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Uber shares jump after CEO says has enough cash to tide over coronavirus crisis: CNBC

Uber shares jump after CEO says has enough cash to tide over coronavirus crisis: CNBC

Shares of Uber Technologies Inc rose as much as 35% after CNBC reported that the company has plenty of cash on hand to get through the coronavirus crisis and is seeing growth in areas of businesses other than ride-hailing.



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For U.S. small restaurants, coronavirus impact is swift and brutal

For U.S. small restaurants, coronavirus impact is swift and brutal

On St. Patrick's Day last year, Amy and Chris Hillyard marked the 30th anniversary of Farley's, their pair of cafes in San Francisco and Oakland, California, with live bagpipes and noisy crowds.



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France says pressure on Amazon workers 'unacceptable' amid lockdown

France says pressure on Amazon workers 'unacceptable' amid lockdown

Amazon workers in France are coming under unacceptable pressure, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday, after staff complained they faced not getting paid if they stopped showing up due to fears of coronavirus contamination.



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Russia's Putin, China's Xi discuss coronavirus, agree medical cooperation: Kremlin

Russia's Putin, China's Xi discuss coronavirus, agree medical cooperation: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the coronavirus by phone on Thursday and agreed to deepen cooperation on developing pharmaceuticals, the Kremlin said.



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Tesla suspends production at U.S. vehicle factory due to coronavirus

Tesla suspends production at U.S. vehicle factory due to coronavirus

Tesla Inc on Thursday ended a standoff with local California authorities concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, saying it will suspend production at its San Francisco Bay Area vehicle factory on March 24.



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S&P, Dow grind lower as virus response falls short

S&P, Dow grind lower as virus response falls short

Wall Street drifted lower on Thursday as policymakers pulled out all the stops to try and stave off a deep and lasting coronavirus-driven recession and its damaging fallout on corporate America.



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Prince Albert of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Albert of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus but his health "is not a cause for concern", his office said on Thursday.



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'How did things end up like this?' America's newly unemployed grapple with coronavirus fallout

'How did things end up like this?' America's newly unemployed grapple with coronavirus fallout

By Barbara Goldberg, Nate Raymond, Jessica Resnick-Ault and Lucy Nicholson



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Rich world pumps aid to fight coronavirus, epicentre Europe reeling

Rich world pumps aid to fight coronavirus, epicentre Europe reeling

The world's wealthiest nations poured unprecedented aid into the traumatized global economy on Thursday as coronavirus cases ballooned in the current epicentre Europe even as they waned at the pandemic's point of origin, China.



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From Boeing to Tennessee whiskey, coronavirus U.S. bailout requests top $2 trillion

From Boeing to Tennessee whiskey, coronavirus U.S. bailout requests top $2 trillion

As the coronavirus pandemic threatens to bring U.S. economic activity to a halt, American businesses are jockeying for a financial lifeline from President Donald Trump's administration and Congress.



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Analyst View: Fed opens central bank swap lines to stave off coronavirus slump

Analyst View: Fed opens central bank swap lines to stave off coronavirus slump

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Thursday opened the taps for central banks in nine new countries to access dollars in hopes of preventing the coronavirus epidemic from causing a global economic rout.



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Fed opens dollar swap lines for nine additional foreign central banks

Fed opens dollar swap lines for nine additional foreign central banks

The U.S. Federal Reserve opened the taps on Thursday for central banks in nine additional countries to access dollars in hopes of preventing the coronavirus epidemic from causing a global economic rout.



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Richmond Fed's Barkin: Fed moving 'aggressively' to ensure market function

Richmond Fed's Barkin: Fed moving 'aggressively' to ensure market function

The Federal Reserve is "aggressively" tackling problems with market functioning and liquidity as it sees them arise, with programs like the Term Auction Facility for banks not deemed necessary yet but still "on the table," Richmond Federal Reserve president Thomas Barkin said in an interview.



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CSA Warns Public of Coronavirus-related Investment Scams

CSA Warns Public of Coronavirus-related Investment Scams

CSA | Release | March 19, 2020 Calgary – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning investors about companies claiming to have products or services that will prevent, detect or cure coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Fraudsters take advantage of global events and breaking news to lure potential investors with the expectations of significant returns. A common

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British banks grapple with business demands for coronavirus lifelines

British banks grapple with business demands for coronavirus lifelines

Some banks in Britain are struggling to provide financial support to homeowners and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic, with demand surging after the government announced a series of aid measures including an emergency lending scheme.



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