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Aircraft makers go digital to fight coronavirus delivery logjam

Aircraft makers go digital to fight coronavirus delivery logjam

Helicopter and jet makers are turning to digital technology so customers can inspect their big-ticket purchases remotely before taking delivery, as they strive to push through deals paralyzed by the coronavirus pandemic and bring in much needed cash.



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How the coronavirus pandemic is shaking retirement confidence across generations

How the coronavirus pandemic is shaking retirement confidence across generations

The recent economic downturn has prompted more workers to question whether they will retire comfortably, according to a survey. And they're more likely to dip into those savings to cover near-term expenses.

6 years ago
Embraer open to new partnerships after Boeing deal collapses

Embraer open to new partnerships after Boeing deal collapses

Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said on Monday that it expects to sign new strategic partnerships in the future, after Boeing Co abruptly canceled a deal in April to take over the company's commercial jet division.



6 years ago
Fiat Chrysler to list robot-making unit Comau

Fiat Chrysler to list robot-making unit Comau

Fiat Chrysler said on Monday it planned to list its robot-making unit Comau and had appointed Paolo Carmassi as the company's new chief executive for the purpose.



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Facebook, Snapchat join chorus of companies condemning George Floyd death, racism

Facebook, Snapchat join chorus of companies condemning George Floyd death, racism

Facebook Inc and Snap Inc became the latest U.S. companies condemning racial inequality in the United States as violent protests flared up across major cities over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis last week.



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Wall St. dips amid U.S. protests, China tensions

Wall St. dips amid U.S. protests, China tensions

U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday after a strong showing last month, as investors turned cautious amid country-wide protests over race and a flare-up in tensions between Washington and Beijing.



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Lufthansa supervisory board rubber stamps $10 billion state bailout

Lufthansa supervisory board rubber stamps $10 billion state bailout

Lufthansa's supervisory board said on Monday it had approved a 9 billion euro ($10 billion) government bailout that will force the German airline to give some of its prized landing slots to rivals.



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Oil falls as U.S.-China tension escalates

Oil falls as U.S.-China tension escalates

Oil fell on Monday on worries about renewed tensions between the United States and China, although reports that OPEC and Russia were closer to a deal on extending oil output cuts lent some support to prices.



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U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs investors' bid to block Madoff trustee lawsuits

U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs investors' bid to block Madoff trustee lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a bid by major banks and companies including Koch Industries Inc to prevent a trustee chasing money for victims of imprisoned Ponzi scheme swindler Bernard Madoff from recouping funds that were transferred overseas.



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Facebook's Zuckerberg faces employee blowback over ruling on Trump comments

Facebook's Zuckerberg faces employee blowback over ruling on Trump comments

Facebook employees critical of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision not to remove an inflammatory comment from U.S. President Donald Trump took their dissent public over the weekend on Twitter, praising the rival social media firm for taking action and rebuking their own employer.



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Eli Lilly starts human study of potential COVID-19 antibody treatment

Eli Lilly starts human study of potential COVID-19 antibody treatment

Eli Lilly and Co said on Monday it had started an early-stage trial to test its potential treatment for COVID-19, in the world's first study of an antibody treatment against the disease.



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Stock futures steady amid U.S. protests, simmering China tensions

Stock futures steady amid U.S. protests, simmering China tensions

Futures tracking the S&P 500 index were trading flat on Monday following a strong showing in May, as investors turned cautious after protests erupted across the country over race, and simmering tensions between Washington and Beijing heated up.



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China tells state firms to halt purchases of major U.S. farm products: sources

China tells state firms to halt purchases of major U.S. farm products: sources

China has told state-owned firms to halt purchases of soybeans and pork from the United States, two people familiar with the matter said, after Washington said it would eliminate special treatment for Hong Kong to punish Beijing.



6 years ago
Coty appoints Chairman Harf as CEO to lead turnaround

Coty appoints Chairman Harf as CEO to lead turnaround

Coty Inc on Monday appointed its Chairman and top investor JAB Holdings executive Peter Harf to the role of chief executive officer, as the cosmetics maker tries to revive sales and steer through the coronavirus crisis.



6 years ago
Op-Ed: Here's some career advice for college graduates during these very uncertain times

Op-Ed: Here's some career advice for college graduates during these very uncertain times

In order to manage the uncertainty that lies ahead, make the best-informed choices you can, monitor the results of those choices and adjust your plans as necessary. This will help give you a sense of control over your own life.

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