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Stocks make cautious gains as U.S.-China frictions slow recovery rally

Stocks make cautious gains as U.S.-China frictions slow recovery rally

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday as investors' focus on the prospects of a global coronavirus recovery won out over familiar worries about U.S.-China relations and the depth of economic damage.



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Sustainable funds are outperforming their peers during the pandemic, BNP Paribas says

Sustainable funds are outperforming their peers during the pandemic, BNP Paribas says

Compared to other funds, sustainable funds showed strong outperformance across indexes, such as the MSCI equity index and S&P 500, says Gabriel Wilson-Otto from BNP Paribas Asset Management.

6 years ago
Natgas flows to U.S. LNG export plants sink to 9-month low due to coronavirus

Natgas flows to U.S. LNG export plants sink to 9-month low due to coronavirus

The amount of natural gas flowing on pipelines to U.S. liquefied natural gas export plants is at its lowest levels since August, a signal of weak worldwide demand due to government lockdowns to repress the coronavirus.



6 years ago
Exclusive: Winning bidder for Grindr has ties to Chinese owner

Exclusive: Winning bidder for Grindr has ties to Chinese owner

An investor group that got U.S. approval to buy Grindr Inc has financial and personal links to the dating app's current owner, China's Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd , Reuters has found, in a possible departure from Washington’s national security policy on deals.



6 years ago
That $600 unemployment benefit is likely going away. New plan would pay Americans a 'bonus' to return to work

That $600 unemployment benefit is likely going away. New plan would pay Americans a 'bonus' to return to work

That extra $600 in your weekly unemployment check is likely disappearing after July. Lawmakers have a few ideas to replace the policy.

6 years ago
Oil prices rise ahead of OPEC+ meeting on output cuts

Oil prices rise ahead of OPEC+ meeting on output cuts

Oil prices rose on Tuesday to near three-month highs on expectations that major producers would agree to extend output cuts that have shored up prices, during a video conference likely to be held this week.



6 years ago
Stock futures hit three-month high on prospects of economic recovery

Stock futures hit three-month high on prospects of economic recovery

U.S. stock index futures hit a three-month high on Tuesday as hopes of a rebound from a coronavirus-led economic slump prevailed over fears of disruption from widespread protests over race in the country.



6 years ago
Wall St. set for higher open on prospects of economic recovery

Wall St. set for higher open on prospects of economic recovery

Wall Street's main indexes were set to hit fresh three-month highs on Tuesday as optimism over reopening businesses overshadowed fears of more disruptions from protests in the country over the death of a black man while in police custody.



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Black corporate, nonprofit leaders say protests point to America's racial wealth gap, offer solutions

Black corporate, nonprofit leaders say protests point to America's racial wealth gap, offer solutions

On Monday several black leaders in business and finance voiced their reaction to CNBC over the killing of George Floyd and the protests that followed, saying the unrest is a result of both racial injustice and racial disparity in wealth between African Americans and whites in the U.S.

6 years ago
Thinking of switching to being your own boss? What it means for your taxes

Thinking of switching to being your own boss? What it means for your taxes

If you're stuck working at home as an employee, you're missing out on a pile of tax breaks. Independent contractors, however, can deduct a pile of expenses and seize other tax-saving opportunities. Here's what you should know.

6 years ago
Oil hits three-month high over hopes for output cuts

Oil hits three-month high over hopes for output cuts

Oil rose on Wednesday to a near three-month high amid optimism that major producers will extend production cuts as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.



6 years ago
Bank of America pledges $1 bln to address racial, economic inequality

Bank of America pledges $1 bln to address racial, economic inequality

Bank of America Corp on Tuesday pledged $1 billion to help communities across the country address economic and racial inequality, the first big bank to vow monetary support following violent protests after the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of police in Minneapolis.



6 years ago
Volkswagen to install Porsche's CEO as VW brand chief: Auto Motor and Sport

Volkswagen to install Porsche's CEO as VW brand chief: Auto Motor and Sport

Volkswagen Chief Executive (CEO) Herbert Diess will promote Porsche CEO Oliver Blume to become head of the VW brand as part of a broader management reshuffle, Auto Motor und Sport said on Tuesday citing company sources.



6 years ago
Wall St. inches higher at open on recovery optimism

Wall St. inches higher at open on recovery optimism

U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday as optimism around reopening businesses overshadowed fears of more disruptions from protests in the country over the death of a black man while in police custody.



6 years ago
Relief rally or bear market bubble? For investors, it's hard to tell

Relief rally or bear market bubble? For investors, it's hard to tell

What started as a bear market bounce in U.S. equities has transformed into one of the most dramatic rallies in memory, leaving investors looking to past rebounds, options markets and technical analysis for clues on how far it could run.



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