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Thyssenkrupp, union call for further consolidation in warship sector

Thyssenkrupp, union call for further consolidation in warship sector

Thyssenkrupp and Germany's largest union IG Metall on Thursday called for further consolidation of the country's warship sector, saying a tie-up of rivals Luerssen and German Naval Yards (GNYK) did not go far enough.



6 years ago
Coronavirus crisis a window of opportunity for bankers to the rich

Coronavirus crisis a window of opportunity for bankers to the rich

When markets slumped in March as the spread of coronavirus gathered pace, wealth managers' trading volumes soared as ultra rich clients reshuffled their portfolios.



6 years ago
Trump says he's very disappointed in China-Fox Business Network

Trump says he's very disappointed in China-Fox Business Network

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was very disappointed in China after the novel coronavirus broke out soon after the two countries agreed on a Phase 1 trade deal.



6 years ago
Futures dip on fears of prolonged economic downturn

Futures dip on fears of prolonged economic downturn

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday following two sessions of sharp declines, as investors worried that the current economic downturn maybe be here for longer than initially presumed.



6 years ago
Tesla starts building Long Range Model 3 cars at China plant

Tesla starts building Long Range Model 3 cars at China plant

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc said on Thursday it had started producing Long Range Model 3 vehicles in its Shanghai factory and aimed to deliver them to customers soon.



6 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless benefits to stay elevated as coronavirus layoffs widen

U.S. weekly jobless benefits to stay elevated as coronavirus layoffs widen

The global novel coronavirus crisis continues to batter the U.S. labor market, with millions more Americans, including white collar workers, expected to have filed for unemployment benefits last week as the hit from the pandemic spills over into a broader swath of the economy.



6 years ago
JPMorgan's U.S. credit card holders spent 40% less due to coronavirus

JPMorgan's U.S. credit card holders spent 40% less due to coronavirus

Credit card spending among some of JP Morgan Chase & Co's U.S. customers fell 40% during March and early April compared to last year, as Americans stayed home to protect against the novel coronavirus, according to a new report on Thursday.



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BMW CEO sees 'very slow' U.S. recovery after corona rebound in China

BMW CEO sees 'very slow' U.S. recovery after corona rebound in China

BMW on Thursday said China sales of luxury passenger cars rebounded in April but the German premium car and motorbike manufacturer cautioned that other markets including the United States will be "very slow" to recover from the corona pandemic.



6 years ago
Stocks drop for third day as recovery hopes falter

Stocks drop for third day as recovery hopes falter

World stock markets fell for a third day running on Thursday after a sobering warning from the World Health Organization that the coronavirus may never go away.



6 years ago
Clariant sticks to extra $1 billion payout, scrubs dividend in crisis

Clariant sticks to extra $1 billion payout, scrubs dividend in crisis

Clariant is scrapping a regular dividend as it hunkers down to survive the COVID-19 crisis, the Swiss specialty chemicals maker said on Thursday, while still planning a special $1 billion payout from asset-sale proceeds, if they go through.



6 years ago
Storm clouds gather over U.S. stocks as hopes of quick recovery fade

Storm clouds gather over U.S. stocks as hopes of quick recovery fade

A lightning-quick rally in U.S. equities is showing cracks, as investors face mounting evidence that the economy's coronavirus-fueled woes may be far longer-lasting than many had anticipated.



6 years ago
Firms that took a PPP loan under $2 million are about to get a break

Firms that took a PPP loan under $2 million are about to get a break

Business owners who were worried about proving their need for emergency funding can breathe a little easier for now. The Treasury Department and Small Business Administration is granting "safe harbor" for firms that borrowed less than $2 million.

6 years ago
Merck KGaA says profit could slip as fertility treatments shunned

Merck KGaA says profit could slip as fertility treatments shunned

Merck KGaA said a slight decline in operating earnings was on the cards this year as the coronavirus pandemic weighs on demand for chemicals in TV screens and is putting couples off seeking the German group's fertility treatments.



6 years ago
Fed's credit operation launched, but job already done

Fed's credit operation launched, but job already done

The Federal Reserve's pledged support for exchange-traded funds may not end up costing the central bank much, but will still have the desired effect of keeping the credit market afloat.



6 years ago
Storms clouds gather over U.S. stocks as hopes of quick recovery fade

Storms clouds gather over U.S. stocks as hopes of quick recovery fade

A lightning-quick rally in U.S. equities is showing cracks, as investors face mounting evidence that the economy's coronavirus-fueled woes may be far longer-lasting than many had anticipated.



6 years ago