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California regulator wants changes in PG&E reorganization plan, proposes $2 billion fine

California regulator wants changes in PG&E reorganization plan, proposes $2 billion fine

A California regulator has asked PG&E Corp for governance and oversight changes in its reorganization plan, while also proposing penalties of about $2 billion on the San-Francisco based utility for its role in causing the devastating 2017 and 2018 wildfires in California.



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Huawei first-quarter revenue growth slows sharply amid U.S. ban, virus headwinds

Huawei first-quarter revenue growth slows sharply amid U.S. ban, virus headwinds

Huawei Technologies' revenue growth slowed sharply in the first quarter but the world's top telecoms equipment supplier labeled the performance as "resilient" in light of pressure from the United States and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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U.S. oil futures plumb historic lows below zero

U.S. oil futures plumb historic lows below zero

U.S. oil futures traded in negative territory on Tuesday, after sinking nearly $40 the previous session in their first ever dive below zero, as concern grew the sector will run out of storage for a glut caused by the coronavirus lockdown.



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South Korea state banks to provide up to $1.4 billion liquidity to Asiana Airlines

South Korea state banks to provide up to $1.4 billion liquidity to Asiana Airlines

South Korea's two state-owned banks said on Tuesday they had together decided to provide up to 1.7 trillion won ($1.38 billion) in fresh liquidity to Asiana Airlines which is struggling with the impact of the coronavirus.



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Volvo and Daimler tie up to develop fuel cell for trucks

Volvo and Daimler tie up to develop fuel cell for trucks

Swedish truck maker Volvo said on Tuesday it had signed a deal with German rival Daimler to set up a joint venture to develop and produce fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles.



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Remember the 1980s glut: Ex-BP boss Browne warns oil will stay low

Remember the 1980s glut: Ex-BP boss Browne warns oil will stay low

The oil price will stay low for some time as supply exceeds demand and the current situation on global oil markets is reminiscent of the 1980s oil glut, former BP boss John Browne said on Tuesday.



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Analyst View: After U.S. oil futures crash, what next?

Analyst View: After U.S. oil futures crash, what next?

A historic rout in oil markets sent U.S. crude prices plummeting to as much as minus $40 a barrel as traders rushed to get rid of unwanted stocks with storage capacity already overflowing amid a coronavirus-induced demand collapse.



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U.S. crude futures turn positive after historic plunge, Brent falls

U.S. crude futures turn positive after historic plunge, Brent falls

U.S. oil prices hobbled back into positive territory on Tuesday after sinking below $0 for the first time ever, but international benchmark Brent dipped as the global coronavirus crisis severely reduces demand for crude.



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Daimler teams up with Volvo Trucks in fuel cell venture

Daimler teams up with Volvo Trucks in fuel cell venture

Daimler and Volvo Trucks have agreed to join forces to develop, produce and sell fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles, in a sign that the coronavirus crisis is accelerating consolidation.



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Virgin Australia falls to virus crisis, appoints administrator to find investor

Virgin Australia falls to virus crisis, appoints administrator to find investor

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd on Tuesday succumbed to third-party led restructuring that could lead to a sale, making Australia's second-biggest airline the Asia-Pacific region's biggest victim of the coronavirus crisis gripping the industry.



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Fast Retailing plans to reopen two Uniqlo stores in Berlin this week

Fast Retailing plans to reopen two Uniqlo stores in Berlin this week

Casual clothing chain Uniqlo plans to reopen two stores in Berlin this week, the first in Europe to resume business after nearly all of its stores there were closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.



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Futures slide as oil price slump hammers energy stocks

Futures slide as oil price slump hammers energy stocks

U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as a slump in oil prices pounded energy stocks, with investors also bracing for another batch of dour first-quarter earnings reports and economic data.



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Op-Ed: Here's a game plan to help create retirement security for millions of Americans

Op-Ed: Here's a game plan to help create retirement security for millions of Americans

As Congress considers ideas in the coming weeks seeking to help America recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Insured Retirement Institute has proposed a five-point plan to help American retirement savers enhance their ability to save for retirement today and ways to strengthen their financial security for tomorrow.

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GE enters into $15 billion loan agreement

GE enters into $15 billion loan agreement

General Electric Co entered into a revolving credit agreement for $15 billion, according to a regulatory filing on Monday.



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Shopify expands capital lending program to help Canadian merchants weather COVID-19

Shopify expands capital lending program to help Canadian merchants weather COVID-19

Financial Post | James McLeod | Apr 20, 2020 Merchants on the platform will qualify for funds ranging from $200 all the way up to $500,000, depending on the nature of their business Shopify Inc. will begin providing cash advances directly to online merchants in Canada, as the Ottawa-based ecommerce giant rushes out products to

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