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Despite coronavirus fears, a fast recovery is predicted for your 401(k) plan

Despite coronavirus fears, a fast recovery is predicted for your 401(k) plan

History shows that stocks typically snap back fairly quickly from disease outbreaks.

6 years ago
U.S. trade panel opens patent probe into Google speakers after Sonos complaint

U.S. trade panel opens patent probe into Google speakers after Sonos complaint

The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Thursday it was launching a patent investigation into certain audio players and controllers sold by Alphabet Inc's Google LLC based on a complaint by rival smart speaker maker Sonos Inc .



6 years ago
Oil prices fall as OPEC+ considers coronavirus action

Oil prices fall as OPEC+ considers coronavirus action

Oil futures gave up early gains on Thursday despite possible action from the OPEC+ group of producers to counter an expected fall in oil demand as a consequence of the coronavirus outbreak.



6 years ago
Goldman bolsters Marcus staff as Britain spearheads consumer bank push

Goldman bolsters Marcus staff as Britain spearheads consumer bank push

Goldman Sachs plans to expand its retail brand Marcus in Britain this year with more than 65 new staff, a mobile app and more savings products, as part of the group's global shift towards consumer banking.



6 years ago
Norwegian Air's shares jump as turnaround takes off

Norwegian Air's shares jump as turnaround takes off

Norwegian Air's turnaround gathered pace last month as the budget carrier removed unprofitable routes from its network and boosted the income from remaining flights, sending its shares up almost 6% in early trade.



6 years ago
FAA's Dickson says regulators seem set to agree on 737 MAX design fix

FAA's Dickson says regulators seem set to agree on 737 MAX design fix

U.S. Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson said on Thursday international air safety regulators were likely to agree on the design fixes needed to return the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to service.



6 years ago
FFCON20: RISE Event Challenges, Grows Canadian Fintech Industry

FFCON20: RISE Event Challenges, Grows Canadian Fintech Industry

Global NewsWire | FFCON Team | Feb 6, 2020 TORONTO, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NetworkWire – The sixth annual Fintech & Funding Conference and Expo (RISE) convenes on March 23–24, 2020, in Toronto. The must-attend, two-day gathering features a fintech challenge, industry workshops, invaluable pitching, prime networking and a global education. Co-hosted

6 years ago
S&P 500, Dow ease from record highs after three-day rally

S&P 500, Dow ease from record highs after three-day rally

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials indexes eased from their record highs on Thursday, as investors took a breather after a stellar run this week on waning worries about the economic damage from the coronavirus epidemic.



6 years ago
Exclusive: Prudential eyes full control of China venture, considers U.S. options

Exclusive: Prudential eyes full control of China venture, considers U.S. options

Prudential is in talks that could lead to it taking full control of its 50:50 joint venture with China's CITIC and is considering selling some or all of its U.S. business to sharpen its focus on Asia, a source told Reuters.



6 years ago
Swiss investor adviser calls for Credit Suisse chairman to go

Swiss investor adviser calls for Credit Suisse chairman to go

Prominent Swiss investment adviser Ethos Foundation has called on Credit Suisse Chairman Urs Rohner to step down to take responsibility for the Swiss bank's spying on executives.



6 years ago
U.S. productivity rebounds in fourth quarter; labor costs growth slows

U.S. productivity rebounds in fourth quarter; labor costs growth slows

U.S. worker productivity rebounded in the fourth quarter, keeping labor costs in check.



6 years ago
AB InBev gets relief against New Delhi sales ban

AB InBev gets relief against New Delhi sales ban

A tribunal in New Delhi has put on hold a sales ban imposed last year on Anheuser-Busch InBev , an order seen by Reuters showed, allowing the world's largest brewer to resume sales of its beer products in the city for now.



6 years ago
Oil prices slip as OPEC+ considers coronavirus action

Oil prices slip as OPEC+ considers coronavirus action

Oil futures gave up early gains on Thursday despite potential action from the OPEC+ group of producers to counter an expected fall in oil demand as a consequence of the coronavirus outbreak.



6 years ago
Yum Brands misses same-store sales, profit estimates as Pizza Hut battles rivals

Yum Brands misses same-store sales, profit estimates as Pizza Hut battles rivals

Yum Brands Inc reported quarterly same-store sales and profit that missed market expectations on Thursday, as sales at its Pizza Hut chain in the United States were hurt by stiff competition.



6 years ago
How Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports will stand after February 14 cuts

How Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports will stand after February 14 cuts

China is preparing to halve the extra tariffs on U.S goods that went into effect last September, including on crude oil, soybeans, pork and beef.



6 years ago