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Halfords shares soar after Britons told cycle to work as lockdown eases

Halfords shares soar after Britons told cycle to work as lockdown eases

Shares in British bicycles and car parts retailer Halfords soared as much as 26% on Monday, boosted by the government's announcement that people should consider cycling to work as the coronavirus lockdown is eased.



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BA-owner IAG not in a position where it needs UK bailout: CEO

BA-owner IAG not in a position where it needs UK bailout: CEO

British Airways-owner IAG is not in a position where it has to ask for a specific bailout from the government to see it through the coronavirus pandemic, its chief executive said on Monday.



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Oil falls on fears of coronavirus second wave

Oil falls on fears of coronavirus second wave

Oil prices fell on Monday as a new wave of coronavirus infections in some countries and concern over a persistent glut cancelled out support from supply cuts by the world's biggest producers.



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Exclusive: Wuhan, recovering from virus, weighs policies to help hometown automaker Dongfeng

Exclusive: Wuhan, recovering from virus, weighs policies to help hometown automaker Dongfeng

China's Wuhan city is considering steps to support its biggest local automaker Dongfeng Motor Corp, according to a draft policy document reviewed by Reuters, as the epicentre of China's novel coronavirus outbreak tries to revive its economy.



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Global equities markets waver, bonds dip on fears of second wave of infections

Global equities markets waver, bonds dip on fears of second wave of infections

Global equities wavered on Monday as investors weighed a jump in coronavirus cases in South Korea and Germany against signs that more parts of the U.S. economy could soon emerge from economic lockdown. Safe havens such as U.S. Treasuries edged higher in anticipation of further stimulus measures to limit the damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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KLM passengers must bring their own face masks on all flights

KLM passengers must bring their own face masks on all flights

Passengers on all flights of KLM, the Dutch subsidiary of Air France KLM, must wear face masks during travel starting on Monday, the airline said in a statement.



6 years ago
California should do whatever's needed to help Tesla reopen car factory: Mnuchin

California should do whatever's needed to help Tesla reopen car factory: Mnuchin

California should do whatever is necessary to help electric carmaker Tesla Inc reopen its only U.S. vehicle factory, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday.



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Stocks stumble on fears of second wave of coronavirus cases

Stocks stumble on fears of second wave of coronavirus cases

Stock markets gave up their early gains on Monday after reports of a pick-up in new coronavirus cases that threatens to slow or reverse the loosening of lockdown measures.



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S&P 500 edges higher as tech, healthcare shares shine

S&P 500 edges higher as tech, healthcare shares shine

The S&P 500 ticked higher on Monday as gains in healthcare and technology stocks countered losses in financials, while investors kept an eye on new coronavirus cases as several countries ease lockdowns.



6 years ago
WeWork directors seek to preserve right to sue owner SoftBank

WeWork directors seek to preserve right to sue owner SoftBank

A special committee of WeWork board members filed a motion in Delaware on Monday to prevent it from being disbanded, as it pursues legal action against majority owner SoftBank Group Corp over an abandoned $3 billion tender offer for the office space-sharing start-up.



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Richard Branson to sell 25 million shares in Virgin Galactic to battle pandemic impact

Richard Branson to sell 25 million shares in Virgin Galactic to battle pandemic impact

Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group said on Monday that it may sell up to 25 million shares of space tourism company Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc to raise funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Starbucks to reopen UK drive-thru locations this week

Starbucks to reopen UK drive-thru locations this week

Starbucks Corp said on Monday it would begin a phased reopening of all its drive-thru locations and some takeaway-only stores in the United Kingdom as the country eases coronavirus-led restrictions on road travel.



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Futures slip on fears of new wave of coronavirus cases

Futures slip on fears of new wave of coronavirus cases

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Monday following a strong week of gains for Wall Street, as investors turned cautious about a second wave of coronavirus infections with several countries reopening economies.



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Exclusive: Toyota to cut North American output by 29% through October

Exclusive: Toyota to cut North American output by 29% through October

Toyota Motor Corp plans to slash production in North America by nearly a third through October due to the coronavirus crisis and expects it will take some time for output to return to normal, a person familiar with the matter said.



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