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After betting its future on Boeing, jetmaker Embraer scrambles for elusive plan B

After betting its future on Boeing, jetmaker Embraer scrambles for elusive plan B

Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA has been thrust into an uncertain future with no immediate plan B, while not ruling out seeking a bailout after Boeing Co jettisoned a $4.2 billion commercial aerospace tie-up amid the coronavirus crisis.



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When oil became waste: a week of turmoil for crude, and more pain to come

When oil became waste: a week of turmoil for crude, and more pain to come

The magnitude of how damaged the energy industry is came into full view on April 20 when the benchmark price of U.S. oil futures , which had never dropped below $10 a barrel in its nearly 40-year history, plunged to a previously unthinkable minus $38 a barrel.



6 years ago
Daimler says China business picks up again: report

Daimler says China business picks up again: report

Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler has seen business stabilise in China after the country ended coronavirus lockdowns, a senior manager at the German carmaker told a newspaper on Sunday.



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White House aims to zero in on further stimulus to help battered economy

White House aims to zero in on further stimulus to help battered economy

White House advisers hope to come up with several options to present to President Donald Trump for "big thoughtful policies" to help rebuild confidence in an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic, a Trump economic adviser said on Sunday.



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Op-ed: The PPP isn't working. Here's an idea — get paychecks to people, directly

Op-ed: The PPP isn't working. Here's an idea — get paychecks to people, directly

The short-term pain of job losses, furloughed and unemployed workers in food bank lines miles long, may lead to worse long-term effects: a deep, permanent dent on America's competitiveness.

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For some New York City businesses, making masks has provided a new lifeline

For some New York City businesses, making masks has provided a new lifeline

Government officials are not the only ones turning to masks amid the coronavirus spread. Some small companies are adding new business lines to help fulfill the growing need. These New York City firms discuss how they are doing it.

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German government divided over form of Lufthansa rescue deal

German government divided over form of Lufthansa rescue deal

Germany's ruling coalition is divided over whether the state should have a role in running airline Lufthansa in return for a rescue package the company aims to finalise next week, politicians said on Sunday.



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Airbus survival at stake without immediate action: CEO memo

Airbus survival at stake without immediate action: CEO memo

Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury has told the European planemaker's 135,000 staff to brace for potentially deeper job cuts after warning its survival is at stake without immediate action to save cash amid the coronavirus crisis.



6 years ago
Investors bet on testing, treatments for restart of U.S. economy

Investors bet on testing, treatments for restart of U.S. economy

Investors are pinning their hopes for the reopening of the U.S. economy on the potential for wider availability of testing for COVID-19 cases and on drug trials for treatments of the deadly disease but said, until there is concrete progress in these areas, further stock market gains may be limited.



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Amazon tests screening new merchants for fraud via video calls in pandemic

Amazon tests screening new merchants for fraud via video calls in pandemic

Amazon.com Inc is piloting the use of video conference calls to verify the identity of merchants who wish to sell goods on its websites, in a new plan to counter fraud without in-person meetings in the pandemic, the company said on Sunday.



6 years ago
Asia shares edge ahead, eyes on BOJ easing

Asia shares edge ahead, eyes on BOJ easing

Asian shares inched higher on Monday ahead of a busy week for earnings and central bank meetings, with much chatter the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will announce more stimulus steps.



6 years ago
Airbus warns staff on jobs with its 'survival at stake'

Airbus warns staff on jobs with its 'survival at stake'

European planemaker Airbus issued a bleak assessment of the impact of the coronavirus crisis, telling the company's 135,000 employees to brace for potentially deeper job cuts and warning its survival is at stake without immediate action.



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Starbucks says in partnership with Sequoia Capital China for investments

Starbucks says in partnership with Sequoia Capital China for investments

Starbucks on Monday said it has entered a strategic partnership with investment firm Sequoia Capital China that will see the two companies make strategic co-investments in China's technology sector.



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Exclusive: Investors to challenge Neiman Marcus bankruptcy loan, push for sale - sources

Exclusive: Investors to challenge Neiman Marcus bankruptcy loan, push for sale - sources

An investor group that comprises investment firm Mudrick Capital Management LP and Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point LLC plans to challenge a $600 million financing package that Neiman Marcus Group has lined up for its looming bankruptcy, and will push the U.S. department store operator to sell itself, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.



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U.S. economy faces historic shock, with 16% joblessness possible, Trump adviser says

U.S. economy faces historic shock, with 16% joblessness possible, Trump adviser says

The shuttering of the U.S. economy due to the coronavirus pandemic is a shock of historic proportions that will likely push the national unemployment rate to 16% or higher this month and require more stimulus to ensure a strong rebound, a White House economic adviser said on Sunday.



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