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Tesla's Elon Musk calling coronavirus lockdowns 'fascist' overshadows profitable quarter

Tesla's Elon Musk calling coronavirus lockdowns 'fascist' overshadows profitable quarter

Tesla Inc's outspoken CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday called sweeping U.S. stay-at-home restrictions to curtail the coronavirus outbreak "fascist" as the electric carmaker posted its third quarterly profit in a row.



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Microsoft revenue beats as remote work boosts Teams

Microsoft revenue beats as remote work boosts Teams

Microsoft Corp on Wednesday beat Wall Street sales and profit expectations, powered by sharp demand for its Teams chat and online meeting app and Xbox gaming services as the world shifted to working and playing from home because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.



6 years ago
The stock market is up from its coronavirus dip. Should you get out?

The stock market is up from its coronavirus dip. Should you get out?

Wondering if you should take advantage of the upswing in the stock market and pull some money out of it? Here's what you should first consider.

6 years ago
Facebook sees 'signs of stability' in ad spending after coronavirus drop

Facebook sees 'signs of stability' in ad spending after coronavirus drop

Facebook Inc beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday and said it has seen "signs of stability" for sales in April after a plunge in March, in yet another signal that tech giants may weather the coronavirus-induced economic collapse better than other sectors.



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Asian stocks set to track U.S. gains as virus treatment hopes lift confidence

Asian stocks set to track U.S. gains as virus treatment hopes lift confidence

Asian equity markets were poised to gain on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's rally after positive trial results of an experimental COVID-19 treatment, a U.S. Federal Reserve pledge to shore up the economy and a jump in oil prices.



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Tesla's Elon Musk calls coronavirus lockdowns 'fascist' as profit streak continues

Tesla's Elon Musk calls coronavirus lockdowns 'fascist' as profit streak continues

Tesla Inc's outspoken CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday called sweeping U.S. stay-at-home restrictions to curtail the coronavirus outbreak "fascist" as the electric carmaker posted its third quarterly profit in a row.



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Juul plans to cut a third of its workforce- WSJ

Juul plans to cut a third of its workforce- WSJ

Juul Labs Inc is planning to cut around a third of its staff as the e-cigarette maker faces a relentless series of regulatory headaches and falling market share, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.



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Amazon turns to Chinese firm on U.S. blacklist to meet thermal camera needs

Amazon turns to Chinese firm on U.S. blacklist to meet thermal camera needs

Amazon.com Inc has bought cameras to take temperatures of workers during the coronavirus pandemic from a firm the United States blacklisted over allegations it helped China detain and monitor the Uighurs and other Muslim minorities, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.



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KFC operator Yum's same-store sales, profit falls as lockdowns bite

KFC operator Yum's same-store sales, profit falls as lockdowns bite

Yum Brands Inc reported a 7% fall in quarterly comparable store sales on Wednesday, as many restaurants across its brands were closed or limited to delivery and take-away due to lockdowns to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.



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China committed to Phase 1 trade deal despite pandemic: U.S. official

China committed to Phase 1 trade deal despite pandemic: U.S. official

China remains "very, very committed" to meeting its commitments under a Phase 1 trade deal with the United States, despite the unprecedented economic and health impacts of the new coronavirus pandemic, a senior U.S. trade official said on Wednesday.



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How to get more college aid money now amid the coronavirus pandemic

How to get more college aid money now amid the coronavirus pandemic

Now more than ever, it may pay for students to negotiate with colleges for more money towards tuition.

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White House adviser sees 'cash' phase of economic rescue winding down

White House adviser sees 'cash' phase of economic rescue winding down

With the U.S. economy poised for a sharp rebound, it is time for policy to move from a "cash" rescue phase to focus on more long-term measures that can underpin growth, a top White House adviser said on Wednesday.



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VW says expects to be profitable in 2020 as first-quarter earnings drop

VW says expects to be profitable in 2020 as first-quarter earnings drop

Volkswagen on Wednesday said it expected to be profitable on a full-year basis even as the coronavirus pandemic caused first-quarter earnings to plunge.



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Daimler sees profits at Mercedes-Benz Cars rising in 2020

Daimler sees profits at Mercedes-Benz Cars rising in 2020

Daimler said it expected the operating profit of its Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans division to be above the prior-year level, even as the corona pandemic forced the Stuttgart-based car and trucks maker to abandon its outlook earlier this month.



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Airbus first-quarter core profit plunges 49% as coronavirus crisis starts to bite

Airbus first-quarter core profit plunges 49% as coronavirus crisis starts to bite

Planemaker Airbus on Wednesday posted a 49% slump in first-quarter adjusted operating profit to 281 million euros ($304.7 million) as revenue dropped 15% to 10.631 billion euros amid the "gravest crisis the aerospace industry has ever known".



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