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Factbox: House cleaning at Thyssenkrupp could start M&A wave

Factbox: House cleaning at Thyssenkrupp could start M&A wave

Steel-to-submarines conglomerate Thyssenkrupp has changed the structure of its sprawling empire, splitting operations into three categories as it seeks to simplify the business, stop cash burn and revive its battered share price.



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Past its peak? Battered oil demand faces threat from electric vehicles

Past its peak? Battered oil demand faces threat from electric vehicles

Oil companies may be facing uncertainty as the coronavirus pandemic triggers a collapse in demand for their products, but auto makers are betting the crisis will help accelerate an electric future.



6 years ago
Few U.S. oil and gas firms return small-business COVID-19 loans

Few U.S. oil and gas firms return small-business COVID-19 loans

U.S. securities filings show that only three of 12 listed oil and gas companies that received emergency government aid made available for small businesses said they would return it ahead of a deadline for firms that do not need the funds to do so.



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As coronavirus crushes small restaurants, big chains see room to move in

As coronavirus crushes small restaurants, big chains see room to move in

Prime storefronts left empty by failed businesses. Cheaper or even flexible rents. Landlords willing to add drive-thru lanes.



6 years ago
Kohl's losses surge on coronavirus closures

Kohl's losses surge on coronavirus closures

Kohl's Corp reported a bigger-than-expected loss on Tuesday, as the department store chain's stores remained shut for most of the first quarter due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.



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Southwest says bookings outpace cancellations in May

Southwest says bookings outpace cancellations in May

Southwest Airlines Co said on Tuesday it recorded positive bookings on a net basis so far this month as passenger reservations outpaced trip cancellations, helping the company slow its cash burn rate.



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Jamie Dimon says coronavirus crisis is 'wake up call' for a more inclusive economy

Jamie Dimon says coronavirus crisis is 'wake up call' for a more inclusive economy

Dimon detailed the steps his firm has taken to support customers and employees since the crisis began two months ago.

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Walmart's same-store sales rise 10%, online revenues surge

Walmart's same-store sales rise 10%, online revenues surge

Walmart Inc's first-quarter U.S. comparable sales rose 10% and the retailer reported a 74% rise in online revenue on Tuesday as stockpiling of groceries and other staples drove consumers to its stores and website during the coronavirus-related lockdowns, sending its shares up nearly 4%.



6 years ago
Investor who's beating the market by 30% with timely Amazon and Zoom buys is not celebrating yet

Investor who's beating the market by 30% with timely Amazon and Zoom buys is not celebrating yet

A Morgan Stanley mutual fund manager who consistently beats the market explained his investment philosophy in an interview with CNBC.

6 years ago
Home Depot misses profit estimates as coronavirus costs weigh

Home Depot misses profit estimates as coronavirus costs weigh

Home Depot Inc missed estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday, as the home improvement chain spent about $850 million on benefits for employees keeping its stores and warehouses running through the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Asda's first-quarter sales boosted by coronavirus stocking-up

Asda's first-quarter sales boosted by coronavirus stocking-up

Asda, the British supermarket arm of the world's biggest retailer Walmart , said on Tuesday its first-quarter comparable sales rose 3.5%, boosted by consumers stocking-up on food in response to the coronavirus crisis.



6 years ago
Phlow gets $354 million U.S. funding to ensure drug supply amid COVID-19

Phlow gets $354 million U.S. funding to ensure drug supply amid COVID-19

U.S. drug manufacturer Phlow said on Tuesday it had received $354 million from the government to speed up the manufacturing of drugs being tested and used to fight the new coronavirus.



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Deutsche Boerse chief says plans to fulfil his term as CEO

Deutsche Boerse chief says plans to fulfil his term as CEO

Deutsche Boerse Chief Executive Theodor Weimer said on Tuesday that he planned to complete his term through the end of 2024 at the helm of the stock exchange operator.



6 years ago
Long-lasting global recession likely due to COVID-19, says World Economic Forum report

Long-lasting global recession likely due to COVID-19, says World Economic Forum report

Risk managers expect a prolonged global recession as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a report by the World Economic Forum showed on Tuesday.



6 years ago
Electric car sales to fall, but not as much as other vehicles: research

Electric car sales to fall, but not as much as other vehicles: research

Worldwide electric car registrations are set to fall 18% this year, but those of combustion engine cars are set to drop even faster, analysts BloombergNEF (BNEF) said on Tuesday, as the automotive sector is hammered by the coronavirus crisis.



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