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U.S. SEC issues compliance focus areas for brokers before new rules take effect

U.S. SEC issues compliance focus areas for brokers before new rules take effect

The head of the examination office at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday published details about the expected scope and content for compliance with a new rule requiring broker-dealers and investment advisers to disclose potential conflicts of interest.



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Small U.S. businesses were already struggling. Then coronavirus hit

Small U.S. businesses were already struggling. Then coronavirus hit

Many small businesses were struggling with funding shortfalls and financial challenges even before the coronavirus pandemic hit, leaving them with little cash on hand to weather the slowdown caused by the virus, according to data released by the Federal Reserve on Tuesday.



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Mnuchin seeks additional $250 billion in small business relief from Congress by Friday

Mnuchin seeks additional $250 billion in small business relief from Congress by Friday

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday he wants Congress to approve an additional $250 billion for a small business relief program by Friday.



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Trump administration seeks $250 billion more in aid for small U.S. businesses: Mnuchin

Trump administration seeks $250 billion more in aid for small U.S. businesses: Mnuchin

The Trump administration on Tuesday asked Congress for an additional $250 billion in emergency economic aid for small U.S. businesses reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed for passage as soon as Thursday.



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White House to hold call with banks as hundreds struggle to access small business loans

White House to hold call with banks as hundreds struggle to access small business loans

The White House was due to speak with banks on Tuesday, as the administration's $350 billion program to support ailing businesses continued to confront hurdles, with some of the nation's largest lenders sitting on the sidelines and others unable to access the system.



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Investors await data on coronavirus drugs as market rally builds

Investors await data on coronavirus drugs as market rally builds

Clinical data on potential treatments for the new coronavirus could help sustain a market bounce that has buoyed stocks after last month's plunge, as investors look for signs that authorities may be able to stabilize the pandemic.



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Facebook launches new chat app for couples

Facebook launches new chat app for couples

Facebook Inc on Tuesday launched a new social app for couples called "Tuned" that allows partners to chat, share photos, music and have a timeline of shared memories between them.



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Here's exactly what you need to do if you lose your job

Here's exactly what you need to do if you lose your job

In the wake of losing your job, it can be hard to figure out your most important moves. These three items should go straight to the top of your to-do list.

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Millions of aviation jobs at risk, airlines beg for govt support: IATA

Millions of aviation jobs at risk, airlines beg for govt support: IATA

Global airlines said 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk from the coronavirus travel downturn, as the industry's representative body launched a plea for urgent government support amid warnings that carriers are running out of cash.



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Japan's Softbank to invest $48 million in Brazil pet products site Petlove

Japan's Softbank to invest $48 million in Brazil pet products site Petlove

Japan's Softbank Group Corp reached an agreement to invest 250 million reais ($48 million) in pet products online retailer Petlove, the companies said in a statement on Tuesday.



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The No. 1 personal finance lesson to take away from the coronavirus

The No. 1 personal finance lesson to take away from the coronavirus

The coronavirus is a reminder of how we struggle to comprehend and make decisions based on risk. This goes a long way toward explaining why so many Americans fail at personal finance.

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Global health fund calls for $8 billion to begin COVID-19 exit strategy

Global health fund calls for $8 billion to begin COVID-19 exit strategy

A leading global health fund has asked international businesses and governments to provide $8 billion to support development and production of COVID-19 tests, drugs and vaccines.



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Online meal delivery firms knocked off course by coronavirus crisis

Online meal delivery firms knocked off course by coronavirus crisis

The lockdown of millions of people at home across the globe due to the coronavirus should have been the perfect recipe for success for the burgeoning online meal delivery market.



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Last but not least: Exxon chops spending by 30%

Last but not least: Exxon chops spending by 30%

Exxon Mobil Corp on Tuesday throttled back a multi-year investment spree in shale, LNG and deep water oil production and will cut planned capital spending this year by $10 billion as the coronavirus pandemic saps energy demand and oil prices.



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Macy's finance chief Paula Price to step down in May

Macy's finance chief Paula Price to step down in May

Department store chain operator Macy's Inc said on Tuesday Chief Financial Officer Paula Price would step down from the role next month after nearly two years on the job.



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