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Small businesses can use PPP loans for masks and reopening expenses like sneeze guards in proposed bill

Small businesses can use PPP loans for masks and reopening expenses like sneeze guards in proposed bill

The proposed bill gives small business owners more flexibility in how they use the loans, addressing several persistent complaints about the $660 billion effort.

6 years ago
Remote work start-up Deel scores $14 million investment led by Andreessen Horowitz

Remote work start-up Deel scores $14 million investment led by Andreessen Horowitz

Venture capital funding in general has dried up as investors have become skittish in placing new bets, particularly for early-stage companies.

6 years ago
German court ends diesel case against Volkswagen CEO, Chairman

German court ends diesel case against Volkswagen CEO, Chairman

A German court said on Wednesday it was ending proceedings against the chairman and chief executive of Volkswagen AG after the carmaker agreed to pay a fine of 9 million euros ($9.9 million) over the diesel emissions scandal.



6 years ago
FCA-PSA deal terms 'set in stone' for 50-50 merger

FCA-PSA deal terms 'set in stone' for 50-50 merger

Terms of a planned merger between Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot-owner PSA are set in stone, FCA's chairman said on Wednesday, brushing off talk that some aspects of the deal might be re-negotiated because of the COVID-19 crisis.



6 years ago
Fed policymakers pledged to act as appropriate, minutes show

Fed policymakers pledged to act as appropriate, minutes show

Federal Reserve policymakers re-upped a pledge to keep interest rates near zero until they are confident the U.S. economy is on track to recovery, a detailed summary of their most recent policy-setting meeting shows.



6 years ago
Air France axes A380, Emirates seen cutting deliveries

Air France axes A380, Emirates seen cutting deliveries

The world's largest airliner, the Airbus A380, took a step closer to the aviation archives on Wednesday as Air France said it would permanently axe its grounded fleet and sources said Emirates was in talks to reduce remaining deliveries.



6 years ago
Volkswagen admits car ad racist, apologizes

Volkswagen admits car ad racist, apologizes

Volkswagen withdrew on Wednesday an advert posted on its official Instagram page for its Golf cars that it admitted was racist and insulting, saying it would investigate how it came about and draw consequences.



6 years ago
Germany agrees on rescue package for Lufthansa: media

Germany agrees on rescue package for Lufthansa: media

The German government has agreed on final details of a rescue package for airline carrier Lufthansa , media reported on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Ford shuts two U.S. assembly plants due to COVID-19 infections

Ford shuts two U.S. assembly plants due to COVID-19 infections

Ford Motor Co on Wednesday closed two U.S. assembly plants as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked early havoc with the No. 2 U.S. automaker's plan to restart North American production and begin making its most profitable vehicles again.



6 years ago
No going back: New imperatives for European banking

No going back: New imperatives for European banking

McKinsey & Company | By Matthieu L, Debasish P, Ildiko R, Hiro S, and Marcus S | May 18, 2020 Now is the time for Europe’s banking leaders to reimagine how their institutions operate and their role in society. COVID-19 remains an unresolved health challenge that has resulted in tragic loss of life. The economic

6 years ago
Oil gains, stocks rally on renewed recovery hopes

Oil gains, stocks rally on renewed recovery hopes

Crude prices rose and a gauge of global equities broke out of a three-week trading range on Wednesday as investors bet on a rapid recovery from the coronavirus-induced recession.



6 years ago
Dow shuts Midland operations after flood waters sweep in

Dow shuts Midland operations after flood waters sweep in

Dow Inc said on Wednesday it has shut down all operating units at its headquarters in Midland, Michigan, after flood waters breached its sites following the collapse of two dams.



6 years ago
Tax return filings crater as Americans are holding off until July 15

Tax return filings crater as Americans are holding off until July 15

The Treasury Department and the IRS gave taxpayers three more months to submit their 2019 returns and pay any amounts due. Americans are taking advantage of the extra time, as returns submitted fell by nearly 10% year over year.

6 years ago
U.S. workplace safety agency steps up COVID-19 inspections

U.S. workplace safety agency steps up COVID-19 inspections

The U.S. Labor Department will expand inspections of businesses to reduce job-site hazards related to the new coronavirus as employees begin returning to work across the country, although the policy falls short of demands by worker advocates.



6 years ago
Canada recommends masks, says emergency loans have no cap but many limits

Canada recommends masks, says emergency loans have no cap but many limits

There will be no cap on the size of Canada's emergency loans to large companies harmed by the coronavirus pandemic but there will be multiple restrictions, the government said on Wednesday, as it recommended wearing masks in public for the first time.



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