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Exclusive: Boeing eyes major bond issue to raise funds - sources

Exclusive: Boeing eyes major bond issue to raise funds - sources

Boeing Co is working with investment banks on a multibillion-dollar bond-fueled financing package, aiming to shore up its balance sheet amid a sharp travel downturn from the pandemic, three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.



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Harley-Davidson cuts dividend payout, suspends share buybacks

Harley-Davidson cuts dividend payout, suspends share buybacks

Harley-Davidson Inc cut its quarterly dividend to just 2 cents and suspended share buybacks on Tuesday to boost its cash reserves even as it reported a smaller-than-expected decline in quarterly profit.



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Southwest posts first quarterly loss in nine years and warns on outlook

Southwest posts first quarterly loss in nine years and warns on outlook

Southwest Airlines Co on Tuesday posted a $94 million quarterly net loss, its first in nine years, and warned of drastic revenue drops ahead as it sought to raise another $2.6 billion to help weather the coronavirus pandemic.



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Futures jump with focus on earnings, easing of lockdowns

Futures jump with focus on earnings, easing of lockdowns

U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday after a round of quarterly earnings reports brought upbeat signs from Pfizer and respiratory mask-maker 3M for investors increasingly hopeful of a relaunch of business across the economy.



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Bavarian premier says Lufthansa CEO's warning should be taken seriously

Bavarian premier says Lufthansa CEO's warning should be taken seriously

The premier of the German state of Bavaria on Tuesday said a warning issued by Lufthansa's CEO - that governments should not have too much influence on the airline - should be taken seriously.



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PepsiCo says snacks to ease, not cure its lockdown blues

PepsiCo says snacks to ease, not cure its lockdown blues

PepsiCo Inc warned on Tuesday organic revenue and operating profits would suffer in the second quarter as major buyers of its sodas, such as restaurants, theaters and stadiums, were forced to shut down to help control the spread of the coronavirus.



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If money is keeping you awake at night, these 5 small financial moves can ease the tension

If money is keeping you awake at night, these 5 small financial moves can ease the tension

Anyone can take these simple, financial steps in economically tough times. Bonus: Less stress means a better night's sleep.

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Merck sees $2.1 billion hit to full-year sales from coronavirus pandemic

Merck sees $2.1 billion hit to full-year sales from coronavirus pandemic

Merck & Co Inc warned of a $2.1 billion hit to its 2020 revenue on Tuesday as social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to hammer sales of medically administered drugs including its blockbuster Keytruda treatment.



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Harley-Davidson quarterly profit falls about 45%

Harley-Davidson quarterly profit falls about 45%

Harley-Davidson Inc reported a drop of about 45% in quarterly profit on Tuesday as motorcycle sales took a hit from global lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.



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China discounts, cheaper iPhone to cushion Apple from virus blow to demand

China discounts, cheaper iPhone to cushion Apple from virus blow to demand

Apple Inc's discounts on the iPhone 11 in China and the release of a new low-price SE model have put the company in a better position than rivals to weather a coronavirus-related plunge in global smartphone demand.



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Millions of Americans locked out of unemployment system, survey finds

Millions of Americans locked out of unemployment system, survey finds

Millions of Americans who have been thrown out of work during the coronavirus pandemic have been unable to register for unemployment benefits since the U.S. economy entered a free fall, according to a poll released on Tuesday.



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Remote work revenue could help Microsoft offset coronavirus impacts, analysts say

Remote work revenue could help Microsoft offset coronavirus impacts, analysts say

When Microsoft Corp reports earnings on Wednesday, analysts expect some areas of its business to take a hit from the novel coronavirus pandemic, with lower-than-expected sales in areas like advertising on its LinkedIn social network.



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Lufthansa may seek creditor protection alongside Berlin rescue talks

Lufthansa may seek creditor protection alongside Berlin rescue talks

Lufthansa might seek some form of protection from creditors while talking to the Berlin government about a 9 billion euro ($9.76 billion) rescue package, a company source said on Tuesday after government and airline sources said talks on a deal were continuing.



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Merck profit beats, coronavirus uncertainty weighs on forecast

Merck profit beats, coronavirus uncertainty weighs on forecast

Merck & Co Inc beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday on strong demand for its blockbuster cancer drug, Keytruda, but expects coronavirus-led lockdowns to weigh on the treatment's sales in the next few quarters.



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Wealth revamp helps UBS to 40% net profit rise in first quarter

Wealth revamp helps UBS to 40% net profit rise in first quarter

The world's largest wealth manager, UBS , reported a 40% rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, with its core business enjoying its best three months since 2008, thanks to a restructure and rich clients reshuffling portfolios to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.



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