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Norwegian Air asks for similar help to regional rival SAS

Struggling Norwegian Air needs government support similar to that which SAS received from the Danish and Swedish governments if it is to protect jobs in Norway as demand is strangled by the coronavirus outbreak.



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U.S. airlines face push-back in Congress on $50 billion bailout proposal

Some Democrats in Congress are pushing back on aspects of a proposal by major airlines seeking $50 billion in grants and loans in the face of the massive travel slowdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.



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The government wants to start sending millions of Americans a check. Here's how to use it wisely

As the coronavirus brings the U.S. economy to a halt, the Trump administration is weighing new ways to shore up Americans' financial security. That includes a proposal to cut a check for each American adult. Here's how you can use that windfall for the better.

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CFTC provides work-from-home relief for brokers, other market players

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Tuesday said it has issued temporary, targeted relief to futures commissions merchants, brokers, swap dealers, and other market players in response to the coronavirus pandemic.



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Tiffany & Co to temporarily shut several stores, cuts hours at others

Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co said on Tuesday it would temporarily close several stores, including its Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York, and reduce working hours at other outlets, in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.



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Exclusive: Amazon warehouses receive only vital supplies in U.S., Europe amid coronavirus

Amazon.com Inc will only receive vital supplies at its U.S. and UK and other European warehouses until April 5, its latest move to free up inventory space for medical and household goods in high demand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.



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Coronavirus-stricken airlines call for state aid to avert ruin

Airlines demanded urgent tax relief to avoid multiple bankruptcies as coronavirus disruption continued its spread across the global industry on Tuesday.



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HSBC appoints insider Noel Quinn as chief executive

HSBC said on Tuesday it appointed Noel Quinn as chief executive officer, handing the insider and interim boss the reins of Europe's biggest bank and ending months of speculation an external candidate could get the role.



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U.S. to boost tariffs on Airbus planes Wednesday, adding pressure on airlines

The United States is expected to increase U.S. tariffs on Airbus planes by 50% on Wednesday, U.S. and European officials say, dealing a further blow to U.S. airlines already hammered by sharp drops in travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.



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California considers whether Tesla factory can operate in coronavirus shutdown

Local California officials are evaluating if and how Tesla Inc will be allowed to continue operating its main U.S. vehicle factory as the San Francisco Bay Area begins a three-week lockdown to rein in the spread of coronavirus.



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Trump pushes Congress for new coronavirus spending as Senate mulls second emergency bill

ThanU.S. President Donald Trump's administration pushed lawmakers to send money directly to Americans to counter the economic toll of the coronavirus outbreak, as the Senate weighed a multibillion-dollar emergency bill passed by the House of Representatives.



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Explainer: How your bank deposits are (and aren't) protected

In the United States and many other countries, the government guarantees a certain amount of each customer's deposits in the event of a bank failure, to protect both consumers and the broader financial system.



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Most British companies not insured for coronavirus closures: industry body

Most companies in Britain don't have insurance cover for closures caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Association of British Insurers said on Tuesday.



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UK launches coronavirus lending scheme for business

The Bank of England and Britain's finance ministry launched a scheme on Tuesday to purchase debt known as commercial paper issued by companies hit by the coronavirus.



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Uber, Lyft suspend pooled rides in U.S., Canada to limit spread of coronavirus

Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc Tuesday began suspending shared rides on their ride-hailing platforms in the United States and Canada to limit the spread of the coronavirus.



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