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Futures dip as coronavirus cases outside China rise

Futures dip as coronavirus cases outside China rise

U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday, a day after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record levels, as the number of coronavirus cases outside China increased.



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Telus says 5,000 jobs at risk if forced to open network to wireless resellers: report

Telus says 5,000 jobs at risk if forced to open network to wireless resellers: report

Telus Corp could cut 5,000 jobs and C$1 billion in investments over the next five years if the Canadian telecom operator is forced to slash prices by 25% or open its network to wireless resellers, The Globe and Mail reported https://tgam.ca/39JGaRY on Thursday.



6 years ago
Oil falls as coronavirus spread beyond China heightens demand fears

Oil falls as coronavirus spread beyond China heightens demand fears

Oil prices fell on Friday amid concerns over fuel demand as the coronavirus epidemic spread further beyond China, while major crude producers stood pat on any early action to cut output to support the market.



6 years ago
Asia looks to safer shores in U.S. assets as virus spreads

Asia looks to safer shores in U.S. assets as virus spreads

Asian shares were under water on Friday as fears over the creeping spread of the coronavirus sent funds fleeing to the sheltered shores of U.S. assets, lofting the dollar to three-year highs.



6 years ago
Oil prices slide as coronavirus spread beyond China raises demand worries

Oil prices slide as coronavirus spread beyond China raises demand worries

Oil prices fell on Friday with fears for fuel demand growing as the coronavirus epidemic that originated in China spread further beyond the country, while major crude producers stood pat on taking early action to cut output to support the market.



6 years ago
Oil firms on supply threats, easing demand woes

Oil firms on supply threats, easing demand woes

Oil prices rose on Thursday supported by China's efforts to boost its economy, a drop in new coronavirus cases at the epicentre of the outbreak and supply concerns in Venezuela and Libya.



6 years ago
Lingerie brand Victoria's Secret to go private

Lingerie brand Victoria's Secret to go private

L Brands Inc is selling a controlling stake in its Victoria's Secret unit to investment firm Sycamore Partners, valuing the lingerie brand at $1.1 billion, as focuses on its core Bath & Body Works brand.



6 years ago
Morgan Stanley to buy E*Trade Financial in $13 billion deal

Morgan Stanley to buy E*Trade Financial in $13 billion deal

Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it would buy discount brokerage E*Trade Financial Corp in an all-stock deal worth about $13 billion, the biggest deal by a Wall Street bank since the financial crisis.



6 years ago
The biggest things you probably don't know about Roth IRAs

The biggest things you probably don't know about Roth IRAs

Roth IRAs let you invest post-tax money toward your retirement. But many investors are confused about how to use them. These are the rules to know so you can maximize your tax-free income when you're no longer working.

6 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise modestly

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise modestly

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting sustained labor market strength that could help to support the economy amid risks from the coronavirus and weak business investment.



6 years ago
Asian funds seek a sheltered shore in U.S. assets

Asian funds seek a sheltered shore in U.S. assets

Asian shares were under water on Friday as fears over the creeping spread of the coronavirus sent funds fleeing to the sheltered shores of U.S. assets, lifting the dollar to three-year highs.



6 years ago
WeWork names Shyam Gidumal new COO

WeWork names Shyam Gidumal new COO

Office-sharing startup WeWork on Thursday named a former Ernst & Young executive, Shyam Gidumal, as its new chief operating officer, weeks after appointing real-estate veteran Sandeep Mathrani as its CEO.



6 years ago
President Trump's approval rating among small business owners hits all-time high of 64%, survey reveals

President Trump's approval rating among small business owners hits all-time high of 64%, survey reveals

President Donald J. Trump's approval rating among small business owners hits new high of 64% post-impeachment, according to the CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey for Q1 2020.

6 years ago
Virgin Galactic 'overdue' for a correction, Morgan Stanley says after 310% rally in 3 months

Virgin Galactic 'overdue' for a correction, Morgan Stanley says after 310% rally in 3 months

Virgin Galactic's monster stock rally in the past few months has taken even bullish Morgan Stanley by surprise.

6 years ago
Israel's Wix.com sees 2020 revenue reaching almost $1 billion

Israel's Wix.com sees 2020 revenue reaching almost $1 billion

Wix.com, which helps small businesses build and operate websites, reported a smaller-than-expected decline in fourth-quarter net profit and forecast a revenue rise of about 25% this year to nearly $1 billion as it expands into the professional web creator market.



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