Kimberly Adams

For us, closing down on a Friday night at the end of the slowest month of the year just was not a business decision that we could do.

You know, we couldn't support our staff financially if we did that.

She says most employees told her... They want to work because they have rent to make at the end of the month.

So she decided on a middle ground.

They're open and donating 10% of sales all weekend to refugee and immigrant rights organizations.

In the Twin Cities, hundreds of businesses shut their doors last Friday, including St.

Paul's store, The Yarnery.

But co-owner Scott Rohr says he's not shutting down today.

He says he and the business are in this for the long term.

So he's planning for what other actions or closures might look like in the future.

I'm Carla Javier for Marketplace.

Coming up... I want a nice drink.

I want a fancy drink.

I don't want to spend that money, though.

Especially in this economy.

But first, the numbers.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 179.4% to close at 48,892.

The Nasdaq gave up 223.9% to finish at 23,461.

And the S&P 500 dipped 29.4% to end at 69.39.

Gold and silver were on a tear all month until they tanked today.