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Starbucks expects China recovery by September as coronavirus seen easing

Starbucks expects China recovery by September as coronavirus seen easing

Starbucks Corp said on Tuesday it sees sales in China, the company's biggest growth market, recovering by the end of September, following a massive drop in same-store sales in the current quarter on fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, which forced Starbucks to close stores around the globe.



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Uber tech chief Thuan Pham steps down

Uber tech chief Thuan Pham steps down

Uber Technologies Inc's Chief Technology Officer Thuan Pham has resigned, effective May 16, the ride-hailing company said in a regulatory filing https://bit.ly/2SiLDZB on Tuesday.



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Coming U.S. shale results will test extent of oil hedges, output cuts

Coming U.S. shale results will test extent of oil hedges, output cuts

As low crude oil prices leave U.S. producers struggling to eke out profits, investors will focus on production hedges and cost-cuts to determine winners from losers as first quarter earnings roll out in coming days.



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Brent settles higher on hopes of easing lockdowns, U.S. crude falls amid storage shortage

Brent settles higher on hopes of easing lockdowns, U.S. crude falls amid storage shortage

U.S. crude prices settled about 3% lower on Tuesday after data showing domestic stockpiles didn't rise as high as had been expected given tightening storage, despite pledges to cut production from May 1.



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Alphabet warns of difficult quarter as consumers Google pandemic, not shopping

Alphabet warns of difficult quarter as consumers Google pandemic, not shopping

Alphabet Inc on Tuesday beat analysts' estimate for quarterly revenue as its Google unit posted double-digit advertising growth despite the economic slowdown from the novel coronavirus.



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Ford expects $5 billion loss in current quarter due to coronavirus impact

Ford expects $5 billion loss in current quarter due to coronavirus impact

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday its second-quarter loss will more than double to $5 billion from $2 billion in the first quarter due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but said despite the ongoing crisis it has enough money to last for the remainder of 2020.



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Companies equip cameras with AI to track social distancing and mask-wearing

Companies equip cameras with AI to track social distancing and mask-wearing

Venture Beat | April 27 2020 [Reuters] Stores and workplaces eager to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus are equipping existing security cameras with artificial intelligence software that can track compliance with health guidelines, including social distancing and mask-wearing. Several companies told Reuters the software will be crucial to staying open as concerns about COVID-19, the

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Health advisers to U.S. auto union say masks not enough to shield workers from coronavirus

Health advisers to U.S. auto union say masks not enough to shield workers from coronavirus

As Detroit's automakers seek to restart their U.S. plants during the coronavirus pandemic, two health experts advising Michigan's governor and the United Auto Workers union warned against an over-reliance on masks and face shields to keep workers safe.



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Will there be another stimulus check? How lawmakers could get more money into people's hands

Will there be another stimulus check? How lawmakers could get more money into people's hands

Americans' incomes could suffer for months due to the coronavirus crisis, prompting questions of whether or not there will be additional stimulus payments. Here's what Congress could consider next to get more money into the hands of those who need it.

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Google parent Alphabet tops sales estimates despite virus hammering economy

Google parent Alphabet tops sales estimates despite virus hammering economy

Alphabet Inc on Tuesday beat analysts' estimate for quarterly revenue as its Google unit posted double-digit advertising growth despite the economic slowdown from the novel coronavirus.



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Fast food sector hopes stimulus checks boost sales after tough quarter

Fast food sector hopes stimulus checks boost sales after tough quarter

Slumping sales at big fast food chains could get a boost as hungry and restless customers spend stimulus checks after long lockdowns, analysts and some operators said ahead of quarterly earnings that will show the extent of damage from the coronavirus slowdown.



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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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Asia shares extend gains as economies slowly re-open, oil rallies

Asia shares extend gains as economies slowly re-open, oil rallies

Asian shares rose for a third session on the trot on Wednesday as investors took heart from easing coronavirus lockdowns in some parts of the world while oil prices jumped on hopes demand will pick up.



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U.S. appeals court asks why Facebook encryption order should stay sealed

U.S. appeals court asks why Facebook encryption order should stay sealed

Federal appeals court judges asked prosecutors on Tuesday why a lower court could seal a ruling that absolved Facebook from having to wiretap a criminal suspect using one of the company’s encrypted services.



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Starbucks expects comparable sales in China to plunge, shares fall

Starbucks expects comparable sales in China to plunge, shares fall

Starbucks Corp said on Tuesday it expects comparable sales in China to decline between 25% and 35% in the current third quarter, hurt by the coronavirus pandemic that has forced it to close stores and limit operations.



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