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Morgan Stanley CEO: too early to consider restarting share buy backs

Morgan Stanley's Chief Executive Officer James Gorman told shareholders at its annual meeting on Thursday that it is too early for him or the board of directors to consider reinstating bank's share buy back program.



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Michigan Governor Whitmer reopens auto showrooms and retail by appointment

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Thursday she signed a series of executive orders re-opening sectors of the economy across the state, including allowing retail and auto showrooms to resume operations by appointment.



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S&P 500 flat as investors weigh trade tensions; TJX surges

The S&P 500 index was largely unchanged on Thursday as growing U.S.-China trade tensions and concerns about a rebound from a coronavirus-led economic slump were offset by an upbeat outlook from retailer TJX.



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Shopify Balance Brings Banking and Cash Flow to Merchants

Digital | May 20, 2020 The huge e-commerce company also unveiled buy now, pay later and local delivery tools at its annual conference. Need to Know At Shopify’s annual conference, Unite, the e-commerce platform announced a number of new features. Shopify Balance Account is a “one-stop-shop” account for small business owners and a feature several

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U.S. existing home sales post largest decline in nearly 10 years

U.S. home sales logged their biggest drop in nearly 10 years in April as the novel coronavirus pandemic upended the labor market and broader economy, undercutting demand for housing.



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Macy's to be 'smaller company' as loss to hit $1 billion in quarter amid lockdowns

Macy's Inc said on Thursday it could rack up operating losses of up to $1.11 billion in the first quarter, as the department store operator was forced to shut stores due to lockdowns aimed at curbing the spread of the new coronavirus.



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Stocks slip on U.S.-China tensions; oil rises to 2-1/2-month high

Global equities trended lower on Thursday on concerns about the long-term economic impact of the new coronavirus and simmering U.S.-China tensions, though oil markets set aside those worries and marched to a 2-1/2 month high.



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Wall Street falls as trade concerns resurface

Wall Street's main indexes dropped about 1% on Thursday as investors worried about escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and concerns over a quick rebound from a coronavirus-led economic slump.



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Trump to visit Ford plant in Michigan as political tensions flare

President Donald Trump travels on Thursday to the crucial U.S. election battleground state of Michigan to visit a Ford Motor Co plant amid hostility with its Democratic governor over how quickly to reopen its economy during the coronavirus pandemic.



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Morgan Stanley CEO: too early to consider restarting share buybacks

Morgan Stanley's Chief Executive Officer James Gorman told shareholders on Thursday that it is too early for him or anyone on the board of directors to consider reinstating the bank's share buyback program.



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Uber has spent $19 million on coronavirus financial assistance for drivers

Uber Technologies Inc on Thursday for the first time detailed how much it has spent to support its ride-hail drivers and food delivery workers during the coronavirus crisis, which has battered the company and forced it to lay off thousands of employees.



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Southwest to limit bookings to keep seats open through July

Southwest Airlines Co will continue to limit bookings on its flights through at least July to give passengers space between seats, CEO Gary Kelly told shareholders on Thursday, mirroring a plan by competitor Delta Air Line In .



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Michigan Governor Whitmer further opens state economy ahead of Trump visit

Michigan's governor announced more steps to re-open the state's economy on Thursday, offering timelines for the resumption of some businesses and allowing some social gatherings as long as guidelines to curb the spread of the coronavirus are observed.



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Mnuchin sees U.S. economic bottom in second quarter, 'gigantic increase' fourth quarter

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday he believes the U.S. economy will "bottom out" in the second quarter and start to improve with the third quarter, with a "gigantic increase" in fourth quarter activity.



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Are businesses in danger of coronavirus lawsuits as they reopen?

Another round of coronavirus relief may include protections for business owners against employees and customers who get sick. Opponents say these cases are already tough to win.

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