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Ford to restart U.S. truck plants in April to combat pandemic-linked cash squeeze

Ford to restart U.S. truck plants in April to combat pandemic-linked cash squeeze

Ford Motor Co announced plans on Thursday to shore up its finances amid the coronavirus pandemic, aiming to generate more cash by resuming production next month of its most profitable vehicles while saving money through further cost cuts.



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Virtual tours, coronavirus clauses: Pandemic upends homebuying across the U.S.

Virtual tours, coronavirus clauses: Pandemic upends homebuying across the U.S.

Prospective buyers arriving at Betsy and Eric Melby's house for sale in Memphis, Tennessee, last week were greeted by a large pump bottle of hand sanitizer and a box of disposable gloves.



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Federal Reserve gives small banks more time to file March financial statements

Federal Reserve gives small banks more time to file March financial statements

The Federal Reserve announced Thursday it was giving small U.S. banks another month to file financial statements due at the end of March.



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Exclusive: Cirque du Soleil explores options including bankruptcy - sources

Exclusive: Cirque du Soleil explores options including bankruptcy - sources

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is exploring debt restructuring options that include a potential bankruptcy filing, after it was forced to cancel shows because of the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said.



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U.S. Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill

U.S. Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a $2 trillion bill aimed at helping unemployed workers and industries hurt by the coronavirus epidemic, as well as providing billions of dollars to buy urgently needed medical equipment.



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U.S. Senate approves big rescue for struggling aviation sector

U.S. Senate approves big rescue for struggling aviation sector

The U.S. Senate voted late Wednesday 96-0 to give the U.S. aviation industry $58 billion in a coronavirus-rescue package, half in the form of grants to cover some 750,000 employees' paychecks, in a badly needed lifeline for an industry facing the worst travel downturn in history.



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'Apocalypse now': Airlines turn to cargo for revenue as U.S. Senate approves aid package

'Apocalypse now': Airlines turn to cargo for revenue as U.S. Senate approves aid package

Delta Air Lines Inc and Air New Zealand Ltd said they would offer cargo charter services on passenger planes to boost revenue as the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to give its carriers $58 billion in aid, including payroll support.



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Singapore Airlines obtains $13 billion rescue package amid coronavirus shock

Singapore Airlines obtains $13 billion rescue package amid coronavirus shock

State investor Temasek Holdings and others will inject as much as S$19 billion ($13.27 billion) of liquidity into Singapore Airlines (SIA) in the single biggest rescue for an airline slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.



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Instant View: U.S. jobless claims balloon to record on coronavirus impact

Instant View: U.S. jobless claims balloon to record on coronavirus impact

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits shot to record of more than 3 million last week as strict measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic ground the country to a sudden halt, unleashing a wave of layoffs that likely brought an end to the longest employment boom in U.S. history.[]



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Stuck working from home? It won't save you much on your taxes

Stuck working from home? It won't save you much on your taxes

Those orders to stay home won't do much good for your 2020 taxes, even as you run up your electrical bill and use your own internet to do your job. Here's why.

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U.S. weekly jobless claims surge to record 3.28 million

U.S. weekly jobless claims surge to record 3.28 million

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits surged to a record of more than 3 million last week as strict measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic ground the country to a sudden halt, unleashing a wave of layoffs that likely brought an end to the longest employment boom in U.S. history.



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Oil rises as broader markets gain on hopes for more stimulus

Oil rises as broader markets gain on hopes for more stimulus

Oil prices rose on Friday after world leaders promised a massive injection of funds to limit the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, despite fears the outbreak will destroy demand for oil.



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Factbox: Coronavirus cases reported at 13 of Amazon's U.S. warehouses

Factbox: Coronavirus cases reported at 13 of Amazon's U.S. warehouses

Amazon.com Inc is at the front line of responding to outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in the United States, delivering essential goods while about half the population faces government stay-at-home orders.



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Asia shares rise on more stimulus hopes but dollar loses steam

Asia shares rise on more stimulus hopes but dollar loses steam

Asian stocks rose on Friday as investors wagered policymakers will roll out more stimulus measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic after U.S. unemployment filings surged to a record.



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What you need to know about unemployment benefits in the coronavirus relief bill

What you need to know about unemployment benefits in the coronavirus relief bill

The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by the Senate contains a big boost in unemployment benefits for Americans. Here's what you need to know.

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