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France warns Renault could disappear; Nissan plans job cuts

France warns Renault could disappear; Nissan plans job cuts

Europe's car industry was put on alert for more job losses on Friday as a French minister warned Renault could disappear if it didn't get help soon and a Japanese news report said partner Nissan was considering 20,000 layoffs, with many in Europe.



6 years ago
EasyJet founder loses bid to oust management in strategy row, proxy votes show

EasyJet founder loses bid to oust management in strategy row, proxy votes show

EasyJet said founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou had failed in his attempt to oust key management including the CEO, according to the initial results of a shareholder vote brought over the airline's plan to buy new Airbus planes.



6 years ago
With remote work plan, Facebook dashes hopes of paycheck arbitrage

With remote work plan, Facebook dashes hopes of paycheck arbitrage

With Facebook's adoption of permanent remote work on Thursday, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has untethered one of Silicon Valley's biggest companies from the place that incubated it.



6 years ago
Alibaba revenue, profit beat as online sales surge during lockdown

Alibaba revenue, profit beat as online sales surge during lockdown

China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit on Friday, as the COVID-19 lockdowns drove more people to shop online for essentials.



6 years ago
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors look beyond drug makers as hunt for Covid-19 treatment heats up

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors look beyond drug makers as hunt for Covid-19 treatment heats up

Investors are diversifying bets in the healthcare sector, as the rush to develop treatments for Covid-19 has driven up prices for some pharmaceutical stocks.



6 years ago
EasyJet shareholders reject founder's proposals to oust key management

EasyJet shareholders reject founder's proposals to oust key management

EasyJet on Friday said all four resolutions put forth by its founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou to oust key management were rejected by its shareholders, with nearly 60% of votes cast against his proposals at a general meeting.



6 years ago
Deere sees sharp fall in annual profit as lockdowns sap demand

Deere sees sharp fall in annual profit as lockdowns sap demand

Deere & Co on Friday forecast a sharp fall in full-year profit as farmers and ranchers struggle to bring their goods to market because of coronavirus-led restrictions, crushing demand for equipment like harvestors and tractors.



6 years ago
EasyJet founder fails to oust management, proxy votes show

EasyJet founder fails to oust management, proxy votes show

EasyJet said founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou had failed in his attempt to oust key management including the CEO, according to the initial results of a shareholder vote brought over the airline's plan to buy new planes.



6 years ago
U.S. shale bust slams rural economies as oil checks shrivel

U.S. shale bust slams rural economies as oil checks shrivel

Royalties from oil pumped on Paul Ruckman's land allowed the South Texas retiree to build a six-bedroom, seven-bathroom vacation home. He had plenty left over, and donated some of it to Helena, Texas, an 1800s ghost town that draws hundreds to historic buildings and gunfight re-enactments.



6 years ago
United Airlines CEO Kirby's annual base salary lower than predecessor

United Airlines CEO Kirby's annual base salary lower than predecessor

United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Friday it would pay Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby an annual base salary of $1 million, lower than what prior head Oscar Munoz received.



6 years ago
Uber customer claims company won price-fixing suit because arbitrator was scared

Uber customer claims company won price-fixing suit because arbitrator was scared

An Uber customer on Friday asked a Manhattan federal judge to overturn an arbitration win for the company in a price-fixing case, arguing that the arbitrator only ruled in Uber's favor because he was scared.



6 years ago
U.S. charges ousted Hollywood executive with defrauding pandemic loan program, BlackRock fund

U.S. charges ousted Hollywood executive with defrauding pandemic loan program, BlackRock fund

U.S. prosecutors have charged the recently ousted owner of a Hollywood movie distributor with defrauding a federal coronavirus emergency relief program and a BlackRock Inc investment fund, including to pay for a Beverly Hills mansion and other luxuries.



6 years ago
This is the average coronavirus stimulus payment in your state

This is the average coronavirus stimulus payment in your state

In the last six weeks, the Treasury Department and IRS have distributed more than $257.9 billion in stimulus payments to more than 152 million individuals. Here's the average check received in each state.

6 years ago
U.S. agencies ask FCC to rescind Ligado spectrum decision

U.S. agencies ask FCC to rescind Ligado spectrum decision

A group of U.S. agencies on Friday asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider its unanimous April 22 decision to allow Ligado Networks [MOSAV.UL] to deploy a low-power nationwide mobile broadband network, saying it could pose a threat to global positioning systems (GPS).



6 years ago
Hertz preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as Friday night: WSJ

Hertz preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as Friday night: WSJ

Hertz Global Holdings Inc is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as Friday night after failing to reach a standstill agreement with its top lenders, the Wall Street Journal reported https://on.wsj.com/2A4ONKs, citing people familiar with the matter.



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