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Lyft cuts 2% jobs on journey to profitability

Lyft cuts 2% jobs on journey to profitability

Lyft Inc said on Wednesday it had cut about 2% of its workforce, or 90 jobs, as the ride-hailing company seeks to achieve its goal of profitability by the end of 2021.



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Lyft plans restructuring, job cuts: New York Times

Lyft plans restructuring, job cuts: New York Times

Lyft Inc plans to announce a restructuring that will result in job cuts, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.



6 years ago
Boeing posts first annual loss in two decades as 737 MAX costs near $19 billion

Boeing posts first annual loss in two decades as 737 MAX costs near $19 billion

Boeing Co on Wednesday swung to its first annual loss since 1997 as 737 MAX costs doubled to nearly $19 billion, and the plane manufacturer indicated it would again cut production of its bigger 787 Dreamliner aircraft, currently its main source of cash.



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Shell appoints director Goh as deputy chair

Shell appoints director Goh as deputy chair

Royal Dutch Shell said on Wednesday director Euleen Goh would take over as its deputy chair from May 20.



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Major US companies are warning about the potential impact of the coronavirus on earnings calls

Major US companies are warning about the potential impact of the coronavirus on earnings calls

Executives at Apple, Starbucks and McDonald's are all raising flags about the impact the Chinese coronavirus could have on business.

6 years ago
The Fed holds rates steady. Here's why that matters to you

The Fed holds rates steady. Here's why that matters to you

The Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates unchanged gives everyday Americans an opportunity to improve their financial picture as a new year begins.

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FOMC statement from January 28-29 meeting

FOMC statement from January 28-29 meeting

Following is the full text of the statement released by the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday following a two-day meeting:



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Traders maintain bets on Fed pausing on policy till later in year

Traders maintain bets on Fed pausing on policy till later in year

U.S. short-term interest rate futures dropped but only slightly on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve wrapped up its January meeting without changing interest rates or signaling it was in any rush to do so.



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GE shares jump 10% on profit beat, higher 2020 cash target

GE shares jump 10% on profit beat, higher 2020 cash target

General Electric Co sold more investors on its turnaround story on Wednesday, sending shares 10% higher on its quarterly profit and cash results that beat forecasts, and its bullish cash target for 2020.



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KLM says it will scrap some flights to China due to the coronavirus outbreak

KLM says it will scrap some flights to China due to the coronavirus outbreak

KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, will scrap some flights to China due to the coronavirus outbreak in the North Asian country, it said late on Wednesday.



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Fed holds rates steady, offers no new guidance on balance sheet

Fed holds rates steady, offers no new guidance on balance sheet

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at its first policy meeting of the year, with officials pointing to continued moderate U.S. economic growth and a "strong" job market.



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Fed leaves rates unchanged, offers no new guidance on balance sheet

Fed leaves rates unchanged, offers no new guidance on balance sheet

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at its first policy meeting of the year, with officials pointing to continued moderate U.S. economic growth and a "strong" job market.



6 years ago
Powerball jackpot is nearly $400 million. Here's what past big winners said they'd do when they won

Powerball jackpot is nearly $400 million. Here's what past big winners said they'd do when they won

With past recipients of huge jackpots, there are some common themes in how they said they'd spend at least some of their windfall, based on a review of recent winners' stated intentions.

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Ford's Lincoln to partner with Rivian to make electric vehicles

Ford's Lincoln to partner with Rivian to make electric vehicles

Ford Motor Co owned Lincoln Motor on Wednesday confirmed its plans to make battery-powered electric vehicles in partnership with Ford-backed startup Rivian.



6 years ago
Mediobanca CEO expects second-tier banks to look at M&A in 2020

Mediobanca CEO expects second-tier banks to look at M&A in 2020

Second-tier banks in Italy, Spain and possibly Germany are likely to consider mergers this year in a bid to boost returns which are insufficient to cover their cost of equity, the chief executive of investment bank Mediobanca said.



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