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Fed officials worry about lasting economic scars from crisis

Fed officials worry about lasting economic scars from crisis

After rolling out trillions of dollars in support for the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic, Federal Reserve officials have begun warning of potentially lasting scars to the workforce and productivity if the recovery is not handled well.



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Telefonica seeks to merge Britain's O2 and Virgin Media - sources

Telefonica seeks to merge Britain's O2 and Virgin Media - sources

Spain's Telefonica SA is in talks with billionaire John Malone's Liberty Global Plc to explore a merger of its British mobile operator O2 with Liberty's Virgin Media cable network company, two sources familiar with the matter said.



6 years ago
Here's what to expect from Warren Buffett during Berkshire Hathaway's first virtual annual meeting

Here's what to expect from Warren Buffett during Berkshire Hathaway's first virtual annual meeting

Berkshire's cash pile has left investors wondering whether Warren Buffett has found some attractive investments after the market's record plunge.

6 years ago
For Fed Chair Powell, March was pure madness as coronavirus response intensified
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Wall Street tumbles as renewed tariff threat adds to uncertainties

Wall Street tumbles as renewed tariff threat adds to uncertainties

Wall Street sold off sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump revived a threat of new tariffs against China in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has brought global economies to a grinding halt.



6 years ago
Uber must face lawsuit claiming it stifled competition, drove out rival Sidecar

Uber must face lawsuit claiming it stifled competition, drove out rival Sidecar

Uber Technologies Inc was ordered by a U.S. judge on Friday to face a lawsuit claiming its illegal predatory pricing and other anticompetitive practices stifled competition, and drove rival Sidecar Technologies Inc out of business.



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Will U.S. exchange trading floors still be relevant post-coronavirus?

Will U.S. exchange trading floors still be relevant post-coronavirus?

The coronavirus pandemic has upended U.S. equities trading with unprecedented market volatility and forced bourses like the New York Stock Exchange to close their trading floors, raising questions about the need for such spaces.



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Senator Peter Boehm and Senator Colin Deacon give Fintechs a Voice in Canada

Senator Peter Boehm and Senator Colin Deacon give Fintechs a Voice in Canada

The Senate of Canada | May 1, 2020   The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative

6 years ago
Stocks fall as Trump's China tariff threat adds to fears over virus-hit economies

Stocks fall as Trump's China tariff threat adds to fears over virus-hit economies

Wall Street took a nosedive on Friday on fears that the world's two largest economies could resume a trade war, dragging down a global stocks index on a day that many financial markets were closed for a holiday.



6 years ago
Rolls-Royce to cut up to 8,000 jobs as aviation crisis bites: FT

Rolls-Royce to cut up to 8,000 jobs as aviation crisis bites: FT

British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is planning to slash up to 8,000 jobs, the Financial Times reported https://www.ft.com/content/027ce53d-8770-48a6-ba7b-000d979033b0 on Friday.



6 years ago
Rolls-Royce considering cutting up to 15% of its workforce: source

Rolls-Royce considering cutting up to 15% of its workforce: source

British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is considering cutting up to 15% of its workforce, a source close to the company told Reuters, with its customers cutting production and airlines parking planes due to the coronavirus pandemic.



6 years ago
How Boeing went from appealing for government aid to snubbing it

How Boeing went from appealing for government aid to snubbing it

In just six weeks, Boeing Co went from seeking government aid to announcing it no longer needed it.



6 years ago
Exclusive: U.S. coronavirus stimulus went to some healthcare providers facing criminal inquiries

Exclusive: U.S. coronavirus stimulus went to some healthcare providers facing criminal inquiries

Eager to bolster the healthcare system during the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government last month sped $30 billion in stimulus payments to most healthcare providers that billed Medicare last year.



6 years ago
NBCUniversal weighs layoffs at media, entertainment units: WSJ

NBCUniversal weighs layoffs at media, entertainment units: WSJ

Comcast Corp owned NBCUniversal is evaluating a significant reduction of staff across its portfolio of media and entertainment properties as part of a cost-cutting effort, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.



6 years ago
This is the one thing you can do to teach your kids about investing, according to financial guru Mellody Hobson

This is the one thing you can do to teach your kids about investing, according to financial guru Mellody Hobson

Teaching your kids about stocks and investing allows them to "understand the benefits of ownership and equity as opposed to consumerism," said Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson.

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