take advantage of the situation. Currently, the coronavirus is raging on the global market. Investors can clearly see the resilience or weakness of big and small companies. Many corporations are going bankrupt. Only the strongest market players will survive the crisis and make a solid profit. See seven companies that are sure to capitalize on the corona crisis in our gallery

Today, many entrepreneurs are losing their businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak affected mostly medium and small-sized companies. However, there are organizations able to profit from the crisis. Read about the top 9 international companies created during the economic recessions that managed to succeed and became the strongest players in their industry.

While the coronavirus is wreaking havoc across the market, it is particularly hard to find a company whose shares guarantee a solid profit. Currently, many companies are teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, and thus they have sharply reduced payments to shareholders. Presumably, this year the dividends of a number of companies will fall by 25%. However, some firms will be able to stay afloat. Find out in this article about three companies whose dividend shares are considered a safe investment and always brings profit to shareholders

Mobile and cloud technologies are transforming business principles at a breakneck speed. In the fast-changing world, organizations with an outdated business model and infrastructure have no chance for survival, whereas young companies will have to keep up with the times constantly looking for new ways to compete and interact with customers.

 Find out in our article the main strategic goals of modern companies that may lead to the "uberization" of the economy.

COVID-19 is the eighteenth pandemic in the history of humankind. The culprit is the 2019-nCoV virus and, unfortunately, people are not immune to it.

Same as before, the most effective way of preventing the spread of a virus during a pandemic period is to isolate sick and potentially infected people. In other words, to introduce quarantine measures. Read about the worst pandemics in history in our article

Analysts share the viewpoint that humanity will have to adjust for drastic changes both in the global economy and daily life. People will have to give up lots of common things and get used to a new reality. Experts foresee six trends which could fit into a daily routine of most people. 

The novel coronavirus that has swept the world delivered a hard punch to the labor market. The unemployment rate has soared up across the globe. Large and small businesses have gone bankrupt, laying off workers due to the shutdown of the economic activity. However, despite the gloom and doom sentiment in the market, there are still some companies that continue to hire employees.  See the top 10 companies in our photo gallery

As a rule, many people consider the world economy a sophisticated and brain-cracking subject that is full of complex calculations and pyramids of letter equations. However, as it turns out it is not so black as it is painted. The economy even has a sense of humor when it comes to economic indexes that reflect the standard of living. Apart from the well-known indexes, e.g. the Big Mac Index, there are many others that may surprise you and even make you laugh. Read about alternative economic indexes in our article

The COVID-19 pandemic roiled the global economy. Nevertheless, analysts point out five countries which are capable of overcoming the aftermath of the virus-driven crisis sooner than others. Having assessed the fundamental picture amid the pandemic, experts recognized five most resilient economies. Read about them in our photo gallery.

Easter is a movable holiday. This year, Catholics celebrate Easter on April 12, while the Orthodox Сhurch on April 19. On this day, Christians pay special attention to their spiritual values as they mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Orthodox Christians consider the Holy Fire a miracle that occurs every year at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Every Christian is allowed to touch the flames as the Holy Fire supposedly does not burn the flesh. Find out seven other peculiar facts about the ceremony in this article