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How Your Kid’s (Or Kids’) School Can Go Solar
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Lockdown Impact: As states lose revenue, here's why they turn to alcohol
Indian states have been wanting to lift ban on the sale of liquor since the implementation of lockdown in the country. The state governments have been running out of money to sustain their fight against novel coronavirus.
Eid: Over 10L UGC posts on ShareChat in 12 languages
ShareChat, leading made in India social media platform witnessed huge traction on the occasion of Eid this year on its platform with more than 10 lakhs UGC post created across 12 languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Odia and
Survey for jobs to all labourers starts
The survey has started in the State from today to ensure employment to all the labourers who have returned to Madhya Pradesh as per the wish of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. After surveying the labourers of Madhya Pradesh returning to other States, they will be linked to the Sambal Yojana
CM’s Rs 72.66 cr relief for those in distress
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday provided compensation of Rs 72.66 crore to 3300 beneficiaries under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana through one click in the presence of Cabinet members. On this occasion, Chief Minister Chouhan said that this compensation amount is being
Temple coffers and compassion
In the last fortnight, there was a piece of news from Tamil Nadu, which pertained to 47 rich temples in the context of Covid-19.
Exodus of workers from Mumbai leads to spike in rural areas
70% to 80% of new patients in rural areas have returned from urban centres such as Mumbai
SevenHills Hospital launches nationwide hunt for 600 doctors
Job portals in the country are prominently displaying vacancies advertised by SevenHills Hospital. One of Mumbai’s largest Covid facilities with 1,004 beds, the Andheri hospital has been struggling for staff almost from the time it was reopened more than two months.
Aviation services on path to normalcy
Mumbai operates 44 flights out of the allocated 50, catering to 4,224 passengers
What India must do to increase its competitiveness
Time-bound reforms would have a significant impact on competitiveness
Missing power goals again! Thermal plants all set to miss 2022 pollution target
With two years to the deadline, just 97 GW of the coal-fired capacity is in compliance with particulate matter (PM) standards, while upgradation is underway in 14 GW and a mere 16 GW of capacity is in compliance with SO2 norms.
Big companies to get bigger after Covid: BofA Securities
The infrastructure and real estate sector could witness the emergence of new asset owners such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and private equity players.
Covid-19: Catch up to trend-GDP difficult in three years
However, this time around, things could be different, the agency said, alluding to the fact that the loss of GDP this time around could be much steeper.
E-commerce transactions grow up to 25% in second week of May
Harshil Mathur, CEO and co-founder, Razorpay, said with the situation starting to ease out in parts of the country, the payments firm has seen a spike in transactions in the last few days, particularly in e-commerce.
RBI to auction 84-day CMBs worth Rs 80,000 crore
CMBs are used to meet the temporary mismatches in the cash flow of the government. This instrument has the generic character of treasury bills but is issued for maturities less than 91 days.
How India can push its dairy cart ahead
The future of dairy in India hinges on modernising infrastructure, and giving the sector a technological face-lift
Kotak Mahindra Bank set to raise Rs 7,460 crore through share sale
The bank also informed that meeting of the issuance committee of the board is scheduled to be held on May 29 to approve the issue price.
Demand for housing sector will come back in medium term, says HDFC CEO Keki Mistry
Now, historically, whenever there has been any kind of stress in the market, NPLs tend to go up in short term, but once the stress get alleviated, NPLs come down to the normal levels.
Mumbai spirited with Liquor supply back to door steps
Thought the liquor home delivery started in Mumbai and the huge orders are placed from city, but in spite of ban liquor availability of any brand
House of Reps to NDDC IMC: Blackmail won’t stop us from probing you
The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in Abuja in response to various allegations levelled against the National Assembly and himself by Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, IMC Executive Director, Projects, on a television station on Monday
Stockholm-based Doktor.se nabs €45 million for its ‘digi-physical’ care
Today Swedish e-health startup Doktor.se, which offers digital consultations to patients through its smartphone app, announces that it has secured €45 million in a Series C round led by Carnegie and Handelsbanken. Many of Doktor.se's existing investors, as well as new investors, are participating in
City of Amarillo’s sales tax revenue seeing potential decrease of $4 million
Now that the City has received the March sales tax revenue numbers, City Finance Director Laura Storrs says Amarillo is projecting a decrease of millions.
Coronavirus wrap May 27: West Bengal starts buses on 40 routes; UN says pandemic creating 'lockdown generation'
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
French optical maker Essilor bets on business rebound as India eases COVID-19 lockdown
Along with its associate companies, Essilor employs 5,000 people in India and exports optical products to Europe, the US and Canada.
Tesla to cut car prices in North America, China
The price cut comes as states after lockdowns during which demand for cars waned.
Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO
The Americas, meanwhile, had jumped from being the least affected region in labour market terms in the first quarter to being the most affected, with an expected 13.1 percent drop in working hours in the second, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, told a briefing.
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers' unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
UCO Bank slashes lending rate by 40 basis points
The government expects banks to reduce lending rates, which is required to kick start the economy hit hard by the coronavirus-forced lockdown, among other factors.
Coronavirus impact: Punjab seeks Rs 51,102 crore fiscal stimulus from Centre
A draft memorandum to this effect was approved on Wednesday by the Council of Ministers at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, an official statement said.
Ola Financial Services raises Rs 205 crore from Matrix Partners, others
Gemini Investments LP, Arun Sarin's family office, and Alpha Wave Holdings also participated in the round, according to the documents.
Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over $11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares
Earlier this week, Regeneron had said it would repurchase about $5 billion of its shares directly from Sanofi, without altering their over-a-decade-long partnership.
RBI's 7.75 percent Savings (Taxable) Bonds 2018: Subscription to stop from May 28
“The Government of India 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 shall cease for subscription with effect from the close of banking business on Thursday, the 28th of May, 2020,” RBI said in a release.
Oil slides on US-China tensions, doubts about Russian output cuts
The group known as OPEC+ is cutting output by nearly 10 million barrels per day (bpd) in May and June. Some question whether it will continue to do so as demand recovers after many countries ease coronavirus lockdowns.
China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times
Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.
NTPC to foray into distribution, keen to buy majority stake in BRPL, BYPL
This assumes significance because NTPC is primarily power generation company.
Coronavirus pandemic | 18 new COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, count rises to 1,639: BMC
No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the official said.
India may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks
The capital plans were still being discussed and a final decision could be taken in the second half of the fiscal year, a second government source said.
G R Chintala takes over as NABARD chairman
Chintala replaces H K Bhanwala, who headed the organisation for more than six years.
Brokerages upgrade these 15 stocks to buy, expect 11-75% returns in a year
This war between USA & China may intensify further & may take ugly shape going forward, which may change World Power Equation post-COVID-19 era, Amit Jain of Ashika Wealth Advisors said.
Personal data of 2.9 crore Indian job seekers leaked on dark web: Report
The same threat actor who leaked the Aadhaar card details later dropped details of 18 lakh residents of Madhya Pradesh for free on May 19.
Glenmark gets USFDA nod to market generic drug for muscle pain
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA has been granted final approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Chlorzoxazone tablets USP, in strength of 375 mg and 750 mg, the drug maker said in a statement.
‘Certainly not an eye-wash’: Nobel-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee on Centre's Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus
The Nobel laureate has voiced hope that the Centre's economic relief package will boost the supply side which will drive economic recovery.
The going will get tougher for the Indian automobile sector; here's why
In the long run, more solid reforms might be needed to help auto sector be able to walk without the crutches that government might be able to give it.
Volkswagen India introduces leasing, flexible financing options to drive sales amid COVID-19
Under its omni-channel mobility solutions, the company has integrated 'Power Lease' -- a 'pay-for-usage' model complete with zero down payment scheme -- with Volkswagen Secure which allows customers to purchase a Vento or a Tiguan Allspace model with flexible down payment and low EMI, including insurance coverage for a tenure of three or four years.
Crude oil futures up 0.62%, WTI trades above $34 a barrel
In the futures market, crude oil for June delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 2,606 and an intraday low of Rs 2,544 per barrel on MCX.
NCLT approves IL&FS stake sale in GIFTCL to Gujarat govt
The order said that IL&FS had sought that an amount of Rs 61.84 lakh is excluded as resolution process costs incurred for meeting various expenditures, other applicable taxes from the sale proceeds of the applicant's shareholding in GIFTCL to the Gujarat government.
Natural gas futures up 0.54% in evening trade
In the futures market, natural gas for June delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 150,30 and an intraday low of Rs 146.80 per mmBtu on MCX.
Vestapace to launch 35 satellites for 5G network in India, eyes commencing operation by 2021
Vestaspace Technologies founder and CEO Arun Kumar Sureban said a beta version of the next-generation satellite constellations is planned for September 2020, besides the launch of a fully operational constellation of satellites in early 2021 into 'Low-Earth-Orbit or Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit'.
Paytm allows Vodafone Idea feature phone users to recharge using UPI
Paytm said it has partnered Vodafone Idea and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to allow feature phone users to recharge their numbers using UPI.
Scale-up battle preparedness visualising worst-case scenarios: President Xi Jinping tells Chinese military
Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests
Private jet demand rises as wealthy Russians spend lockdown in West
Passengers are heading for countries such as Britain and Cyprus where they own property, have residency rights, sometimes thanks to holding dual nationality, or have close relatives, according to industry sources.
ICRA expects muted participation in spectrum auction, sees industry debt rising
Despite the anticipated improvement in the cash flow generation in the current financial year post the tariff hikes, the debt coverage metrics is expected to continue to remain weak given the unyieldingly high debt levels, it said.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax coronavirus curbs
Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe's 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
Cash holdings of PMS schemes decline in April: Report
However, 13 PMS schemes also recorded an increase in cash holdings in April over March
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail posts Q4 net loss of Rs 146.59 crore
Revenue from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 1,831.88 crore. It was at Rs 1,915.31 crore in the year-ago period, ABFRL said in a regulatory filing.
Planning to invest now? Here’s how you can build a Rs 5,00,000 ‘Atmanirbhar' portfolio
Investors should ideally place small amounts in different sectors to take advantage of the multiplier effect which the economic package could have over a period of time.
States should come forward with Rs 20 lakh crore to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said the economy is facing serious problems, businesses are being closed and unemployment is growing. All sections of the society, whether migrants, media, business persons or employees, are facing problems, but ultimately
Need for growing NDB into global development institution: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
She commended the contribution of NDB in funding the infrastructure development, which has positively impacted the development agenda of the member countries, including India.
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon
The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas, it added.
Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra reports 105 COVID-19 deaths and 2,190 new cases
This is for the first time that Maharashtra has reported deaths in three digits, the official said, adding that they included 32 fatalities from Mumbai.
Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week
A spokesman for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union that represents 17,600 Boeing employees told Reuters Tuesday the company informed the union it should expect layoff notices on Friday.
Will launch statewide agitation if curbs on paddy cultivation stay: Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Hooda's warning has come a day after Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar defended the recently launched Mera Pani, Meri Virasat scheme, aimed at crop diversification.
KPIT Technologies Q4 net profit rises 23.3% to Rs 38.1 crore
Its revenue from operations stood at Rs 556.2 crore in the reported period, up 10.9 percent from Rs 501.2 crore in the March 2019 quarter, it added.
COVID-19 impact | IDFC First Bank announces pay cuts for senior management
IDFC First said its senior management has volunteered to take a 10 percent cut in compensation for 2020-21.
Coronavirus pandemic | Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
India is the tenth country to register 1.5 lakh or more COVID-19 cases.
Silver futures dip 0.44% in afternoon trade
In the futures market, silver for July delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 47,847 and a low of Rs 47,370 per kg.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as coronavirus seizes travel industry
The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area, home to Boeing's commercial-airplanes business.
A match made in heaven: How Vows for Eternity is redefining confidential matchmaking for global Indians
Headquartered in New York City with an established presence in Mumbai, Delhi, London and Dubai, Vows for Eternity is a global, confidential and personalised matrimonial search firm that brings life partners together based on mindsets, values and personalities
Coronavirus crisis | With hospitals stretched to capacity, housing societies in Mumbai are renting oxygen cylinders: Report
With Mumbai facing an acute shortage of ICU beds in private hospitals, there have been situations where patients have been asked to wait.
United Spirits Q4 down 57.8% to Rs 49.3 crore
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 116.9 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, United Spirits Ltd (USL) said in a regulatory filing.
JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story online
J.K. Rowling is publishing a new story called “The Ickabog,” which will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Investor wealth surges by Rs 2 lakh crore as markets rally
Led by the rally in equity market, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies soared Rs 2,01,549.38 crore to Rs 1,23,62,539.79 crore.
India loses crown to Indonesia as Honda’s biggest two-wheeler market
HMSI’s FY20 domestic sales are back to the same level as FY17 when the company had sold 4.72 million units in the domestic market
Coronavirus pandemic | 30,000 weddings cancelled in Gujarat amid COVID-19
March and April are considered the peak season, when maximum number of weddings take place in the state, Hotel and Restaurant Association (Gujarat) spokesperson Abhijit Deshmukh said.
Sensex jumps 1,000 pts, Nifty above 9,300; 4 key factors behind the rally
Experts indicate that the bargain hunting in banks and financial counters gave a fillip to the market.
India should avoid understanding Beijing through 'biased' US lens, says Chinese strategic analyst
In the article, he also accused India of starting the latest standoff, alleging that it was a
COVID-19 crisis | 'Massive increase' in youth unemployment, women particularly hard-hit: UN
The novel coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in unemployment worldwide but it has hit young workers hard, the United Nations said on May 27, noting that more than one in six people aged under 29 were forced to stop working due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Wall Street opens higher on recovery optimism
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 303.52 points, or 1.21 percent, at the open to 25,298.63.
Migrant crisis: In heart-wrenching video, toddler tries to wake dead mother at Bihar railway station
The mother was heading to Kathiar along with her two children, sister and sister's husband, the Railway Ministry said
Tesla cuts prices by as much as 6% in North America to boost demand
Auto retail sales in the United States likely halved in April from a year earlier, showed data from J.D. Power.
Arogya Sanjeevani: Low-cost insurance, but a regular health cover works better
Existing health insurance plans offer far more features and benefits, but come with higher premiums
SAT test now optional for US university admissions; Indian test-prep institutes feel the heat
For students, especially from non-native English speaking nations, the SAT is used to test the ability to read and comprehend university-level programmes
Buy USDINR; target of 76.00 - 76.20: ICICI Direct
ICICI Direct The rupee again approached its sizeable Call base of 76. We feel a close above these levels would open the gates for more upsides. However, looking at the consolidation in Dollar index we feel, the rupee will remain in a range.
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail plans Rs 1,000 crore rights issue
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail is the country's largest pure-play fashion and lifestyle player with a strong bouquet of fashion brands and retail formats with a network of over 3,040 stores, and presence across 25,000 multi-brand outlets across the country.
Titan Company shares down 2% as COVID-19 hits businesses
The company said the lockdowns posed challenges to all its businesses.
Adani Ports & SEZ raises Rs 500 crore through allotment of NCDs
It allotted 5,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each, the company said in a BSE filing.
Tata Investment Corporation posts net loss of Rs 36.75 crore in Q4 FY20
Total revenue from operations in the quarter under review stood at Rs 21.41 crore as compared to Rs 24.59 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.
It is India's hour to shine, but will it?
If India manages to overcome its long-pending issues around multiple approvals, licenses, permits, an overload of documentation and reporting, then India has a chance to leave an indelible mark on global trade in the coming decade.
Dabur's Q4 net profit falls 24% YoY; domestic volume declines at 14.6%
Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 352.3 crore against CNBC-TV18 poll of Rs 475 crore while EBITDA margin came at 18.9 percent against CNBC-TV18 poll of 21.8 percent.
Tech selloff weighs on S&P 500, Nasdaq
Amazon.com, Microsoft Corp and Facebook Inc, which have led a recent rally, weighed on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, while healthcare and technology stocks - which outperformed in the coronavirus-led market slump - were among the S&P 500 sector indexes in the red.
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organisation's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges by raising new funding from
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Poll
With many countries starting to ease lockdown restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the virus, which has infected over 5.5 million people globally
Mercedes-Benz launches C 63 AMG Coupe and AMG GT R, company says planned launches on track
The launch of its first all-electric car EQC has suffered a delay due to the nationwide lockdown.
Future Lifestyle Fashions share price down 2% as board mulls fund-raising plan
Future Group faces high promoter debt, sharp fall in share prices and cash flow woes, all of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Govt may launch coal blocks auction process under commercial mining on June 11
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis.
France expects economic slow-down by 20% in Q2
French gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2020 is forecast to drop by massive 20%, according to the country’s official INSEE statistics as reported by The Guardian.
Bank: Lithuanian billion-rescue-plan may be slowed down by red tape
As the Lithuanian government plans to invest 6.3 billion euros in the economy and human resources in 18 months, Swedbank has pointed to excessive red tape as weakness that could slow down the investments, LRT reports.
Airlines given $123 billion in state aid – IATA
While governments are coming to the rescue of embattled airlines, the International Air Transport Association points out that $67 billion of the $123 billion committed so far would have to be repaid
Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52 million deal
Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask
Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.
25,937 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths rise to 552
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 25,937 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
You can now apply for government’s relief fund for May – but don’t make these mistakes
The Department of Employment and Labour says the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has to date paid in excess of R15 billion to beneficiaries – marking a historic first in terms of a lump sum paid out by the fund within five weeks.
Food prices in South Africa have spiked – particularly these items
Families in South Africa living on low incomes may be spending 30% more on food than they did two months ago, the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PEJDG) says.
Woolworths targets online as shoppers take to food delivery service
Retailer Woolworths says that the Covid-19 pandemic, and resulting lockdown continues to have a pronounced impact on the group.
Billionaire Johann Rupert scores R54 million payday
South African billionaire Johann Rupert took home a R54 million payday in 2020, for his role as chairman at Swiss luxury goods company, Richemont.
SAA administrators see reasonable chance of rescuing the airline
The administrators of South Africa’s bankrupt state-owned airline said they see a “reasonable prospect of rescuing” it.
Winding down of Saldanha Steel plant to be complete by end of June
Despite numerous efforts to save the steel plant, ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster said that reopening the facility in the medium term was highly unlikey.
Rand falls as Sino-US friction dents risk appetite
At 0645 GMT, the rand traded at 17.4900 per US dollar, 0.45% weaker than its previous close.
ANALYSIS: How a post-COVID-19 revival could kickstart Africa’s free trade area
Africa is more vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19 because it is highly dependent on imports for its medicinal and pharmaceutical products and on commodity exports.
SAA can still be saved with funding - administrators
SAA has been fighting for its survival since entering business rescue - a local form of bankruptcy protection - in December, after almost a decade of financial losses.
FFC urges govt to reconsider its fiscal consolidation stance
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni had so far held the line on fiscal consolidation – a policy aimed at reducing the budget deficit and government’s soaring debt-service costs.
Sibanye-Stillwater confirms 11 COVID-19 cases at operations - Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that Sibanye-Stillwater has had 11 COVID-19 cases at various operations, including some on the West Rand and some in the Free State.
Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers
The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.
SA Reserve Bank says lenders can handle coronavirus crisis
The country’s banks, some of the largest on the continent including Standard Bank and FirstRand, have seen profit growth slip in recent years, while risks from lending to the increasingly strained government and the economy have increased.
UIF compliance no longer a requirement for COVID-19 financial aid
Previously only workers who were registered and declared on the system by their employers could qualify for the benefit.
Rand falls as Sino-US friction dents risk appetite
The rand fell on Wednesday following global weakness in emerging market currencies due to increasing Sino-US friction over China’s proposed security law for Hong Kong, retreating the two-month high seen a day before.
Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52-million deal
Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal
Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
Indian firm launching 5G satellite constellations to provide high-speed internet amid delayed trials
Government-sanctioned 5G trials in India, which were scheduled for this year, have reportedly been postponed by a year because of the coronavirus situation. As of now, India seems to have missed its seat in the global 5G wagon of 2020, which is being led by South Korea, China, the US, and the UK respectively.
Vadodara civic body announces 10% property tax rebate to tide over crisis
Deputy Municipal Commissioner SK Patel said the move is to benefit both the VMC and the citizens. "We are planning to make use of social media and newspapers to ensure that the message about the rebate reaches the people. Property tax is one of our biggest incomes," he said.
Mangoes, not Covid situation, interest Mayor Bijal Patel
Mayor Bijal Patel miffed when questioned on Covid-19 crisis in city at inauguration of 15-day mango fest at GMDC grounds
GHADC staff file contempt notice in HC
SHILLONG: The Non-Gazette Employees’ Association of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) on Tuesday filed a contempt case against the Chief Executive Member and the Secretary of the Council in the High Court of Meghalaya for non-payment
Meghalaya govt not to defer salary for May
SHILLONG: Meghalaya Government has decided not to impose any salary deferment for the month of May.Informing this on Wednesday, Chief minister, Conrad Sangma said that the government had earlier deferred the salaries due to very less devolution of ta
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for N-E (16:50)
GUWAHATI/AIZAWL: After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.While the Assam government s
Assam Forest Minister visits Dehing Patkai, assures protection
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has categorically said that no harmful activity would be allowed to destroy the flora and fauna at Saleki proposed reserve forest, which is a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Upper Assam.State environment a
Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city
SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co
MLAs slam KHADC move to levy transit fee
SHILLONG: Four Congress MLAs - HM Shangpliang, PT Sawkmie, George Lyngdoh and Kimfa Marbaniang - have shot off a letter to the chief minister lamenting the decision of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to levy a transit fee of Rs 45
COVID-19 likely to deepen salary crisis in GHADC
TURA: With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic crisis in the state, agony of the employees of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) who are yet to be paid their pending dues for over 24 months, is likely to get compounded as there is no certa
NO RESPITE FROM COVID
The Covid-19 scenario is getting worse in India. With sharp rises in infection rate at 1.50 lakh and death toll of over 4,000 – what is clear is that the lockdown has had a limited impact while Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi keeps the nation on edge. With
Japan's new budget to include US$302b in direct spending, reports Mainichi
TOKYO, May 27 — Japan's government plans to include US$302 billion (RM1.32 trillion) in direct spending under a second extra budget to be compiled today, to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, the Mainichi newspaper reported. The 32.5 trillion yen (RM1.32 trillion) in...
Asian stocks pull back as Hong Kong uncertainty weighs
NEW YORK, May 27 — Asian shares shed some of their recent gains today as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. US President Donald Trump said late yesterday he is preparing to take action against...
Russia consumer demand drops, jobless jump in April lockdown
MOSCOW, May 27 — Retail sales in Russia fell more than expected in April, while unemployment jumped above forecasts during a dire first full month of coronavirus lockdown for the country, data from statistics service Rosstat showed yesterday. Russia's economic health is in focus after a slump in...
How Afrihost launched a winning lockdown campaign
Afrihost’s work-from-home campaign shows why it is so popular among consumers and its own employees.
Big job losses in South Africa – Here are the sectors which are the worst affected
The CCMA recently opened its doors and immediately experienced a big influx of people who lost their jobs.
The lockdown can hurt ISPs – Depending on the impact in the coming months
The ISP industry is one of the least impacted by the lockdown, but concerns remain over the long-term economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Electric vehicle makers battle the COVID-19 pandemic
Global EV sales will shrink this year, falling 18% to about 1.7 million units, according to BloombergNEF.
Reliable fibre connectivity will shape workplaces of the future
The COVID-19 lockdown has shown that the successful transition to virtual offices of the future will require extensive investment in digital infrastructure such as fibre.
Bid to expand Canterbury coal mine meets stiff opposition
Hundreds of people are opposing a plan to expand a Canterbury coal mine. Bathurst Coal Ltd has applied to expand its opencast mine, known as...
Arthritis company Promisia pivots into Chch aged care sector
Medical company Promisia Integrative hopes to turn its core business to the aged care sector and acquire three facilities in the North Island and...
Uni may move hall residents to house overseas students
The University of Auckland is considering moving domestic students out of halls of residence to make way for returning international students that...
Green Cabs in liquidation, jobs cut
Nation-wide taxi company Green Cabs has gone into liquidation, reportedly cutting 160 jobs. This story was first published by RNZ Palliser...
Green Cabs in liquidation, jobs cut
Taxi company Green Cabs has gone into liquidation, reportedly cutting 160 jobs. This story was first published by RNZ Palliser Insolvency's Heath...
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister. Domestic passenger flights are currently permitted to operate from all airports in the country except the ones in West Bengal.
Iceland cuts food waste 23% in two years as it commits to a 50% cut by 2030
A year after the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK called on businesses to ‘step up to the plate’ and drive forward plans to cut food waste, the supermarket Iceland has announced food waste reductions of almost 2,500 tonnes, a decrease of 23.2% over the last two years, in its first public food waste report.
Ryman Hospitality Backs Out of Deal to Purchase Austin City Limits Property
Ryman Hospitality has backed out of a $283 million deal to purchase a mixed-use property that includes the 2,500-seat Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater.
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed – Poll
BENGALURU (Reuters) – Economic prospects for the developed world this year have darkened again in the past month as the coronavirus pandemic has rolled from Asia to the Americas, with a V-shaped sharp recovery expected by less than one-fifth of economists polled by Reuters.
Stock markets mixed as China-US tensions return to fore
Equities were mixed Wednesday as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations were weighed against optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world.
She is the World’s highest paid woman CEO
Lisa Su of Advanced Micro Devices is the first woman ever to top The Associated Press’ annual survey of CEO compensation: Her 2019 pay package was valued at $58.5 million following a strong performance for the company’s stock during her five years as CEO.
Administrators rule out mid-June return for SAA flights
Without approval of practitioners, SAA announced its planes would be back in the skies.
How China’s tensions could be good for Hong Kong’s stock exchange
Beijing’s planned imposition of a national security law has sparked renewed protests in the territory. But prospects for the HKEX are brighter than they might at first seem.
Boeing Job Cuts to Start Hitting Seattle-Area Workers This Week
Boeing Co. is poised to unveil deep job cuts to its Seattle-area engineering ranks this week as the planemaker shrinks its workforce to cut costs amid the sharpest contraction in aviation history.
Amtrak Plans Deep Workforce Cuts Ahead of Slow Pandemic Recovery
Amtrak projects ridership will return to just half of 2019 levels in its upcoming fiscal year beginning in October, Amtrak Chief Executive Officer William Flynn said in a memo to employees.
Why Prices Of Basic Items Soar In Nigeria Despite Petrol Cost Reduction
While inter-state travel across the country has been banned by the federal government, vehicles carrying essential supplies, as well as essential personnel, retain unrestricted movement. Effiong said the reality on the ground tells a different story.
COVID-19: West African Traders Losing 30 Per Cent Of Produce To Movement Restrictions
Although governments across the region have said food items are among a list of essential items that can move freely, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Antoine Bouet, said most of the trade in the country are done informally and in small quantities.
How Covid-19 is ruining plans for students to study abroad
Indian students who bagged admissions to top foreign universities now compelled to delay travel indefinitely and make do with e-classes
Fed could adopt yield curve control
A report by Bloomberg's Liz McCormick and Craig Torres says the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may implement yield-curve control to cap yields on government
WTI strength fizzles around $34.00, API data eyed
WTI retraces from the highest since March 11 while taking rounds to $33.90 during the initial Asian session on Wednesday. While optimism surrounding a
USD/ZAR Price Analysis: Off two-month lows, Bullish RSI divergence on 4H
USD/ZAR pair is sidelined near 17.40 at press time, having hit a low of 17.32 on Tuesday. That was the lowest level since March 27. The pair could see
Tribeca Film Institute Winds Down Operations, Will Close Completely in September
Tribeca leaders left open the possibility that TFI could rise again.
Bank of Canada urges stores to continue to accept cash
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers had been increasingly using forms of cashless payment such as credit and debit cards, e-transfers and their smartphones to pay for products.
Latam Airlines seeks bankruptcy protection as travel slumps
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Latam Airlines, South America's biggest carrier, sought US...
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
CMU to miss report deadline due to auditing delay
OFFICIALS of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) were again put in the hot seat at th...
France unveils stimulus plan worth €8 billion for car industry
The package includes an increase to the state subsidies given to motivate potential buyers of new electric and hybrid cars. The plan also includes a state loan worth €5 billion for troubled carmaker Renault.
Lufthansa says 'unable to approve' coronavirus rescue over EU conditions
Airline giant Lufthansa said it cannot approve a German state rescue over fears that conditions imposed by Brussels would be too harsh. The aid package must still be cleared by the European Commission's competition arm.
EUR/USD Flat in Wild Trading as EU Proposes €750B Covid-19 Stimulus Package
EUR/USD Flat in Wild Trading as EU Proposes €750B Covid-19 Stimulus Package
Dow Busts Move Higher on Late Buying as Traders Bank on Financials to Shine
Dow Busts Move Higher on Late Buying as Traders Bank on Financials to Shine
Stocks - Dow Jumps as Financials Take Spotlight Amid Stumble in Tech
Stocks - Dow Jumps as Financials Take Spotlight Amid Stumble in Tech
Exclusive: Chevron to cut up to 15% of staff amid restructuring
Exclusive: Chevron to cut up to 15% of staff amid restructuring
Stocks - U.S. Futures Higher Ahead of May Business Surveys
Stocks - U.S. Futures Higher Ahead of May Business Surveys
It’s A Good Idea To Ignore REITs Right Now, Despite Soaring Yields. Here's Why
Stocks Analysis by Investing.com (Haris Anwar/Investing.com) covering: Simon Property Group Inc, United States 10-Year, First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund, Brookfield Property Partners LP. Read Investing
Stocks - Europe Pushes Higher, Expecting More Stimulus
Stocks - Europe Pushes Higher, Expecting More Stimulus
NYSE short interest rose 1.0 percent in mid-May
NYSE short interest rose 1.0 percent in mid-May
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Can Cannabis Cure COVID?
Market Overview Analysis by Matthew Weller covering: GW Pharmaceuticals PLC ADR, Canopy Growth Corp, ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, Aurora Cannabis Inc. Read Matthew Weller's latest article on Investi
Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch for May 28
Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch for May 28
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
It’s A Good Idea To Ignore REITs Right Now, Despite Soaring Yields. Here's Why
Stocks Analysis by Investing.com (Haris Anwar/Investing.com) covering: Simon Property Group Inc, United States 10-Year, First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund, Brookfield Property Partners LP. Read Investing
StockBeat: Banks Take up the Baton as Cyclical Rally Continues
StockBeat: Banks Take up the Baton as Cyclical Rally Continues
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
Stock - Wall Street Opens Higher as Cyclicals' Recovery Gains Strength
Stock - Wall Street Opens Higher as Cyclicals' Recovery Gains Strength
S&P 500 rises on boost from bank shares
S&P 500 rises on boost from bank shares
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, thousands more planned
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, thousands more planned
S&P 500, Dow Indices On Course For Best May Performance Since 2009; USD Lags
Forex Analysis by Ashraf Laidi covering: EUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, S&P 500. Read Ashraf Laidi's latest article on Investing.com
Opening Bell: U.S. Futures, Stocks Jump On More Stimulus, Economic Restarts
Market Overview Analysis by Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com) covering: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, XAU/USD. Read Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com)'s latest article on Investing.com
Chart Of The Day: Gold Could Rally No Matter Which Way Stocks Go
Commodities Analysis by Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com) covering: XAU/USD, Gold Futures. Read Investing.com (Pinchas Cohen/Investing.com)'s latest article on Investing.com
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
Decline in China's industrial profits slows in April, outlook still gloomy
Decline in China's industrial profits slows in April, outlook still gloomy
BoJ's bond holdings edge towards the size of Japan's economy
BoJ's bond holdings edge towards the size of Japan's economy
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf
Asia Session: Regional Equities Mixed On Hong Kong Tension; Oil Consolidates
Market Overview Analysis by MarketPulse (Jeffrey Halley) covering: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD. Read MarketPulse (Jeffrey Halley)'s latest article on Investing.com
Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources
Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources
With debt crunch looming, Sri Lanka needs help from its friends
With debt crunch looming, Sri Lanka needs help from its friends
Materials And Energy Dashboard - Update
Valuation metrics in basic materials and energy. Evolution since last month. A list of stocks looking cheap in their industries.
West Midlands has big fintech opportunity
The West Midlands has the potential to become a major UK fintech hub if it takes an integrated approach to maximising its advantages, according to a report.
Future-Proof Your KYB, KYC And Risk In One API
Data aggregation with automation has been the next big milestone the risk industry has been trying to reach.
Jump In Mortgage Refinancing Leads To Record-Breaking Loan Volume For Lenders
Low mortgage interest rates continue to fuel a surge in refinance activity amid the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in record-breaking loan volume for lenders.
Playing Defense With Cloud Software Stocks
Cloud software companies may see an impact on one side of the equation for net retention rates or both sides of the equation – this means either fewer new customers or more churn or downgrades in existing customers or both. There are three points where weakness can occur ... READ MORE.
Boeing Slashes Over 12,000 Jobs, With More Cuts Coming
The cuts come as the commercial airline industry has seen a historic fall in demand.
Consider Electronic Arts Over Take Two Interactive As Demand For Gaming Increases?
The stock price for Electronic Arts is down roughly 8.5% since May 31, 2018, as the company’s business in 2019 was impacted by lower user engagement. In comparison, Take Two Interactive, best known for its NBA2K franchise, has seen its stock grow by 25.4% during the same period...
Can General Electric Survive The COVID-19 Recession
General Electric’s stock (NYSE: GE) has lost over 45% of its value since the beginning of the year due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The commercial aviation industry is rattled, and GE, which manufactures aircraft engines, is no exception. Fading consumer demand, reduced discretionary spending...
European Union Reveals $826 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan To Battle Coronavirus Damage
Under the proposal, the EU will issue €750 billion in government bonds and then distribute that cash to its member states through grants and loans. Nothing will happen, however, until all 27 of the EU’s member states approve.
Securities Giant Leads $14 Million Investment To Bring Bitcoin To Institutions
SIX Group is not only leading the Series A, but plans to use the technology to give institutional investors in Switzerland access to regulated bitcoin investing.
Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Production After Announcing Over 12,000 Job Cuts
The 737 MAX hasn't been allowed to fly since March of 2019, following deadly crashes.
7 Ways Credit Cards Can Help Grow Your Business
A business credit card isn’t just something you need to help separate your personal and company expenditures. When used properly, credit cards are tools that can help you build your business and, more importantly, improve your bottom line.
Most Businesses Pessimistic About Speed Of Economic Recovery, Fed Reports
Health concerns, limited childcare and expanded unemployment are making it more difficult to bring employees back to work, the Fed said.
Dow Jumps 300 Points As Wall Street Bets On A Successful Reopening Of The Economy
The Dow broke above 25,000.
Covid-19 May Accelerate The Digital Divide Among Banks – Digital Leaders Are In The Pole Position
COVID-19 may accelerate the trending digital divide between leaders and laggards in the banking industry, which was already becoming stark by the end of 2019. Over the next two years, this divide may drive industry restructuring and consolidation. Will laggards ever be able to catch up?
Goldman Sachs Forecasts Unemployment To Peak At 25%, Remain High For Next Two Years
Widespread unemployment could linger longer than expected and slow an economic recovery.
Startling Figures Reveal Extent Of Government Support For Beleaguered Economy
Figures from the government confirm it is backing loans and other support mechanisms worth tens of billions to the UK economy
As Europe Unveils “green” Recovery Package, Trans-Atlantic Rift On Climate Policy Widens
The European Union is using the economic downturn to accelerate its clean energy transition. In the US, a surprise new policy that would provide relief to the oil and gas sector shows it has different priorities during the crisis.
Digital Maturity Is Critical To Business Success – Now, More So Than Ever – Survey Finds
A new survey by Deloitte finds a connection between digital maturity and the financial performance of companies. Here we look at the key insights from the survey and speak with Deloitte’s chief innovation and digital officer Ragu Gurumurthy.
Millions Of U.S. Jobs Are Never Coming Back From The Covid-19 Recession
“We find three new hires for every 10 layoffs caused by the shock and estimate that 42% of recent layoffs will result in permanent job loss."
Research Firm: Market’s Risk Is Phenomenally High, 2nd Dive Likely
Equity Risk Science, a big-data analytics firm, created a risk measure that says the current market is still very risky and likely to take another big dive, due to the high debt levels of many large companies.
Gatsby, Website-Building Startup Backed By Index Ventures, Raises $28 Million
Gatsby, a website development startup aiming to rival companies from Squarespace to Google is now valued more than $200 million after a funding round led by Index Ventures.
Stocks Cut Gains, Dow Up 200 Points As Tech Shares Slide
The Dow broke above 25,000.
Dow Closes Above 25,000 For First Time Since March
The S&P also broke above 3,000, its best close since March.
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Business School Answers The Humanitarian Call
In light of the tragedy of the coronavirus, humanitarians like Andre Carrier and Greg Lee, and the Lee family foundation, are bold enough to look for a way to end the pandemic.
Bitcoin Exchange Bitbuy Partners With Knox Security To Offer Full Deposit Insurance
Canadian exchange Bitbuy has partnered with the Montreal-based Knox security firm to offer its clients comprehensive insurance on their cryptocurrency deposits.
Delhi: Thousands homeless after fire in shanties
NEW DELHI: Thousands of residents of a transit camp in Tughlaqabad in southeast Delhi were left homeless in the scorching heat after a major fire gutt.
Licence Check welcomes Government guidance on working safely with vehicles
Licence Check has welcomed updated Government guidance on working safely with vehicles during the Coronavirus pandemic as more businesses look to return to work.
Used cars: Leasing companies will have to ‘work harder’
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions says the industry will have to ‘knuckle down’ if values are to be achieved in a post-pandemic used car market.
RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects
RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects
India among major markets to see increase in ATM usage over 2019
Almost half of the world’s major markets saw an increase in the use of ATMs over 2019, despite the global push towards cashless payments which has intensified due to the coronavirus outbreak in recent months.
Ask the expert: how can I improve my success rate creating partnerships?
In this fortnightly column, Ask The Expert, we aim to provide readers with practical advice on how to grow their businesses.
Unibank completes processing stage of TranzAxis migration
Azerbaijan-based Unibank has connected its in-house processing directly to Mastercard, a step towards its full migration to Compass Plus’s open payments platform TranzAxis.
Strong customer authentication suffers another delay
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced it is allowing extra time for the roll-out of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) for e-commerce transactions in the UK, and the move is likely to be followed by others across Europe.
Hyundai Capital America goes live with Sopra’s Cassiopae
Hyundai Capital America (HCA), the captive finance arm of Hyundai Motor Company, has gone live on Sopra Banking Software’s Cassiopae system.
How VibePay is quietly changing the UK fintech Twitter game
A big challenge facing many UK fintechs has been how to keep their millennial (aged 24-38) and Gen Z (aged 18-24) users engaged with their banking apps.
Challenger bank Lunar partners with Danish esports firm Astralis
Lunar, the Nordic challenger bank, has partnered with Danish esports firm Astralis Group to launch a new banking offering.
UBS to set up fintech venture fund to speed up its digitisation
UBS is looking to invest “hundreds of millions” of its own money in “dozens” of fintechs, in a move to finance start-ups which are disrupting the banking industry.
Connect First Credit Union appoints former ATB exec as new COO
Canada’s Connect First Credit Union has announced the appointment of Wellington Holbrook as its chief operating officer.
Supply side inflation easing
Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:
Working from home will kill CBDs. And that’s a good thing
Robert Gottliebsen has warned that the shift to working from home (WFH) could suck the life out of Australia’s CBDs.
The US gaming headset market is found to have hit new heights as of April 2020
A new market research report states that the gaming headset sector broke records in terms of US retail sales in April 2020. This study also found that 8 of the 10 best-selling devices in this category were from the brand Turtle Beach. Of these, its Stealth 600 has accrued the most revenue in 2020 so far.
Gartner: Global Device Shipments To Slip 13.6% in 2020
Gartner has forecast a 13.6% drop in global device shipments (including tablets, mobile phones and PCs) for 2020, warning the coronavirus pandemic could have throttled the industry more had work-from-home conditions not been enforced.
Morgan Stanley Tip Westfield Malls Best Set To Recover
Morgan Stanley analysts predict Scentre-owned Westfield will be among the best set shopping malls for recovery amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
VTA’s suggestion to MSME Minister Gadkari on GECL
Recently Government of India notified the Rs. 3 lakh crore Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) Scheme for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to assist them surge over the economic distress being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this GECL scheme, MSMEs borrowers having Rs 25 crores of […]
A guide to the Nature Index
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COVID-19: Recovery Rate Now Up To 41.61 %, Fatality Rate Down To 2.87 %
India has reported about 0.3 deaths per lakh population, which is amongst the lowest in the world.
India’s GDP growth seen at 1.2% for Q4 Financial Year 2020
Country's GDP is estimated to have grown at 1.2 percent in the last quarter of the previous fiscal as economic activity came to a standstill in the last week of March due to the nationwide lockdown.
G20 finance projects give $77 bn a year to fossil fuels: watchdog
Rich nations have used banks and development programmes to funnel at least $77 billion in each of the last three years to oil and gas projects .
Ranveer Singh on how the pandemic impacted him
Bollywood livewire Ranveer Singh has shared how the pandemic has impacted him, saying that he has been going through various phases
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for northeastern states
After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.
Teaching people to fish
What’s in a number? For some, it means a lot. For others, it reveals nothing. The reality, however, lies somewhere in between.
GHMC collects Rs 331 cr property tax so far
Despite the State government extending a five per cent rebate on property tax to all structures, including commercial buildings
Bharti Telecom sells 2.75% stake in Airtel
Bharti Telecom has sold 2.75 percent stake in Airtel to institutional investors in the secondary market, raising over Rs 8,433 crore
New warehousing facility to come up at Kothur near Hyderabad
Embassy Industrial Parks, a joint venture between the Embassy Group and Warburg Pincus that is into logistics and warehousing, is in advanced stages of acquiring land near Kothur to develop a warehousing facility, according to a top official.
Stock markets in retreat as China-US tensions return to fore
Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations outweighed optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world.
India facing its worst recession in current fiscal: Crisil
India's fourth recession since independence, the first since liberalisation and perhaps the worst to date, is here, Crisil said on Tuesday
Gofrugal helping small retailers go digital
As the country came to a shutdown due to Covid-19, neighbourhood stores have emerged true heroes by being there for customers
COVID-19 to accelerate digital adoption in India
COVID-19 is expected to accelerate digital adoption in India and as online trends take shape, behavioural modification could strengthen, with contactless shopping, payments.
Floor trading resumes at NYSE, with masks and plexiglas
New York Stock Exchange, the symbolic heart of Wall Street, reopened its floor Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus, with traders donning masks and separated by plexiglas.
CM KCR calls for austerity measures
Pointing out that the income from transport, registration and other departments was not something to write about, CM KCR said the State will have to make do with whatever meagre income it was generating
Cinematographer booked for cheating in Hyderabad
Tollywood character artiste Sai Sudha Reddy has lodged a complaint against cinematographer Shyam K Naidu at the SR Nagar police station alleging that he cheated her on the pretext of marrying her.
Nine held for trading spurious cotton seeds in Mancherial
Sleuths of Ramagundam Commissionerate’s Task Force arrested nine persons belonging to four gangs for allegedly trading in spurious cotton seeds.
Patanjali to raise Rs 250 cr through debentures
Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved plans to issue debentures worth Rs 250 crore that will be used to meet its working capital requirements and strengthen supply chain network.
Government ‘missed opportunity’ not saving company tax windfalls, Ifac says
Budgetary watchdog says Republic ‘could have been running a much bigger surplus’ in recent years
Retail stores allowed to reopen in city of Los Angeles, Garcetti says
Small retail stores in the city of Los Angeles will be allowed to reopen starting Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced.
Google May Reopen Some Of Its Offices Starting July 6
Google is looking to start bringing some of its employees back to work physically, as it plans to reopen some of its offices starting July 6. What's more
Work begins to allow international students to return to NZ universities
Report from RNZ Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today that work is underway to allow international students to return to New Zealand.
Not yet, but “not too long” till we’re ready for a trans-Tasman bubble, says PM
Report from RNZ A group of government and business representatives will early next month deliver a blueprint on how a trans-Tasman bubble could work.
Govt fails on buy local directive
NGHINOMENWA ERASTUS and LAZARUS AMUKESHETHE Agro-Marketing Trade Agency has challenged the government and its agencies to lead by example in implementing its directive to procure locally
CEO pay has topped $12.3M. Can it keep rising post-pandemic?
The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP’s annual survey of exe
Turnpike, parkway toll hikes, $24B construction plan get OK
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted Wednesday to increase tolls on two of the state’s major highways and approve a $24 billion construction plan that the hike will fund.
Global stocks mixed on unease over Hong Kong security law
Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tensions over Hong Kong vied with optimism about recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
Boston-area zoos plan to reopen; virus cluster in Worcester
Two Boston-area zoos are planning to reopen, but with new safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Why good credit matters — even if you don’t plan to borrow
Even if you don’t plan to borrow a dime, a good credit record is valuable. Think of it like a household fire extinguisher: It’s smart to have a good one even though you have no plans to use it.
Amazon in talks to buy driverless-technology startup Zoox
Amazon.com Inc. is in advanced talks to buy Zoox Inc. in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant’s reach in autonomous-vehicle technology.
Air India allows rescheduling for bookings between March 23 and May 31
The national carrier has informed that there will be no extra rescheduling charges applied for this…
India’s tourism ministry extends validity period for hotels and travel agents
The validity period of approval or certification of hotels and other accommodation units has been extended until June 30, and six months’ relaxation for all travel agents…
Airline debt could rise to US$550 billion by year-end: IATA
IATA believes that the kind of financial support provided will influence the speed and strength of the airline industry recovery…
Sugar Inquiry Commission didn't highlight NPMC's role in failing to control prices
The commission only held the Sugar Advisory Board responsible for taking any action
Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must
A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.
Fire guts parts of Tema community one market
Fire destroyed parts of one of Tema’s biggest market, the community one (1) market Tuesday evening.
Akufo-Addo government to complete 998 SHS facilities by end of July - Abronye DC
Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) says as part of measures by his parties government to close the gap in the infrastructure deficit of the nations senior high school system, a total of 998 educational facilities are set to be completed across the country by July this year.
Canada Learning Code has a digital literacy goal amid the pandemic
The Canada Learning Code organization transition to online learning has motivated it to deliver 10 million learning experiences by 2027.
Top 10 biz headlines: Recession, Nasdaq listing for Jio Platforms, and more
Here are the top 10 business headlines on Wednesday morning
Investor “Bullish” on News That a 2009 Bitcoin Miner Still Trusts BTC’s Roadmap
It's been an interesting past few weeks for Bitcoin. First, there was the halving. Then an early miner from 2009 initially believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto
Startup says India will have 5G network by 2021, will launch 35 telecom satellites by this September
Vestaspace says it is in talks with the Department of Telecom for spectrum in 28 Ghz band for 5G operations.
Media company Torstar to go private after sale to NordStar Capital in $52M deal
NordStar Capital LP, a private firm owned by businessmen Paul Rivett and Jordan Bitove, plans to take Torstar private
Singapore Fortitude Budget: S$2b to create 100,000 jobs, traineeship, training opportunities
SINGAPORE, May 27 — The Singapore government will set aside about S$2 billion (RM6.12 billion) to create nearly 100,000 jobs, traineeships and training opportunities, as part of the Fortitude Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. These will come under an SGUnited...
US dollar edges higher as US, China worries resurface
TOKYO, May 27 — The US dollar edged higher today as worries about the US response to China's proposed security law for Hong Kong supported safe-haven demand for the greenback. The euro held gains against the dollar and the pound but faces a severe test when the European Commission is expected to...
Spark chairman takes aim at govt intervention
Endless reviews, regulatory changes and government interventions into the energy space risk derailing Spark's track record of long-term stable returns, chairman Doug McTaggart told shareholders.
NZ facing worst downturn in 160 years: central bank
If tough restrictions are re-imposed unemployment could rise to 18 per cent and banks would need to raise capital, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand warns.
Japara flags major impairment,says conditions are tough
The aged care provider says so far it has no cases of COVID-19 with residents, but one staff member in a home contracted the virus. It has suspended its brownfield and greenfield development programs given the difficult outlook.
Warner IPO music to Blavatnik’s ears
Warner’s shares are only decent value for investors willing — like so many aspirant musicians — to cede control to a managerial Svengali.
Why quant legend says it's 26 days to a new normal
A new measure of how long investors see the COVID crisis lasting from quant legend Dan diBartolomeo neatly tells the story of growing optimism.
Facebook Resurrects Phone Calls in New 'CatchUp' App as Voice Calls Increase Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As people make more phone calls during the coronavirus pandemic, Facebook announced that its New Product Experimentation (NPE) Team has launched an app that allows users to see who's available on voice chat.
AUD/JPY: Bears getting set for potential major sell-off
AUD/JPY has extended the upside for a more mature shorting opportunity. This trade is now offering a discount for bears seeking to take advantage of t
NZD/USD remains on hunt for break above 0.62 after China Industrial Profits data
NZD/USD is eyeing a clear break above the psychological hurdle of 0.62, having found bids near 0.6179 in early Asia and violated the resistance of the
Silver Price Analysis: Bounces from $17.00, Wednesday's close pivotal
Silver is currently trading near $17.20 per ounce, representing a 0.65% gain on the day, having defended the psychological support of $17.00 during th
Live Coronavirus Updates: Fatality Rate Reduced To 2.87%, Lowest In World, Says Health Ministry
The Health Ministry said the COVID-19 fatality rate in India is 2.87 per cent, the lowest among countries badly hit by the pandemic.
N.L. warns of exodus of oil and gas industry without more federal help
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's government is looking for a rapid answer from Ottawa on its request for aid for the offshore oil sector in light of a quickening exodus of exploration rigs from the province.
France unveils US$8.8b plan to revive auto sector through electric cars
ETAPLES, France: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (May 26) announced an 8-billion euro (US$8.8 billion) plan to revive France's auto industry ...
JPMorgan CEO: bank will again boost credit reserves in second quarter
JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday that he expects the bank to take another significant credit reserve build ...
Gastonia venue operator wants clarification regarding reopening for event spaces
A venue operator in Gastonia wants clarification from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper regarding the reopening of event spaces in the state.
Retailers add COVID-19 surcharge for services to help offset costs of pandemic
VANCOUVER - Among the many changes that returning customers to Hatz Hair Studio in North Vancouver may notice is a $5 charge on their bill to help offset co
It’s increasingly clear our tough road ahead has no end in sight
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Here’s Why Bitcoin Could See a Bloodbath Decline to the $5,000 Region
Analysts are noting that Bitcoin's HTF outlook favors sellers, with one even noting that the crypto could soon be trading within the $5,000 region.
Economy may contract by over 40% in Q1: SBI Research
SBI Research estimates the economy will contract by 6.8 per cent in FY21.
Auto companies stare at bleak wholesale numbers in May
After zero sales in April, auto companies are going through a dull May.
Property professionals must see technology as an opportunity, not a threat
Over the past 10 weeks, digital platforms have played a key role in sector
North Dublin lands with residential potential on sale for €450,000
Swords Road holding of 5.4 acre sits close to housing just off M1
South Dublin office investment sells for €1.35m
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Amtrak requests additional $1.5B in federal funding for coronavirus relief
May 26 (UPI) -- Passenger railroad service Amtrak on Tuesday asked Congress for an additional $1.5 billion in federal funds to help it maintain operations amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox: WSJ
(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle technology, the Wall Street Journal reported on.wsj.com/36wXJUV on Tuesday.
'Our greatest challenge': How to rebuild the ACT's virus-struck economy?
As business start to reopen and the ACT takes its first tentative steps on the road to recovery, The Canberra Times canvassed the views of politicians, academics, economists and industry groups on the best approach to rebuilding the economy.
ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis
The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.
Covid to accelerate rebound in small cars, rural market: Maruti
Even as it re-starts nearly 2,000 dealerships across the country, automobile giant Maruti Suzuki India will go into a high gear to tap the rural market.
Lockdown 4.0: Here's a proposed map for the state government to reopen Mumbai
Risk of infection remains and its spread cannot be contained but one has to learn to live in a new environment.
Recruitment resumes at Kainos as Belfast IT firm reassesses the scale of new HQ
RECRUITMENT has resumed at IT services firm Kainos, its chief executive has said.
Harland & Wolff joins forces with Navantia to form new defence challenger
HARLAND & Wolff has joined forces with Spanish shipyard and trusted NATO partner Navantia to form a unique shipbuilding collaboration which will bid for a range of contracts, including UK Ministry of Defence work.
German Company Combines Wind, Wave, & Solar Power In One System
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Bihar, UP outperform most states, Maharashtra tops with 15.26 lakh MSME registrations
As per data compiled by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Bihar ranked number 3 in MSME registration leaving behind the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh and the industrial states of Gujarat and Karnataka
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive
According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative
Cash payments declining as contactless methods become the norm - experts
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift away from cash.
Top Stock Reports for Alphabet, Visa & Bank of America
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Ringgit strengthens against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today on renewed buying interest amid stabilising oil prices, said an analyst. At 9.02am today, the local note was quoted at 4.3450/3600 compared with Friday’s close of 4.3610/3690. The market was closed on...
Japan eyes fresh US$1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO, May 27 — Japan will compile a fresh stimulus package worth US$1.1 trillion (RM4.8 trillion) that will include a sizable amount of direct spending to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a draft of the budget obtained by Reuters showed today. The stimulus, which will be...
Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'
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Queues and limited browsing in store for English shoppers
LONDON, May 27 — People eager to hit the shops again when English high street retailers, department stores and shopping centres reopen will face queuing and few opportunities to try products. Stores will look and operate very differently from how they did before a coronavirus lockdown was imposed...
Expert: Children in Isolation at Increased Risk for Online Predators
An expert said in an interview that the coronavirus outbreak puts children at greater risk to exposure to online predators and pornography.
Markets will clear the froth, warn value investing apostles
The closely watched GMO fund is starting to short global equities in the belief that the latest price surge is treacherous.
Home building down 1.6pc, with worse to come
Residential construction slowed to 1.6 per cent in the first three months of the year - the slowest rate of decline since March quarter last year - but economists expect GDP will still be negative for March.
NPA senior staff empowers members, others with COVID-19 PPEs
THE Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, Nigerian Ports Authority,
800 export consignments stranded at Lagos ports
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India’s weekly unemployment rate continues to be over 24%: CMIE
As on May 25, India’s average unemployment stood at 24.5 per cent, where urban unemployment was at 26.3 per cent and rural at 23.7 per cent.
Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD bears pause around two-week low above $1,700
Gold consolidates losses near the lowest since May 13 while taking rounds to $1,711/12 amid the early Asian session on Wednesday. The bullion dropped
USD/CNY hits highest since September 2019 as US threatens sanctions
China's Yuan is taking a hit on Wednesday amid the dragon nation's rising tensions with the US and India. The USD/CNH pair is trading at 7.1565 at pre
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD's 50-day EMA, 11-week-old resistance line in focus
Having flashed over 1.0% gains the previous day, GBP/USD buyers catch a breather around 1.2330/35 amid the early Asian session on Wednesday. While bul
Gold Price Analysis: Bounce from sub-4H 200-SMA has stalled
Gold's overnight drop below the 4-hour chart 200-candle simple moving average (SMA) was short-lived, possibly due to US-China tensions. Technical char
ASX 200 Index holds at a 50% mean reversion, Hong Kong risks loom
Australian shares are struggling to extend the prior day's gain as the world gets back to the elephant in the room which is Hong Kong and US/Sino trad
Belarus volunteers plug gaps in supplies to virus-hit medics
Young men in dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms form a human chain to pass down black sacks from a storeroom and pile them in the back of a car.
Covid-19 package — World and India
Thomas Carlyle called economics “a dismal science”. Multiple opinion production by dismal economic scientists continued into the 21st century.
Samurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection Launches This July On Nintendo Switch
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Italy's RCS says it may win damages in dispute with Blackstone after ruling
Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...
Blackstone risks paying damages in dispute with Italy's RCS
Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...
Warren Buffett June Update: 46 Equities Show 10 To Buy And Hold Now
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Active Managers Continue To Flounder
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My Top New England Bank Pick For The 2020s
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Akshay Kumar’s Film Prithviraj Sets To Be Destroyed Due To Coronavirus Lockdown Crisis!
The on-going coronavirus pandemic has badly affected the Hindi film industry with shooting of many movies being stalled in middle.
Air apparent: Hungarian carrier Wizz targets Gatwick hub to take on Ryanair
Wizz Air is plotting a major expansion at London Gatwick as rival carriers pull back, paving the way for the Hungarian low-cost carrier to emerge from the travel downturn with a bigger presence in the world's busiest city for passenger traffic.
Florida revenues fall by nearly $900 million amid pandemic
The state of Florida might have lost nearly $900 million in tax revenues in April, as the coronavirus pandemic siphoned away tourist dollars and other revenues from the state’s coffers.
Boeing’s India operations to be largest outside US
India Business News: American aerospace major Boeing expects to have the largest presence out of its home country in India — in terms of manpower deployment and component
Government may get RBI to monetise deficit
India Business News: The Centre is likely to look at the option of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetising the deficit in the second half of the financial year, a senio
Cognizant will ask 400 more executives to leave
India Business News: The churn at Cognizant will continue. Around 400 executives holding the title of directors, senior directors, associate vice-presidents (AVPs), VPs an
Group of 20 finance projects give $77 billion a year to fossil fuels
The analysis showed that China, Japan, Canada and South Korea were the worst offenders.
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in deal worth $51-million
The move comes as the country’s top media executives meet with the federal government in Ottawa to discuss the industry’s plight
Australian construction work fell in Q1
The ABS has released data on the value of construction work done for the March quarter of 2020, which registered another 1.0% seasonally-adjusted decline in total construction activity over the quarter – the seventh consecutive quarterly decline – and a 6.5% decrease over the year:
Business, unions decide reform is too hard
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Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
Japan will compile a fresh stimulus package worth $1.1 trillion that will include a sizable amount of direct spending to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a draft of the budget obtained by Reuters showed on Wednesday. The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra
EnergyWare, LLC Extends Thanks to Its Customers
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NordStar Capital to Acquire Torstar
NordStar has secured approval from Torstar's Board of Directors and the support of a significant majority of Torstar's Voting Trust and its larges...
China’s Meal Delivery Service Meituan Now Valued At $100B
Hong Kong's Meituan, a food delivery service, has hit a valuation of $100 billion, making it only the third Chinese firm to achieve that high of a value.
Sci-fi movie set? Anand Mahindra share pics of passengers & cabin crew in PPEs & face shields
Going by the images it for sure that flying now will not be the same as earlier.
EU proposes €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund
The European Commission has proposed a recovery fund of €750 billion, which it says is designed to repair the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
EU to unveil massive stimulus plan for post-coronavirus recovery
The aim is to help countries and sectors worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic recover quickly and protect the EU single market of 450 million people from being splintered by divergent economic growth and wealth levels as the 27-nation bloc emerges from its deepest ever recession expected this year.
Latest rate cut is adding to record corporate bond sales
Policy steps to channel more funds to smaller borrowers have struggled to gain traction.
Mega lockdown puts India’s animal spirits to sleep in April
The numbers offered the first glimpse of the devastating hit to the economy.
Ola Financial gets Rs 205 crore from Falcon Edge, Matrix Partners
Apoletto Managers, the and Arun Sarin's family office also participated in the round. This deal closed at a valuation of $250 million, according to two people directly aware of the matter.
Quibi advertisers already wary of streaming service amid struggles
The star power of Sophie Turner didn’t offer enough immunity to protect Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg from the pain of the pandemic. Large advertisers are seeking to defer payments to
[Monitor] Air transport hit hardest by pandemic
The production performance of many Korean companies was found to have deteriorated in the first quarter this year due to the global economic downturn and the impact of the pandemic, latest data showed Wednesday. Local corporate tracker CEOScore surveyed 127 companies, which submitted quarterly reports and disclosed their production capacity and performance, among the nation’s top 500 companies. According to...
Amtrak set to cut up to 20% of workforce by October
Amtrak is preparing to cut up to 20% of its workforce in the next fiscal year as the national railroad continues to suffer from a huge decline in ridership...
Modi govt denying people benefit of low oil prices; no other nation doing so: Moily
When nations around the world have passed on the benefit of plunging oil prices to consumers, the Modi government has irrationally kept petrol and diesel prices at levels prevalent when crude prices had touched an all-time high of USD 107 few years back, former petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily said Tuesday.
Govt drops plan of suspending banknotes’ varnishing
SBP gave proposal on fear of machinery breakdown during pandemic
Sugar price remains at high levels
Sweetener costs more despite ongoing cane harvesting, sugar production season
Coronavirus impact: Indian economy to contract 5% in FY21, says Fitch Ratings
Fitch expects output in emerging markets, excluding China, to fall by 4.5 per cent this year compared to a predicted fall of 1.9 per cent before
Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'
The rebranding replaces the original name of 'Calibra' for the Facebook digital wallet which would work with the planned virtual currency Libra
Fewer cancellations on second day of domestic flights
The second day of resumption of domestic flights witnessed fewer cancellations as more passengers took to the skies on Tuesday. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said airports across the
Asian markets in retreat as China-US tensions return to fore
Markets are concerned about another flare-up in Hong Kong on a controversial security law
10 Stocks to Buy as They Ride a Coronavirus Tailwind
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Delhi: Over 250 shanties gutted in fire in Tughlaqabad, no casualties
DFS divisional officer S K Dua said that while the fire started as a small one, it escalated to the medium category because of the small LPG cylinders in the area which caught fire and exploded leading to the quick spread of the blaze.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
To fund the costs, Japan will issue an additional 31.9 trillion yen in government bonds under the second supplementary budget for the current fiscal year ending in March 2021, according to the draft.
Experience with GST holds valuable lessons for One Nation One Ration Card
If done well, One Nation, One Ration Card, could lay the foundation of a truly national and portable benefits system that includes other welfare programmes like LPG subsidy and social pensions.
Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness
It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.
No-touch new car buyers drive towards Let's Haggle
An online business backed by a Sydney investment banker is seeing some tentative signs of life in a new car market hit hard by COVID-19.
Checkout.com buys Perth-based Pin Payments
Another global online payments firm has entered Australia to challenge big bank relationships with retailers in the post COVID-19 economy.
Pratt: tap super to fuel a manufacturing recovery
Corporate leaders including the Visy boss say exploiting competitive advantages is the key to reviving manufacturing that could lead Australia out of the coronavirus downturn.
Distressed real estate market beckons opportunistic buyers
Blackstone Group, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors and other investment firms are sitting on roughly $US300 billion of equity ready for deployment in the US market.
GTA 6's Release Window Might Have Just Been Revealed; Is It Worth The Wait?
If you've been itching for a new Grand Theft Auto, it seems Rockstar isn't planning on releasing a new one anytime soon.
USD/INR Price Analysis: Indian Rupee consolidating in a narrowing price range
USD/INR fell by 0.38% on Tuesday, keeping intact a four-week-long narrowing price range represented by trendlines connecting April 30 and May 12 lows
EUR/USD put bias weakest in over two months, risk reversals show
One-month EUR/USD risk reversals (EUR1MRR), a gauge of calls to puts on the single currency, jumped to -0.125 on Tuesday. A negative print implies tha
ECB’s Schnabel: Not adjusting monetary policy in any way in response to German court ruling
In an interview with the Financial Times (FT), Isabel Schnabel, Member of the Executive Board at European Central Bank (ECB), said dismissed the impli
DGP sanctions Rs 69 lakh welfare loan, relief for 69 police personnel
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Tuesday sanctioned welfare loan of more than Rs 69 lakh of 69 police personnel. The assistance has been
No let up in disinformation campaign on J&K: Lone
National Conference MP from Baramulla, Muhammad Akbar Lone on Tuesday criticized the statement of Union Minister of state, Jitendra Singh on new domicile
Interest on loans: SC issues notice to Centre, RBI
The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and the RBI to respond to a plea challenging levy of interest on loans during the moratorium period, which has
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal
TORONTO — Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
Companies like NAB and Westpac confirm hot desking is out as they begin returning employees to the office
The finance sector has rolled out measures for workers as they gradually return to the office.
US lawmaker wants insurers, govt to share future pandemic business losses
U.S. legislation introduced on Tuesday would create a taxpayer-backed insurance program to protect businesses from revenue losses during future ...
Vertex Energy's Transformation Continues
Vertex Energy began migrating its end-products toward higher-margin markets in 2018 - higher-purity base oils and IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. The company re
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) CEO Ron Nersesian on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Fanhua Inc. (FANH) CEO Chunlin Wang on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Deakin Uni's timely cloud prep helps 62,000 students move online during COVID-19 | ZDNet
Online learning never seemed so seamless for the Melbourne-based university.
Insignia Project Aims To Resurrect Xbox Live For the Original Xbox
Last week, Kotaku reported on a new project, called Insignia, "that aims to recreate the original Xbox Live service, potentially restoring online play to many dozens of classic Xbox games that fell offline when the original Xbox Live service closed on April 15, 2010." From the report: The project's...
IIT develop lighter, breathable PPE kit to fight COVID-19
The new PPE kit developed by IIT Delhi free of bacteria or virus penetration.Priced at ₹905 (including GST), the PPE overall would cost around ₹300 for one time given the option to reuse
Liquidation of companies still the most likely outcome under IBC
January-March quarter of fiscal 2019-20 was quite fruitful for banks in terms of stressed asset resolution and recovery under IBC, with lenders realising 64% of their dues
Will work ever be the same again?
Three CEOs present scenarios that overturn widely accepted notions about working and the corporate workplace
Smart Stamp Software Developer 12CM Partners South Korea’s Largest Search Engine Provider, Naver, to Launch Cloud-Powered Fintech Platform
12CM (pronounced One-two-cee-em), the “smart” stamp software platform provider and a member company of the Born2Global Center, has partnered with Naver Busi
German ECB executive shrugs off court ruling against bond buying
Isabel Schnabel says constitutional row ‘does not directly affect’ eurozone’s central bank
UK economy faces 5% annual deficit by 2024, say economists
Survey forecasts coronavirus undermining Britain’s public finances until next election
Experts seek review, sustainability measures as airports reopen Friday
Aviation stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to constitute a committee to review the aviation sector and its sustainability
US Treasury pressure leads to new probe of African Development Bank chief
Adesina has been accused of handing contracts to acquaintances and appointing relatives to strategic positions.
Cancelled Hopes
As orders are scrapped, supply chain is disrupted and global demand slumps, Indian exporters struggle to remain in business
Covid-proof Equity MF
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Debt Funds: No Safety Tag
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Food in a Tinderbox
The restaurant industry is close to irreparable damage. Can it be saved?
In a Tight Corner
States finally have headroom to borrow more from the market. But there's a cost to it
"Innovation Should Be Given a Boost Through Tax Incentives"
In the middle of the current pandemic, India has emerged as a credible supplier of essential medicines
Deepak Nitrite rises over 5% on strong March quarter nos, pares gains later
The company's revenue from operations (sales), on a consolidated basis, rose 4.69 per cent to Rs 1,055.54 crore for the quarter under review
More liquidity needed, states should come forward with Rs 20 trn: Gadkari
Efforts are on to develop vaccine for the coronavirus, Gadkari said, adding "we will have to learn the art of living with coronavirus"
Birla Tyres, Alok Ind: 41 penny stocks zoom over 100% from March lows
Among the noticeable names, Alok Industries, Birla Tyres, Opto Circuits, Andhra Cements, and Morepen Laboratories are some of the 41 counters that have rallied over 100% in the past two months
Titan dips 2% as Co gives biz update, defers launch of jewellery collection
Titan expects cash outflow to be recovered when sale of jewellery restarts
Coromandel Int'l rallies 8%, hits 52-week high on strong Q4 results
Q4FY20 Ebitda surged 51 per cent to Rs 391 crore, while margins expanded 380 basis points to 13.6 per cent from 9.8 per cent in Q4FY19
JP Morgan chief economist forecasts 'strong rebound' in Indian markets
The economic wounds will be "deeper than anything we've seen since World War Two", says chief economist at JP Morgan
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
Reps accuse NDDC IMC of spending billions despite COVID-19
The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will not succumb to blackmail in its quest to unravel the corruption allegations rocking the ...
Global energy investment expected to tumble 20pc in 2020 due to Covid-19 crisis, says IEA
PARIS, May 27 — Global energy investment is expected to plunge by around 20 per cent or US$400 billion (RM1.74 trillion) in 2020, its biggest fall on record, because of the new coronavirus outbreak, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today. The Paris-based IEA said this could have serious...
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL, May 27 — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days today, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 40...
Walmart is now selling used goods from Nike, Coach, Michael Kors and more as it dives into the $32 billion resale market
Walmart will for the first time sell used clothing, accessories, and shoes on its website through a partnership with the resale site ThredUp.
'Fight for every job': University union on war footing
A day after Scott Morrison urged all sides to 'lay down their weapons', the university staff union have threatened widespread industrial action.
Morrison is chasing votes at the expense of exports
We are a proud middle power. But it does us no good to bash our Chinese customer for political advantage.
Quarantine-Free Flights From Australia Could Start Within Weeks
An air-travel corridor between Australia and New Zealand could be trialed within weeks, a key test of how international flights worldwide can resume while the coronavirus threat remains.
A Tech Billionaire May Find Use in a Cold War
Mukesh Ambani may have found the perfect time to pitch Jio to American investors, as U.S.-China tensions rise.
1.51 lakh coronavirus cases in India: 6,387 new cases, 170 deaths in 24 hours
With over 6,300 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's case tally rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said 170 people died in the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus update: Germany virus reproduction rate drops further to 0.70
According to the latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the number of confirmed coronavirus cas
EUR/USD range play continues ahead of Lagarde speech, EU summit
While EUR/USD registered gains on Tuesday, the ascent stopped just short of 1.10, keeping the multi-week trading range of 1.1019-1.0727 intact. At pre
EUR/USD: Extra gains expected above 1.1020 – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group noted the outlook on EUR/USD remains tilted to the positive side for the time being. Key Quote 24-hour view: “The sudden s
GBP/USD: Off two-week top under 1.2400 amid US dollar pullback
GBP/USD steps back from two-week top to 1.2320, down 0.11% on a day, while heading into the London open on Wednesday.
Use of cloud collaboration tools surges and so do attacks
Some industries have seen increases in cloud-related threat events rise as much as 1,350% since the COVID-19 crisis began.
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
‘I have a lot of confidence in the long-term growth of the Indian car market’: Skoda Auto’s Zac Hollis
Skoda Auto India’s ‘India 2.0 project’ remains on track, investments won’t change, said Skoda Auto India’s Brand Director
Industrial land ready in Maharashtra for business operations: Subash Desai
The Maharashtra government has kept ready 40,000 acres of industrial land along with all amenities, including road connectivity, for companies to come in and start their business operations, State In
Management One Taps Michael Alic for President Role
Alic formerly served in various leadership roles, and is known for managing MAGIC and Coterie.
Informa Teams With NuOrder to Digitalize Trade Show Experience
The trade show operator and e-commerce platform will work to bring brands and retailers together.
Walmart Goes Full-Throttle on Resale With ThredUp
As part of an ongoing mission for fashion dominance, Walmart enters resale.
Shares in Latin America's biggest airline drop 35% after bankruptcy filing
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First Majestic Silver Is A Great Bet On Higher Silver Prices
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China Online Education Group (COE) CEO Jack Jiajia Huang on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Save On ends pandemic pay
The union representing workers at Save-On-Foods is asking the chain to extend the pandemic premium for employees.
7 Big Little Lies Of The Modi Government’s Coronavirus Economic Relief
HuffPost India spoke to experts and read the fine print to find the Modi government has failed to put its money where its mouth is.
412 new cases, 12 deaths in New Delhi
One more mess worker at AIIMS tests positive for COVID-19
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Updates from the world of economy, markets, and finance
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
The “Future Is Bright” for Qatar’s Fintech Firms that can Survive COVID-19 and Partner with Incumbents, According to Financial Services Professional
The "future is bright" for Qatar's Fintechs that can survive COVID-19 & partner w/ incumbents, according to financial services professional.
Are new car sales about to boom?
According to Robert Gottliebsen, new car sales may be about to boom:
Covid-19: China’s industrial firms profits fall in April but at slower pace
Profits at China’s industrial firms in April fell 4.3% year-on-year to 478.1 billion yuan ($67 billion), after plunging 34.9% in March, the statistics bureau said on Wednesday.
Turkey looks to weather coronavirus crisis without IMF support
Erdogan resists taking assistance despite looming balance of payments crunch
Global energy spending to fall $400bn due to coronavirus crisis
IEA says investments in low-carbon technologies falling far short of climate goals
Riskier European companies draw €32bn from bank credit lines
Matalan, Travelodge and Heathrow airport are among the subinvestment grade companies to tap loan facilities
Coronavirus accelerates shift away from cash
Pandemic encourages more businesses to move to contactless payments
Business will be the loser in the US-China fight
Both nations are indispensable, so companies face a two-track world
Drug wars: how AstraZeneca overtook GSK in UK pharma
With new cancer drugs and a vaccines partnership with Oxford university, AZ’s turnround has boosted the industry in Britain
Credit risk funds are still relevant, says Mahendra Jajoo, CIO – debt, Mirae Asset
Many investors are having second thoughts about their investments in debt mutual funds. Most advisors are asking investors to stay away from most debt mutual fund categories, expect for overnight and liquid funds.
Kotak Bank jumps 4% on QIP launch; floor price set at Rs 1,147.75 per share
The bank set the floor price of the issue at Rs 1,147.75 per share, which was at just half a per cent discount to Tuesday's closing price of Rs 1,152.45.
GE Is Saying Goodbye To Its 129-Year-Old Light Bulb Business
schwit1 shares a report from CNN: General Electric is saying goodbye to the light bulb. The conglomerate is shedding a struggling business founded by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. After years of failing to find a buyer, GE announced Wednesday it will sell its 129-year-old lighting division ...
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
Walmart teams with ThredUP to sell used clothing online
NEW YORK — Walmart is teaming up with online resale site ThredUP.com to offer nearly 750,000 items of used women’s and children’s clothing and accessories items on its website.
Banks move to avert fresh arrears crisis
The initiative is aimed at avoiding a cliff-edge effect at the end of September
Walmart is now selling used goods from Nike, Coach, Michael Kors and more as it dives into the $32 billion resale market
Walmart is diving into the $32 billion resale market through a partnership with the second-hand-sales site ThredUp.
Global energy investment expected to tumble 20% in 2020 due to COVID crisis: IEA
PARIS (Reuters) - Global energy investment is expected to plunge by around 20% or $400 billion in 2020, its biggest fall on record, because of the new coronavirus outbreak, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.
ATO flags regional office closure
The Australian Taxation Office has begun consultations on plans to shut down its Geelong office.
Finnish study proposes a model to predict cryptocurrency defaults
University of Vaasa researchers propose a model that is capable of explaining 87 percent of cryptocurrency bankruptcies after only one month of trading. It could potentially serve as a screening tool for investors keen to boost overall performance of cryptocurrency investment portfolios by avoiding investing in unreliable cryptocurrencies.
PVR, Inox Leisure stocks hit by uncertainty as coronavirus brings business to halt
With looming uncertainty over businesses, investors are watching the stock movement sitting on boundaries. Since March 24, when PM Modi announced lockdown, Inox stock has lost 17.77% and PVR share price is down 39.20%
ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for COVID-19 tests, asks states to negotiate with private labs
The ICMR has said, since the production of indigenous test kits like ELISA which was developed by National Institute of Virology, India is no more solely dependent on imported testing kits.
Tory privatisation is at the heart of the UK's disastrous coronavirus response
From PPE to care homes, this crisis has exposed the pernicious role of corporate power in public policy, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment – IEA
The International Energy Agency estimates global energy investment may plunge by almost $400 billion in 2020
Super spreader: Kerala slams Centre for trains sent without heads-up
Kerala government has raised objections to the handling of special trains by the Railways ministry, saying its method of sending trains without prior information could derail the state's protocol to control the coronavirus.
Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'
Facebook's virtual wallet for yet-to-be-minted Libra digital coins was renamed "Novi" on Tuesday. The rebranding replaces the original name of "Calibra" for the Facebook digital wallet which would
Oil halts rally near $34 on signs of Russia easing supply cuts
Moscow wants to scale back output curbs in line with the OPEC+ deal
India's Ambani prepares Facebook-backed unit for overseas IPO
Mukesh Ambani is reportedly preparing Jio Platforms Ltd. for an initial public offering
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO — Japan will compile a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession, a budget draft seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday.
Oil crosses $35 on signs of improving demand - The Nation Nigeria
OIL prices rose on Tuesday, supported by growing confidence that producers are following through on commitments to cut supplies and as fuel demand picks....
Leaders at UBA Africa Day seek economic recovery
Global leaders have emphasised the need for strong collaborations between governments and the private sector to achieve quick recovery for African....
Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012
Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average
Ireland could see 'repeated lockdowns and wide financial distress' during three-year recession
The virus may see our national debt soar by 60%
Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Hong Kong shares led declines among major regional indexes, with Hang Seng falling 0.46%, though it kept a bit of distance from a two-month low touched on Monday. MSCI's ex-Japan Asia-Pacific index lost 0.12%, with mainland Chinese shares down a similar amount.
Owners of land acquired for link road to New Chandigarh hold protest against administration
Over 50 farmers and their family members on Tuesday held a protest against the land acquisition policy of UT administration.
Rupee slips 8 paise to 75.74 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee opened weak at 75.72 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 75.74, down 8 paise over its last close.
Edgy Surry Hills offices hit the market
Developer Cornerstone is looking to sell the assets – at 10-14 Waterloo Street and No. 1 Lacey at 119 Kippax Street – in one line or separately, as it looks for new redevelopment and adaptive re-use projects.
Lew jnr to bolster his group with MyHouse acquisition
It could almost be time to head to the clearing house.
Chicago to reopen trading floor with masks
New York stock exchange floor traders had to sign a waiver that prevents them from suing the exchange if they are infected there.
Construction at lowest level since 2010
While home-building has weakened for a seventh consecutive quarter and is likely to weaken further, other sectors remain 'decent'.
Popular actress commits suicide
Popular TV actor Preksha Mehta, best known for featuring in shows such as "Crime Patrol", "Meri Durga" and "Laal Ishq", has reportedly committed suicide at her residence here. She was 25. Continue Reading →
Rs 15,000 crore worth MoUs to be signed in TN today
Even before the lockdown could fully be lifted, Tamilnadu is today set to sign MoUs with multiple companies which are keen to invest in the State. Continue Reading →
Forex Today: Only a correction? Dollar trying to lick its wounds amid Sino-American tensions
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, May 27: The market mood remains upbeat yet the dollar is attempting to recover after a significant drop on
IEA: Covid-19 crisis causing biggest fall in global energy investment in history
In a report published on Wednesday, the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) highlighted that the coronavirus crisis causing biggest fall in
EU’s Borrell: To weigh 'robust' message to China over Hong Kong issue
The European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrell said that the Union is considering weighing 'robust' message to China over the Hong Kon
GBP/USD: Potential move to 1.2400 on the cards – UOB
Cable could extend the upside momentum to the 1.2400 mark in the next weeks, suggested FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “Yesterda
Asian stock market: Mixed as Tuesday’s optimism fades on fresh US-China tension
Asian equities fail to reprint the previous day’s flying colors as market players fall back upon US-China tussle amid increasing odds of the US sancti
Gold Futures: Downside seen shallow
Open interest in gold futures markets receded for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, this time by around 4.2K contracts according to preliminar
Predicting the course of US-China relations in the post Covid-19 era
Authors: Ayush Banerjee and Dhritiman Banerjee* The coronavirus pandemic is a natural threat to the geopolitical order. And it is needless to state that this majorly affects the currently international paradigm in a manner that the world has not seen before. Although there have been a few instances where pandemics have shaken the mortality rates, […]
Rupee slips 8 paise to 75.74 in early trade, forex traders concerned about rising US-China tensions
The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 75.74 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
Covid-19 fallout: Lower capex by states to weigh on EPC sector
As a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19, States staring at huge revenue deficits could reduce capital expenditure, thereby impacting the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) sector
If plans fructify, NHPC will become world’s largest floating solar company
So big are its ambitions that if plans fructify, NHPC Ltd will become the world’s biggest floating solar power company and will hold the record for a very long time. The public sector power major prop
After shortages, Britain opens new protective equipment supply lines
LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday (May 26) it had agreed deals with more than 100 new suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to ...
Don't Gamble In The Markets, Look At These 2 Blue Chip Healthcare Names Instead
Bristol-Myers Squibb and AbbVie offer rare clarity in today's market. Both names have reaffirmed 2020 guidance and are calling for strong growth. Both names are
Singapore fintech firm secures $17M to build out platform | ZDNet
Raking in $17 million in its latest fund raising, GoBear will be looking to build up a "full-fledged financial services platform" and tap an estimated base of 300 million in the region who remain underserved by existing market offerings.
More Than 450,000 Aussies Under 30 Have Hacked Into Their Super & JobKeeper Is Being Blamed
Kirstin Hunter, managing director of fund Future Super, says support measures don't go far enough.
Mega lockdown puts India's animal spirits to sleep in April
India Business News: India’s economy was pushed into a state of dormancy in April as the world’s strictest stay-at-home measures to contain the coronavirus took its toll.
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram
India Business News: The Congress, after rejecting the govt's economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than later the govt will accept the su
Nvidia AI tech recreates Pacman code from watching it being played
Nvidia says it has developed AI technology which can re-create the code that created Pacman just from watching the game being played.
Japan quells rumors it will pay for half of visitors' expenses
In tweets, the Japan Tourism Agency said the program under consideration would only cover “a portion of domestic travel expenses.”
Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 75.71 against US dollar
The rupee opened weak.
Deficit Monetisation: Government may get RBI to monetise deficit | India Business News
NEW DELHI: The Centre is likely to look at the option of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetising the … Deficit Monetisation: Government may get RBI to monetise deficit | India Business News Read More »
JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown
According to Mumbai-based think-tank, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), more than 122 million Indians — mainly daily wage … JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown Read More »
Stocks in Focus on May 27, 2020 | Markets News
New Delhi: Markets gave up early gains to end slightly lower on Tuesday. The BSE Sensex fell 63.29 points or … Stocks in Focus on May 27, 2020 | Markets News Read More »
Amazon in talks to buy autonomous vehicle start-up Zoox
Amazon.com is in talks to buy driverless vehicle startup Zoox, according to a person familiar with the matter, a deal that would accelerate the e-commerce giant’s automation efforts.
'A force for good in this world': Tributes to 'passionate' Walsall healthcare worker
A much-loved healthcare worker who died following a terminal illness has been described as a "force for good" in helping the most vulnerable.
Cognizant offers voluntary separation package for US staff as Covid hits biz
New Jersey headquartered Cognizant has announced a voluntary separation package (VSP) for its US employees. Due to the slowdown in demand and fewer contracts, the company is shedding the number of employees without active projects.
From the PMO to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Khadi masks are in vogue during Covid-19
Khadi & Village Industries Commission has already sold 6.5 lakh masks since the time it started production in April. The masks are available in different variants for men and women.
House survey identifies 13k with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms in Karnataka
The Karnataka health department has identified about 13,341 persons with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms during the door-to-door health survey done through teachers, staff and booth-level officers over the past few days.
Reforms in a Covid era: World trade will rise again. Here’s how India can ready itself to take advantage
Covid-19 lull offers India an excellent window of opportunity to implement reforms that would help it maximise the benefit of reopening of export markets post-Covid-19. Indias factor markets – capital, labour and land – still remain major constraints on economic activity
Banks plan for arrears; retailers push to open; and watchdog counts Covid cost
Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
South William Street mixed-use investment seeks €2.6m
Sale of Dublin 2 restaurant and residential premises will test strength of market
Israel's Bank Leumi moves to Q1 loss due to coronavirus outbreak
TEL AVIV, May 27 (Reuters) - Bank Leumi, one of Israel’s two largest lenders, swung to a loss in the first quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Israel Discount Bank Q1 profit dips on spike in credit loss provision
JERUSALEM, May 27 (Reuters) - Israel Discount Bank reported a 31% decline in quarterly profit due to a sharp increase in credit loss expenses aimed to protect itself from potential bad loans stemming from the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19: ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for tests, states free to fix cost now
The decision was taken due to availability of indigenous testing kits and other supplies in India now.
India's COVID-19 Count Cross 1.5L Mark
NEW DELHI: In the last week of fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, India on Wednesday crossed 1.5 lakh mark of total COVID-19 cases so far. With nearly 6,387 new cases, the country's tally reached
Tencent tests appetite for first dollar bond in more than a year
Wechat operator is offering a four-tranche deal.
PM CARES now eligible to receive contribution under CSR; govt amends Act
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has allowed the CSR contributions by making changes to the Companies Act via notification dated May 26
After SEBI's push, companies report financial impact of coronavirus lockdown
SEBI had earlier asked listed companies to disclose to investors and stakeholders the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their businesses
Torrent Pharma slips 6% on profit-booking; outlook remains a concern
Unlike peers, Torrent Pharma guided for a relatively moderate outlook across geographies, note analysts at Emkay Global Financial Services.
PUBG Mobile: How to get free character vouchers in season 13
There are currently only 3 characters in PUBG Mobile, but a new one Andy will be introduced soon.
UAE markets open higher as trading resumes post-Eid
DFM investors cheer move to further resume economic activity in Dubai post-lockdown
Bad actors exploit the sudden uptick in usage of Zoom, WebEx and Teams
External attacks on cloud accounts grow 630% from January to April, McAfee says
Banks well-positioned to withstand COVID-19 hit as loan defaults expected to rise - Reserve Bank report
The latest Financial Stability Report uses 'stress tests' to assess bank resilience.
Fortitude Budget: Singapore to tap $31b more from reserves to fund support measures
Singapore will draw another $31 billion from its reserves to fund a fourth package of measures to cushion people and the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. The second draw in the span of two months reflects the impact Covid-19 has had on Singapore's open economy as...
Disrupted home renovations will get priority to resume: Lawrence Wong
Home owners whose renovation works were disrupted will be given priority to restart in phase one of the post-circuit breaker period, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong yesterday. The Government will consider allowing new home renovation projects to proceed...
Fortitude Budget: More incentives to support employers to hire workers
The Government will ramp up hiring incentives to employers to support them in hiring workers who have gone through eligible traineeship and training schemes, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday. For one, the hiring incentive that was first introduced under...
Over $500m to help digital transformation of companies
More than 32,000 people have been infected in Singapore, leaving 23 dead. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc here and across the globe, and upended all economies. One irony, though, is that the pandemic has accelerated the drive for digital transformation among...
$100 utilities credit for households with at least one Singaporean
All households with at least one Singaporean member will receive a one-off $100 sum to cover their utility bills. This sum, known as the Solidarity Utilities Credit, will be credited in their utilities bill in July or August and covers all property...
Banks approve 90% of applications to defer mortgage payments
Banks have approved about nine in 10 applications by property buyers to defer mortgage payments. They have also approved more than 90 per cent of applications submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to defer payments on secured loans. These...
Zampatti: Made in Australia move crucial to industry's survival
Local fashion designers have welcomed government discussions on boosting the country's textile and manufacturing sector post COVID-19.
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
Shanghai Stock Exchange Mulls First Revamp of Benchmark in 30 Years
(Bloomberg) — The Shanghai Stock Exchange is considering the first overhaul of its benchmark index in three decades so that it better reflects China’s increasingly high-tech economy, according to people familiar with the matter.
4th Budget sets aside $33b more to help workers, businesses
The Straits Times/ANN - Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday announced a $33 billion supplementary Budget aimed primarily at helping workers and businesses pull through the Covid-19 pandemic and the bleak economic outlook ahead.
Eight more die of Covid in UP: With 33 cases, Amethi’s case tally jumps by 70%
Of the fresh cases, at least 62 were linked to interstate migrant workers. So far, 1,725 migrants have been infected.
Out of containment, Sector 38 people say ‘went through hell’
The sector was sealed off for a period of 28 days and is being opened as no new case has been reported in the area since April 29.
Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions
Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.6%, to $35.96 by 0120 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 31 cents, or 0.9%, at $34.04 a barrel.
Angry farmers force rethink: Khattar govt softens paddy diversification order
The change in government stand came on the day CM Manohar Lal Khattar met farmers in Kurukshetra to take their feedback on the issue.
India-China border: No change in Ladakh, military brass brief PM and Rajnath
The military brass is learnt to have apprised the Prime Minister about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh though officials maintained that the meeting was pre-scheduled and reforms in the armed forces was on the agenda.
Will give houses, shops to migrant workers, pay their GST: UP govt
Through the migrant commission, the government would provide returning workers social security, insurance and training during which they will be provided an internship allowance.
France GDP could fall 'around 20pc' in second quarter, statistics agency says
PARIS, May 27 — France's economy could contract by around 20 per cent in the second quarter as lockdown measures meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus slashed activity, the national statistics agency Insee said today. It said that the French economy was currently running “at roughly...
Google expands tools to help businesses impacted by COVID-19
Google is rolling out a series of updates aimed at helping local businesses adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to serve their customers across Google Maps and Search. Since the outbreak, Google has made it possible for businesses to communicate to customers things like their revised operating hours or temporary closures, among other things. […]
Kentik raises $23.5M for its network intelligence platform
Kentik, the company once known as CloudHelix, today announced that it has raised a $23.5 million growth funding round led by Vistara Capital Partners, with existing investors August Capital, Third Point Ventures, DCVC and Tahoma Ventures also participating. With this round, Kentik has now raised a total of $61.7 million. The company’s platform allows enterprises […]
Yuan slumps on Sino-US tensions
Friction between the world's two largest economies led to the yuan falling to its lowest level in nine months on Wednesday.
ASX edges lower, even as investors pump $18b into banks
The Australian sharemarket was unable to extend its 11-week high on Wednesday, despite a strong bid for the major banks by institutional investors.
Pandemic kills off GSFM volatility fund
The Triple3 Volatility Advantage Fund established in 2014 by respected fund manager and former Goldman Sachs options trader Simon Ho has been wound up.
When returning to work means staying local
As businesses reopen and get their staff back into the workplace, some employees and firms are deciding to switch the city for the suburbs.
What's behind the bank rally
The three forces driving the stunning rally in bank shares over the past few days speak to a change in the mood of local investors.
Crisis causes a rethink on CBD office space
Those organisations that can offer their staff flexible working arrangements will have a competitive advantage in attracting better talent,
Financial complaints watchdog inundated with calls linked to pandemic
Banking and finance companies were responsible for almost half of the 3000-plus complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, while almost 700 related to customers in financial difficulty.
Railways want to be super spreader in Kerala: Minister Thomas Isaac slams Centre, asks ministry to stop ranting
Hitting out at the Centre, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said the Railways wanted to be a super spreader in Kerala. He said a train came from Mumbai last week, but the state was informed only after train started.
Modi govt amends Companies Act, makes PM CARES eligible to receive CSR funds
The notification was brought in to make PM CARES fund eligible to receive CSR funding. It will be implemented with a retrospective effect and shall deem to have come into force on March 28.
NZD/USD: Basking in the wave of risk-on euphoria – ANZ
The kiwi basked in the euphoria of the S&P 500 breaking 3000 and broke the 0.6170 resistance. The NZD/USD will remain bid, but analysts at ANZ Bank ar
Gold: On the verge of losing the $1700 level
Gold pulled back on Tuesday as the risk theme turned positive and equities rose. The price moves lower toward $1700, FXStreet’s analyst Rajan Dhall re
USD/JPY does not rule out a move to 107.20 – UOB
According to FX Strategists at UOB Group, USD/JPY could slip back to the 107.20 region in the short-term horizon. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “USD traded
Gold Price Analysis: Pressed to critical support, break or bounce? – Confluence Detector
Gold has been dropping from the highs amid an upbeat market mood that turned unfavorable for the precious metal. Can it recover? XAU/USD is sitting at
WTI stays below $34.50, prints mild losses in Asia
WTI slips from the daily high to $34.20, down 0.23% on a day, while heading into the European session on Wednesday. The barrel of black gold recently
Prospects for global economic recovery look bleak – Reuters poll
The latest Reuters survey of more than 250 economists over the past few weeks showed that the clouds over the global economic recovery have darkened a
US Conference Board Consumer Confidence: Dollar risk premium subsides as market panic fades
Confidence edged higher in May after six-year low in second sign of consumer stability while New Home Sales ticked higher April, belying predictions f
Preview: A Youth Dialogue with ECB’s Lagarde on the COVID-19 response
The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s speech will be closely eyed ahead of the European Union (EU) Summit to reach an agreemen
Natural Gas Price: Cautiously positive
CME Group’s preliminary data for Natural Gas futures markets noted open interest shrunk for the second session in a row on Tuesday, this time by nearl
Kotak Mahindra Bank launches Rs 7,000-cr share sale through qualified institutional placement
Private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank on Tuesday launched its over Rs 7,000-crore qualified institutional placement (QIP) of shares
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives approval from USFDA to market generic drug for muscle pain in American market
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said its subsidiary has received approval from the US health regulator to market Chlorzoxazone tablets, used to treat muscle pain, in the American market
More than 130 homes approved for £50m Beeston Square development
It includes an eight screen cinema, 132 homes and space for a number of restaurants and bars
Contributions to PM CARES Fund will be considered as CSR: Centre
The Centre has notified that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be considered as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of companies. “In Schedule VII, item (viii), after the words ‘Prime
Milestone In Cash Flow Support To SMEs
A billion dollar milestone is about to be passed as government cash flow support rolls out to small businesses through interest-free loans.
‘We have to move beyond being oil traders’: What Singapore’s future as an oil hub could look like in a post COVID-19 world
Consolidation and transformation is vital to Singapore’s survival as an oil hub in a post COVID-19 world, say industry watchers.
Commentary: What a lousy time to graduate, what an unfair handicap for graduating students
This year’s graduates are entering the worst economy since the Great Depression, says the Financial Times' Brooke Masters.
Commentary: Multibillion-dollar wizards – how COVID-19 is exposing what’s behind the curtain
Platform giants should be thriving where the coronavirus have pushed consumers and merchants to embrace e-commerce, yet many are laying off staff, ...
FX Weekly: Calling For Chinese Help
The FANG+ stocks trade is getting crowded as the index is trading back to pre-COVID-19 highs. The recovery will take longer than governments expect due to socia
Regional Manufacturing Indexes Begin Long Road Back In May
The May 2020 Philadelphia and Empire State regional surveys of manufacturing conditions showed the early stages of recovery among the regions' manufacturers. Im
Auto Trader to offer 25% discount as it starts trading from June 1
Auto Trader has said it will slash its prices in June as the Government allows car dealerships to open again.
PPE - how much is enough?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
Pandemic slows electric vehicle revolution due to lithium battery shortage
The coronavirus pandemic has paused the electric vehicle revolution, forcing producers of lithium into survival mode with output cuts.
Covid-19: how the mining industry is responding
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, companies have been forced to adjust their practices; we profile some of the mining industry’s responses to the outbreak.
Unacademy to Conduct Free Scholarship Test
India's Biggest Scholarship Test for IIT JEE, NEET UG and Foundation – curated for 9th to 12th standard students
Wonderla gets extension on tax break, as lockdown hits construction
The amusement park operator has obtained a further extension of an entertainment tax exemption from the State government, to cover a period of five years from the date of commercial operations or September 30, 2021, whichever is earlier
APSPDCL MD promises to revise power bills
Many consumers in Anantapur had complained that their bills were inflated
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram
NEW DELHI: The Congress, after rejecting the government’s economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than … Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram Read More »
Majority of US small businesses optimistic in face of coronavirus pandemic, study says
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says.
Lands ministry, NLC row to delay crucial reforms
Recent publication of proposed regulations was seen as a major leap, but NLC has disowned them
ICTU warns against 'cliff edge' removal of COVID-19 payments
The head of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) says income supports, such as COVID-19 pay...
PBOC injects $16.8 billion via reverse repos, keeps rate unchanged
With no reverse repos maturing on Wednesday, the PBOC injected the funds into the market on the day.
Reliance’s $7 billion rights rings in new trading venue in India
Reliances rights entitlement began trading on May 20 at 151.15 rupees.
Very positive on Bharti Airtel, use dips to accumulate stock: Dipan Mehta
‘Telecom is one industry which is able to maintain its present earnings power
A’s suspend minor leaguers pay, place employees on furlough
The Oakland Athletics are placing their scouts and a significant number of other front office employees on furlough, suspending pay for minor leaguers and cutting the salaries of other executives as
Money Saving Expert advice can save thousands on your Council Tax
You can claim back huge refunds, reduce your payments or even cut Council Tax to zero
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
Chang Wah to double QFN leadframe capacity in 2020
Leadframe specialist Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) has disclosed plans to expand production capacity for QFN (quad flat no-lead) leadframes at its factory sites in China and Taiwan this year.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school. The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus…
Covid-19 lockdown: Indian economy to contract 5% in 2020-’21, predicts Fitch Ratings
The contraction is mainly because of the sharp slump in consumer spending and fixed investment amid a ‘very stringent’ lockdown policy.
Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in Chinese EV sector
The deals would make Volkswagen the latest foreign automaker to increase ownership in China since the government started to relax ownership rules in 2018 here with Germany's BMW AG quick to take control of its main local venture
JSW Steel to achieve supply normalcy by June; demand revival to take much longer
JSW Steel did not increase the inventory during the lockdown. It had capacity utilisation of 38 per cent in April and it increased to 85 per cent in May
This Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-held stock falls 3% as firm logs zero sales in first six weeks of lockdown
Share price of Titan Company slid up to 2.81% to Rs 868 compared to the previous close of Rs 893.15 on BSE
Almost 750,000 drivers had motors MOT'd in April despite lockdown and six-month test exemption during pandemic, DVSA reveals
Motorists were urged to not use their cars as part of stricter lockdown rules in April, with only front-line and essential workers allowed to continue driving and have vehicles MOT tested.
Demand for properties surges in Leeds, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Southampton as pent-up buyers return
Zoopla says demand from buyers was 20% higher in the week following the reopening of the housing market on 12 May, compared to the beginning of March.
Covid-19: Google to reopen offices in July for limited number of employees
The company will also be giving $1,000 stipend for home office equipment to make remote work easier
Global energy investment may see a record fall in 2020 over Covid-19: IEA
Governments are easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the virus after the confinement of around 3 billion people brought the global economy to a near standstill
This Pidilite Industries-promoted stock has rallied over 100% in one month
Vinyl Chemicals surged 10 per cent today to hit a 52-week high of Rs 109. The stock has rallied 111 per cent in the past one month from level of Rs 51.66 on the BSE
Elgi Equipments to wind up Chinese subsidiary over economic downturn, Covid
The subsidiary is in the business of import, warehousing, selling and servicing. The winding-up activities are likely to begin shortly
Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron calls for domestic workers pay
'Roma' director Alfonso Cuaron backs calls to ensure thousands of domestic workers laid off during the pandemic to continue to be paid by their employers
Union Properties’ subsidiary to claim approximately Dh1.5b
The claim is related to construction work that was completed around 10 years ago
Why do organisations need technologists to drive digital transformation strategies?
IT professionals are under immense pressure and need to be provided with the tools, leadership and support to deliver positive business outcomes in response to Covid-19
'Lift your game or go': APRA ups pressure on super funds to merge
'Lift your game or exit the industry' is the message from the prudential regulator.
Bank stocks rake in $17 billion as investors revel in recovery party
Portfolio managers are coming to the view it's a bigger risk to be underweight bank shares as investor sentiment on the sector switches from negative to positive.
China stocks fall on rising Sino-U.S. tensions, economic worries
SHANGHAI — China stocks fell on Wednesday as rising Sino-U.S. tensions and lingering worries over the coronavirus damage on the economy curbed risk appetite.
How exposure to negative feedback in influences goal-directed consumer behaviors
Threats to self-esteem and negative feedback are pervasive in today's society. Social media researchers, for example, have shown a link between frequent usage of social media websites and upward social ...
Investors sell up as rental stress rises
Rental stress rose in most cities despite the JobSeeker and JobKeeper grants, prompting investors to consider selling up.
RBA governor expected to be more upbeat
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has been talking up the economy and mentioned the word "confidence" in his last public appearance no less than seven times.
The vicious fight over the human cost of lockdown
The unexpectedly low COVID-19 death toll has triggered bitter, and public, arguments among Australia's top university economists.
NSW to kick-start renewable energy investment
NSW has called on business to pitch for its $4.4 billion renewable energy zone to kick-start investment amid a slowdown in new wind and solar commitments.
Australian businesses in China urge focus on 'common ground'
While openly confident about trade between the two countries, executives on the ground in China privately fear action beef and barley shipments could be just the beginning.
TN inks mega investment pacts worth Rs 15,000 crore
Tamilnadu today signed MoUs with multiple companies which are keen to invest in the State. Continue Reading →
Energy giant SSE sets out a greenprint for clean recovery
Perth based energy giant SSE has called on the UK Government to greenlight billions of pounds of private investment in low carbon infrastructure to help the economy rebound from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
USD/CNH faces further upside pressure – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group expect USD/CNH to edge higher in the near term. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “USD traded between 7.1355 and 7.1491 yesterday,
EUR/USD: A close above the 200-day ma at 1.1012 to fuel upside potential – Commerzbank
EUR/USD has rallied higher and attention has reverted to the 200-day ma and its current May high at 1.1012/19, as Commerzbank’s Karen Jones notes. OCB
The reluctance of the Germans and the Dutch to the eurozone investment fund is incomprehensible – Natixis
A large European investment fund would help to bridge the gap in public and corporate investment in many euro-zone countries, finance the energy trans
EUR/USD: The 1.1012 200-day ma to cap advances – OCBC
The EUR/USD may be headline-driven, as the Franco-German virus recovery plan is tabled for discussion today. Terence Wu, an FX strategist at OCBC Bank
USD/JPY on the defensive around mid-107.00s, below 50-DMA
The USD/JPY pair extended its sideways consolidative price action on Wednesday and remained confined in a narrow trading band around mid-107.00s. The
AUD/USD trades with modest losses, just below mid-0.6600s
The AUD/USD pair edged lower on Wednesday and retreated further below mid-0.6600s, eroding a part of the previous day's strong positive move to 2-1/2-
US Dollar Index treading water above 99.00
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the buck vs. a bundle of its main competitors, has managed to bounce off recent lows in sub-99.00 levels and r
GBP/USD: Supported but with no room to rise – OCBC
The GBP got a leg higher as BoE’s Haldane provided support for the pound after saying a rate cut to negative is not imminent, forcing the market cut b
Economists: UK economy to face 5% annual deficit by 2024 – FT
According to calculations based on forecasts by independent economists, UK is likely to incur an annual deficit of 5% national income by the time of t
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
JP Morgan's chief economist optimistic about Taiwan's growth
Global investment bank forecasts Taiwan will have better financial rebound than most of world
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the 'new normal', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - As the UK eases restrictions for estate transactions, participants must navigate a new world of PPE and social distancing during the process.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Google will begin reopening its offices starting July 6 with limited capacity
Google will begin reopening its offices starting July 6 with limited capacity, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday.Pichai, in an official blog post, said that the tech giant will beg
$100 utilities credit to thank Singaporeans for staying home during circuit breaker
$100 utilities credit to thank Singaporeans for staying home during circuit breaker
Total Value Of Commercial Bank Loans In The US Jumped By $1trn Since January
American debt levels continue rising year after year, with a surge in the number of people using loans to pay anything from home renovation and medical expenses to vacations, scholarship, and credit card debts.
OECD GDP Falls By 1.8% In The First Quarter Of 2020
Following the introduction of COVID-19 containment measures across the world, real gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area fell by 1.8% in the first quarter of 2020, the largest drop since the 2.3% contraction in the first quarter of 2009 at the height of the financial crisis, according to provisional estimates.
Alibaba Records Only 9% Lower Profit Than Amazon But Trails By 4x In Revenue
Data gathered by Learnbonds.com shows that Chinese internet company Alibaba registered 9.3% lower profits compared to United States’ Amazon. The data further shows that there is a significant gap in revenues between the two companies by at least four times for the financial year ending March 31, 2020.
EcoCash court bid hits brickwall
The High Court has dismissed Econet Zimbabwe's mobile money platform, EcoCash's application which sought to interdict the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from su...
Mnangagwa told to form a GNU by Zanu-PF stalwart
Former Cabinet minister Tshinga Dube has called on Emmerson Mnangagwa to form a government of national unity with the opposition to end the country's challenges...
French economy to shrink by 20% in second quarter as recession deepens
France's economy is on course to contract 20% in the second quarter from the previous three months as the country emerges from a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the INSEE official statistics agency…
Advance Auto Parts: Resilient 'DIY' Market Balanced By A Weaker Growth Outlook
Advance Auto Parts reported Q1 earnings highlighted by weak sales despite most stores remaining open as an essential business through the coronavirus pandemic.
When Is A Capital Gain Capital Consumption
There is an important difference between when the price of an asset rises due to an increase in value vs when it rises due to a drop in the interest rate. The d
Opportunities Emerge In Mid-Caps And Small-Caps - Weekly Market Notes May 26, 2020
All fifty states have now allowed some businesses to re-open and this has added fuel to the stock market rally last week. The market seems to be pricing in a qu
Hibernia ‘confident’ in the Dublin office market as it experiences ‘modest’ fall in rent collection
Kevin Nowlan, the chief executive of listed landlord and developer Hibernia Reit, said the company “remain confident” in the long-term prospects of central Dublin’s office and residential market.
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the 'new normal'
As the UK eases restrictions for estate transactions, participants must navigate a new world of PPE and social distancing during the process.
TSW partners with IIT – Ropar to launch a brand new online course in AI & DL
Education News: Artificial Intelligence AI has undoubtedly been the technology story of recent times, and it doesn't look like the excitement is going to wear off any
BMO profits slide
BMO Financial Group reported a second-quarter profit of $689 million, down from $1.5 billion a year ago, as it increased the amount set aside for bad loans due to the pandemic.
Pound-to-Australian Dollar Downtrend Intact and Set to Endure as Support Comes Under Pressure
The British Pound's downtrend against the Australian Dollar looks set to remain in place for the foreseeable future says a note foreign exchange analysts
Pound Sterling advances against Euro and Dollar after EU Rows back on Fishing and Haldane Cools Negative Interest Rate Expectations
The British Pound advanced by over a percent against the U.S. Dollar and half a percent against the Euro as markets welcomed a bevvy of developments including rumours of progress on fishing in deadlocked EU-UK trade negotiations and a senior Bank of England policy maker quelled expectations for negative interest rates
South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.
Tether Continues Tear as its Daily Crypto Transactions Reach Record Levels
Controversial crypto stablecoin Tether continues at full speed ahead as recent data shows its daily transactions are the highest they have ever been.
IMF advises banks to suspend dividend repayment, share buybacks
Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, said the decision is necessary to help banks reinforce their capital buffers against the shocks
Fiscal Advisory Council warns debt will be 'almost at historic highs' after COVID-19 crisis
The acting chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the debt ratio here will be 'almo...
Mukesh Ambani's Jio listing can profit from US-China tech war
Will Wall Street be so hospitable as to give Ambani, say, a $100 billion valuation?
Cotton Association draws Agriculture Minister's attention to locust attack
"We request the Agriculture Minister to take appropriate steps at the earliest for controlling these locusts attacks and also to advise the concerned central and state government agencies to issue necessary guidelines to the farmers in order to protect their interest and jointly fight against this menace," said Atul S Ganatra, president, CAI.
View: Can India benefit from the world’s frustration with China?
India lacks the sophisticated infrastructure which gives China an edge in manufacturing.
'Lift your game or go': APRA ups pressure on super funds to merge
'Lift your game or exit the industry' is the message from the prudential regulator.
Bank stocks rake in $17 billion as investors revel in recovery party
Portfolio managers are coming to the view it's a bigger risk to be underweight bank shares as investor sentiment on the sector switches from negative to positive.
[Market Close-up] S. Korean stock market recovers faster than its global peers
Buttressed by the buying spree of retail investors and expansion of liquidity, South Korea’s stock market recovered to the psychologically important 2,000-point mark, rebounding faster than other major stock markets around the world. According to the Korea Exchange, the Kospi reached 2,029.78 points at Tuesday’s close, 12 weeks after last posting above the 2,000-mark on March 6, when it closed at 2,040.2...
Jio Fiber Offers Double Monthly Data to Annual Subscribers
The most premium Jio titanium fiber plan now offers huge 15,000GB monthly data benefits with new additional data from the annual plan.
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the ‘new normal’
A shiny suit and a flashy car used to be the essential tools for estate agents, but now you are more likely to see them with hand sanitizer and a pair of latex gloves.
Server PCB makers see bright shipment prospects for 3Q20
Server PCB specialists Tripod Technology, Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) and Allied Circuit have seen clear order visibility through the end of July and are optimistic that their shipments for servers and networking equipment will remain robust throughout the third quarter, according to industry sources.
Uhuru to Host World Presidents in Virtual Meeting on Covid-19
President Uhuru Kenyatta is slated to host a summit involving several heads of state from multiple continents, with deliberations to...
Arena 10 Thonglor to host rent-free market to boost the beau monde
A nightlife destination known for clubs and restaurants in the heart of Thonglor will host a rent-free weekend market next month to help upmarket businesses hurt by COVID-19 Arena 10 will not charge vendors to sell at the market to be set up on...
Sasol says fuel stations not up for sale
Central Energy Fund denounces reports of it wanting to buy Sasol’s stations.
Virgin Atlantic suitors narrow with clock ticking on rescue
Ailing airline in need of emergency funding.
Online UK grocery spending hits record in lockdown shopping spree
Overall UK grocery sales increased by 13% year-on-year
India’s worst recession is here, says Crisil
CRISIL also foresees economic activity in states with high Covid-19 cases to suffer prolonged disruption as restrictions could continue longer.
Stocks in focus: RIL, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Titan, United Spirits among others to remain in news
Dabur India, Sun Pharmaceutical, Aditya Birla Fashion, JP Associates and Tata Investment Corporation are among 21 companies that slated to announce their March quarter earnings today.
Privatisation of discoms an opportunity, says JSW Energy CEO
The scenario for FY21 will depend on economic recovery defined by three factors: how the MSMEs are going to perform, the issue of migrant labour, and the rate of spread of Covid-19, said Prashant Jain.
Axis Bank soars 15% on report PE firm Carlyle could pick 8% stake
The private equity firm Carlyle may infuse $1 billion to own up to 8 per cent of Axis Bank, report suggest.
Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over $11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares
Earlier this week, Regeneron had said it would repurchase about $5 billion of its shares directly from Sanofi, without altering their over-a-decade-long partnership
Cong to launch 'SpeakUp' campaign to raise voice of poor, migrants, small businesses
The Congress will launch a 'SpeakUp' campaign on May 28 to help raise the voice of the poor, migrants, small businesses and the middle class people before the central government.
Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling coronavirus cases, with U.S.-China tensions adding to the
Global spending on oil to drop by $1 trillion in 2020 says IEA
Investment in energy sector will see its biggest drop this year says the agency
Coronavirus: Carrefour launches ‘click and collect’ service in the UAE
Online customers can now collect their orders from select locations
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law
Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Millions gone in Delta market fires - The Nation Nigeria
No fewer than 300 shops were on Tuesday razed in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Gone with shops were articles valued at millions
Global energy investment to drop by $400bn
An IEA report indicates that Covid-19 has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency.
Gold hits 2-week low on optimism around reopening of economies
Spot gold dipped 0.3% to $1,705.94 per ounce by 0502 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since May 13 of $1,703.40 earlier in the session. US gold futures were down 0.6% to $1,695.80.
Contributions toward combating COVID-19
Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials.
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
TOKYO, May 27 — Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices today, offsetting optimism about the re-opening of the world economy. Riot police fired pepper pellets on protesters in Hong Kong’s main business district, rekindling...
UK lockdown drives fastest growth in grocery sales for over 25 years
LONDON, May 27 — UK grocery sales rose by 14.3 per cent during the 12 weeks to May 17, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, as Britons adapted to the national lockdown, data from market researcher Kantar showed today. The period included both the pre-lockdown rush to the shops...
Covid-19: Malaysia has sufficient supply of food and necessities, says minister
SERIAN, May 27 — Malaysia has sufficient supply of basic food and necessities to last during the current Covid-19 pandemic period, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the KPDNHEP, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food...
Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring
Kantar found that sales jumped 14.3% in the 12 weeks to May 17 in grocers, including the period of lockdown when restaurants, bars and pubs shut.
Energy group urging people to help environment after Covid-19 crisis
An energy group from Montgomery has urged people to consider life after coronavirus, and its impacts on the environment.
Regional mining equipment, technology, service companies targeted with innovation accelerator program
"When those mines in Victoria expand, it means they can get in there getting those business opportunities."
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 jobs with layoffs, buyouts
The company said it will lay off 6,770 workers this week, and another 5,520 are taking buyouts.
Commentary: More action needed to bolster economy — and quickly
A dollar spent on speeding our recovery today will pay off with dividends across the decades to come.
Coronavirus: 'Short-lived' rebound in house hunter demand
Buyer demand leapt when curbs on the sector were lifted in England, but may not last long-term, analysis says.
David Jones, Country Road sales tumble amid pandemic
The South African parent group has appointed local bankers at UBS to run the rule over its property portfolio in order to repay debt.
News Corp to cut hundreds of jobs in restructure
News Corp is on the verge of announcing large scale job cuts as it restructures its Australian publishing business, and moves many of its regional and community newspapers into a digital only model.
'Catch-up rally': banks tower above the rest on ASX
The combined value of the big four swelled by almost $20 billion in just a few hours of feverish trading on Wednesday.
Is this the death knell for bank branches?
Older people and small businesses are the big users of bank branches. But bankers are waiting to see how much their behaviour has changed in the wake of the pandemic.
'Flying Bullets' operationalised, IAF chief takes Tejas sortie
Coimbatore: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria flew a Tejas single-seater light combat aircraft at the Sulur air force station on Wednesday. Officials said Air Chief Marshal...
EUR/USD: The safe-haven US dollar is gaining some ground
EUR/USD has been retreating amid intensifying Sino-American relations as speculation about the next central bank moves stands out, Yohay Elam, an anal
S&P 500: Fully valued on some measures – UBS
Global equities have recovered swiftly from the COVID-19 pandemic with the S&P 500 climbing above 3000 points for the time since late February. The ra
GBP/USD: At 1.38 by year-end in the best scenario – UBS
The US dollar appreciated substantially through the crisis as investors sought the liquidity and safe-haven appeal of the US dollar. Nonetheless, anal
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Finds some support near 38.2% Fibo./descending channel confluence region
The GBP/USD pair stalled its overnight strong bullish momentum near the 50% Fibonacci level of the 1.2644-1.2076 recent downfall and witnessed a modes
USD/CAD struggles near 2-1/2 month lows, just above mid-1.3700s
The USD/CAD pair traded with a mild negative bias through the early European session, with bears flirting with 2-1/2-month lows, just above mid-1.3700
AUD/USD: Potentially higher with resistance at 0.6659 – OCBC
The broad USD took a serious hit, as investors continue to impute positivity on the back equities and shake off any negative developments in the Sino/
USD/BRL: 6.00 is a realistic upper barrier – Credit Suisse
Analysts at Credit Suisse think the more forceful FX intervention language and improved external sentiment warrant a range approach to USD/BRL, target
EUR/USD remans under pressure around the 1.0960 area
The single currency came under selling pressure on Wednesday and is now forcing EUR/USD to retreat to the 1.0960 region. EUR/USD sheds ground on USD-b
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel, says Chidambaram
The Congress has been demanding cash transfer directly to the people's account to the tune of Rs 65,000 crore.
KCR to release water from Kondapochamma on May 29
Kondapochamma is one among the aggregation of several projects, which is called Kaleshwaram.
India braces for worst locust attack in three decades: Authorities procure drones, pesticides but financial damage from crop loss to be huge
Already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, farmers in north India are now worrying over the kharif crop even as a new wave of locust attacks, predicted to be the worst in almost three decades, is expected by June
Gold prices hit two-week low on optimism around reopening of economies; US-China tensions temper losses
Gold prices touched a two-week low on Wednesday due to optimism around the reopening of several economies, but increasing Sino-US frictions over Beijing’s proposed security law for Hong Kong tempered losses
Shares in Latin America's biggest airline plunge after bankruptcy filing
Shares in Latin America's largest airline plunged on the New York and Santiago stock exchanges on Tuesday after LATAM filed for bankruptcy in the US.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The energy industry is set to suffer a record drop in investment due to the coronavirus fallout, the IEA said on Wednesday, and while renewables are likely to fare better than oil, any swift economic ...
Cotton trade body writes to Centre seeking early measures to control locust menace
The locust attack in parts of India is feared to pose a threat on the kharif cotton crop in the key growing States. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has appealed to the Centre for taking immediat
Dangote, MTN emerge most admired African brands
In his reaction, Group Chief Corporate Communication Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, said the management was not unexpected of
Capcom just rolled out a five-day Mega Man Switch sale
Mega Man started out on a Nintendo platform, so it only feels natural that Capcom bring as many games as possible to the Switch. Although things were very slow going at first (bring every Mega Man on NES and SNES to the Switch Online suite,...
Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling ...
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
Economic prospects for the developed world this year have darkened again in the past month as the coronavirus pandemic has rolled from Asia to the ...
Asian stocks pull back as Hong Kong uncertainty weighs
Asian shares shed some of their recent gains on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered ...
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing's proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices on Wednesday, offsetting optimism about ...
Occidental Petroleum - Africa Asset Sales Collapse, What's Next?
Roughly $4 billion in Occidental Petroleum's planned asset sales haven't panned out in Africa. These asset sales were supposed to pay down debt. Fortunately, cr
Why Technology Is Proving Surprisingly Defensive
In mid-February, the market was at an all-time high, unemployment was at a 50-year low and investors were starting to contemplate a Sanders presidency. Despite
Only The Lonely Can Play
Great investment opportunities are lonely. History shows us the crowd behaviors to avoid and the investment market circumstances to capitalize on. We believe we
Stripe expands in Europe, adding five more countries
Stripe, the €33bn online payments firm created by Limerick brothers Patrick and John Collison, is to roll its services out to another five European countries — Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Malta.
Is the COVID-19 crisis spurring faster digital transformation or short-term IT fixes? | ZDNet
According to a global survey from AppDynamics, most IT professionals are concerned about the long-term impact of their current digital transformation initiatives.
Four recruitment firms join hands to help India Inc return to work
India Business News: Four global HR services companies -- Randstad, The Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup and Gi Group -- have formed an alliance to “help India get back to work
Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring
Kantar found that sales jumped 14.3% in the 12 weeks to May 17 in grocers, including the period of lockdown when restaurants, bars and pubs shut.
Deputy calls for figures to back up ‘buy local’ campaign
ROBUST data showing why buying goods and services locally is so important is needed as soon as possible so that a convincing case can be made to reinforce the message of the JEP’s Celebrate Local campaign, a States Deputy has said.
'Reboot, reform' of agriculture pushed
During the launch of the "Plant, Plant, Plant" program in line with the celebration of the farmers and fisherfolk's month at the Department of Agriculture central compound in Quezon City, Dar said the agriculture sector should be more responsive especially with the pressing issues faced by the country.
Holcim restarts Luzon, Davao operations
Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. has restarted manufacturing and logistics operations with stronger health and safety controls in all its sites nationwide after pausing cement production in compliance with government quarantine measures against coronavirus disease 2019.
$400-M ADB loan to fund PH capital market dev’t
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400-million policy-based loan to support the government’s efforts to strengthen domestic capital markets and reach its development goals of high, sustained economic growth, and poverty reduction.
55 Covid-related goods makers keen on investing in PH
Trade and Industry Sec. Ramon Lopez said 55 companies manufacturing products to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak have expressed interests to invest in the country.
Coronavirus company news summary – South Africa faces production hit – Poland faces outbreak among miners – Lithium producers struggle with demand slump
27 May The Minerals Council South Africa has warned that mining production in the country is likely to fall by...Read More...
Amid Covid-19 challenges for raising capital, gold M&As were a feature of Q1 2020
The mining deals decline was partially offset by a 26.4% increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&As), especially involving gold.
Gold Price Forecast: New Trend Lower is Forming
Gold prices are have fallen for three days in succession now and mid-week trade sees the precious metal lower at $1708. Analyst and technical forecaster Richard Perry of Hantec Markets says there is a risk gold shifts into a near-term downtrend
GBP/USD Forecast: Holding Support will be Key
The GBP/USD exchange rate rallied to a high of 1.2362 over the course of the past 24 hours and has since settled back at 1.2312 at the time of writing. Analysts and technical forecaster Richard Perry asks whether Sterling has what it takes to push higher
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles
Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries lives in one of several apartments in a converted house in Brantford, Ont., that doesn't have central air conditioning.Her mom pu
Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump
Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
The close: Markets rise with economic hopes; RBC reclaims top spot as Canada’s most valued stock
Strength in the financial sector offset losses in the materials sector
British Land suffers £1bn hit from retail tumult
Property company dented by coronavirus impact and boom in ecommerce
Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring
Kantar found that sales jumped 14.3% in the 12 weeks to May 17 in grocers, including the period of lockdown when restaurants, bars and pubs shut.
Sight charity losing £25,000 per week in appeal for funding
A new appeal for help has gone out from a charity helping vulnerable people across the Black Country.
Preparing Merchants For The Coming Mobile Wallet Boost
Merchants must be prepared for a new world, post-pandemic, that will embrace order-ahead and other digital/hybrid payment options. Here's how to get started.
FIs Or FinTechs: Who Will Power Banking’s Big Digital Shift?
As banking continues to go digital, five experts talk about the ways financial institutions can break out and thrive by focusing on agility and partnerships.
Innovating The ATM Beyond Cash
PYMNTS explores the influx in PPP loan applications, an overview of new ATM and ITM technologies and Redwood Credit Union's latest digital innovations.
A gateway to transport and energy research: The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency
D Beckers, Director, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency, charts the important work of the organisation in supporting transport and energy research
Raashi Khanna Replaces Anushka Shetty In Aruva As The Latter Rejects The Suriya-Starrer
Recent grapevine claims that Anushka Shetty was approached by director Hari and Suriya for Aruva. It is said that the duo expressed their willingness to rope her in as the female lead for the movie. As per the buzz, the actress rejected the project citing that she wasnt interested to act in any Tamil movies for now.
Q4 GDP: Where will India be when this dreadful year finally ends? Today's numbers will show the first signs
The nationwide lockdown announced from March 25 brought the entire economy to a standstill .
States' fiscal deficit could hit 4.5% of gross state domestic product: India Ratings
The upward revision was based on the fact that states were already facing lower-than budgeted share in central taxes and subdued own revenue growth, when the lockdown was imposed from March 25. States are likely to see further declines in these receipts in FY21 with the fallout of Covid-19, the report said.
UK lockdown drives fastest growth in grocery sales for over 25 years
Of Britain's big four grocers, industry leader Tesco was the best performer with sales up 12.7%, closely followed by No. 2 player Sainsbury's with a 12.5% increase. No. 4 Morrisons' sales rose 9.8%, while Walmart owned Asda was the laggard with a 6.5% increase.
Gold prices hit 2-week low on reopening optimism
US gold futures were down 0.5 per cent to $1,697.60.
Amazon In Advanced Talks To Buy Self-Driving-Car Tech Company Zoox
Amazon is in advanced talks to buy Zoox in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle technology. The Wall Street Journal reports: The companies are discussing a deal that would value Zoox at less than the $3.2 billion it achieved in a funding round in 2018, accordi...
Travel group says Australia-New Zealand bubble could open in September
A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
Coronavirus outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China’s aviation regulator.
T-Mobile leads modest growth in Dutch broadband subscribers in Q1, KPN losses continue
A year after launching a major expansion in its fibre footprint, KPN has yet to restore growth in its broadband business. The latest data from Telecompaper shows the incumbent lost another 17,000 broadband subscribers in the first quarter of 2020, while rival VodafoneZiggo added nearly 10,000 new connections. T-Mobile was again the biggest winner, adding the most new broadband subscribers in Q1.
Argentex Group Announces Completion of New London Headquarters
Argentex Group, provider of foreign exchange services to institutions, corporates and high net worth private individuals announced new London headquarters.
Integral to Provide Workflow Automation to Velocity Trade
Integral announced that it has been selected by Jefferies’ TrueFX trading network, Velocity Trade, to update its workflow automation and trading technology.
COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads
The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...
Most OPEC+ Nations Want No Changes in Deal Provisions Related to Cuts From July - Source
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Most OPEC+ nations want to preserve the April conditions of the deal and reduce oil production by 7.7 million barrels per day starting July, but...
No more furlough: Rishi Sunak 'set to close scheme to new applications'
Employers could soon also have to pay 20% of workers' wages, with the government funding 60%.
Yes Bank brass lists 6 reasons for Rs 15,000 crore fresh capital
The bank has to prepare for new set of NPAs post August when the six-month moratorium period ends
India's GDP growth to slow down to 1.5% in Q4, says ICICI Bank report
India's GDP growth is estimated to be 4.2 per cent for full fiscal FY20 and minus 4 per cent for FY21 "with more than Rs 14 lakh crore of real output loss", as per ICICI Bank's research report
Mothers are nearly 50% more likely to have lost jobs due to Covid crisis than fathers - and are doing lion's share of childcare and housework in lockdown, UK study of 3,500 families shows
In families where both the parents were employed, women spent more time simultaneously trying to work and care for children compared with their partners, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Tesla cuts car prices by up to $5,000
Its prices in China are also being reduced.
Volkswagen in final talks to seal top M&A deal in China EV sector: Report
The firm is poised to buy 50 per cent of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Holding, the parent of EV partner JAC Motors, for at least 3.5 billion yuan
Better Malaysia's relationship with India may boost crude palm oil prices
The newly appointed MPOB Chairman Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub said in a statement the rally will come as a relief to industry participants
UP restarts road, bridge projects totalling Rs 31,000 cr as lockdown eases
The state has expedited infra projects to boost economy, create jobs in hinterland
Gold prices hit two-week low on optimism around reopening of economies
Spot gold dipped 0.3 per cent to $1,705.94 per ounce by 0502 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since May 13
Agrochemical stocks rally; Bayer Crop hits new high, Dhanuka Agri soars 17%
UPL, Rallis India and Sumitomo Chemical India were up 5 per cent each on the BSE.
Number of Filipinos with coronavirus abroad rises to 2,664
The death toll stands at 334 as of Wednesday, May 27
Are You Ready to Get on an Airplane Again?
Airlines are burning $10 billion a month to fly empty. This can’t go on forever.
Geely Chairman wants more cooperation with Daimler, report says
Geely Chairman Li Shufu looking to expand further with Daimler
Billion-dollar fines won’t change Big Tech
It’s time authorities everywhere clamped strict rules on Facebook, Google use of data
Major telcos’ April download speeds take a hit in India
A sudden surge in data consumption in April, immediately after the nation went on lockdown, has understandably affected download speeds of Indian telcos.
Got $3,000? These 5 Beaten-Down Stocks Are Begging to Be Bought
Opportunity is knocking for investors with a long-term mindset.
GE Stock Comeback Story is Delayed But Not Canceled
The comeback story of 2020 will have to wait. But if management continues on its 2019 track, GE stock should make the turn eventually.
How to Trade Alibaba Stock After Underwhelming Earnings Fizzled Its Takeoff
Earnings upended Alibaba stock's breakout, and now the chart's a mess. Steer clear for now, or sell credit spreads to bank on the chop.
Lagarde: It’s even worse than we thought
ECB president supports more public spending as milder economic predictions are ‘out of date.’
Africa’s COVID-19 cases now over 115,000, says WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa as at Tuesday, had risen to over 115, 000....
Africa: Building resilient economies through regional integration
The second Africa Regional Integration Index (ARII 2019) launched by the ECA, AfDB and the AUC, calls for African economies to deepen their integration.
Op-Ed: Challenges faced by early-stage clean energy companies
Like many other sectors, early-stage clean energy companies are heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the response of governments to it.
Singrobo hydropower project to deliver electricity under a 35-year PPA
Power company Themis Group announced it has issued a Full Notice to Proceed with construction of the 44MW Singrobo Hydropower Project, in Ivory Coast.
‘Enough local labour available in Punjab for paddy sowing’
"Some migrant labourers are available in Punjab, while we have plans to use direct seeding system and mechanised paddy transplantation as well."
Government extends BPCL bid deadline to July 31
The EoI submission deadline was May 2, but on March 31 it was extended up to June 13.
IIT-Gandhinagar to complete semester through online classes, devises new grading system
The institute will be granted P(E) or Pass Emergency or I/F or Incomplete/Fail grade. students given an ‘I/F’ grade will have one opportunity to complete the course requirement and improve their performance
ECB’s Lagarde ‘not overly concerned’ about new euro crisis
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 27 — European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said today she was “not overly concerned” that the coronavirus pandemic could renew fears of the eurozone breaking up, after a report from the Frankfurt institution highlighted the danger yesterday. “I’m not overly...
Stock markets mixed as China-US tensions return to fore
HONG KONG, May 27 — Equities were mixed today as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations were weighed against optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world. Hong Kong extended losses as police fired pepper-ball rounds as anti-China protesters took to...
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These days, companies are seeking to stay competitive and current by pursuing and succeeding at end-to-end digital transformation.
Need to know: Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic is dominating global markets, business and politics. Here's our daily take on the most important stories, and some things to watch out for.
Training sector held back by Federation, says IR reformist
The big criticism focuses on the link between training and award wages, established in 1990.
EU Aims to Back Struggling South With Fiscal Shock and Awe
The European Commission unveiled an unprecedented stimulus plan to tackle the worst recession in living memory and underwrite struggling Italy’s membership of the 27-nation bloc.
Gold trades with modest losses, holds above $1700 amid escalating US-China tensions
Gold dropped to fresh two-week lows during the early European session and was last seen trading with modest losses, just above the $1700 mark. The com
EUR/CHF: Awaiting EU Recovery Fund details in the 1.05-1.07 range – Credit Suisse
Analysts at Credit Suisse see a 1.05-1.07 range in EUR/CHF as the most likely outcome for the time being pending further details on the EU Recovery Fu
GBP/USD: Focus on the strong resistance at 1.2360
GBP/USD Wednesday's four-hour chart is painting a bullish picture with clear resistance at 1.2360, as FXStreet’s analyst, Yohay Elam notes. UBS expect
Power of Attorney given to stock brokers: What’s changing from June 1, 2020?
In the aftermath of the Karvy Stock Broking scandal which revealed misuse of Power of Attorney (PoA) issued by clients in favour of their stock broker, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board o
Demand pick-up key for stimulus package to see desired results, says Sundaram Home Finance MD
One will have to wait for at least a couple of quarters to assess this
Vetaspace on its way to provide PAN-India 5G network coverage
Pune based start-up plans to launch a constellation of 35 satellites into space for providing PAN India 5G network coverage.
Japan PM vows to back corporate financing with second extra budget
TOKYO: Japan's government will provide 140 trillion yen (US$1.3 trillion) to back financing of Japanese firms hit by the economic fallout from the ...
Consumer Confidence Inches Higher
Consumer Confidence showed a slight improvement in May, rising from 85.7 up to 86.6 but below consensus expectations for a reading of 87.0. All of the improveme
Harvest Health: Licking Its Wounds
Focus on core markets. Cost-cutting and liquidity. Disappointing growth prospects.
Don't Get Ambushed By The FANG/FANMAG Factor
ETFs are supposed to be top-down portfolios oriented toward an asset class, a region, a line of business or a general combination of these. Holders of ETF share
This year ‘a write-off’ for Irish banks – Davy
This year will be “a write-off” for Irish banks, with each of the main Irish financial institutions loss-making, according to a report from Davy Stockbrokers.
Visa completes Request to Pay pilot trials
Visa has facilitated the first request to pay message sent and received using standards developed by Pay.UK.
Robinsons squash buoys Britvic as sales hit by pub closures
Sales of child-friendly brand Fruit Shoot were affected by the lockdown, the company said, as people stayed at home.
Lengthy housing recovery
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it expects home prices and sales to decline substantially this year and still won't have recovered by the end of 2022.
The right economic response to the COVID-19 crisis
Extraordinary measures are needed.
Stay-home request spurs a reading revival
In many urban areas of Japan, people were recently urged to stay home for weeks on in the fight to contain the spread of COVID-19. Most big bookstores in T
Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 75.71 against US dollar
The rupee depreciated 5 paise to settle at 75.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between the US and China amid coronavirus
Anger at 'disgusting' eBay listing for 'mummified witch's cat' used for rituals
The cat, said to have been used to ward off harm at a 16th Century cottage, has been listed with a £640 price tag by a seller in Coventry, West Midlands
Birla Corporation Surges 43% In Two Days As Company Doubles Profit In March Quarter
Birla Corporation stock surged 43% in two sessions Cement maker Birla Corporation’s stock continued to surge on Wednesday for the … Birla Corporation Surges 43% In Two Days As Company Doubles Profit In March Quarter Read More »
Four recruitment firms join hands to help India Inc return to work
(Representative image) MUMBAI: Four global HR services companies — Randstad, The Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup and Gi Group — have formed … Four recruitment firms join hands to help India Inc return to work Read More »
Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News
New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be … Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News Read More »
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A look at the morning’s market action
South Korea sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal.
Analysis: Does COVID-19 offer an opportunity for a green recovery?
But the task facing governments, however, is still a mammoth one. How to remove subsidies for carbon-based fuel without harming the recovery?
Robinsons squash buoys Britvic as sales hit by pub closures
Sales of child-friendly brand Fruit Shoot were affected by the lockdown, the company said, as people stayed at home.
Dangote, Glo named most admired Nigerian brands in Africa
In its recently released brand ranking for the 100 most admired brands in Africa, Dangote and Globacom were the highest-ranked Nigerian brands.
Enter Nifty at current levels from 3-5 years’ perspective: IIFL Wealth
‘The biggest driver for economic recovery will be demand revival and consumption
Short covering or a catch-up rally? What drove Sensex up 996 points
Among the blue chips, bank and financial stocks were in heavy demand.
G20 finance projects give $77b a year to fossil fuels: Watchdog
The analysis showed that China, Japan, Canada and South Korea were the worst offenders.
Floor trading resumes at Wall Street, with masks and plexiglas
Stocks surged following the trademark opening bell, which was presided over by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYSE officials – all wearing masks.
Saudi public sector employees will return to work starting May 31
Saudi public sector employees will start returning to work gradually as of Sunday May 31, after more than two months of suspension amid strict measures to help curb the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Companies Act 2013 Amended To Make PM CARES Eligible To Receive CSR Funding From Corporates
Now, corporates can fund the government under CSR activity. Gazette notification to this effect was released by the Narendra Modi government under which the PM CARES fund can receive funds from...
Covid-19 to drive €4bn loan losses in Irish banks
Pandemic will wipe out capital due to be returned to shareholders
Youth Online Businesses Face Closure as Govt Demands Fees
Deejays and those with online shops selling various goods including clothes, shoes and food items are affected by the pronouncements from...
Stripe Expands to 5 More European Nations
Stripe, a major payment processing company, has expanded its services to five more European countries - the Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Malta.
GCEX to Use Koine Custody and Settlement Service
Koine, a provider of segregated, institutional custody and settlement services for digital assets and fiat money, has integrated with digital broker GCEX.
Valve Index review
The best VR experience money can buy.
GTA 6 release date is 2023 suggests analyst as Take-Two reveal marketing plans
Take-Two’s own financial predictions point to a massive increase in marketing in 2023 and everyone seems to think it’s for GTA 6.
Austerity following pandemic spending 'unacceptable'
Official austerity following massive Government spending during the coronavirus pandemic would be unacceptable, workers in Northern Ireland said.
Covid-19 ‘has been taken off the streets' in Republic
Covid-19 has been moved off the streets of Ireland and is mainly being spread among households, the chief clinical officer has said.
Zimbabwe gold miners to keep more export earnings in dollars
Until now, gold miners received only 55% of their sales in dollars.
Shanghai Stock Exchange mulls benchmark’s first revamp in 30 years
'Revamp will finally break the curse of the Shanghai composite being perpetually stuck at 3 000' - fund manager.
China traders buying Hong Kong stocks like never before
History shows mainland buying tends to pick up when Hong Kong shares drop.
SBI cuts fixed deposit rates by 40 bps; check out new rates
The new rates on retail term deposits are applicable from May 27, according to data available on the bank's website
GE Power India appoints Mahesh Palashikar as Chairman
GE Power India is one of the leading players in the Indian power generation equipment market. Its manufacturing unit is located in Durgapur, West Bengal
Boris Johnson vows not to hike income tax, VAT or national insurance and says triple lock on pensions will STAY despite coronavirus bailouts devastating public finances - with 8.4MILLION jobs now furloughed
Standing by Tory tax and pensions pledges today, Boris Johnson told senior MPs: 'We are going to meet all of our manifesto commitments.'
LIC launches pension scheme with 10-year term policy for senior citizens
According to data, the number of folios with 44 fund houses rose to 9,04,28,589 at the end of April, from 8,97,46,051 in the end of March, registering a gain of 6,82,538 folios.
Coronavirus Impact: Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate bets big on digital, to redirect ad spends on digital marketing
The company plans to redirect around 50% to 60% of its ATL spends towards digital marketing which takes the tally to over Rs 10 crore
Need funds after job loss? Your life insurance policy may help you get it in an easy way
People facing job loss or salary cuts may be in financial distress and need funds urgently to meet their day-to-day expenses.
Stock Market Investment in times of Covid-19: Time to rebalance your portfolio, stay invested for long term
Stock markets are hard to predict. The best way to time the market is to remain invested in the market.
Future Retail to raise up to Rs 650 crore via NCDs to refinance debt
The funds will be used mainly for replacing the company's existing high cost current or near term maturity debts requirements
Top headlines: Google faces antitrust case in India, Ola buys Dutch firm
Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day
Sovereign gold bond sale in May at Rs 1,168 cr, highest since launch
Record sale by value attributable to the high price of the metal in Indian markets.
XRP Is Poised to Plunge Even Lower as Price Falls Under Two Crucial Supports
There was a short period last week during which altcoins outperformed Bitcoin. Yet XRP and the rest of the cryptocurrency market have begun to
Post Lockdown, Employees Allege Companies ‘Forcing To Resign’ The Job In Hyderabad
Coronavirus has hit all companies across industries with most seeing meager or zero inflow of revenue. From India’s largest business conglomerate Reliance Industries to smaller startups, there have been pay cuts and layoffs across the board. Several companies, especially startups have had to let go employees, thousands in some cases.
This is also time to nurse economies back to health
GCC showed a level of sophistication in combating COVID-19, but much still needs doing
Saudi Arabia: Tax authority begins inspections of shops in retail sector
Campaign aims to ensure commitment of shop owners to VAT system
GTA 6 release date might have just been discovered - and it's bad news
Take-Two Interactive's marketing budget hints at a GTA 6 release date.
3 Ways Your Social Security Checks Could Be Reduced by COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic could result in smaller monthly checks.
3 Reasons to Buy Stocks Right Now
Are you debating whether it's a good time to buy stocks? Here's why sitting on the sidelines doesn't make sense.
Banks surge in $17 billion catch-up rally
After lagging the market for months, banks surged amid potential signs the economic damage from COVID-19 may be less dire than feared.
U.N. calls meeting to boost pandemic support for developing countries
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - U.N. officials said they will meet on Thursday with over a dozen world leaders to discuss shoring up financial support for emerging economies, hit hard by the pandemic's economic fallout.
Intel Remains A Blue-Chip Stock to Buy Post-Pandemic
Intel stock has held up remarkably well in 2020, as evidenced by first-quarter results, and move to the cloud means more upside ahead.
Nordstrom Needs to Bring Back What Made it Special
Nordstrom announced that it is closing its three Jeffrey stores. If you own Nordstrom stock that’s a good thing. Here’s why.
Facebook Stock to $1,000? It’s Possible Now Thanks to Shops
Newly announced Facebook Shops is a game-changer which cracks the ultra-valuable social commerce code, and could push FB stock to $1,000.
It’s Time to Take Ford Out to the Junkyard
Highly leveraged and with little wiggle room to emerge quickly from the coronavirus shutdown, the deck is stacked against F stock.
Here’s How to Make a Safer Wager on Penn National Gaming Stock
Today’s PENN stock price deserves a new strategy that plays a bit like craps. It uses the options market to leverage more upside.
Commission to propose EU budget of €1.1T for seven years
Figure would raise spending compared to current seven-year budget for EU27.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been flooded with tens of thousands of social media comments criticising it and the Chinese government for the small number of flight options to bring home the people stranded overseas.
4.75 crore Indian Truecaller data on sale for Rs 75,000? Company responds
As per a report coming from online intelligence firm Cyble, some personal data of 4.75 crore Indians have been put on sale for $1,000 (that roughly translates to around Rs 75,000) on dark web.
Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat coronavirus pain
The record stimulus of 117 trillion yen, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, followed another 117 trillion yen package rolled out last month.
Sensex settles nearly 1,000 points higher, Nifty ends at 9,315 led by banking, financial stocks
The S&P BSE Sensex surged 995.92 points (3.25 per cent) to settle at 31,605.22, while the broader Nifty 50 ended at 9,314.95, up 285.90 points (3.17 per cent).
Jayalalithaa’s niece, nephew to inherit assets worth over Rs 900 crore
The judgment comes in the wake of an ordinance passed by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit for the state government to temporarily take possession of former Tamil Nadu chief minister’s residence and other movable items
EU to unveil virus recovery plan amid split over way ahead
The move Wednesday comes as the 27-nation trading bloc is set to enter its deepest-ever recession as the impact from the coronavirus pandemic ravages economies.
Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’
"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Ringgit up against US dollar at close
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar despite global risk sentiment and declining crude oil prices, a dealer said. As at 6pm, the local note was quoted at 4.3450/3510 against the greenback compared with last Friday’s close of 4.3610/3690. At press time, Brent...
New Finas chairman pledges to strengthen creative industry
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), Zakaria Abd Hamid, will meet stakeholders of the arts industry soon to discuss its direction and ways to strengthen development of the local creative industry. Zakaria said he is committed to...
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
MADRID, May 27 — Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. Jacqueline Alvarez, 42, is picking up basic foodstuffs in the working-class...
Kokua Line: Satellite city halls stay closed for now; most services available online or by mail | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Question: That’s great they’re opening the DMVs on a limited basis 808ne.ws/523sty), but what about the satellite city halls?
Editorial: Get money where it’s needed, ASAP | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Legislature is in another recess for the next few weeks, but it had better be a working recess. One in which the work is going to be pretty hard, because there are so many problems to solve, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
How lawmaker ties helped shape Fed chairman's COVID-19 response
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's deep ties with lawmakers are paying off as the central bank deploys trillions of dollars in financial support for the economy with the blessing of Congress.
DNS traffic and DDoS events rise during pandemic
New research from DNS intelligence specialist Farsight Security, focusing on over 300 leading websites, finds that between March and April there has been an increase in DDoS events involving popular brand names.
Google Provides $1,000 USD Allowance to Employees Working From Home
To put towards computers and office furniture.
'Dangerously naive': APRA warns the worst is ahead
The banking regulator has asked banks not to rush to rebuild capital buffers and to disclose to shareholders "reliable and accurate" information amid mounting threats.
Lowy family-backed fund pays $40m for Melbourne homemaker centre
The buyer of the City West Plaza is Assembly Funds Management which last year received a $75 million injection from the Lowy Family Group.
Work-from-home emergence prompts rethink on designs, project locations
Developers are redesigning their projects prompted by buyers' emerging needs as a result of working from home.
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘S&P 500 outperformed Bitcoin over the past year’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Aristotle used to say: Let’s get it! Bitcoin price We closed the day, May 26 2020, at a price […]
Are the Coronavirus Bailouts Working? What We Know So Far
If the crisis persists, Congress, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve may have to rewrite their playbooks.
Geneva Motor Show Might Not Return Until 2022
The 2020 Geneva Motor Show became one of the first high-profile automotive events to be canceled due to the...
CCL Stock Price: Carnival Corp set to hit 10-week high above $18 amid growing analyst optimism
Another day, another double-digit increase? Carnival Corp's stocks closed at $16.28 on Tuesday and are changing hands at above $18 per share in pre-ma
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD bulls paused near 50% Fibo
Flying further up with free-roaming fish? While Brits are closely following the latest developments around Dominic Cummings – the special adviser at D
EUR/GBP clings to gains near daily tops, still below mid-0.8900s
The shared currency caught some fresh bids in the last hour and lifted the EUR/GBP cross to daily tops, around the 0.8935 region. The cross stalled it
USD/BRL: Leading to the 2002 highs amid political noise – Deutsche Bank
The most pressing challenge in Brazil is containing the COVID-19 epidemic, according to strategists at Deutsche Bank, who expect the USD/BRL pair to b
NZD/USD trades at fresh multi-month highs above 0.6200
The NZD/USD pair gained nearly 100 pips on Tuesday boosted by the risk rally and the selling pressure surrounding the greenback. The pair stretched hi
GBP/USD: Sterling has room to rise on Brexit hopes
Brexit hopes, the scandal around Dominic Cummings, and Sino-American relations are in the mix. Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, thinks the cable ha
S&P 500: No supports of note broken – Credit Suisse
S&P 500 outlook stays seen critically balanced with the market still below its 200-day average at 3000 on a closing basis, but with no supports of not
WTI attempts a bounce above $34 mark ahead of API data
WTI (July futures on Nymex) witnessed a quick bounce from daily lows of 33.52 and regained the 34 handle in the last hour, now consolidating above the
PBoC: China to roll out 11 financial reform measures in near-term
The People's Bank of China (PBoC) on Wednesday announced that China will be rolling out 11 financial reform measures in the near-term. "China will dee
Sharp IT budget cuts expected in wake of COVID-19
Gartner and IDC see global IT spending dropping precipitously this year, with cloud services an exception as enterprises accelerate transformational strategies.
BS Yediyurappa Following PM By Not Fulfilling COVID-19 Package Promise: Siddaramaiah
Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government for allegedly "betraying" the people by not fulfilling its Rs 1,610 crore COVID-19 package promise.
Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised 'interesting' action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trump warned Hong Kong was at risk of losing its status as a global financial centre if China's proposed national security law goes ahead as planned.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
AfCFTA: Implementing Africa’s free trade pact the best stimulus for post COVID-19 economies
Wamkele Mene was recently appointed Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. Due to the effects of COVID-19, free trading for countries that have ratified the agreement cannot begin on July 1, 2020 as was originally scheduled. He spoke to Kingsley Ighobor about the way forward. Describe the impact of COVID-19 on …
Royal Bank Q2 profit cut to $1.48 billion compared with $3.23 billion a year ago
TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada saw its second-quarter profit cut to less than half what it was a year ago as the amount it set aside for bad loans soared due to the pandemic. The bank says it earned $1.48 billion or $1.
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal
TORONTO — Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
BMO reports Q2 profit down from year ago as provisions for credit losses rise
TORONTO — BMO Financial Group reported a second-quarter profit of $689 million, down from $1.5 billion a year ago, as it increased the amount set aside for bad loans due to the pandemic.
Loan moratorium: It is better for credit card customers to either clear dues or opt for EMI to avoid interest burden
The extension of the moratorium on term loans by another three months till August 31 is a big relief for many borrowers but experts advise that you should avoid it for outstanding credit card dues.Wit
Banks go digital to maintain social distancing in post Covid world
Contactless services set to gain ground
Current crisis calls for a revised Union Budget
The provisions included in the Budget fro 2020-21 are insufficient to boost growth in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Focus should be on stimulating economic activity and creating employment
Covid-19 highlights importance of agri storage
Promoting storage capacity of food grains at the Gram-Panchayat level will go a long way in making villages and farmers self-reliant
Takeovers Panel Responds To Metlifecare’s Application For Letter Of Intention
The Takeovers Panel has reviewed the information proposed to be put by Metlifecare Limited (Metlifecare) to its shareholders for the purpose of voting on a scheme of arrangement (the Proposed Scheme) to effect the acquisition of 100% of the ordinary shares in Metlifecare by Asia Pacific Village Group Limited (APVG).
EU Commission proposes €750 billion recovery fund in wake of Covid-19 crisis
The European Commission is proposing a €750 billion recovery fund to reboot economies hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, EU officials said on Wednesday.
Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox - WSJ
Amazon.com Inc is in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant's reach in ...
Buy Carrier Global As Potential Asset Sales Will Reduce Debt
Recent trading multiple compression due to the coronavirus. Potential asset sales to reduce indebtedness. Strong trends in the residential HVAC replacement cycl
Intuitive Surgical: The Growth Leader In Surgical Robotics
Intuitive Surgical is the global leader in surgical robotics. The company has produced outstanding growth rates in both revenue and cash flow over the years. In
Open Banking moves from compliance challenge to commercial opportunity
European financial institutions are spending between €50-€100 million on Open banking initiatives, with spend exceeding €100 million for nearly half (45%) of 290 financial institutions surveyed by Swedish account aggregator Tink.
One in four retail branches to close in Europe as digital interactions mushroom - Kearney
As many as 40,000 bank branches will close across Europe in the next three years, as increasing numbers of customers turn to digital channels, according to a study by consultancy Kearney.
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19
India Business News: Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior-level executives by two months till July 31 in the wake of
Exclusive! ‘Akshay Kumar has promised more funds if the crisis deepens,’ reveals Amit Behl, Sr. Joint Secretary of CINTAA
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is leaving no stone unturned in helping the frontline warriors and people who are affected due to the coronavirus pandemi
Working at the pace of change
Following the launch of tech firm TSG’s online portal to help Jersey’s care organisations order desperately needed PPE equipment quickly and easily, Ian Heath spoke to Andy Delaney about his team’s effort in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic
CEO pay tops $12.3M
The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP’s annual survey of executive compensation.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
Metso unveils new crushing and screening plant concepts for mining
Metso has introduced two new solutions for crushing and screening plants namely, flexible FIT stations and smart Foresight stations.
Proposed Kannapolis budget has no fee or rate increase
Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2021 budget to the Kannapolis City Council Tuesday evening.
Staffing giants join forces to decode COVID-19 puzzle
Give a clarion call: ‘Help India Get Back to Work Safely’
Tokens for free June rations to be distributed from May 29
In a an official release on Wednesday, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the tokens would bear the specific date and time of when consumers could go to their ration shops and get their supplies from June 1
Allow street vending to resume, Minister urged
The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) on Wednesday demanded that the Centre issue instructions allowing street vending to resume as States and municipalities were citing the lack
How travel and holidaying will change in the new normal
From contactless travel to immunity passports and open-dated stay packages, the Indian tourism and hospitality sector is exploring a range of options to breathe life into a stalled business
JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story ‘The Ickabog’ online
The story will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic
Author Vikram Kapur on how the pandemic has made our lives go ‘online’
Vikram Kapur writes that the society that emerges after the pandemic promises to be one where humans are more reliant than ever on technology
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19
NEW DELHI: Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior level executives … Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19 Read More »
Money or the goody bag? The great Comrades refund debate
Stuart Mann delves into the debate regarding marathons pocketing or reimbursing entry fees in the event of a cancellation.
Bank of Montreal profit slumps more than 50% as credit losses loom
Bank of Montreal set aside $1.12-billion for future loan losses, up sharply from $176-million a year earlier
Oil falls on U.S.-China tensions over Hong Kong
Brent crude fell 45 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $35.72 a barrel by 0906 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down 26 cents, or almost 1 per cent, at $34.09
EU proposes $825-billion coronavirus recovery fund
The EU remains deeply divided over what conditions should be attached to the funds, and Wednesday’s proposal from the bloc’s executive arm is likely to set off weeks of wrangling
US shoppers to be wooed back with steep discounts
Retailers including Macy’s prepare for sales after writing down value of merchandise
Companies Act amended to make PM CARES Fund eligible for CSR contributions
Until now, only the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was eligible to receive CSR funding.
Debt downgrades can push India bank fund raising to $20 billion
State-run banks will need $13 billion from the government to recapitalize.
Aditya Birla Fashion plans Rs 1,000 crore rights issue
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail is the country's largest pure-play fashion and lifestyle player.
States should come forward with Rs 20 lakh cr to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Nitin Gadkari
"More liquidity needs to be pumped in the market to boost the coronavirus-hit economy and states should come forward with Rs 20 lakh crore, while another Rs 10 lakh crore can be harnessed from public-private investment," Road Transport, Highways and MSME Minister Gadkari said.
Official employment survey may capture migration
The ministry of statistics and programme implementation is examining changes that may need to be carried out to assess the extent of unemployment post the reverse-migration in the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The idea is to get a better sense of employment as migration from cities, post-Covid pandemic and lockdown, has been in large numbers.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain
The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, will be on top of a $1.1 trillion package already rolled out last month.
Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal
TORONTO — Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.
EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
Euro economy facing recession as bad as worst forecasts – ECB president
Christine Lagarde says estimates for milder slump ‘out of date’
Coronavirus: What is involved in the EU’s recovery plan?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
EU to propose €750bn Covid recovery package for states
Ireland in line for grants of €1.9 billion in package weighted by how badly economies have been hit
What is in the EU’s €750bn recovery plan and how will it affect Ireland?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised ‘interesting’ action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package
Global stocks were mixed Wednesday after US President Trump promised “interesting” action on China’s proposed crackdown on Hong Kong by the end of the week, and as European investors wait anxiously for the announcement of a new stimulus package from the European Commission.
Facebook’s Digital Wallet Calibra Gets a New Name Change
Libra digital wallet and Facebook subsidiary Calibra has been rebranded to Novi. Although now known by a new name, the digital wallet still maintains its goal of making financial services accessible to more people globally.
Grand Theft Auto 6 could be out in 2023, according to Take-Two SEC filing
Grand Theft Auto. It’s a small, indie game that hasn’t really spread very far beyond the miniscule audience that plays it religiously. You haven’t even heard
EU to unveil massive stimulus plan for post-coronavirus recovery
To help member states recover from coronavirus slump.
290 groups so far in Tipperary are preparing for annual Spring Clean
They will take to the hi-ways and bi-ways of the county to make the countrysides more beautiful
Sun Pharma FY20 results: Profit rises 41% to Rs 3,765 crore, sales up 13%
For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q4 FY20), Sun Pharma posted a 37 per cent YoY decline in consolidated profit at Rs 399.8 crore due to one-time loss of Rs 260.6 crore
NHAI offers 'COVID loan' to private operators at 2% more than bank rate
The NHAI will disburse 'COVID-19 loan' within 60 days of receiving a valid request from the concessionaire. The loans will be granted only to those parties who are not in default of contractual obligations as on February 19, 2020
Jaipur residents urge state government to do ‘surgical strike’ on locusts as insects swathe city
"I have been unable to sleep since Monday when I saw lakhs of these insects creating havoc in my house on Monday and Tuesday."
South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days
More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.
Metal stocks continue to climb up amidst a volatile market; top stock picks leading brokerage firms
For a second-day straight, metal stocks on the bourses were seen surging higher despite the volatility being faced by the benchmark indices.
Congress has turned a laboratory of political hypocrisy during pandemic period: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said instead of creating confusion among people, the Congress should try to become a part of confidence building measures in these hours of crisis.
VMLY&R India wins the digital mandate for Colgate-Palmolive
The agency will encompass digital campaign planning, creative thinking, as well as social listening
Icra expects moderate participation in spectrum auctions up to Rs 60,000 cr
The Centre has budgeted Rs 1.33 trillion as non-tax receipts from the telecom sector for FY2021
NCLT approves IL&FS stake sale in GIFT City to Gujarat govt
That sale consideration payable to IL&FS excluding resolution process costs shall be credited into a designated escrow account intimated to the infrastructure lending group
Rally in financials, F&O expiry: Here's why Sensex rallied 996 points today
NSE's Nifty50 index ended at 9,315, up 286 points or 3 per cent.
Rupee slips 8 paise to 75.74 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 75.74 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of
Kuwait's stocks reclaim some lost ground
But it will take a lot to head back after billions got wiped out in COVID-19 panic
Open banking investment higher in the UK than any other European country
Consumers will be able to enjoy greater freedom when using financial products following reforms and growing investment.
Government furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers
At least 8.4 million workers are now covered by the government's furlough scheme, up from eight million a week earlier, the Treasury has confirmed. It comes as one million UK businesses have claimed £15 billion from the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to cover workers' wages.
5 Dividend Kings to Buy and Hold Forever
The "forever" part means investors have to think about the longevity of payout growth as well as reliable payments.
5 Investment Trends to Profit From a Post-Coronavirus World
A look at some investment themes relevant in the post-COVID-19 world.
Is Levi's Stock a Buy?
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5 Stocks to Start Investing in 2020
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Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying
JOHANNESBURG, May 27 (Reuters) - Administrators at South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the state-owned airline was not preparing to resume domestic flights, rejecting a company statement from a day earlier and underlining conflicting visions of its future.
BMO reports Q2 profit down from year ago as provisions for credit losses rise
BMO Financial Group reported a second-quarter profit of $689 million, down from $1.5 billion a year ago, as it increased the amount set aside for bad loans due to the pandemic.
Royal Bank Q2 profit cut to $1.48 billion compared with $3.23 billion a year ago
A massive increase in provisions for bad loans due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in Royal Bank of Canada reporting a 54 per cent decline in its second-quarter profit.
BMO, RBC Q2 profit down from a year ago as provisions for credit losses soar
Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada both revealed Wednesday that their second-quarter profits had fallen from a year ago amid surges in their provisions for credit losses -- money set aside to account for unpaid or 'bad' loans.
Don’t Be One of Those People Betting on a Chesapeake Stock Rebound
Speculators are betting there's something for them in Chesapeake's efforts to restructure its debt and keep operating, but CHK stock is dead.
3 Stocks to Buy After You Take Profits on Wayfair Stock
Wayfair stock benefited from the novel coronavirus and is up big year to date. It’s time to consider other stocks.
Gaming Is a Billion-Dollar Opportunity for Amazon Stock
Gaming is another example of how AMZN will continue to innovate and find new ways to break into new businesses to boost Amazon stock.
Future Retail to raise up to Rs 650 crore to reduce debt
The NCDs will be issued on private placement basis in one or more tranches, Future Retail said in a BSE filing.
States should come forward with Rs 20 lakh crore to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Nitin Gadkari
He further noted that work on national highways has been started on war-footing and the government plans to build highways worth Rs 15 lakh crore in the next two years.
Ho Hup receives LOAs from CCC-ECRL for ECRL Section 6 works
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Ho Hup Construction Company Bhd has received Letters of Acceptance (LOAs) from China Communications Construction (CCC-ECRL) Sdn Bhd for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. It said the works include Section...
One million businesses claim £15bn from Government furlough scheme
HMRC said more than £6.8bn has been claimed via 2.3 million applications from those who are self-employed and unable to work.
Enough Xbox Series X Units Will Be Available At Launch, Phil Spencer Says
Phil Spencer recently commented on the Xbox Series X production, saying he feels confident that there will be enough units at launch
Low-income families are spending more on food since March, says report
Low-income families have increased their spending on food by more than 30% since March when the national Covid-19 lockdown began, writes Ground Up.
The Daily Chase: RBC, BMO Q2 profits sink; Huawei CFO hearing
Royal Bank Canada and Bank of Montreal saw their profits cut in half in the fiscal second quarter, and missed expectations in the process, as provisions for credit losses ballooned at both institutions.
Citi kicks off Eni gas sale with $US165m free-cash-flow pitch
Commodity exposure without the commodity price risk – that's the headline pitch from the energy giant.
Knauf calls in the bankers as Aus building materials sector in play
German building materials giant Knauf has thrown its Australian assets into a wider industry shake-up, and is considering options including a merger or sale to another trade player or private equity firm.
Advent Partners hones in on GP software biz
The Australian buyout firm is delving back into two of its favourite sectors for its latest investment.
COVID-19 exposed structural deficiency of Nigeria
In the preceding editions, much of the focus has been on the medical response to the novel coronavirus disease, both in Nigeria .
Bulgaria: Newly Employed Persons Higher than Registered Unemployed in May
For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis in Bulgaria, the number of newly employed persons is higher than those newly registered at the employment offices. In the week of May 18-24, a total of 8,028 people found jobs, while the newly unemployed persons numbered 7,225, the National Statistical Institute reported.
Exclusive: Latest images show China's war threat may not be rhetoric
Fresh images from the European Space Agency show signs of movement in the Aksai Chin region as late as the third week of this month.
EU Commission: European recovery plan and next long-term budget to use €1.85 trillion
The European recovery plan and the next long-term budget will use €1.85 trillion to kick-start the EU economy, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing t
USD/JPY: Gaining bullish strength
The USD/JPY pair continues to trade within familiar levels, now hovering around 107.70 with a mildly bullish bias, according to FXStreet’s Chief Analy
USD/JPY climbs to fresh daily highs above 107.80 supported by risk-on flows
The USD/JPY pair fluctuated in a very tight range near 107.50 during the Asian trading hours but started to climb higher on strengthening risk appetit
Beyond Twiplomacy: Diplomacy and the Digital Fast Forward
The practice of diplomacy in the virtual space is geared towards amplifying foreign policy drives and messages and forms a vital and dynamic branch of strategic communication. Now, more than ever before, we are faced with the inexorable certainty of a digital future – a future that has already begun. As COVID-19 thrusts the world’s […]
Govt may launch coal blocks auction process under commercial mining on 11 June; 50 mines likely to be put on sale
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis.
Moderate participation expected in spectrum auctions; telecom industry's debt to elevate at Rs 4.6 cr in FY21: ICRA
Rating agency ICRA expects moderate participation for the upcoming spectrum auctions at Rs 55,000-Rs 60,000 crore due to the limited financial flexibility of the industry
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Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9
TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.
Cognizant offers voluntary separation package to 400 mid, senior managers
Move aimed at IT services major’s US employees
Data of 4 crore Indian users of Truecaller up for sale on dark web: Report
Cybercriminals have leaked personal data of over four crore Indian users of the Truecaller app on the dark web, according to recent reports.The leak has been detected by cybersecurity researchers at C
FG needs to call OGEFZA management to order –Free trade zones stakeholders
OGEFZA seeks to achieve two objectives: to absorb the private sector Free Zones operators in oil and gas logistics services into its fold and under the
Otrium is Trying to Solve Fashion’s Inventory Problem
The online designer outlet is looking to fuel international expansion with this round, led by Eight Road Ventures.
Tracking Dan Loeb's Third Point Portfolio - Q1 2020 Update
Dan Loeb's 13F portfolio value decreased from $8.70B to $6.27B this quarter. The number of positions decreased from 37 to 30. Third Point increased Amazon and C
Sterling Bancorp: Deposit Repricing To Counter High Credit Costs, Yield Decline
Provision expense will likely be higher than normal in the second quarter due to the deterioration in the economic outlook. The maturity of expensive deposits a
Wall Street Breakfast: Blastoff!
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. U.S. ambitions to rec
It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Brookfield Property REIT
Although BPY/BPR is considered a mall REIT, the company technically is considered a diversified REIT because it invests in core office, retail and multifamily p
Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment: This Streaming Company's 10.4% Preferred Yield Is Good For The Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is an emerging streaming company. In Q1 2020, the company made a cash flow milestone, which should give preferred shareh
B2B credit network Fundbox secures fresh investment from MUFG
US B2B payment and credit network Fundbox has secured a fresh equity investment from MUFG Innovation Partners, the corporate capital arm of the giant Japanese bank.
GoBear raises $17 million for underbanked play
Singaporean financial comparison site GoBear has raised $17 million in funding from returning investors Aegon and Walvis Participaties.
EU proposing £670bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
Sotto: Gov’t needs to rebuild economy
SENATE President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday said government needs to put a premium in rebuilding the economy once it relaxes current strict community quarantines that have been imposed to minimize the health impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed
There are no public health risks associated with this case.
SMBs Can Apply for Full Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
Small businesses can now apply for a full paycheck protection program (PPP) with loan forgiveness. To qualify organizations must show 75 percent of their loans were used on payroll and the other 25 percent was spent on expenses like rent or utilities.
AfDB board bows to US pressure to probe its president
Africa’s largest multilateral lender decided on the inquiry after several governments backed U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s criticism of a bank-led examination into the allegations, the
Stalin demands new TN budget for 2020-21 in view of pandemic
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to present a new budget for 2020-21 in view of the crisis caused to the financial health of the state by the COVID-1
Lukewarm turnout at liquor shops not a cause for comfort
KARAIKAL Though there was no overcrowding in front of the IMFL, arrack and toddy shops in Karaikal on Monday and Tuesday, purportedly due to the price hike, social activists express apprehensions that
UK Fintech SumUp Launches Payment Tools to Help Businesses Conduct Operations while Observing Social Distancing Measures Due to COVID-19
UK-headquartered payments service company SumUp has launched an online payment tool to help businesses conduct operations while observing social distancing meas
Japan approves fresh $1.1-trillion stimulus to combat economic impact of coronavirus
The record stimulus of 117 trillion yen, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, followed another 117 trillion yen package rolled out last month
Coronavirus pushes number of S&P credit-downgrade warnings to all-time high
A total of 1,287 of S&P’s ratings are now on a downgrade warning – either with ‘negative outlooks’ where a move might take two years, or on ‘CreditWatch with negative implications’ where the risk is almost immediate
RBC profit falls 54% as loan-loss provisions spike amid COVID-19 pandemic
Canada’s biggest bank set aside $2.83-billion in provisions for credit losses, up 558 per cent from $426-million a year ago
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $28.14 Million Stake in Twist Bioscience Corp (NASDAQ:TWST)
Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in Twist Bioscience Corp (NASDAQ:TWST) by 1,085.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 920,144 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 842,556 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s holdings in Twist Bioscience were worth $28,139,000 as […]
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. cut its stake in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 6.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 38,629 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,617 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. owned about 0.08% […]
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 9,634 Shares of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. cut its stake in shares of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR) by 7.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 126,555 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 9,634 shares during the quarter. Russell Investments […]
ETRADE Capital Management LLC Boosts Stake in Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI)
ETRADE Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI) by 19.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,020 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 647 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Heico were worth […]
Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:ETSY) Shares Sold by Swiss National Bank
Swiss National Bank lessened its holdings in Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:ETSY) by 0.3% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 229,800 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 800 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Etsy were worth $8,834,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities […]
Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank
Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) by 2.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 118,500 shares of the software maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,400 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned […]
Rhumbline Advisers Purchases 7,594 Shares of Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE:MTH)
Rhumbline Advisers lifted its position in shares of Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE:MTH) by 6.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 134,215 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,594 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers owned […]
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 40,321 Shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. reduced its holdings in AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 36.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 69,520 shares of the company’s stock after selling 40,321 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. owned approximately 0.15% […]
Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,800 Shares of Aecom (NYSE:ACM)
Swiss National Bank raised its holdings in shares of Aecom (NYSE:ACM) by 0.9% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 304,680 shares of the construction company’s stock after buying an additional 2,800 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Aecom were worth $9,095,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A […]
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Purchases 14,252 Shares of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) by 18.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 90,380 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,252 shares during the period. Russell Investments […]
A Historically Accurate WMA Indicator Suggests Bitcoin is at Risk of a 50% Pullback
A historically accurate technical indicator is warning about a 50 percent bitcoin price crash in the coming months.
EU's financial 'firepower' is 1.85 trillion with 750bn for COVID fund
Of the 750 billion euro recovery fund, the 500 billion euros would be given to EU countries as grants, the remaining 250 billion euros would be available as loans."
One million businesses claim £15bn from Government furlough scheme
HMRC said more than £6.8bn has been claimed via 2.3 million applications from those who are self-employed and unable to work.
Crypto.com Expands Card To 31 Countries
i2c Inc. has unveiled a partnership to power the expansion of Crypto.com's crypto ecosystem, which consists of a Visa crypto debit card and a wallet app.
Export of Irish beef to China temporarily suspended
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the export of Irish beef to China has been suspended temporarily after a 14-year-old cow tested positive for 'Atypical BSE'.
Metal stocks to benefit in a big way if China announces another stimulus: Ajay Bagga
‘Tractors and two wheelers will continue to do well as rural economy is in robust health
Tech View: Nifty close above 20-DMA may be signalling new leg of upswing
Nifty may face resistance at 9,500 level and have support near 9,250, said analysts.
China to roll out eleven measures to deepen financial reforms
The measures would include accelerating capital replenishment of small and medium-sized banks, further opening up the credit rating sector, promoting the steady development of the "panda bond" market, and stepping up crackdown on financial irregularities.
Coronavirus pushes global credit rating downgrade threat to record high
A total of 1,287 of S&P's ratings are now on a downgrade warning.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) estimated the plunge will be of the order of one-fifth from 2019 levels, or almost $400 billion.
The rise of digital taxes during a pandemic
This measure could also become a new source of state revenue during the enormous tax relaxation given by the government to business sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus outbreak at S. Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
Report: Quibi advertisers look to defer payments following disappointing launch
If you’re unfamiliar with Quibi, it’s a $4.99 per month subscription-based streaming platform packed with scripted and unscripted content that runs from around seven to ten minutes. It managed to attract plenty of big-name stars for its launch slate, including…
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior-level vacancies amid Covid-19
Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior-level executives by two months till July 31 in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here’s what you need to know before the markets open.
The EU plans a record-breaking new stimulus package of $826 billion to soothe Europe’s economic pain from the coronavirus
The European Commission unveiled a planned deployment of 750 billion euros ($826 billion) on Wednesday as part of its new long-term budget and recovery plan to help fight the impact of the coronavirus on the continent’s economy.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here’s what you need to know before the markets open.
Why U.S. energy CEOs will get big payouts despite oil meltdown
BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - National Oilwell Varco Inc (NOV) has had a rough few years: Since 2017, the Houston company, whose drilling equipment is in major oilfields worldwide, has lost two-thirds of its value, costing shareholders a combined $9 billion.
Factbox: Key spending in Japan's second stimulus package of $1.1 trillion
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a fresh stimulus package worth $1.1 trillion, among the world’s largest fiscal plans to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession.
Coronavirus pushes global credit rating downgrade threat to record high
LONDON (Reuters) - The number of companies or countries at risk of having their credit ratings cut has been pushed to an all-time high by the coronavirus pandemic, S&P Global analysis shows.
Top investor in Italy's Nexi cuts stake as M&A looms
MILAN (Reuters) - The top investor in Nexi has sold 8.8% of the Italian payments group, cutting its holding in a move seen by investors as easing the way for a long-awaited potential merger with rival SIA.
Dynamic Coin Offering (DCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism
The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.
Dynamic Coin Offering (DYCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism
The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.
BitGo Launches Crypto Brokerage for Institutions
BitGo, a crypto financial services platform, has announced the launch of its prime brokerage platform, offering digital asset trading services to its institutional clients.
Central Bank of Russia Cancels Banking Licence of Morgan Stanley
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has issued an order this Wednesday revoking the banking licence of Morgan Stanley Bank LLC, effective today.
Natixis IM Makes Strategic Investment in UK Savings Fintech
Smart, a UK-based savings technology company, has announced on Tuesday that it received a strategic investment from Natixis Investment Managers, a French investment bank.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
All the energy sectors -- oil, gas, renewables -- everything is affected but the biggest impact is on shale oil, the agency's director Fatih Birol said
'Over 800 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Sindh'
Wahab cautions people, says still not too late to be careful
Indian banks need $20 billion additional capital as credit quality weakens: Credit Suisse
The lenders would require extra capital in the coming 12 months as credit quality declines, resulting in wider provisioning
How COVID-19 has changed the face of insurance industry and the role digital can play
The emerging trends post COVID crisis can be far-reaching. Pandemics can be short-lived, but the economic impact can be long-term.
Nationwide lockdown may shrink India’s GDP by this much in Q1; SBI gives hope for Q2
The contraction in the Q1 FY21 GDP may be as high as 40 per cent.
Birla Corporation share price rockets 40% in two days, cement shares gain as demand picks up
Among other cement and cement products stocks, Dalmia Bharat shares surged 8 per cent and Anjani Portland Cement shares advanced 11.42 per cent.
Covid-19 pandemic to accelerate digital adoption in India: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley said Covid-19 has relieved some apprehension relating to digital transactions
Govt may launch coal blocks auction under commercial mining on Jun 11
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis
UP eyeing post-covid investment from US, Japan, Korea: Industry minister
Admits labour migration posing a challenge to industrial revival; no special approval needed to start operations for new MSME units for next 3 years
Aditya Birla Fashion plans to launch Rs 1,000-cr rights issue: Official
The rights issue is part of their objectives of reducing leverage, strengthening balance sheet apart from funding general corporate expenses, including working capital
Blue Dart: Muted volumes, revenues amid high costs to weigh on margins
Given the sharply lower operating performance, the company reported a loss (after adjustments) of Rs 8 crore as compared to analyst estimates which had pegged the profit number at Rs 30 crore
France GDP could fall 'around 20%' in second quarter: Statistics agency
France's economy could contract by around 20 per cent in the second quarter as lockdown measures meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus slashed activity, the national statistics agency INSEE
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths
This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541
Japan doubles down on stimulus with extra $1 trillion in aid
Package includes financing for companies, rent subsidies and healthcare assistance
Disney World Finally Has a Plan to Reopen
Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando are presenting their reopening plans on Wednesday.
City of Cape Town offers rates and service relief in revised budget
Due to the loss in revenue and the impact the lockdown has had on local economies, the City of Cape has revised its 2020/21 budget to boost the economy and to offer service relief packages. It was approved on Wednesday.
Peloton Stock Is Only a Buy On the Next Pullback
PTON stock has rallied as demand has skyrocketed. But the rally looks like it's gone a bit too far. Investors would do well to stay patient.
7 Cheap Stocks to Buy With Great Potential
In times of market turbulence, cheap stocks offer a unique way to escape the broad moves up and down and instead benefit from big potential.
Volkswagen India introduces leasing, flexible financing options to drive sales amid COVID-19
The Volkswagen Secure and Power Lease initiatives provide customers the power and independence to purchase their favourite Volkswagen in a hassle-free, contactless and digitalised manner, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Director Steffen Knapp said.
Sunway Bhd launches cash call to raise up to RM1.11b
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Sunway Bhd, which today reported a 42.6 per cent drop in first-quarter (Q1) net profit to RM78.29 million, has proposed to a renounceable rights issue to raise up to RM1.11 billion. The company is planning to issue up to 1.11 billion new irredeemable convertible preference...
Global stocks are mixed after Trump promised 'interesting' action against China, while Europe awaits a huge new stimulus package
Global stocks are mixed Wednesday as investors weigh rising US-China tensions and the growing implications of a new draconian law on Hong Kong, ...
Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges
Researchers from The University of Western Australia's Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as ...
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Shrewsbury Food Hub benefits from college donations
Boxes of surplus food and toiletries from the empty bedrooms of a Shropshire college have been distributed to Shrewsbury Food Hub.
China to loosen flight restrictions
China will loosen a cap on flights into the country that was imposed to block coronavirus infections from abroad, authorities said Wednesday, after fierce criticism from citizens stranded abroad. ...
Gold slips below $1700 mark, over 2-week low
Gold dropped to fresh two-week lows in the last hour, with bears now looking to extend the downward trajectory further below the $1700 mark. A combina
UK's Frost: EU needs to evolve its position to reach an agreement
The EU's mandate in key areas is not likely to produce an agreement, the UK's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost told reporters on Wednesday. Key quo
Singapore risks deflationary pressure – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan reviewed the latest inflation figures in Singapore. Key Quotes “Singapore’s inflation environment has eased furthe
UK's Frost: EU has a lot on its plate right now
The European Union has a lot on its plate right now and it's important they keep enough focus on Brexit negotiations and do not relegate them, the UK'
GBP/USD refreshes session lows, retreats nearly 100 pips from daily swing high
The GBP/USD pair retreated nearly 100 pips from the daily swing high and refreshed session lows, around mid-1.2100s in the last hour. The emergence of
Fraudsters are shaking down YouTubers. Won't the company do anything to stop them?
Game From Scratch reports a harrowing experience — an anonymous threat to pay bitcoin or have false claims made about their game dev tutorials to YouTube — and a horrifying one to go wi…
Stock markets in retreat as China-US tensions return to fore
Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as profit-taking and worries about deteriorating China-US relations outweighed optimism over the gradual reopening of economies around the world.
Corona Relief For Hospitality Industry: Validity Of Approval, Classification Of Hotels Extended Until June-End
This breather, however, comes with certain riders such as approvals expiring during the lockdown period, among others
The IEA warns global energy investment will fall by $400 billion in 2020, the biggest drop in the sector's history, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Before the crisis, the IEA was expecting global energy investment to increase by 2% now it expects a decline of 20% compared to last year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a 'fairly rapid recovery' from the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The government has been pretty responsive, large companies have the wherewithal, hopefully we're keeping the small ones alive," said Dimon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Food trucks may be the perfect solution to feed customers' nostalgia for dining out as the future of the restaurant industry remains uncertain, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Mobility is now a necessity to reach patrons at home and in parks and open spaces, says Ross Resnick, CEO of food truck company Roaming Hunger.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
RIL launches WhatsApp chatbot to answer rights issue queries
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), a company controlled by Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, has launched a chatbot to provide answers to shareholders on its ₹53,125-crore rights issue.The chatbot, the fi
While Asian countries reel from Covid-19 economic fallout, Chinese investors buy luxury property from ‘Singapore to Sydney’
While Asian countries reel from Covid-19 economic fallout, Chinese investors buy luxury property from ‘Singapore to Sydney’
Funding Cut For Kaikoura Council’s Survival Project
The government has turned off the funding tap for Kaikoura District Council's financial sustainability project.
Whangarei Finance Company In $945K Settlement With Commission
Current and former borrowers of Whangarei-based finance company Profile Finance Limited will receive $945,334 in credits and refunds after Profile Finance signed a settlement agreement with the Commerce Commission.
Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources
Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German ...
COVID-19 outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce ...
Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector: Sources
Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German ...
Enterprise Products Partners - A +9% Yield From A Best In Breed Midstream
Enterprise Products Partners has a massive amount of liquidity, enough to cover 2 years of the company’s distributions. The company is focused on reducing capit
AT&T: Do Not Let The Yield Fool You
While the dividend yield is tempting, be cautious and do not let it fool you. Huge debt load means shareholder returns are limited. I give T a true value of $40
Dunkin' Brands: Strong Brand At A Decent Price
Dunkin' has a strong brand that has allowed the company to grow steadily in the past. There will be uncertainty regarding customer consumption behaviour due to
Ferrari Isn't What It Was
RACE is facing unprecedented issues in its engines and F1 revenue streams. Margins have plateaued with downside catalysts aplenty, but no meaningful upside cata
SIVR Weekly: Up 50% From Its March Low And More Upside To Expect
SIVR has jumped by roughly 50% since its March low, in line with our expectations. Silver’s spec sentiment is shifting positively. But given that spec positioni
LivePerson Stock Is Ready To Go 'Live'
LivePerson has been undervalued due to lower-than-expected growth and lack of profitability. It is beginning to turn the ship around and become profitable and h
Overseas travel inches closer to an arrival date
Australia's international travel ban could be lifted within weeks, with a draft plan for the proposed trans-Tasman bubble just days away from consideration.
Mexican workers in US are sending record money home despite coronavirus-related economic shutdowns
The migrant laborers who staff American meat plants, construction sites and delivery services are working through the pandemic – and sending more funds back home than ever.
What is hazard pay, and why are Amazon and other companies ending it for essential workers?
The risk to workers hasn't changed, but employers no longer have the same labor market pressures to worry about.
Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system
Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Postmedia to lay off 40
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boeing Cutting More Than 12,000 US Jobs With Thousands More Planned
Boeing said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. From a report: Boeing also disclosed it plans "several thousand remaining layoffs" in the next few mon...
Engineering firm Downer secures $294m Eliwana contract from Fortescue
Downer EDI has secured a contract from Fortescue to complete works at the Eliwana iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
'Unprecedent collapse' in overseas visitors as air and sea travel fall 99% in April
Just 16,100 people arrived in Ireland last month, according to the CSO.
Bengaluru's civic woes may worsen as projects held up due to fund, labour crunch
The city’s civic body has said it was looking to complete projects where work has begun and may not be able to start new ones listed in its ₹10,895.84 crore budget for this year
Jewellery, textile showrooms seek permission to open
TIRUCHI Faced with heavy losses due to the lockdown, owners of major textile showrooms, jewellers, utensil shops and other big commercial establishments have urged the district authorities to allow th
Tower FM is being shut down after broadcasting local radio to Bury and Bolton for 21 years
The local radio station for Bolton and Bury is set to be re-branded as the nationwide Greatest Hits Radio from September
BitGo Launches New Offering Institutional Trading Service Through New Entity BitGo Prime
Digital asset custody provider BitGo announced on Wednesday it is now offering institutional trading services through its new entity, BitGo Prime. BitGo claims
Digital Asset Derivatives Trading Platform, Delta Exchange, Acquires Strategic Investment from New York’s CoinFund
Delta Exchange, an established cryptocurrency derivatives exchange that maintains offices in Singapore, has received funding from New York-headquartered blockch
Over £27 Billion Provided by CBILS, CLBILS and Bounce Back Loans
Each week, HM Treasury publishes updates on approved lending under three COVID-19 related support schemes. This week HM Treasury said £12.47 billion has been a
The world’s most overweighted and underweighted stocks by active fund managers
Daily roundup of research and analysis from the The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow
Buyers coming off the sidelines in Toronto housing market
Advice for those thinking about rejoining the fray: ‘Get out as soon as you can’
Bank of Montreal profit sinks as more than $1.1-billion earmarked to cover potential loan losses
Profit for the three months ended April 30 was $689-million, or $1 per share, compared with $1.5-billion, or $2.26 per share, a year earlier
Wednesday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today.
Landlords, renters have their plans frozen by pandemic
Some Ontario home buyers and sellers are discovering renters have incredible leverage over the fate of transactions, and some are willing to wield it
Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,400 Shares of BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT)
Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT) by 1.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 184,700 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,400 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in BWX Technologies were […]
First Allied Advisory Services Inc. Decreases Stock Position in AES Corp (NYSE:AES)
First Allied Advisory Services Inc. lessened its position in AES Corp (NYSE:AES) by 58.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,587 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 22,035 shares during the quarter. First Allied Advisory […]
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Raises Stake in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) by 65.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 90,480 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after buying an additional 35,740 shares during the quarter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.’s holdings in […]
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Acquired by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 38.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,401 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,213 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich […]
Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank
Swiss National Bank increased its position in Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) by 0.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 244,700 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.19% of Donaldson […]
Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Providence Wealth Advisors LLC’s 2nd Largest Position
Providence Wealth Advisors LLC lessened its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 0.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 24,915 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 136 shares during the quarter. Microsoft comprises 4.7% of […]
Aigen Investment Management LP Purchases Shares of 15,169 NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR)
Aigen Investment Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 15,169 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $268,000. A number of other institutional investors have also made […]
Swiss National Bank Increases Position in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII)
Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) by 23.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 225,549 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,400 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.37% […]
ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 5,276 Shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR)
ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR) by 24.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,284 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 5,276 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings […]
ETRADE Capital Management LLC Acquires 12,515 Shares of ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON)
ETRADE Capital Management LLC lifted its position in ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON) by 109.4% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 23,957 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,515 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in ON Semiconductor were worth $298,000 as of its most recent […]
Swiss National Bank Buys 348,300 Shares of Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL)
Swiss National Bank increased its stake in Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL) by 23.1% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,856,312 shares of the oil and gas development company’s stock after acquiring an additional 348,300 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Noble Energy were worth $11,212,000 as of its most […]
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 1,434 Shares of Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF)
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF) by 18.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 9,348 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,434 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in Brighthouse Financial were worth […]
Papp L Roy & Associates Cuts Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Papp L Roy & Associates lowered its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 3.0% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 192,115 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 5,972 shares during the period. Microsoft accounts for about 5.5% of Papp L Roy & Associates’ portfolio, making the stock […]
Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) Shares Sold by Aigen Investment Management LP
Aigen Investment Management LP trimmed its position in Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) by 57.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,722 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 38,583 shares during the quarter. Aigen Investment Management LP’s holdings in Navient […]
Pandemic creating ‘lockdown generation’ as one in six youths stop work: UN
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused surging unemployment worldwide, but has hit young workers especially hard, forcing more than one in six people aged under 29 to stop working, the UN said Wednesday.
M&G buys adviser platform from Royal London
Acquisition of £14bn-in-assets business will help newly listed asset manager push further into retail market
This Is How I Lost $1,200 Worth of Ethereum (ETH) In 100 Seconds: A Tale of a Costly Mistake
An interesting and certainly education Reddit thread surfaced today, showing the importance of being extra careful when it comes to dealing with sensitive
Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework
Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
France promises €8bn to bail out struggling car industry
French carmakers have seen a 90% drop off in sales since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
EU bailout package 'would be a game-changer' for Europe, analyst says
Guntram Wolff has told Euronews that if EU leaders can agree on a one-trillion bailout package for member states it would strengthen the bloc.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Reopen Long Island: Long Island enters phase one of reopening
Nassau and Suffolk counties are moving into phase one of reopening which includes manufacturing, construction, agriculture, wholesale trade, and retail stores, which can now offer curbside pick-up only.
We’re yet to have any meaningful engagement with govt over strike, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), yesterday said it was yet to have on any meaningful engagement with Federal Government since the union embarked on an indefinite strike.
Adani Ports & SEZ raises Rs 500 crore through allotment of NCDs
It allotted 5,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each.
SBI gives covid relief, extends loan EMI moratorium; starts notifying borrowers via SMS
According to the PSU lender's press release, it has "proactively reached out to all of its eligible loan customers to obtain their consent to stop their Standing Instructions (SIs) / NACH mandate for the EMIs falling due in June, July and August 2020."
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: International Labour Organization
The outbreak also risks creating a "lockdown generation" of young people forced to play catch-up on the labour market for at least 10 years, the Geneva-based body said.
Rally in bank stocks purely a function of F&O expiry: Sana Securities
‘It seems to be some kind of herd mentality and that could be one reason for todays move
India, Africa favour new dimensions to multifaceted partnership in post-Covid world order
“We have common interests on international issues; UN reforms, counter terrorism, peace keeping, cyber security and energy security,” Rahul Chhabra, Indias High Commissioner to Kenya and Ambassador to Somalia, said as he highlighted multifarious collaboration between India and Africa in handling challenges thrown by the pandemic
Uday Kotak wants world to 'hire Indians', says country capable of producing top-class human capital
The Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO rejected the notion that Indian engineers are inferior to the ones in the US.
What triggered the 15% rally in bank stocks today?
Nifty Bank, which consists of 10 stocks, saw its best day in about two months.
Amtrak to cut up to 20 percent of workers as coronavirus crushes ridership
Amtrak plans to slash up to 20 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic devastates its ridership and revenue, reports say.
South Korea sees highest daily coronavirus spike in more than a month
South Korea reported its highest daily spike in new coronavirus cases in about a month-and-a-half Wednesday — an outbreak linked to a now-closed facility run by one of the country’s
Bumi Resources Mineral to hold private placement to pay debt
The indebted miner is slated to sell the shares to Singapore-based management consulting firm Wexler Capital Pte.
National airlines need government aid to survive
National airlines will largely depend on domestic flights to grow because international flights are expected to remain severely restricted until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
European stocks surge on expectation of EU recovery package
US equity futures advance ahead of opening
The IEA warns global energy investment will fall by $400 billion in 2020, the biggest drop in the sector’s history
Global investment in the energy sector is expected to plunge by almost $400 billion in 2020 compared to last year as the pandemic takes a beating on the energy sector, the International Energy Agency warned on Wednesday.
Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a ‘fairly rapid recovery’ from the coronavirus pandemic
The US economy could see a swift recovery in the third quarter of the year according to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
Food trucks may be the perfect solution to feed customers’ nostalgia for dining out as the future of the restaurant industry remains uncertain
Coronavirus is changing everything, including how we eat, and the impact on the food industry can’t be overstated. During the first 22 days of March alone, the restaurant industry saw a $25 billion loss in revenue. That number soared to $80 billion in April, but concern goes beyond sobering statistics.
Analysts: On-chain Data shows Ethereum is “Undervalued”
Ethereum’s having an envious year. The blockchain for all blockchains is seeing advancements in DeFi, institutional investments, and even government interest. With such massive potential, analysts say the protocol is vastly undervalued – especially if on-chain data is considered.
Facebook renames Calibra digital wallet as Novi
Facebook announced the new name of Novi for its digital payments wallet. Plans for the wallet were first announced almost a year ago under the name Calibra. The digital wallet will be used to transact in Facebook's planned virtual currency Libra.
Amazon and other stay-at-home stocks are starting to stall. They may hold the key to the market, strategist says.
While value and small caps are starting to recover, the stay-at-home stocks are starting to lose steam. One strategist is concerned.
FSMA: Belgians Traded 5 Times More BEL 20 Shares amid COVID-19
According to the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), a Belgian regulator, investors traded BEL 20 shares up to five times more.
Coinbase Buys Tagomi to Boost Institutional Trading
Coinbase, a leading US-based crypto exchange, has officially announced on Wednesday its acquisition of Tagomi, a crypto prime brokerage platform.
4.75 crore Indians' Truecaller data on sale for Rs 75,000 on Dark Web? Swedish firm denies charge
After an online intelligence firm flagged that a cybercriminal was selling Truecaller records of 4.75 crore Indians on dark web for just about Rs 75,000, the Swedish caller identification app on Wednesday denied any breach of its database.
Australian LNG Exports to Chinese Market at Crossroads as Trade Tensions Intensify
A healthy bilateral relationship will be important to Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China, which will be the only meaningful market in the coming...
Some children 'may be at increased risk of online harm' during pandemic
Isolated children may be at more risk of online harm during the pandemic, a leading support charity in Northern Ireland has warned.
Coronavirus Lockdown XVII: The economics behind India's Rs 21 lakh crore package
The package is completely aligned to self-professed agenda of the IMF of limiting fiscal spending, relying on liquidity and credit to households, privatising government-run companies and more deregulations for private enterprises. This agenda has brought immense grief to a large number of countries to be comforting
Despite rate cuts, your EMIs may still not fall as much
Banks have in-built mechanism to include the cost of default in the interest rate that it charges from the borrowers as way of credit risk premium, which can be increased or decreased by the bank
Rising global crude price raises India's basket 93% to $33
The price of Indian basket, which went down to $16.92 a barrel on April 27, surged by 93 per cent since then to $32.63
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Coronavirus has created a 'lockdown generation', with one in six young people forced to stop working, UN warns
The body's International Labour Organisation said the COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected young people and could impact upon their work opportunities and career options for decades.
A.O. Smith partners with FoxyMoron to enhance digital presence
The agency will be responsible for building the brand's social presence and increasing market penetration and consumer engagement
Coronavirus aftermath: Airlines to reel under massive debts; will weigh down recovery
With airlines across the globe remaining shut in the wake of coronavirus lockdown, the debt mount up will weigh heavily on carriers and may even hamper recovery.
Locust attack may benefit these stocks as agrochemicals usage shoots up; check target prices
Large swarms of locusts were seen across the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra in the past few days, prompting fear of how bad the agriculture could be hit by such pest attacks.
Bankruptcy resolution: In IBC, liquidation an overwhelming outcome rather than revival
Of the total 3,774 cases admitted into CIRPs till the end of March 2020, 914 ended into liquidation, which is 24% of the total cases admitted.
Google now lets businesses clarify what online services they offer during the pandemic
Businesses in more countries will also be able to list donation links.
JP Morgan's Kalpana Morparia set to retire; Leo Puri to take over the reins
Takes charge in the first quarter of Calendar 2021; Murali Maiya to be new CEO
Sebi unlikely to give result disclosure waiver to India Inc for Q1FY21
CII, FICCI have asked for exemption from disclosing June quarter results; Sebi says yet to take view
Japan approves fresh $1.1 trn stimulus to combat Covid-19 economic fallout
The latest package includes 33 trillion yen in direct spending, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.
Sun Pharma Q4 profit declines 37% to Rs 399 cr on one-time exceptional loss
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 635.88 crore in the same period previous fiscal, Sun Pharma said in a BSE filing
Donations by companies to PM-CARES Fund notified as CSR, says govt
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had tweeted on March 29 that CSR Funds can now donate to PM CARES Fund
Banks would need additional capital buffer of $20 bn, says Credit Suisse
Slippage of 20% on loans under moratorium to weigh on capital ratios
European Stimulus Plan Gives Markets More Momentum
Rising tensions with China did not dull the effects of a new fiscal stimulus proposal in Europe on markets, which
Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout
Air France pledges to halve its carbon emissions from domestic flights by 2024 as part of the conditions for receiving state aid
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.
Trying To Buy A Switch Now Is Just Ridiculous
The covid-19 outbreak created an economy of scarcity. Overnight, goods such as toilet paper, cleaning products, and hand sanitiser became valuable commodities. Meanwhile scalpers seized upon the opportunity to hoard and resell those items at ridiculous mark-ups. But as stocks are replenishing, one item that hasn’t...
The Chinese Communist Party puts on a brave face
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China meets every year at the end of March. The NPC is the highest legislative and representative body of China and it has the power to make and implement
Dubai government offices to resume work with 100 per cent employees from June 14
From Sunday, May 31, government offices will start work with 50% staff
Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout
French government has made any bailout contingent on profitability improvements
2 Reasons Target Will Be a Post-Coronavirus Winner
Target’s earnings suffered in the past quarter, but two points in the report are reasons to smile.
New Google My Business features aim to help SMBs pivot and survive COVID-19
The new tools and capabilities mirror the expanding role of GMB as a gateway to both offline and online services.
Another economic crisis and the cupboard appears bare
We need a new accord with government, unions and industry around a new set of reforms to build a sustainable recovery.
Free childcare has shown the benefits of generous government subsidies
The impact of the coronavirus shutdown is set to leave a permanent scar across the entire childcare industry.
It’s Time to Sell Wildly Unprofitable United Airlines Stock
Warren Buffett didn't sell UAL stock just because he is scared. United Airlines faces a long road to recovery, and it isn't worth a buy here.
Aurora Stock Is a Contentious Contrarian Cannabis Play
Brace yourself, because there will continue to be outsized daily price moves in Aurora stock. But there's potential for long-term gains.
Quick Profits from the Push out of Tech
We have a chance to open a new position in one of our favorite stocks: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT).
Big Hit Entertainment prepares to go public this year
Big Hit Entertainment's new headquartersBig Hit Entertainment is allegedly submitted a pre-initial public offering consultation to Korea Exchange on M…
Nyali School Management Accused Of Embezzling Funds As School Runs Bankrupt
The Nyali School is now allegedly bankrupt and forcing parents to pay second term fees in full a year after buying school buses at an exaggerated prices, Kahawa Tungu can reveal.Sources in the sch
EU plans a record-breaking $826 billion stimulus package to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a €750 billion (about $826 billion) stimulus package to help the European Union recover from ...
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Shares Have a Further Upside Bullish Potential of 64 Percent to $1,350, According to Wedbush Securities
Tesla has received another bullish endorsement with the Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives raising the company's stock price target by 33%
EML Payments leads the insider selling
Insider selling at a tech darling and two miners might give mere mortal shareholders some food for thought this week.
World’s top companies, including Apple, borrowed $1 trillion in just five months
Borrowing a trillion dollars has rarely been cheaper for the world's biggest companies, and the likes of Oracle, Apple, and Boeing are taking advantage.
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
USD/CAD recovers early lost ground, turns neutral around 1.3770-75 region
The USD/CAD pair has managed to rebound around 40 pips from daily swing lows and was last seen trading nearly unchanged for the day, comfortably above
EUR/USD: A convincing recovery plan is positive for the euro – Nordea
The EUR750 billion recovery fund proposal presented by the Commission would illustrate a strong commitment to keep the Euro-area and the EU together a
AUD/USD plummets to session lows, further below 0.6600 mark
The AUD/USD pair extended its sharp intraday pullback from the highest level since mid-March and dropped to fresh session lows, below the 0.6600 mark
Singapore: GDP could contract 4%-7% this year – UOB
Singapore’s economic activity carries the potential to contract between 4% and 7% this year as a consequence of the impact of the coronavirus crisis o
South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days
3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.
More Unified Approach to Public Procurement Needed to Boost Kazakhstan’s Economic Recovery
Kazakhstan has made significant efforts over the past two decades to bring its public procurement system closer to international standards, but a considerable part of procurement activity has yet to meet these standards, thereby limiting overall effectiveness and efficiency, says a World Bank Assessment. “We acknowledge that the rules and institutions of Kazakhstan’s public procurement […]
Watch all these local TV newsreaders chant the same Amazon puff piece (Update: Amazon statement)
At least 10 local TV stations ran a “news” report written and produced by Amazon, reports The Courier-News. The video was provided by Amazon, and only one station disclosed that the …
North Carolina budget writers brace for $5B shortfall
North Carolina's budget could be short by about $5 billion as a result of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state economists predict.
UP’s Industrial Units Seek To Employ 5 Lakh Returnee Migrant Workers From Yogi Govt’s Skill Mapping Data Bank
An official spokesperson said that the Yogi govt was determined to ensure employment for all migrant workers.
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close 230 stores, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Tuesday Morning, which has nearly 700 stores specializing in off-price home goods, has filed for bankruptcy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Walmart is now selling used goods from Nike, Coach, Michael Kors and more as it dives into the $32 billion resale market, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Walmart is partnering withe the resale site ThredUp to sell used clothing, shoes, accessories, and handbags on its website.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Dow climbs 325 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a $826 billion stimulus package intended to aid recovery from the ongoing recession.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Urban Company adds new services in line with shift in consumer needs
Witnesses pent-up demand during lockdown 4.0
Proposal For Trans-Tasman Bubble Considers Every Step Of A Passenger’s Journey
A proposed blueprint into how safe trans-Tasman travel could re-open is advancing fast, with a draft to be presented to New Zealand and Australian governments for consideration in early June.
In 2019, Lagos, Rivers, FCT, Ogun earned more than other 33 states combined — NBS
The quartet of Lagos, Rivers, the FCT and Delta states had a combined internally generated revenue more than all other 34 states of the federation...
Clarification to a Sunday Mail article dated 10/05/20: Scots banking tycoon accused of cashing in on coronavirus
We now accept that the source of the price increases was abroad and that Wright Cottrell had no control whatsoever of these market changes.
Global Yields For Stocks And Bonds
The U.S. stock market has continued its decade-plus of dominance versus global peers during the 2020 sell-off despite a less-than-stellar domestic response to t
Inflation Fears In A Deflationary World
Massive waves of quantitative easing stir fears of rising inflation and even hyperinflation, but is this fear well-placed? Indeed, some would say that the risk
SL Green: Buy Manhattan's Largest Office Landlord At A Steep Discount
SL Green Realty is the largest office landlord in Manhattan and managed by a crew who has worked together through several previous crises. A 9% yield looks to b
Why Copper Could Rise From Here
Copper has taken a hit as a result of a sharp drop in economic activity due to COVID-19. However, the potential for rising inflation expectations along with ris
Switch: Overvalued For Such Low Growth Prospects
Investors have piled into Switch this year, whose shares are up ~28% year-to-date despite a ~10% decline in the markets. Churn has increased in the wake of the
Micron: Big Bets Are Being Placed
Institutional investors collectively bought about 3.5% (net buying) of Micron's total shares outstanding in the last 13F cycle. Moreover, 11 of Micron's 15 larg
Is American Airlines Worth Saving?
The U.S. airline industry is in the process of moving from payroll support grants which most carriers received to carrier-specific and optional loans from the U
Pandemic puts spotlight on digital inequality in Brazil | ZDNet
Issues such as lack of connectivity among the poorest populations have become evident during the crisis, according to new research.
Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close 230 stores
Tuesday Morning, which has nearly 700 stores specializing in off-price home goods, has filed for bankruptcy.
UK Parliament is concerned about potential effects of the pandemic on the UK's cash infrastructure
Members of Parliament in the UK are concerned that plummeting ATM usage due to the pandemic may put its cash infrastructure in danger of collapse.
Walmart is now selling used goods from Nike, Coach, Michael Kors and more as it dives into the $32 billion resale market
Walmart is partnering withe the resale site ThredUp to sell used clothing, shoes, accessories, and handbags on its website.
The real threat to Facebook and Twitter isn't a pandemic or a president
This week in Trending, we look at the latest round of problems involving social media companies as well as the debate over the Silicon Valley exodus.
More than 3,600 stores are closing in 2020 as the retail apocalypse drags on. Here's the full list.
L Brands said Wednesday that it plans to close about 250 Victoria's Secret stores in the US and Canada in 2020.
Amazon is planning a summertime sale separate from Prime Day
Amazon is planning a "Summer Sale" that would enable merchants to sell extra inventory they may have accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic.
British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March
The commercial landlord, which owns shopping centres and office space, has written down the value of its retail portfolio by 26%.
Google now lets merchants accept bookings for online services
Google is introducing a handful of new features and tools to help businesses transition from the physical to virtual worlds.
Pound Sterling "Blown Off Course by Frosty Brexit Talks", Dips 0.5% against Euro and Dollar
The British Pound has suffered an abrupt shift in fortunes as it fell from top of the leaderboard amidst a fresh injection of nerves concerning the status of ongoing Brexit talks
Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways
Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far
Salaries get chopped for many Americans who manage to keep jobs
Americans taking pay cuts 'might have little, and in some cases maybe nothing, left over after that for discretionary purchases'
Rodents compound woes of traders
Their population has seen manifold increase in closed showrooms
Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins
Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic
Digital Asset Derivatives Platform ZUBR Receives “In Principle” Approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
ZUBR, a digital asset platform to arbitrage using derivatives, has received "in-principle" approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) t
Overfunding: Neobank for Africans Eversend Surpasses €550,000 in Funding Through Seedrs Round
Eversend, a Neobank for African, has successfully secured its initial €550,000 equity crowdfunding target through its Seedrs campaign. The company is now offe
Coinbase Set to Acquire Institutional Crypto Brokerage Tagomi
Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase announced on Wednesday it is set to acquire Tagomi, a U.S.-based institutional crypto brokerage platform. Coinbase revealed tha
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Wednesday - and why
Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal both rise in early trading after releasing disappointing quarterly results
Russian Jets Blocked US Plane in Unsafe Maneuvers Over Mediterranean, Navy Says
It was the third time in two months that Russian aircraft have intercepted Navy aircraft in the Sixth Fleet of operations.
Virus Outbreak New York
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening process. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said efforts to fight the virus have left the
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.
Internal Struggle at the Biggest Bitcoin Mining Equipment Manufacturer Persists
The Board of Directors of leading Bitcoin mining firm, Bitmain today threatened ousted co-founder, Micree Zhan with legal action if he continues meddling with t
Bitcoin Jumps $9,100 as Dow Prepares For Massive 400-Point Open
Bitcoin closed above $9,100 in a surprising upside move after trading sideways for the entire Asian and early European trading session Wednesday.
India's GDP growth may rebound to 5 pc in FY22, says Duvvuri Subbarao
Indian economy may expand by around 5% in the next financial year,ex-RBI guv Duvvuri Subbarao said.
RIL RE price jumps 11% on Day 5 on high volumes
RIL-RE closed at Rs 201.5, a gain of 11 per cent over Tuesday's close, after touching an intra-day high of Rs 209.90.
Government amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus outbreak.
Some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit after coronavirus
With flights grounded and borders closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries are offering to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report. In Italy, travelers to
Which? launches new way to report delays to your flight refund
A number of customers have been waiting weeks for a flight refund
GTA 6's release window possibly revealed by Take-Two
As reported by VentureBeat, Take-Two’s filing shows that it plans to spend $89 million on marketing between April 2023 and March 2024. That’s more than double the marketing budget for any other year over the next half a decade, suggesting…
Ex-NY subway boss named to head London transit system
LONDON — Former New York subway boss Andy Byford has been named London’s new transit commissioner, overseeing Transport for London’s vast network of Tubes, trams, trains and buses.
Irish ports recorded pre-Covid dip in traffic levels
Main Irish ports handled 12.8m tonnes of goods in the fourth quarter of 2019
Walmart partners with online fashion reseller thredUP
May 27 (UPI) -- Retailer Walmart said Wednesday it's partnering with consignment company thredUP as a measure to boost online fashion sales.
Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close 230 stores
Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy. The company plans to close approximately 230 of its stores.
The real threat to Facebook and Twitter isn’t a pandemic or a president
Welcome back to Trending, where we read the tech leaves every Wednesday. I’m Alexei Oreskovic, Business Insider’s West Coast Bureau Chief and Global Tech Editor. If you want to get Trending in your email inbox every week, just click here.
Dow climbs 325 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies
US stocks rose Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that international authorities are taking measures to boost the global economy.
Factbox: Key climate spending in EU's 'green recovery' plan
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission unveiled a 750 billion euro ($826.3 billion) package on Wednesday which it says will put fighting climate change at the heart of the bloc’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Plans Possible Flight Subsidies to Boost Tourism When/If Any Form of Normal Returns
Japan's tourism chiefs have revealed a quite staggering yet entirely believable modern statistic, showing that incoming tourism during the month of April fell by... go on, have a guess... 99.9 per cent. That left a mere 2,900 overseas travellers entering the country for a massively ill-advised and no doubt quite bizarre holiday during the month.
China buys more; will it be enough for Phase One?
The “phase one” trade agreement with China, one of President Trump’s top trade achievements, calls for Beijing to buy huge quantities of U.S. food, agricultural and seafood exports.
Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds
The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.
Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -
Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur
Using the cloud ensures business continuity in crisis
Business leaders dedicate the bulk of their time to strategizing for growth and longevity by equipping their organizations with the data and technology required to get things done smarter and faster. However, as is often the case, one small crisis like a security breach or a natural disaster can significantly compromise your business data and disrupt business continuity. To
Delta Exchange Launches Interest-Bearing Accounts for Crypto Traders
Delta Exchange, a crypto derivatives platform, announced on Wednesday the launch of interest-bearing accounts for its customers.
ZUBR Granted Gibraltar’s In-Principle DLT Approval
ZUBR has received an in-principle decision from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to grant the firm authorisation as a DLT provider
Walmart partners with thredUP to offer new and pre-owned clothing
Shoppers can now purchase thredUP's secondhand wares through Walmart.com.
TV Stations in US Caught Airing Content Scripted by Amazon – Report
The media content in question emerged ahead of the annual meeting of Amazon's shareholders where worker safety issues were expected to be discussed.
When will driving lessons start again and what safety precautions will be taken?
Will you be able to get back behind the wheel?
Freight companies 'on their knees and will fail' due to coronavirus pandemic
Some hauliers are on their knees and will fail following the coronavirus lock down, an industry spokesman in Northern Ireland predicted.
Ola Electric to launch electric two-wheeler in India in 2021
Ola Electric acquires Etergo in order to enter electric two-wheeler segment. Ola will leverage Etergo technical knowhow and battery tech. Click here to know more.
To meet revenue shortfall, Punjab to go for additional borrowing amid corona crisis
The state governments have extremely limited fiscal space, especially after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax.
Locust swarms head for India ahead of planting season
As many as 700 tractors, 75 fire engines and almost 50 other vehicles are engaged in spraying pesticides to kill the locusts, Trilochan Mohapatra, director general of the state-run Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi said on Tuesday.
Crude oil at biggest discount in over a decade; this is where Indian Oil is still buying oil from
Gulf producers such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia -- which together supplied around 40% of India’s oil imports last year -- have been offering cargoes at very attractive prices recently, Sanjiv Singh, chairman of Indian Oil Corp., said in an interview.
Reliance Jio now offers monthly double data benefits to Jio Fiber broadband subscribers; here are all the plans
Coming to the Jio Fiber Diamond plan it now provides annual subscribers with 4,000 GB of high-speed monthly data benefits.
RIL, which made equities popular, inaugurates new trading venue with biggest ever rights issue
Introduced in January, the trading platform allows shareholders to sell their rights entitlement to others interested in subscribing to the share sale.
SBI extends term loan EMI moratorium by 3 months as coronavirus 'respite''
The state-owner lender said it had contacted loan customers to obtain their consent to stop their Standing Instructions
India's Q1 GDP may contract 40%, states to lose Rs 30 trillion: Report
For FY21, the SBI Ecowrap report has projected a 6.8 per cent contraction in the country's real GDP
Banks not passing rate cut benefits to borrowers, developers: CREDAI to RBI
RBI has directed the banks to link floating rates on housing loans to external benchmarks
India can tide over worst recession, but govt must be careful: Experts
Montek Singh, D Subbarao were participating in a webinar hosted by Bhavan's SP Jain Institute of Management Research
Trai unlikely to take up floor price issue for 2 mths over Covid-19: Report
Telecom players recently renewed their demand and asked Trai to move forward quickly on the issue of fixing floor price for tariffs
Anti-dumping duty likely on rubber imported from China, 3 other countries
Apcotex Industries Ltd has alleged that dumping of the product from these countries are impacting the domestic industry
Lockdown impact: NHAI to extend contract for private highway developers
25% average toll collection loss to get one-day extension
Patanjali to issue debentures worth Rs 250 cr; bidding to start on May 28
NCDs will carry a coupon rate of 10.10 per cent with a tenure of three years
Sun Pharma's Q4 pre-tax profit down 17% at Rs 577 cr on multiple one-offs
Revenues in the US market, its largest geography, came in at $375 million down 15 per cent, though the year ago period had a high base due to a one-time contribution of specialty products
A High-Profile Acquisition Shows Bitcoin Demand from Institutions is Surging
The world is experiencing the worst financial crisis in decades, but the bitcoin market has its own route. Coinbase plans to buy Tagomi.
French economy making 'cautious' virus lockdown recovery
A return to normal will likely take many months, warns France's national statistics agency
Pandemic creating 'lockdown generation' as 1 in 6 youths stop work – U.N.
Young people are facing a 'triple shock' from the coronavirus crisis, which is not only destroying their employment but also disrupting education and training
Mega COVID-19 lockdown puts India’s 'animal spirits' to sleep in April
Government data will probably show expansion slowed in January-March to 1.5%
Google says it plans to start reopening offices soon
Offices to reopen in a phased manner for Google employees who cannot work remotely.
Tesla Cutting Car Prices to Spur Demand
The electric vehicle company had strong first-quarter results, but COVID-19 related lockdowns have put a damper on North American car sales.
This Energy Stock Plans to Maintain Its 10%-Yielding Dividend
ONEOK believes it can navigate through the oil industry's current rough patch while leaving its dividend intact.
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord
The trade-offs that Bob Hawke could offer Australian workers are not available to Scott Morrison. He is right to attempt industrial reform, but it is a courageous and challenging path.
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.
Don’t Get Caught Up in the Hype of Gold Stocks
The current economic events are a plus for gold. But gold stocks have gotten ahead of themselves right now.
3 Gold Stocks to Buy on the Dip
Profit taking is knocking gold stocks off their perch, but the weakness is temporary. Here's how to buy-the-dip for high probability profits.
The 3 Best Stocks for Beginning Investors
Beginning investors can profit from stable blue chip firms with consistent dividends. Find out which stocks make the grade.
Why Facebook Stock Will Reach $300 Sooner Than You Think
The tech giant's ad revenue is likely to increase in coming quarters, which will push FB stock to new highs.
Gold Stocks Are a Safe Haven From the Upcoming Recession
If the global recession gets worse in the rest of the year, then gold stocks may continue to be good buys.
The Best Way to Play the Current Tech Rally Is eBay Stock
Covid-19 is bringing renewed interest in eBay stock, but the company's potential extends far beyond the current crisis. Here's why.
EU launches €750bn stimulus package to kickstart economies devastated by Covid-19
It is described as the biggest ever stimulus package and will be comprised mainly of loans and grants for businesses.
Special KLM flight brings home 276 Indians from Netherlands
On June 8, another batch of stranded Indians will be sent home by a special Air India flight from Amsterdam to New Delhi as part of the second leg of the 'Vande Bharat Mission'.
India’s GDP growth may rebound to 5 pc in FY22, says Subbarao
"I do believe that getting up to 5 per cent next year (FY22) is quite probable. The reason I say that is because this (COVID-19) is not a natural disaster. Our factories are still standing, our infrastructure and transport systems are still there," former RBI governor Duvvuri Subbarao said.
Dow rises on reopening hopes, extending rally
NEW YORK, May 27 — Wall Street stocks were mostly higher early today on continued optimism about the reopening of the US economy as investors shrug off rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. About 15 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 25,308.55, up 1.3 per...
EU pledges €40b for ‘just transition’ from fossil fuels
BRUSSELS, May 27 — The European Commission has increased five-fold its proposed European Union fund to wean carbon-intensive regions off fossil fuels, with fresh cash from a new recovery fund to help Europe’s ailing economies rebound after the coronavirus pandemic. Countries are already...
Apec senior officials discuss possible platform for info sharing on Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) today discussed on how to formulate a possible coordinated approach to collecting and sharing information on policies and measures regarding Covid-19 and its economic effects. In his welcoming...
Lufthansa says currently ‘unable to approve’ state rescue over EU conditions
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 27 — Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa said today its supervisory board was “unable to approve” a nine-billion-euro (US$9.9 billion) German state rescue over fears of over-harsh conditions from Brussels. “Conditions currently indicated by the EU...
IOI Corp’s Q3 profit hit by foreign currency translation loss
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — IOI Corporation Bhd’s net profit fell to RM100,000 for the third quarter (Q3) ended March 31, 2020, from RM248.5 million in the same period last year due to a large net translation loss on foreign currency-denominated borrowings. However, revenue was higher at RM2.03...
Court upholds suspension of EcoCash agents
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) acted within its mandate when it suspended EcoCash mobile money agents from conducting financial transactions to curb abuse, the High Court has ruled, and so there can be no interdict stopping it from doing so.
Ralph Lauren speeds up online shift as store reopenings continue
Ralph Lauren Corp. has reopened a significant portion of its global store network and will accelerate its digital plans as pandemic restrictions ease around the world.
ETFs pave the road for those seeking diversification
ETFs are popular because they are simple and inexpensive, but their main failing is that they don't exclude low-performing components.
The two things Kerr Neilson fears in pandemic
The fund manager knows his way through a crisis. This time he’s afraid of only two things: unlisted asset valuations and strongmen promises.
Fix training to end the quiet Australians' fear of uncertainty
Vocational education reform is about encouraging the quiet Australians to profitably invest in their own human capital, so they need not fear Australia’s 21st-century end of certainty in an information age and globalised economy.
Retailers name top areas for IR reform
Changes to strict rosters limits, award classifications and the approval test for collective agreements are on the top of retailers' wish lists ahead of industrial relations reform talks.
Back-to-basics billionaire sounds money-printing warning
Legendary stock picker Kerr Neilson says big spending was entirely appropriate to fight COVID-19, but wonders if the world really wants to own more bonds.
Morrison takes a tilt at history
The Prime Minister is riding a wave of goodwill as he attempts to cut across decades of rancour to reform industrial relations.
Investors hot in pursuit of ETFs
The demand for exchange traded funds has held up well despite the virus-induced crisis in the markets.
Businesses give up office space in Sydney CBD
The amount of office space in the Sydney city centre available for sub-lease has hit its highest level since the early 1990s recession.
Road map of post-pandemic Asia may look different
Leading observers on Asia are debating whether nations in the region will consider new approaches to diplomatic and economic engagement.
IOOF embarks on pro bono advice offensive
IOOF's financial advisers will provide at least 50,000 hours of free guidance on the JobKeeper program and the superannuation early release scheme.
Call to avert domino-effect collapse of energy retailers
The proposed emergency reform comes as some smaller electricity retailers are feared to be only a few weeks away from going under because of the impact of COVID-19 on their customers.
Why SMSFs shouldn't attempt to perform their own surgery
With volatility and financial advice costs both at historic highs, a fintech start-up has pioneered a new way for self-managed investors to find help.
Why bonds are in great demand
Despite the high investor interest, it is important to understand bonds and the factors causing price movements in them.
Covid-19 Blows a $400 Billion Hole in Global Energy
Investment in oil and gas supply is in retreat, creating an opportunity to do things differently in the recovery.
Congress Should Give Returning Workers a Bonus
A one-time lump-sum payment would also help the overall economy.
Lawsuit seeking billions in damages filed against EasyJet
British law firm PGMBM announced Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against EasyJet in connection with a breach that exposed data on aprroximately 9 million people.
Unicef seeks menstrual support for adolescent women, girls
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has solicited support from the government, organizations, parents and other
TCN MD removal threatens power reforms, $1.66bn foreign funding – Forum
The Nigerian Power Consumers Forum, NPCF, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately direct a reversal of removal
VerifyME, Jobberman join skills towards robust last-mile authentication
Know-Your-Customer, KYC, technology company, VerifyMe, has entered into partnership with Lagos-based job portal, Jobberman.
Right of Way: Why right to development now rests with governors
ITU once s aid that a 10 percent broadband penetration in Africa would result in an increase of 2.5 percent of GDP per capita.
NCC announces indefinite suspension of 2018 spectrum trading guidelines
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The position was taken at a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission and urged all licensed telecommunications operators, prospective investors, industry stakeholders and the general public to take note. In aRead More
Fed's Williams: May or June could be low point for economy
There is a lot of uncertainty about how the economy will evolve but there could be a significant rebound in the second half of 2020, New York Federal
Wall Street opens mixed, falling tech shares weigh on Nasdaq
Following Tuesday's impressive rally, Wall Street's main indexes started the day on a mixed tone on Wednesday. As of writing, the Dow Jones Industrial
Moderately higher inflation in response to bigger debt levels – UBS
The world will emerge from COVID with considerably higher levels of debt while will be left structurally less global by the crisis, spurring on the de
A particular opportunity in Chinese stocks – UBS
Economists at UBS forecast a U-shaped recovery and expect Chinese equities to outperform developed markets. Key quotes “In our central scenario, we se
Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD at $1,700 again [Video]
With broad risk appetite turning positive in recent sessions, we have seen gold slipping lower. The positive near term outlook been gradually replaced
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Bulls await a sustained move beyond 200-day SMA
The EUR/USD pair rallied nearly 100 pips from an intraday low level of 1.0934 and jumped to the highest level since early April. Bulls, however, strug
Germany's Scholz: Very likely that we will get an agreement on EU recovery plan
Commenting on the European Commission's proposed recovery plan, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said that the proposals build on what France and G
Challenger insurers are doing better than banks during COVID-19
In recent weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has become a catalyst for digital solutions. One area where growth has been strongest is with challenger insurance startups, who are disrupting the traditional insurance market.
Zoho looks to mimic the office for remote workers with user check-in, live video feeds
The company's Cliq messaging app gets a raft of features designed to help employees and managers keep track of workers in a virtual office.
Reliance Industries Rights Entitlement shares jump 11% on Day 5 on high volumes
With just two more trading sessions to go, the de-materialised trading of Reliance Industries Ltd - Rights Entitlement (RIL-RE) on Wednesday closed with a 11 percent gain over the previous day
India’s Famed Doklam Team Which Stood Up To China In 2017 Now Leading Nation’s Charge In Ladakh Standoff
The famed Doklam Team which stood up to China during the 2017 Doklam standoff between the two countries is again back in action amid the latest border standoff between the two countries in Ladakh, Hindustan Times has reported.
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Cruise stocks soar 10% as reopening optimism lifts virus-slammed industries, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Cruise companies were among the hardest hit by the pandemic, as infamous vessel outbreaks led analysts to fear a prolonged downturn for the sector.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
UTB to market Uganda as safest destination after COVID-19
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has unveiled plans to aggressively market Uganda as the safest destination to visit after the COVID-19 but also re-brand destination Uganda. UTB Chief Executive Officer Lilly Ajarova said that the COVID-19 pandemic has put the world tourism sector back to the same level and …
Bill to regulate mobile money transactions gets committee nod
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Finance Committee of Parliament has approved a bill which seeks to provide for supervision and oversight of mobile money transactions. Currently, Uganda does not have a comprehensive payment system law. As a result, there is limited regulation and oversight of payment systems and inadequate protection of payment and …
Locusts threaten cotton crop in the North
CAI writes to Centre seeking quick control measures
‘We are experiencing unprecedented shifts in consumer attitudes’
Facebook India-BCG report reveals steps businesses can take in the new normal
Medical masks, gloves, PPE makers pitch for resumption of exports
Exporters want to attract buyers from US, Europe who are moving away from China
COVID -19: NBC fines three radio stations - Premium Times Nigeria
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three stations over broadcast of invariable content on COVID-19 and also sanctioned 28 others...
Australian Custom Tailoring Start-up InStitchu Expands Into Women’s Wear
The company anticipates its custom-tailored women's wear offer could account for 30 to 50 percent of its business within 12 to 18 months.
Gambling craze invades Zimbabwe
Gambling has conventionally always been frowned upon as a social vice and vanity. Where it occurred, it was limited to the state lottery, horse betting, pink lo...
Commentary: China's tensions could boost Hong Kong's stock exchange
HKEX’s next chief will have to manage a tricky relationship with Beijing, says the Financial Times’ Henny Sender.
Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over US$11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares
Sanofi will raise over US$11 billion from the sale of 21.6 million shares in its U.S. partner Regeneron, the French drugmaker said on Wednesday, ...
International Flavors & Fragrances: Growth On Pause Due To Pandemic
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Arbor Realty Trust: Undervalued
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Upwork: Must Grow Faster
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Epizyme, Inc. Is Doing Everything Right But Its Shares Appear Fairly Priced
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PICK Is The Pick Of The Litter For Inflationary Times
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'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.
Telangana: Three-year-old falls into 120ft open borewell in Medak, rescue operations on
A three-year-old boy fell into an open borewell in Podchanpally village of Papannapet mandal in Medak district. The boy Harshavardhan who was playing
Trigon Metals acquires copper-silver project in Morocco
Trigon Metals is set to acquire a 100% equity interest in Technomine Africa. Technomine owns a 100% interest in the Silver Hill Project in Morocco.
Economic Update: Fitch Ratings cuts GDP forecasts again – McKinsey see opportunities for a greener recovery
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London Camera Exchange: ‘Customers have been great’
For the latest of our chats with major retailers to see how they are coping with the pandemic, we meet Adrian Deary, marketing and communications manager of London Camera Exchange (LCE).
Australian Dollar Hit by News China will Now Target Aussie Coal Exports
The Australian Dollar turned sharply lower against the Pound, Euro and U.S. Dollar as well as the majority of its G10 peers amidst signs China was looking to ramp up economic pressure on Australia
India's GDP growth may rebound to 5% in FY22: Former RBI chief Subbarao
Rating agency Crisil on Tuesday had said the Indian economy may shrink by 5% in fiscal 2021, adding this recession could be the country's fourth since Independence and perhaps the worst to date
Kudimaramathu works inspected
NAGAPATTINAMThe ‘Kudimaramathu’ works for strengthening of waterbodies undertaken by the Public Works Department in Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi panchayat unions a cost of ₹ 87 lakh were insp
KSDP makes a remarkable turnaround
State government’s drug manufacturing facility records profit of ₹7.13 crore
Relief distributed to airport workers
TIRUCHI About 100 labourers, including trolley retrievers, canteen and other contract employees, working at the Tiruchi International Airport were given essential commodities worth ₹1,000 each in view
Property tax hike issue to betaken up in Cabinet meeting
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IEA forecasts a 20% drop in global energy investment in 2020
The Paris-based IEA said this could have serious repercussions for energy security and the transition to clean energy as the global economy recovers from the pandemic
Australia’s superannuation system drives inequality
Robert Lechte, a welfare-state advocate living in Melbourne, believes that Australia’s superannuation system “enshrines inequality”:
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Has $4.26 Million Stake in Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) by 77.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 193,526 shares of the athletic footwear retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 84,231 shares during the quarter. Russell Investments […]
PenCom mulls diversifying investments into infrastructure, housing assets
PenCom says it is reviewing its policies to boost pension fund investments in capital market products, infrastructure and housing assets post-COVID-19.
United Spirits Q4 results: Net profit plummets 81% to Rs 24 crore
The maker of McDowell's whiskey said underlying net sales declined 11.08% to Rs 6426.4 crore.
Low crude oil prices helped India save Rs 25,000 crore: Dharmendra Pradhan
‘Government will reinvest that money for the welfare of the people
Tesla knocks $5,000 off Model X price as coronavirus hurts demand
Just call it the coronavirus discount. Tesla this week cut the prices of its vehicles in North America as auto demand has taken a hit thanks to pandemic-related lockdowns across the region. The Model
Boots reveals how stores will change from June to prevent second wave of coronavirus
Dedicated social distancing wardens will patrol stores at all time
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord
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Goodman company gets €19m judgment against Blackrock Clinic founder
Judge dismisses range of claims from Dr Joseph Sheehan
‘You didn’t panic about anything!’: CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen fiercely clashed on Wednesday morning over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cruise stocks soar 10% as reopening optimism lifts virus-slammed industries
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings all surged at least 10% on Wednesday as sectors hit hardest by the coronavirus and related lockdowns rally on reopening hopes.
Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - From ramping up 5G’s rollout to exploiting its data, the European Union is turning to technology to help it bounce back from the coronavirus crisis and compete better in key areas with the United States and China.
EU keeps defence fund alive with 8 billion euro proposal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday spending 8 billion euros ($8.81 billion) of its next budget on a new European Union defence fund, keeping alive a Franco-German plan to deepen military cooperation despite the economic impact of COVID-19.
Zoho looks to mimic the office for remote workers with user check-in, live video feeds
The company's Cliq messaging app gets a raft of features designed to help employees and managers keep track of workers in a virtual office.
Corn is oversold; watch for short covering to provide price spark, analyst says
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Businessman Begs DP Ruto to Repay Ksh1.4M Unpaid Bill [VIDEO]
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Braddon Northbourne Flats site on the market again, a year after failed sale
The 15,607-square-metre site of the former Northbourne Flats public housing in Braddon will be auctioned next month.
Dubai government employees to start returning to work on Sunday
DUBAI: Half of Dubai’s government employees can return to their offices on Sunday, and the rest will be able to go back on June 14, the emirate’s government announced Wednesday. The return to work will, however, be made with “intensified precautionary measures,” to protect workers, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said.
Standard Chartered Names Lay Choo Ong as Head of Retail Banking Hong Kong
Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong announced today it has appointed Lay Choo Ong as the new head of retail banking, Hong Kong.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Building collapses, injures one
According to the victim Collins Ainembabazi, he was standing under the shade of the building and out of the blue, the shade collapsed on him.
Coronavirus impact: Cement production to witness steepest fall ever of upto 30% in FY21
The slowdown in cement industry, which was already impacted by tepid economic activity, was compounded by the coronavirus-led lockdown instituted in March
Reopen the Economy
There is a strong case for the government to review the restrictions and eases them considerably to let the people return to businesses. Going by its economic cost, the lockdown has become unsustainable. As things stand, lockdown is wrecking the businesses, leaving thousands of people unemployed
Animal Spirits stuck at the same place as lockdown stall economic activity
The dashboard signals Asia’s third-largest economy had a dismal start to the new fiscal year from April 1, after what’s been an already disappointing beginning to the calendar year.
With overseas IPO for Jio Platforms, Mukesh Ambani may look to cash in on tech cold war with China
Going to the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq would make sense. U.S.-traded Chinese technology firms such as JD.com Inc. and NetEase Inc. are looking for an alternative home closer to the mainland in case tensions between Washington and Beijing escalate, as my colleague Nisha Gopalan wrote this week.
Lucknow-Mumbai flight passengers face delay in opening of aircraft door
There were around 40 passengers on the first flight to Mumbai after resumption of domestic flight services on May 25.
50% of consumers expect to increase ecommerce spends in the next one month: Facebook-BCG Report
The report also reveals how 43% consumers are expecting decrease in overall spend in the next six months
This will be the Indian Railways Dehradun station soon! Developers like GMR, Mahindra attend pre-bid meeting
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RBI’s loan moratorium may spell trouble for NBFCs looking for funds, as investors’ trust weakens
The effect of loan moratorium is expected to make a dent in the liquidity profiles of non-banking finance companies.
Debt downgrades can push India bank fund raising to $20 billion
A legacy of bad loans, a shadow banking implosion and a historic bank bailout in March have left Indian lenders weakened coming into the coronavirus lockdown.
Euro zone economy to shrink between 8% and 12% this year: Christine Lagarde
Lagarde said the actual outcome would be between the "medium and "severe" scenarios
Adani Power gets approval to set up 1,320 MW plant in Madhya Pradesh
Pench Thermal Energy has signed a power purchase agreement with MP Power Management Company Ltd (MPPMCL) for procurement of 1,320 MW of electricity on long-term basis
India may need to pump Rs 1.5 trn into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report
"The situation is very grim," the source said, adding that banks would require fresh funds soon
Bond market signals rocky road ahead for Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover
JLR bonds trading at record yield of 13.2%, more than double since the pandemic broke out
Amrapali case: ED attaches JP Morgan assets worth Rs187 cr, firm cries foul
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Coromandel International's Q4 PBT rises 91%, total income up 8.84%
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Guess Who? Top Bollywood Actress Loses Out On Two Powerful Agencies; One Because Of A Monetary Dispute
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Beware of False Bottoms: Comparing Bitcoin and the S&P 500 to 1929’s Great Depression
False bottoms in Bitcoin and a comparison between the S&P 500 now and in 1929 suggest that more downside could be ahead, just like in 1929.
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan
If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
'I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African Development Bank,' says Akinwumi Adesina
New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama
Lufthansa says its supervisory board is currently 'unable to approve' the aid package from Germany, as conditions must be 'analyzed intensively'
Mumbai's GSB Ganesh mandal postpones celebrations due to corona pandemic
if the situation remains the same during next year, the mandal will take a decision again, said the chairman of the mandal.
Why General Electric Stock Jumped Nearly 10% at the Open Today
The conglomerate's turnaround effort took another (small) step forward with the sale of an iconic division.
Japan OKs funds for US$1.1T stimulus to fight pandemic woes
Japan's Cabinet approved a proposed 32 trillion yen (US$296 billion) supplementary budget on Wednesday to help fund $1.1 trillion in measures to cushion the blow to the economy from the coronavirus pandemic.
As SPCE Stock Remains a Moonshot, Stay on the Sidelines
A "wait-and-see" approach may be the best way to play SPCE stock, as the company remains highly speculative.
Why the Math Doesn’t Work for Chesapeake Energy
When you’re competing in an overly saturated market with extremely poor financials, it will never end well. That’s why you must avoid CHK stock.
Germany’s Scholz sees recovery fund as more than money
German finance minister talks to POLITICO about the need to look beyond national economies to make an EU that can work for decades to come.
Sebastian Kurz cautious on Commission’s €750B recovery blueprint
Austrian chancellor, a leader of EU’s frugal faction, tells POLITICO he sees some positives in proposal.
‘Mothership’ office on horizon but don't write off London, says Canary Wharf boss
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Dow climbs 350 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that global authorities were taking measures to boost economies. The European ...
Moderna falls 20% amid reports that insiders have sold $89 million in shares this year as the stock has spiked (MRNA)
Moderna dropped as much as 20% on Wednesday amid a report from StatNews that insiders at the biotech company have liquidated $89 million in stock so far in 2020.
Coal India arm awaits Centre nod for mining project in Assam
PTI Guwahati Coal India arm North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) has said its mining operations in Tikak Open Cast Project (OCP), under Saleki Proposed Reserve
RIL expanded in every conceivable technology trend: report
IANS Mumbai Reliance Industries (RIL) has expanded its horizon in every conceivable technology trend and the investments made by the company are bridging
2 out of 3 MSMEs are well-placed in lockdown
IANS New Delhi Two out of three micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are well-placed to surge through the lockdown while 30 per cent are very stron
Domestic flight operations on their way to normalcy
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Moderate participation expected in spectrum auctions: ICRA
IANS Mumbai Rating agency Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) expects moderate participation for the upcoming spectrum auctions at
Stringent lockdown further reduced GDP forecast: Fitch
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The European Union Is on the Brink of Historic Change
The Commission’s $825 billion rescue fund would break many taboos, possibly paving the way for EU taxes and an EU treasury
Get a package you didn't order? It could mean you're getting scammed
People are getting packages delivered to their homes they didn't order.
Germany's DAX 30 Index: German stocks gain despite sell-off in tech shares
A sell-off in technology stocks dragged on the German stock market on Wednesday. Nevertheless, the DAX closed the eighth of its last nine trading days
USD/CAD extends rebound, trades above 1.3800 on oil selloff
The USD/CAD pair fell to its lowest level in more than two months at 1.3725 on Wednesday and staged a decisive recovery in the second half of the day.
Key steps to take to keep remote workers secure
The demand for remote working as a result of COVID-19 has invariably placed pressures on organizations to ensure the availability of resources outside of corporate control. How secure is this process? Cindy Provin discusses with Digital Journal.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
Crisis Looming Over Handlooms: Six Relief And Revival Measures That Can Help The Sector Tide Over The Impact Of Covid-19
Since mills are under lockdown, yarn supplies have come to a grinding halt, hitting the handloom sector severely.
GE switches off light bulb business after almost 130 years
GE started with lighting, but today it’s more of an “industry and debt” firm.
Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The company described the layoffs as "the first," with more expected later in the year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A 'capital war' is accelerating between the US and China, and the coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse, according to one investor, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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The coronavirus crisis will be 'hugely beneficial' to Amazon and other tech giants, billionaire investor Bill Ackman said, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - To the extent that investors are driving up stocks to reflect tech's bright prospects, the market "doesn't seem wrong to me," Ackman said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Bankrupt Hertz just told all of its landlords it won't pay rent for six months in the latest slam to commercial real estate, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The notice came several days before Hertz, saddled with a debt of $19 billion, declared bankruptcy on May 22.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
68% of newly unemployed American workers could earn more money from government benefits than they did from their pre-pandemic jobs, research claims, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Jobless data showed last week that about 39 million people in total have filed for unemployment in the last nine weeks of the pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
European Commissions unveils €750-billion recovery plan
The European Commission proposed a €750-billion aid package to help Europe’s economic recovery from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion: 1000 Crores+ Collection, Premiere At Royal Albert Hall & Much More – Prabhas & His Story Of Becoming PAN India Star
Superstar Prabhas has attained such substantial popularity with his legendary performance in his two-part epic action drama film, Baahubali, that he has become identifiable as 'Baahubali Prabhas', e
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
OTTAWA — Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 million this fiscal year.
Regional, municipal administrative buildings could open in mid-June
Most of the buildings have been closed since March 18
How about giving the middle class a break?
They are the heart of India’s consumption engine but seldom get a policy look-in
A survival-of-the-fittest approach towards MSMEs
The structuring of their relief package suggests that the Centre is only keen to ensure the sustenance of somewhat large and viable MSMEs
GDP growth may rebound to 5% in FY22: Former RBI governor
The economy, which is likely to contract by 5 per cent in the current fiscal year, may expand by around 5 per cent in the next financial year, former RBI governor Duvvuri Subbarao said. Rating agency
Lane Neave Advises MIE Pay On Australian Listing
Lane Neave has advised financial and technology company MIE Pay Limited on the New Zealand aspects of its listing on the National Stock Exchange of Australia.
New Zealand Facing Largest Decline In GDP In 160 Years
Estimates from the Reserve Bank today show New Zealand will this year experience the largest decline in annual GDP in at least 160 years, highlighting the seriousness of the economic crisis we are facing, National’s Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.
China donates PPE to South Ayrshire carers thanks to Provost
The area faced a shortage of protective equipment
Workday Shares Have Become A GARP Story - And A Good One At That
Workday will be announcing the results of its fiscal Q1 (ended 4/30/30) this Wednesday, May 27th. At this point, expectations are muted reflecting the extent to
Photronics Inc. (PLAB) CEO Peter Kirlin on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020 08:30 A.M. ET Company Participants Troy Dewar - VP, IR Peter S. Kirlin - CEO John P
Netflix: Behind The Account Culling
On May 21, 2020, Netflix announced they would be culling accounts dormant for over a year. The company indicated they didn't want people to pay for a service th
How Microsoft's Azure Is Helping In The Fight Against COVID-19
Microsoft's cloud business, Azure, along with artificial intelligence is being used by companies and the CDC to battle COVID-19. Microsoft is likely to be a hig
LINK Has Grown 4x In The Last Year, And May Keep Growing
Chainlink was likely the best altcoin investment of the last 12 months - up nearly 4x from its $1 price last May. Partnerships continue to increase, including a
Etsy: Downgrading On Valuation And Competition
Shares of Etsy have been a major outperformed this year, rising 64% year-to-date despite a ~10% decline in the broader markets. The company has continued strong
Is Northern Oil And Gas Worth The Risk At This Price
We discuss Northern Oil and Gas's unique business model and how it may be a strategic advantage. We lay out the company's history of share dilution and will let
Tuesday Morning becomes 5th big retailer to file Chapter 11
Discount goods retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the fifth major retailer to do so since the pandemic.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty
The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.
A 'capital war' is accelerating between the US and China, and the coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse, according to one investor
"We're in a world where capital wars matter," Michael Howell, CEO of Crossborder Capital, said in a Tuesday interview with CNBC.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.
Mix of loans and grants in Commission €750bn package
Italy and Spain, the worst-hit EU countries by the coronavirus pandemic, will get much of the new money under the European Commission's recovery plans - that mark a turning point for the bloc in moving towards joint debt.
Taseko signs deal for Yellowhead copper project in Canada
Taseko Mines has signed an agreement with an indigenous nation as it seeks to secure regulatory approval for the Yellowhead copper project in Canada.
Day 3 of domestic flights: Airports handle 354 departures till 5 pm, says Puri
Domestic services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months, and 428 flights were operated within the country that day.'Till 5pm on day 3 today, there have already been 354 departures & 288 arrivals with a total of 47,917 people at various airports,' said Puri
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 mil
Philips Avent’s final swansong before factory closure
A Suffolk manufacturing plant due to shut down in July has been providing headbands for facemasks during the coronavirus lockdown as its final swansong after operating for 84 years.
Germany based Digital Bank N26 Publishes Survey Results Including US and European Markets
N26, a Germany-based digital bank that recently closed on $100 million funding as part of an extended Series D, is distributing survey results regarding the US
Global stocks rise as lockdown measures ease further
Stock markets rose on Wednesday as more easing of coronavirus lockdowns created a positive buzz on trading floors, analysts said.
SBI extends moratorium on loans by three months
Earlier, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had on May 22 announced the extension of moratorium by another three months.
Experts calls for creative approaches to boost child learning during pandemics
Education experts have urged the government to further fund research institutes to come up with innovative approaches to increasing child learning during pandemics. She said although schools have come up with technology applications such as zoon, Google classrooms, among others, for those who do not have access technology, there is need to come up with […]
Central Bank reports €2.5bn profit for last year
The Central Bank is reporting a profit of over €2.5bn for last year – with just over €2bn o...
Google Pay rolls out Nearby Stores feature in 35 Indian cities
Last month, the feature was launched only in a few cities. The feature referred to as Spot by the company is a commerce layer on the app. It enables businesses to open mini digital storefronts within the payment app where users can browse for products and services.
April manufacturing IIP to contract by 50-60 per cent: Report
"We believe IIP manufacturing and IIP in April will contract by 50% -60% with some improvement in May in the range of -30% to -35%" said the SBI report released on Wednesday. Official release of IIP numbers for April are scheduled to be released in the second week of June.
India may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Sources
The government initially considered a budget of around 250 billion rupees for bank recapitalisations but that has risen significantly, a senior government source with direct knowledge of the matter said, with loan defaults likely to rise as businesses take a severe hit from nationwide lockdowns to tackle the coronavirus.
Indian Banks may need $20-50 bn capital over next 1-2 years as bad loans set to rise
Fitch Ratings has pegged the total capital requirement for India's banking sector at $50 billion.
Food industry can weather global economic shock: BKPM
Domestic investment dominates the industry, with Rp 7.3 trillion (US$494.6 million) from January to March this year, compared to $298 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the same period.
UK lockdown drives fastest growth in grocery sales for over 25 years
United Kingdom grocery sales rose by 14.3 percent during the 12 weeks to May 17, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994.
Examinership case hears of 14 'credible' expressions of interest in firm behind Joe.ie
An examiner has been appointed by the High Court to come up with a survival plan for a digital media company behind Joe.ie.
Court hears 14 ‘credible’ expressions of interest in Joe.ie company
Examiner appointed to Maximum Media Network
Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic
Boeing said on Wednesday that it will lay off 6,770 US employees, “the first” wave of an expected round of job cuts as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the aerospace sector.
A ‘capital war’ is accelerating between the US and China, and the coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse, according to one investor
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated a trade, technology, and capital war between the US and China, according to Michael Howell, CEO of CrossBorder Capital.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
Much like every other industry, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown uncertainty into the air for Britain’s universities. Students living both in the UK and abroad have raised questions about the viability of travel and study when Britain eventually returns from lockdown.
The coronavirus crisis will be ‘hugely beneficial’ to Amazon and other tech giants, billionaire investor Bill Ackman said
Stocks may be outperforming because US technology titans are poised to become even more dominant thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, billionaire investor Bill Ackman told The New York Times earlier this month.
68% of newly unemployed American workers could earn more money from government benefits than they did from their pre-pandemic jobs, research claims
More than two-thirds of American workers who have filed for unemployment during the coronavirus are likely earning more from government insurance than they were when they had a job, according to research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week.
Carlyle-backed ZoomInfo looks to raise about $800 million in Nasdaq listing
(Reuters) - ZoomInfo Technologies Inc expects to raise up to $801 million in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), as the market for new issues rebounds after the COVID-19 pandemic put several debuts on hold for a couple of months.
Raiden Network’s Alderaan Beta Launched on the Ethereum Mainnet Ahead of the Beacon Chain
On May 26, 2020, the Beta version of Raiden Network’s Alderaan was launched on the Ethereum mainnet. In an announcement made through GitHub, this version follows up on the Red Eye release and introduces monitoring services, path-finding services, and mediation fees. There is no news on Atomic Swaps.
Burger King debuts 'social distancing crowns' in Germany
Burger King wants its customers to enjoy eating their food safely - hence why they've come up with a smart idea: social distancing crowns.
Tuesday Morning becomes 5th big retailer to file Chapter 11
Discount goods retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the fifth major retailer to do so since the pandemic.
Lundgaard's chance at Ricciardo's chair? "I know what's gonna happen"
With the departure of Daniel Ricciardo to McLaren, a spot has become vacant at Renault. A spot that could be taken by one of their juniors, but that is unlikely in the short term, Renault Sport Academy driver Christian Lundgaard also realises.
Our state needs to improve COVID spending transparency to increase public trust
Transparency and accurate information are needed to maintain trust in states' virus response programs. Gov. Jay Inslee must proactively disclose more details of Washington's COVID-19 spending.
EU to Propose €750bn Covid Recovery Package to Tackle 'Unprecedented Crisis'
The plan comes as the 27-member bloc faces the prospect of a deep EU-wide recession. Nearly all member states have breached EU deficit limits as they have rushed to...
“Pick for Britain” is a Smoke and Mirrors Campaign – Political Commentator
According to reports, the British economy could be set to suffer a five percent annual deficit by 2024, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Unemployment rates are...
Enel Expands Renewable Energy Platform In US & Chile
Enel began as a utility company in Italy, but it has expanded its presence into a total of 30 countries. Today, its Green Power subsidiary is one of the largest investors in renewable energy in the world and it is growing bigger all the time. This week, the company announced its Green Power North America
Virus could cost SA five years of potential output
Reserve Bank ready to step in with a ‘variety of additional tools’.
Airtel's stake sale to get ready for a bigger fight with Jio
Analysts say that the idea behind Bharti Telecom's deleveraging is to fortify the promoter firm when financial conditions are deteriorating for companies across the board
BT Buzz: What added Rs 86,000 crore to DRL, Sun Pharma market cap in 2 months?
Approval to explore new COVID-19 therapies, licensing and supply deals to manufacture drugs to treat the virus and fast approvals for plants under regulatory scanner have turned the fortunes of most of these companies
Rural Economic Development Minister open to internet being a public utility to increase access
Rural Economic Development Minister Mayam Monsef says she is open to internet access being a public utility to increase rural access.
HDFC shares tanked with Sensex but recovery remains astray; brokerages still bullish, check target price
With a warchest of Rs 11,000 crore HDFC might be ready to battle the coronavirus pandemic but with the stock gaining only 4% so far since its March lows, the question is will the share price gain steam?
Aditya Birla Fashion set to launch Rs 1,000 crore rights issue; here’s what it will do with the money
The board, which is meeting on Wednesday, is set to approve the plan to raise Rs 1,000 crore by way of a rights issue, which will be fully subscribed to by the promoters/promoter group, the official said.
Global stocks mixed on unease over Hong Kong security law
Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong Kong retreated after the White House said a proposed national security law might jeopardize the Chinese territory's status as a global financial center.
Banks, financial stocks help Sensex, Nifty rise over 3%, check what propelled the rally on D-Street
Axis Bank was the top Sensex gainer, ending the session with a growth of 13.46 per cent. While Sun Pharma was the top Sensex laggard, after reporting Q4 earnings which were below expectations
Amazon provides free COVID-19 health insurance for its sellers
Amazon has partnered with Acko General Insurance (Acko) to manage the policy delivery and handling of claims and reimbursements.
Effective test, track and tracing 'can reduce lost working hours by 50%'
UN research shows strong systems can reduce public fear and minimise workplace disruption
Irdai allows PNB to hold more than 10% promoter stake in 2 insurance firms
The insurance regulator has allowed PNB to keep its shareholding in both the insurance companies intact for now
Amrapali case: ED attaches JP Morgan India accounts worth Rs 187 crore
The Supreme Court on Friday had allowed the agency to attach the investment banking firm's assets to recover the amount identified as proceeds of crime under PMLA
Brazil's Troyjo to be new head of BRICS bank; SBI's Anil Kishora vice-prez
The decisions were made on Wednesday at a special meeting of the Board of Governors in accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the NDB and its procedures, a press release from the bank said
Torrent, Lanco among private gencos not paid by Madhya Pradesh Power Co
This move by MP govt comes after the union power ministry had clarified electricity generation is an essential service and no state can invoke force majeure to defer payments
Here’s Why a Lawyer Thinks Russia’s Cryptocurrency Ban is Unconstitutional
Recently, we reported that Russia planned to criminalize the use of cryptocurrency, but one lawyer thinks it may be unconstitutional.
COVID-19: Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Air travel within the US tumbled 96% by mid-April, to fewer than 100,000 people on a day
COVID-19: EU aims to back struggling south with fiscal shock and awe
Blueprint will form central plank of EU’s response to coronavirus pandemic’s impact
These 4 Chinese Stocks Are Too Risky to Own
Luckin Coffee and three other Chinese stocks could be in the blast zone of newly proposed regulations.
IMF Says Banks' Profitability Could Be Muted Through 2025
A new report says a host of headwinds will trouble financial institutions worldwide for years, though North American banks are expected to fare slightly better.
Nasdaq Today: What's Sending Chip Stocks AMD and NVIDIA Lower Wednesday?
Stocks were largely mixed, but it was a poor day for the Nasdaq in particular.
Why Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line Stocks Jumped -- Then Slumped -- Wednesday
Shares of cruise industry stocks jumped out of the gate Wednesday -- then dropped anchor.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
10 Stocks Worth Your Time on Robinhood’s Top 100 List
Robinhood's top 100 list gives us a glimpse into millennial trading habits, but these ten Robinhood stocks should make your buy list.
Shopify Will Remain an E-Commerce Powerhouse
Shopify is capitalizing on this shifting trend in e-commerce as people avoid brick-and-mortar stores. SHOP stock is a strong buy right now.
Be Ready to Sell Speculative Marathon Oil Stock at Any Moment
Investors are chasing MRO stock up in May on an assumption the oil patch will permanently rebound. That's a foolish and costly mistake.
There’s a Bull Case for Delta in a Bear Market
Although the airline industry is getting pummeled, DAL stock looks to be the best poised to turn around among the major carriers.
Can Marathon Oil Ever Get Back to $30?
Marathon Oil spun-off Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on July 1, 2011. MRO stock has lost 78% of its value. Can it get back to $30?
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries
Report: Local News Stations Run Segments Scripted and Produced by Amazon
According to a recent report, local news stations across the United States have run news segments scripted and produced by e-commerce giant Amazon. Unsurprisingly, the segments were overly positive about Jeff Bezos' company and its employment practices.
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen fiercely clashed on Wednesday morning over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, which has kill...
London markets make ‘solid’ gains as trading optimism continues
London’s top flight closed 76.49 points higher at 6,144.25p at the end of trading on Wednesday.
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
How RuneScape is helping Venezuelans survive
For years, Venezuelan players have been making a living by playing RuneScape
Boeing starts job cuts with 6,770 layoffs in U.S. this week
Boeing Co. unveiled the first of its planned job cuts, saying it would notify 6,770 employees in the U.S. this week that their positions would be eliminated.
Boral faces new class action over US windows strife
Maurice Blackburn's class action over Boral's accounting scandal in a US windows business is the second to be launched in Australia.
13 YouTube channels to turn yourself from wagecuck to finance god
It seems budgeting, saving, and investing are all the rage nowadays, and that everyone’s joining the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. This is reflected by the increasing popularity of budgeting and trading apps, ETFs (exchange traded funds, baskets of stocks you can invest in to spread your risk), and business news sites. But who […]
AUD/USD reversal from 0.6680 finds support at 0.6565
Australian dollar’s reversal from 2, 1/2-month highs at 0.6680 has been contained at 0.6565 on Wednesday’s US trading session and the pair is trimmin
EUR/PLN three-month forecasts trimmed to 4.80 from 5.00 – Rabobank
The Polish zloty has rallied sharply over the last sessions buoyed by investors’ confidence on a quick economic recovery, which has prompted the Rabob
French economy making 'cautious' virus lockdown recovery
Economic activity in France is making a clear if cautious recovery after lockdown measures were relaxed earlier this month but the country is still heading for a roughly 20 percent contraction this quarter, the national statistics agency said Wednesday.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.
The Fed is considering a policy tool not used since World War II to keep borrowing costs at historic lows, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Yield-curve control allows central banks to target certain long-term interest rates through the limitless buying and selling of bonds.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway loses Bill Ackman as an investor, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Ackman's sale of his $1 billion stake is surprising as he boosted his Berkshire holdings by more than a third in the first quarter.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Oman's share index ends marginally higher
MSM30 index closed at 3,445.68 points, up 1.11 per cent from previous close
COVID-19 crisis is causing biggest fall in global energy investment in history: IEA
The unparalleled decline is staggering in both its scale and swiftness, with serious potential implications for energy security and clean energy transitions
France unveils $8.7 billion plan to rescue ailing car industry
The plan focuses on the production of environmentally-friendly vehicles
Chan Chun Sing thanks Singaporeans for complying with circuit breaker but warns against complacency
Chan Chun Sing thanks Singaporeans for complying with circuit breaker but warns against complacency
Six Barrel Soda Expands Overseas Presence, Opens First Auckland Store
Six Barrel Soda Co. is growing its presence in Hong Kong and the United States, hot on the heels of expanding its export markets to include Canada just before the Covid-19 Lockdown.
Adobe Sneaks: Introduces a new way to pick outfits in eCommerce with AI
Adobe Sneaks “Project Clothes Swap” introduces a new way to pick Outfits shopping in eCommerce with AI. Gives an option to try out an item online.
PR Consulting Shutters L.A. Office
A growing number of p.r. firms have been impacted by COVID-19 as fashion companies postpone shows and events and pull back on advertising.
Michele Norsa Returns to Salvatore Ferragamo as Executive Deputy Chairman
Norsa helmed the Florence-based company for 10 years, exiting in 2016.
Tencent seeks US$6 billion in bond sale as protests hit Hong Kong
Chinese technology giant Tencent kicked off its offer of bonds worth up to US$6 billion in Hong Kong on Wednesday, launching the sale even as ...
COVID-19's Final Act And Epilogue
COVID-19 is winding down. MLPs and MLP closed end funds are a bargain. The stock market has upside but there are many risks.
Diamondback Energy: Hunkering Down For A Brutal Second Quarter
Cash production costs are among the lowest in the industry for oil producers. The well profitablity occurs at unexpectedly low WTI prices. This company probably
Chewy: Reaping The Benefit Of Stay-At-Home Measures
Chewy is the largest pure-play pet e-commerce player and it was approaching break-even EBITDA as of Q4 2019. The pandemic and WFH measures have resulted in more
Montage Resources: Swearing Off Debt Addiction
Current management knows first hand what too much debt can do to a company's survival chances. The EBITDAX ratio of 1.9 will creep upward during the current fis
SK Telecom: Still Waiting For Positive Change
SK Telecom offers a relatively attractive consensus forward FY2020 dividend yield of 4.8%, and there could be further upside to the company's future dividend pa
London markets make ‘solid’ gains as trading optimism continues
London’s top flight closed 76.49 points higher at 6,144.25p at the end of trading on Wednesday.
The Euro-to-Dollar Rate Crosses Rubicon On EU Recovery Plan but Analysts Divided in Views on Outlook
The Euro vs the Dollar - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts on the Euro Dollar Currency Pair Today
Delhi HC sets aside orders by MoC where it invoked bank guarantees of TSIL
The court has ordered that MoC shall provide TSIL the comments received from the concerned State Government(s) on the aspect whether the delay in achieving the milestones is attributable to TSIL
Gujarat's Covid-19 count breaches 15,000-mark, Ahmedabad records over 11k cases
The death toll in the state also rose to 938 after 23 more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the state now stands at 7,547
Tata Power plans to add 700 MW in renewable energy
Enhances renewables portfolio by 7% to 3,833 MW
Loans to MSMEs may get ‘risk-free’ tag
On FinMin nudge to RBI, banks may not need to set aside capital; Centre expecting less than 15% NPAs
Sensex rises 1,000 points as banking stocks shine
Axis Bank leads pack with 13.46% gain
IHCL goes for enhanced safety and hygiene for opening hotel post lockdown
As part of its strategy to open its hotels after lifting of lockdown, Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has decided to use industrial strength disinfectants at common and high-touch areas of hotels li
New home construction could drop by as much as 75 per cent from early-year levels, CMHC warns
Work stoppages and restrictions on construction have slowed residential building, especially in Quebec and Ontario
Crypto Comeback: Chief Economic Adviser Optimistic Over Renewed Risk-On Tone
When the pandemic first struck, crypto investors feverishly began reducing overall risk across their asset portfolio.
SA plans R350-billion infrastructure fund, including for broadband
South Africa plans to announce a R350-billion infrastructure programme after talks with the private sector and multilateral lenders, said Paul Mashatile, the treasurer-general of the ANC.
EU pledges aid to Venezuelan refugees impacted by coronavirus pandemic
As Latin America becomes the new epicenter for the pandemic, the EU and Spain sought to raise awareness and aid to help Venezuelan refugees struggling from the migration and health crisis.
London markets make ‘solid’ gains as trading optimism continues
London’s top flight closed 76.49 points higher at 6,144.25p at the end of trading on Wednesday.
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
Twitter has been on a roll but edit feature still elusive
The much-requested and much-awaited edit button for Twitter is still not arriving anytime soon (or maybe at all) but that doesn’t mean that the social media platform is taking it easy. In fact, the…
Fitch Ratings further reduced India’s GDP forecast to (-) 5 per cent
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) India’s stringent lockdown norms have lasted longer than expected, said Fitch Ratings as it further reduced India’s GDP forecast to (-) 5 per cent from an earlier projected growth of 0.8 per cent for the current fiscal.
Punjab seeks Rs 51,102 crore fiscal stimulus from Centre to overcome economic crisis caused by COVID-19
The stimulus package demanded by the state includes Rs 21,500 crore direct stimulus, CCL debt waiver and 100% funding of Central schemes.
Drop in traffic, revenue triggers change in credit rating agency's view of B.C. Ferries
A massive drop in traffic and revenue has triggered a credit rating agency to change its view of B.C. Ferries. DBRS Morningstar has changed B.C. Ferries’ trend to negative from stable, though it . . .
Drop in traffic and revenue triggers change in credit rating for B.C. Ferries
A massive drop in traffic and revenue has triggered a credit rating agency to change its view of B.C. Ferries. DBRS Morningstar has changed B.C. Ferries’ trend to negative from stable, though it . . .
IndiGrid Q4 results: Net profit doubles to Rs 99.7 crore
Revenues for the quarter increased to Rs 328.4 crore from Rs 170.5 crore in Q4 FY2019.
Bitcoin’s bounce back over $9,000 masks a potential downtrend
Bitcoin rose as much as 3.7 per cent to $9,190 in New York trading on Wednesday.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area, home to Boeing's commercial-airplanes business. The defense and space division is stable and will help blunt the impact of the decline in air travel and demand for passenger jets.
Swiss companies must help pay rent for employees working from home: court
The court made the ruling in a case brought by an employee of an accounting firm, who claimed his company was responsible for part of his rent while he was forced to work from home, Swissinfo
Coronavirus job losses creating ‘lockdown generation,’ UN group warns
The United Nation's International Labor Organization issued the grim prediction in a report showing that more than one in six young people have stopped working since the COVID-19 crisis began.
Stock indexes rise on optimism of recovery, shrink back
US stock indexes rose at the open on Wednesday as a pickup in business activity fueled hopes of a post-pandemic economic recovery, but marts later gave up some of their gains as investors remained
NVIDIA’s new opt-in policy for games on GeForce NOW hopefully means better stability for the catalog
NVIDIA is making a change that will require game developers to opt-in to the GeForce NOW service. This should mean better support and stability.
Microsoft's new project management tool, Outlook Spaces, now in beta
Outlook Spaces, also known as Project Moca, is available in beta. The project management tool allows you to bring content together from around the web into organized plans.
McDonald’s announces all Irish drive-throughs to reopen on June 4th
High levels of anticipated demand will see each location revealed on morning of opening
EU pledges 40 billion euros for 'just transition' from fossil fuels
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has increased five-fold its proposed European Union fund to wean carbon-intensive regions off fossil fuels, with fresh cash from a new recovery fund to help Europe’s ailing economies rebound after the new coronavirus pandemic.
Informa Markets To Launch The Industry’s Largest Digital Tradeshow
Changes are coming! Informa Markets Fashion and wholesale e-commerce platform NuORDER have partnered to launch the industry’s largest digital tradeshow, which will debut alongside Informa’s
States need to Raise 20 Lakh Crore rupees to Fight Coronavirus -
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that in the wake of the crisis arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic,
Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Putin agree to 'close coordination' on oil output
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a telephone call, agreed on further "close coordination" on oil output restrictions, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. They also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs, the Kremlin said.
CME Group Launches Options on Micro E-Mini Futures Product
The new options will be available for trading in the fall of 2020, pending regulatory review
CME Group Launches Options on Micro E-Mini Futures Product
The new options will be available for trading in the fall of 2020, pending regulatory review
Air Canada to resume flights to Phoenix in August
After nearly a month of closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Air Canada has resumed flights to and from the United States, with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport set to resume in August.
Banner Health invests in firm that gained attention as domestic PPE manufacturer
Phoenix-based Banner Health is joining 14 other health care systems nationwide in acquiring a minority stake in a personal protective equipment manufacturer that garnered national attention for its co-owner’s warnings of America’s PPE shortage and the paucity of domestic manufacturers.
Lithium Supply Fears Loom Over Electric Vehicle Happy Talk — Or Not, As The Case May Be
Spring has sprung, which means it's time for another round of guess how much lithium automakers will need to make enough lithium-ion batteries for the electric vehicle of the future, of which there are expected to be many millions on the road within the next ten years or so. Spoiler alert: we're going to need
Gold loan companies come to rescue of small businesses; banks shy away
Since gold price has increased by nearly 50 per cent in the last one year, gold loan companies are at an advantage as 'loan to value' - the ratio of money lent against the value of gold - has been reduced substantially
COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise, says Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday assured a group of developers that he would like to implement a regime that would give all construction permissions within a period of 30 days and they would be deemed to be given thereafter.
MPA, NATO Ask Congress for Temporary Liability Relief as Businesses Reopen
The letter, sent by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and signed by over 200 trade and business groups, calls for Congress "to quickly enact temporary and targeted liability relief legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Chyawanprash sales jump 4 times due to coronavirus, says Dabur; key takeaways from Q4 results
As the coronavirus pandemic hit billions of lives, consumers’ renewed focus on immunity boosting and healthcare brands has led to FMCG major Dabur witnessing an exponential growth in the sales of its chyawanprash range.
Domestic flight services in India: 445 flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on May 26, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Services were resumed on Monday after a gap of two months and 428 flights were operated within the country on the same day.
NTPC to foray into distribution, keen to buy majority stake in BRPL, BYPL
In a letter written to Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on May 26, 2020, the power giant said, "NTPC has decided to foray into power distribution sector and keen on acquiring the distribution assets (BRPL and BYPL)".
India initiates anti-dumping probe into imports of polyester yarn from 4 countries
The probe was launched following a complaint by eight domestic manufacturers, including Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills and Suryalata Spinning Mills.
Restaurants listed on Swiggy? Now you can get credit to buy raw materials with this new service
Both Swiggy and Zomato saw multiple restaurants on their platforms shutting down operations temporarily even as the order volume took a hit amid the nationwide lockdown that began March 25.
Franklin Templeton mutual fund investors can pick Deloitte over trustees
Unit holders will vote to moneitse the scheme assets.
Punjab approves reforms to avail additional borrowing of 1.5% of GSDP
The additional borrowing would help state tide over the estimated 30 per cent revenue shortfall in 2020-21 fiscal
State Bank of India slashes FD rate by 40 bps, second cut in May
The lender will also extend EMI moratorium by 3 months for all eligible customers without waiting for a request
Telangana govt to pay 50% salary to staff for third consecutive month
The government noted that the relaxations extended to sectors like the transport and the stamps and registrations from the lockdown restrictions had not made any substantial difference
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as coronavirus impacts travel industry
A Boeing spokesperson said Wednesday's actions represent the largest number of job cuts, but several thousand additional jobs will be eliminated in the next few months
Get your art on with these Xbox colouring pages
Love art? Need to look away from a screen for a while? Just love colouring? Xbox has you covered, with four Xbox colouring pages to keep you entertained.
5 Unmissable Highlights From Consensus: Distributed 2020
Consensus: Distributed, CoinDesk’s virtual version of their annual crypto conference, is done and dusted. Read for the entire coverage.
'Starting point': EU's frugal members cool on recovery plan
Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden want emergency help for countries badly hit by the coronavirus to take the form of one-off loans
Over-Leveraged Zombie Companies Threaten Economic Recovery
Specter of defaults, bankruptcies lingers amid skyrocketing corporate debt
UK PM Johnson to join post-Brexit talks as key deadline nears
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet EU leaders in a bid to reinvigorate stalled post-Brexit negotiations ahead of a key deadline, officials said on Wednesday. Britain officially left the
7 American ETFs for the Hometown Crowd
American ETFs stocks are again outpacing their international rivals, giving some credibility to having a home country bias.
Alibaba Stock Will Struggle to Overcome These Short-Term Headwinds
Alibaba stock is facing threats from JD.com and the U.S.-China Cold War. This has led to weak sentiment towards Alibaba that should linger.
The 4 Stimulus Bills Saving America From Its Biggest Depression Ever
The U.S. economy was on the brink of collapse, then the Federal Government threw a life vest at the economy with these stimulus bills.
A Much Higher Gold Price Is No Flight of Fancy
Many are starting to turn away from gold stocks as coronavirus tensions ease, but the price of gold can still reach $60,000.
The Trip Aboard Carnival Cruises Stock Will Be Stormy
There is a new normal coming so CCL stock will have to face a new reality. This is especially true if there is a delay in the vaccine.
NCC suspends Spectrum Trading guidelines - The Nation Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Wednesday suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines (2018) for the nation's telecommunications industry.
ED attaches JP Morgan assets worth Rs 187 Cr, MNC in SC denies wrong doing in Amrapali case
During the arguments, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for JP Morgan India, said that on Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the account of the multi-national firm to recover money to the extent as per the apex court's directions.
Industries grapple with reverse migration of workforce, disrupted supply lines
When the civic body allowed small and medium scale industries in Pimpri-Chinchwad to reopen after almost two months, many enterprises realised that much of their workforce, comprising migrant labourers, had already returned home with little or no plans of returning early.
Moderna falls 20% amid reports that insiders have sold $89 million in shares this year as the stock has spiked
Moderna dropped as much as 20% on Wednesday amid a report from Stat News that insiders at the biotech company have liquidated $89 million in sto...
Panel’s mantra of ease of doing business
NT NETWORK Panaji With the tight financial position of the state practically ruling out any kind of relief package, the economic revival committee in its
Withdraw notification on PWD contractors: GFP
NT NETWORK Panaji The Goa Forward Party has demanded that the government immediately withdraw its recent notification as issued through the office of the
Goldman Sachs warns global economic recovery could be bumpy
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, especially if governments start to pull back on stimulus programs, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President John Waldron said.
SoftBank’s Vision Fund Is Planning to Cut 10% of Staff
SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund is planning deep cuts in staffing after reporting about $18 billion in losses from the declining value of its startups, according to people familiar with the matter.
May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...
AUD/USD risks to visit 0.6000 later this year – Rabobank
The Australian dollar has appreciated steadily despite the grim economic data, however, escalating the tensions between the US and China might endang
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: The pound fails at 133.00 again
Sterling’s rally from 130.65 lows last week has been unable to extend beyond the 133.00 level, for the fourth time so far this month, and the pair has
German chemical firms see 'significant' blows ahead from virus
Germany's powerful chemical sector can expect significant blows to activity from to the coronavirus pandemic this year, an industry federation warned Wednesday.
New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama
Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa wavered Wednesday on grabbing a nine-billion-euro ($9.9 billion) German state lifeline, throwing up new turbulence for a rescue that could decide the fate ...
Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout
Air France-KLM will slash 40 percent of its French domestic flights by next year in exchange for receiving seven billion euros ($7.7 billion) in emergency coronavirus funding backed by the French state, ...
Farmers Will Grow What Markets Want: What Modi Government’s Agriculture Reforms Will Achieve
To begin with, the change towards a demand-driven value chain, instead of a supply-driven one, is a gamechanger.
One of the most profitable trades since 1993 is broken amid the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Over the first 100 trading days of 2020, a trader that bought the close and sold the open would be down 19.7%.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Older workers typically work in jobs that cannot be done at home and that involve close contact with others.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Robinhood says it's fixed an issue that showed incorrect portfolio values for users, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Several users took to Twitter with complaints that their account values moved out-of-step with underlying investments.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
MediaWorks Layoffs Call Into Question The Value Of Bailouts
The Taxpayers’ Union is urging the Government to urgently reassess its seemingly bottomless support for struggling media companies who take taxpayer money one day, and sack hundreds of staff the next.
China's Chery Auto plans to sell cars in EU, United States: chairman
China's Chery Automobile, which has a manufacturing partnership with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) , is planning to sell its own-branded cars in the ...
Hugo Boss sees recovery in third quarter at earliest
Hugo Boss expects a recovery in its business in the third quarter at the earliest due to store closures and consumer caution during the ...
Reducing migrant worker population will affect Singapore's competitive edge, lead to higher costs: Industry groups
SINGAPORE: A reduction in the number of foreign workers in Singapore would have multiple implications on the economy and businesses, and also have ...
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China's ...
Wells Fargo's Stock May Soon Reverse Lower
Wells Fargo stock has seen a massive rally off the May lows. Options traders are betting that the stock falls by July. The fundamental outlook is very weak.
Cavco Industries, Inc. (CVCO) CEO Bill Boor on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) Q4 2020 Results Conference Call May 27, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Fusler - Director of Financial Reporting
Virtu Financial: Examining Possible Investment Thesis And Strategy
Virtu has shown attractive characteristics as a hedge against volatility and as income play. While the stock has not yet gone through prolonged recession and be
AT&T - Disney Plus Suggests T Could See Quick Returns From HBO Max
AT&T is launching HBO Max in 2 days. Disney Plus performed incredibly well after launch with Disney's stock going up 10% in 2 weeks. While the services are diff
BlackLine: A Software Company With A Strong Moat
BlackLine's focus on cross-system functionality gives the company a competitive advantage. BlackLine's moat comes from customers having extremely high switching
IBM: $80 Per Share Is More Reasonable
IBM's dedication to the dividend is both impressive and stubborn. I believe IBM is around 50% overvalued, stemming from its poor investment decisions and amazin
Mastercard: A Major Beneficiary Of The "New Normal"
Mastercard's recent operating update suggested a likely trough in business activity, with sharp improvements seen in the last few weeks. Cross border transactio
Realty Income: A Best In Class REIT
Realty Income collected 83% of April rents showing the strength of their portfolio. The top 4 industries in the portfolio sell essential goods, which has bode w
Briggs & Stratton: The Equity Is Out Of Money
The recently stock rally doesn't make any sense. There are a few restructuring scenarios but none of them are good for the existing equityholders. Chapter 11 mi
Partner Communications Company Ltd. (PTNR) CEO Isaac Benbenisti on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Partner Communications Company Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTNR) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Gideon Koch - Investor Relation
Kohl's Is In Trouble
KSS saw sales plummet more than 40% in Q1, with Q2 shaping up to be even worse. Looking further out, Kohl's is relying upon its digital business, but I don't th
Iron Mountain: Strong Operating Results Despite COVID-19
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'Tone deaf' for council to spend $95,000 on social media coordinator hire as thousands out of work: councillor
A city councillor is wondering why Vancouver is cutting an expected funding boost in street cleaning to, instead, spend $95,000 dollars hiring someone to handle social media in the city manager's office
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to announce decision on lifting of extension of lockdown on May 30
Punjab had 2,106 COVID-19 cases, including 1,918 cured/discharged and 40 deaths.
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The average savings account interest rate is less than 1%, but it's not hard to earn more on your money
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Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report
India Business News: India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double du
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Autonomous car company Aurora increases hiring amid industry struggles
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The Productivity Commission's Hamed Shafiee says the goal should not be simply to rebuild the economy we had, but to shift gear and find new ways for the economy to reach its full potential
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Demand to reintroduce overnight express train
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CPI urges CM to stop coal block privatisation
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has requested Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to prevent the attempts of the Centre to privatise 11 coal blocks of Singareni Collieries, as part of its stimulus
3-year-old falls into borewell even as mother watches
Incident happens within half an hour after it was dug
Unorganised workers likely to be brought under special package
‘Govt. largesse has given a boost to the morale of those hit by lockdown’
Wheat procurement on target despite lockdown
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Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM
‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’
Leo Puriset to join JP Morgan
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Hospitality sector in the Nilgiris may see 70% slide in revenue
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SBI customers to SMS ‘yes’ for moratorium
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Survey underlines job loss, drop in earnings during lockdown
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PU evaluation work inMangaluru from today
Govt. agrees to provide transport and food to evaluators
Foodgrains procurement centres to close by May 31
CM tells Agriculture dept. to focus on crop season from June
Discom reduces T&D losses to 6.64%, says CMD
‘Steps have been taken to solve problems of consumers’
Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister
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TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew
As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service
San Francisco based Fintech Fundbox, a B2B Payment and Credit Network Provider, Receives Investment from Japan’s MUFG
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Moscow says Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman agreed to ‘close coordination’ on oil output
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The coronavirus sword falls heaviest on the weakest and smallest automakers
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Canada investigating alleged dumping of steel imports from five countries
Anti-dumping duties will be applied for an initial period of five years if the Canadian International Trade Tribunal subsequently concurs that the imports injured domestic producers
All three Detroit automakers have had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
The U.S. auto industry reopened many plants last week after a two-month shutdown due to the global pandemic
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Ethereum’s Best Use Case Goes Parabolic, DeFi Users Double in 6 Months
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Huge Washington state unemployment fraud a warning to other states amid coronavirus pandemic
Washington's race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams, and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims.
Google Rolls Out New Tools To Help Businesses Get Support From Customers
Google has launched a new feature for businesses to get help from customers as the pandemic takes its toll.
Cities being “hung out to dry” on COVID-19 funding
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Govt disburses $202 million for 5 million poor families via village funds program
In total, some 63,000 villages of the nearly 75,000 villages in Indonesia have received village funds.
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
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Ires defends 40% fee hike for its chairman
Remuneration committee increases Declan Moylan’s fees to €140,000 a year from February 2019
Boeing sends layoff notices to more than 6,000 employees
May 27 (UPI) -- Boeing said Wednesday it is laying off more than 6,000 employees in the first phase of its plans to reduce its workforce by 10 percent as the airline industry reels from the coronavirus pandemic.
One of the most profitable trades since 1993 is broken amid the coronavirus pandemic
One of the most profitable trades since 1993 is broken amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Zimbabwe's coronavirus cases double in a day to 132: government
HARARE (Reuters) - The number of coronavirus cases in Zimbabwe has more than doubled to 132 over the past 24 hours, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.
Frankfurt Book Fair to go ahead on schedule in October
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KSA lifts ban on private-sector workplace attendance
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Two Canadian Banks Set Aside C$4 billion for Coronavirus Credit Losses
Anticipated bankruptcies and defaults caused by the coronavirus pandemic will mean lenders have to record potential losses from their loan portfolios sooner
PSG Group to offload 28.11% stake in Capitec to shareholders
Post-unbundling it will retain a 4.3% shareholding in the bank.
Gender diversity at PSUs still a distant dream; lags promoter firms and MNCs
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Biz EOD: NHAI offers COVID loan; SBI cuts FD rates; Maha tops MSME registrations
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Why Latin American airlines are going belly-up?
The move allows Latam Airlines Group to keep operating while it works out a plan to pay creditors and turn around the business.
How co-working spaces can restart post Covid-19 lockdown
Many co-working spaces are already framing drastic measures to restart their business post lockdown, ensuring the safety of members and hygiene of premises at the highest level.
MSMEs set new world record for largest online business lesson
The attempt created a new world record for the largest online business lesson, involving 18,693 unique viewers for 30 minutes.
UCO Bank slashes lending rate by 40 basis points, MSME loans to get cheaper
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Here’s Why Bitcoin’s Large Transaction Count Has Slid 8% Over the Past Week
Bitcoin has seen a sharp decline in on-chain large transactions. This signals that large spot traders are largely moving to the sidelines.
Why Avis and Hertz Stock Just Popped, but Latam Airlines Dropped
A bullish pronouncement from JPMorgan's CEO just helped double the share price of bankrupt Hertz.
Google Ads credits for SMBs start rolling out
The $340 million program will phase in over the coming weeks.
U.S. economic activity fell sharply due to coronavirus disruptions, Fed says
Economic activity declined sharply across the United States over the past several weeks, according to a Federal Reserve report released on Wednesday, reflecting the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Boeing Layoffs 2020: 9 Things for BA Stock Investors to Know
Boeing (BA) president and CEO Dave Calhoun announced on Wednesday that involuntary layoffs are starting at the airplane manufacturer.
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CBN okays reliefs on loans in OFIs sector - The Nation Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced interest rates on its facilities through participating Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) from 9%
Supreme Court query on free Covid-19 treatment
A PIL had sought a directive to the government to ensure that private and corporate hospitals are restrained from fleecing patients
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According to rough industry estimates, 80 per cent of Punjab's industry is dependent on migrant workforce. This trend of employing workers, mainly from UP and Bihar, started in way back 70s
Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges
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Postmedia to lay off about 40 employees after unions reject salary cuts
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fed catalogues devastation wrought by pandemic on U.S. economy
The coronavirus deeply damaged the U.S. economy in recent weeks, with “steep” job losses and business closures, a new Federal Reserve report said.
Rowdy Chicago trading pits face risky reopen, extinction threat
Pete Kosanovich can’t wait to put his trading jacket back on and return to the noisy Chicago pit where he’s worked for 17 years. The burly former football player is known on the floor by the letters “MGLA” printed on his badge, a nickname referencing the 1960s cartoon “Magilla Gorilla.”
ASX to rise as Dow, S&P advance
Australian shares are set to open higher with the Dow retaking the 25,000 mark and the S&P 500 closing above 3000.
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Two SpiceJet passengers test positive for Covid-19, crew quarantined
The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them.
Fed's Bullard: US has seen worst of economic fallout from coronavirus crisis
"Could be well that the US has seen the worst of the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis," St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard
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Fed's Beige Book: Securing PPP loans helped many businesses to limit or avoid layoffs
Economic activity declined in all districts, falling sharply in most, reflecting disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserv
Greek PM praises 'huge step' of European recovery bid
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday hailed a proposed EU coronavirus recovery package as a
New Jersey businesses seek reopening plan as they worry about survival
The New Jersey Senate Fiscal Recovery Strategists Committee heard some sobering numbers on Tuesday from businesses shut down by the state to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Globe cellsite builds bring jobs, good employment benefits
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Viral photos of Uttarakhand forest fire on social media 'mostly fake': Govt
After the fake picture went viral, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to say that impact of the wildfires is not the same as propagated
Putin, Saudi crown prince agree further coordination on oil output cuts - Kremlin
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Canada's RBC, BMO offer subdued outlook, miss profit estimates as bad loan provisions surge
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Gold dips to two-week low on recovery hopes
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EU reactions to Commission 750 bln euro coronavirus recovery scheme
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Boeing Slashes Over 12,000 US Jobs Amid COVID-19, Thousands More Planned
Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 US jobs, including involuntary layoffs of 6,770 US workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Blowout At Oil India Well In Assam, Villagers Shifted To Safety
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SEZAD keeps project deadlines while ensuring COVID-19 safety
While taking all precautionary measures to combat coronavirus, the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) has also implemented its plan to complete the infrastructure projects for the zone, particularly Duqm Port, according to Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, SEZAD Board Chairman.
Postmedia to lay off about 40 employees after unions reject salary cuts
TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will lay off about 40 employees after a number of its unions did not approve a temporary salary reduction to help reduce costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Current economic downturn will be more severe than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008’ – Ong Ye Kung
‘Current economic downturn will be more severe than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008’ – Ong Ye Kung
Govt Delivers Security For Construction Subcontractors
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Vijay Mallya’s extradition delayed, speculation mounts over his application for asylum
India Business News: Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been delayed and it could be months before he is brought back to India. It is understood that the UK home office has de
Google Search and Maps are making it easier to support small businesses with donations and gift cards
As businesses navigate the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression, those that remain on the playing field are looking for any bit of help they
Tesla Slashes Prices By Up to $5,000 on Almost Every Vehicle Line
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FBR to facilitate businessmen in tax matters
Budget proposals sent by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) would be given due consideration and they would be helpful in finalising the federal budget for 2020-21, said Federal Boa
Paid lodging may soon be an option for transit passengers at Chennai aiport
Government considering setting up facility where they can stay during layovers
Coronavirus | All bags disinfected at Chennai airport
According to officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), ever since domestic operations resumed on Monday, the baggage of about 2,500 passengers has been disinfected.
‘Pass on repo rate reduction to realty sector’
CREDAI writes to Governor of Reserve Bank of India
‘Colleges, varsities should not insist on exam fee’
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Helping supply chains recover
Not a fiscal stimulus, but cutting government expenditure, removing price controls, and opening up trade will help
Markets begin cautious return to normalcy
Gold, textile, footwear shops in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram open for business after two months
Consumers can now book LPG refills on WhatsApp
A company source said since many consumers were comfortable using the messaging application on their smart phones, the company was offering this option too.
Lack of patronage hits autorickshaw drivers
Many autorickshaw drivers are planning to find other jobs
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin today
No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31
Lockdown-hit farmers in Prakasam press for loan waiver
The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee in Prakasam district has urged the Centre to announce a special financial package for farmers who are struggling to cope with the lockdown imposed
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin on May 28
No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31
Jaya property dispute far from blowing over
The judgment could end up being the starting point for many more litigations
Enjoying the fruits of their labour
Farmers deserve the freedom to market their produce at a place of their choice
PMLA court sends Wadhawan brothers to judicial custody till June 11
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MSMEs in Visakhapatnam get first instalment of pending incentives
AP Chambers lauds Chief Minister’s initiative
Wall Street frets as ‘unloved’ stock rally powers on
While the benchmark S&P 500 index has surged 34 per cent from its March lows and the Nasdaq Composite is just 6 per cent short of record highs, investors are more bearish than they have been in years
Walsall Manor Hospital pays lasting tribute to five colleagues lost during coronavirus pandemic
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
LiquidX Rolls Out Partner Program To Help Banks With Trade Finance
LiquidX is rolling out a new platform that offers supply chain finance, trade credit insurance and account receivables to corporate bankers.
Making commercial laws in Kenya adaptable to deal with pandemic
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Government tracks package rollout to gauge impact on ground
Officials said the focus is on implementation of the measures announced in the package before any fresh ones are undertaken. "Focus, right now, is to implement the various elements of the package... A number of them need cabinet approval. So, the process has been set in motion," said one of the officials.
Farmers benefit from e-learning despite lackluster internet access
The Environment and Forestry Ministry is hosting an online farming program for farmers affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer sector seen de-growing by 2-4%
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Wonderla's net profit falls in Q4 to 1.56 crore
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Lufthansa bailout 'in Europe's best interests'
German economy minister Peter Altmaier has said he expects the European Commission to approve a €9bn bailout of flagship carrier Lufthansa, adding that it was also in Europe’s interests to avoid a sell-off of such companies.
France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.
Occidental is sued by shareholders, bondholders over Anadarko merger
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY.N) has been sued by investors who claim they suffered billions of dollars of losses because the heavily indebted company concealed its inability to weather plunging oil prices, after paying $35.7 billion to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
GeForce Now's new opt-in policy will likely mean a more stable library
NVIDIA today announced a new publisher opt-in policy for GeForce Now that should hopefully mean a more stable library.
Coronavirus lockdown has driven dairy consumption in homes up to 20%, says Amul MD
However, categories such as ice-cream has seen a 80 per cent dip in sales. Amul is also sitting on huge inventory of milk powder, with HOREKA sales coming to a halt
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Jamaica’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by an estimated 1.7 per cent during January to March 2020, ending 20 consecutive quarters of no economic contraction. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dr Wayne...
After Modi’s economic package, Nitin Gadkari asks states to chip in Rs 20 lakh cr more to fight coronavirus
Nitin Gadkari today said that states must contribute Rs 20 lakh crore to fight against coronavirus-led disruptions.
Floor price issue may not figure on Trai’s radar for at least 2 months amid COVID-19 crisis: Source
This is not an "opportune moment" to address the issue, and in any case, telecom operators are free to take decisions on tariff matters, the senior Trai official said.
Fixed Deposits: State Bank of India (SBI) cuts FD interest rate by 0.4% across all tenure – Check new rates
SBI Latest FD Rates: The new rates of interest will apply to fresh deposits and renewals of maturing deposits.
Thanks to Covid, India shows highest surge in preference for e-commerce among these top nations
The hygiene and risk factors have contributed to the increased adoption of e-commerce channel among customers who have either been inactive in digital buying or preferred traditional channel for touch-and-feel factor before making purchases.
Is India's richest man Mukesh Ambani betting on US-China tech war?
US-traded Chinese technology firms such as JD.com and NetEase are looking for an alternative home closer to the mainland in case tensions between Washington and Beijing escalate
CMHC sees declines in home prices, sales, starts that will linger to end of 2022
Canada's housing sector will see a retreat in prices, sales and building in the months ahead and likely won't see a return to pre-pandemic levels until at least the end of 2022, said Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. in an outlook released Wednesday.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Reserve Bank paints sobering picture of SA financial (in)stability
The South African Reserve Bank has just published its first Financial Stability Review for 2020. It makes for sober reading ahead of the expected end of prohibition.
Winter of discontent looms for mining sector
As the mining sector gears up to resume full production from June, the Minerals Council South Africa sees a 6%-10% contraction in overall mining production for 2020 because of the Covid-19 impact. It is also satisfied that its screening and testing measures are working. Unions would beg to differ.
WhatsApp with the new grants? GovChat flooded by millions of messages
More than five million applications have been made to the South African Social Security Agency, Sassa, for Social Relief of Distress grants during the lockdown – 1.5 million of those on messaging services such as WhatsApp and Facebook, with more than 65 million messages received in total.
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Consensus is that the experts will find a vaccine to Covid-19 soon, so the biotech stocks have rallied hard. Buying them now carries risk.
General Electric News: GE Stock Lights Up 8% on Light Bulb Business Sale
General Electric (GE) news for Wednesday concerning the sale of the company's lighting business has GE stock taking off.
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The sports betting market offers a huge growth runway and DraftKings stock is a play on it, but the share price has gotten too high.
Netflix Stock Is a Win No Matter Where the Pandemic Goes
NFLX stock is more than just a pandemic play. The firm will likely continue to perform in the quarters ahead despite the economic downturn.
Merkel vows a ‘tough fight’ with Brussels over Lufthansa rescue
Merkel and Vestager brace for a fight over how far Berlin can go to save its flag carrier.
Zimbabwe Records 76 Cases of Coronavirus in One Day
The 76 new cases have been recorded in Beitbridge, Masvingo and Harare. All new cases except one have been recorded from returnees from South Africa and Botswana. Only one case is a local transmission.”
Kerala to open registration for expats who want to fly back
Varadarjan said the registration would help the government to assess the numbers and identify those who want to go back abroad
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: State gets investment task force; smartphones for Class 10 SSLC students in Chennai
In a tweet, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that the state has signed MoUs with 17 institutions for investments worth Rs 15,128 crore and to create 47,150 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
‘Farmers are not opposing paddy diversification…political men have problems’: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal
Earlier, they had questioned wheat procurement, while stating that it won’t be completed even in three months. But the procurement was very smooth, which has upset the Opposition, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal said
EU Proposes €750bn Coronavirus Bailout as Popularity of Bloc Weakens
The European Commission has proposed a massive €750bn coronavirus bailout package as many across Europe have begun to question the EU itself.
Facebook Whistleblowers: Company Failed to Report Illegal Activity
Whistleblowers at Facebook have filed a complaint with the SEC alleging that the company was aware of illegal activity on its platform, yet failed to notify the proper authorities, according to a report in the Washington Post.
PICS | Covid-19: 300-bed quarantine site opens in Cape Town
A new 300-bed quarantine site has opened up in Pinelands in Cape Town as the province prepares for a peak in Covid-19 infections.
First Mutual Life records investment loss
First Mutual Life Holdings Limited has recorded an investment loss amounting to $392,8 million in the full year ended December 31, 2019 due to a decrease in value of equities listed on the stock exchange.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
CBN reduces interest rate on OFIs facilities to 5% per annum
As part of its continued effort to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on households, businesses and regulated institutions...
NZD/USD pulls away from multi-week highs, looks to close near 0.6170
The NZD/USD pair rose to its highest level in 11 weeks at 0.6233 on Wednesday but lost its traction in the second half of the day. As of writing, the
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XAU/USD has bounced up from two-week lows sub $1700 on Wednesday and is turning positive on the daily charts. The precious metal has reached $1,712 ar
GBP/USD bears seeking a close below 50-D EMA, Brexit talks loom
GBP/USD is currently trading at 1.2247 and lower on the day so far. The US dollar has picked up a safe-haven bid as geopolitics heats up. Cable has tr
EUR/CHF Price Analysis: Euro limited below trendline resistance at 1.0700
EUR/CHF fails at 1.0700 and returns to 1.0650 area. The euro has been capped by downward trendline resistance from April 2019 highs. Euro rally from
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD reversal from 1.2350 extends to session lows at 1.2205
Cable fell some hundred pips on Wednesday as traders booked profits from Tuesday's 1.2% rally, weakening near-term structure and shifting focus lower.
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilises
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country.
Tesla just cut its car prices by up to $5,000 to jump-start sales during the pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The Tesla Model X SUV and Model S sedan are $5,000 cheaper, while the Model 3 got a $2,000 cut. The move comes as COVID-19 tanks overall car sales.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
These 5 'stay at home' stocks are getting pounded as the US economy reopens, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - All 50 US states as of Memorial Day weekend have relaxed at least some of the restrictions put in place mid-March to contain the spread of COVID-19.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans?, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - One of the main differences between subsidized and unsubsidized loans is that you'll pay no interest on subsidized loans while in school.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Micron climbs 6% after boosting sales guidance by more than expected, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The announcement from Micron helped boost other chipmakers' shares on Wednesday, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index turning positive for the day.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
B.C.’s essential grocery, hardware store employees should get pandemic pay: retail group
Only B.C.’s social, health and corrections workers are eligible for top-ups
Fashion Girls for Humanity Founders Explore Future of Fashion
The Fashion Girls for Humanity panel at Columbia University covered how the coronavirus crisis is changing how business is done.
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Tractor Supply Company Is Thriving
Tractor Supply offered Q2 update that is expecting record-breaking sales and earnings Fresh off a stellar Q1, the second quarter is supposed to easily trump tha
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Each week the EIA estimates crude production and an adjustment. I used regression of the weekly figures to the monthly actual production. The process developed
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Royal Bank of Canada (RY) CEO David McKay on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Many Americans say the pandemic changed their spending habits for the better, but experts are skeptical it will last
As state and local economies begin to reopen, Americans will be putting their newfound spending habits to the test.
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans?
One of the main differences between subsidized and unsubsidized loans is that you'll pay no interest on subsidized loans while in school.
These 5 'stay at home' stocks are getting pounded as the US economy reopens
All 50 US states as of Memorial Day weekend have relaxed at least some of the restrictions put in place mid-March to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Survey says...
Tourism Kamloops is looking to locals for some ideas.
Shops to buses: Telangana govt allows further relaxations to lockdown norms
KCR held separate meetings with ministers and officials on the COVID-19 situation and implementation of lockdown, among others and took decisions on several issues.State-run RTC buses have been exempted from night time curfew restrictions and will be allowed to ply to their destinations
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as … Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report Read More »
Four Reasons Why Digital Security (Security Token) Liquidity Has Lagged
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China puts GDP target on history's ash pit
The ruling party abandons the material growth standard of gross domestic product. Now, like many nations, it struggles to define progress in alternative ways.
Used car sales recover after COVID-19 lockdowns
Many wholesalers either weren’t trading-in cars, or were making low offers amid market uncertainty, but the used market is now showing signs of recovery.
General Electric is selling off its home lighting business after nearly 130 years
After cycling through multiple CEOs, each with their own priorities, the company now has its hands in several different industries, ranging from aviation to healthcare to venture capital and finance.
Amazon is in advanced talks to purchase self-driving vehicle start-up Zoox
Amazon is reportedly in advanced talks to purchase self-driving vehicle start-up Zoox. Sources familiar with the matter tell The Wall Street Journal that the deal would value the company under $3.2 billion, the valuation its 2018 round of funding was based on.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Tesla just cut its car prices by up to $5,000 to jump-start sales during the pandemic
Tesla has slashed pricing for its Model 3, Model X, and Model S models as the coronavirus pandemic ravages US car sales, as Reuters reports.
These 5 ‘stay at home’ stocks are getting pounded as the US economy reopens
A group of popular “stay at home” stocks are slumping as investors cheer the US economy reopening.
Micron climbs 6% after boosting sales guidance by more than expected
Micron climbed 6% on Wednesday after the company raised its fiscal third quarter revenue guidance, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Italy PM meeting with allies fails to break Atlantia deadlock
ROME (Reuters) - A meeting between Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and coalition allies on Wednesday to try settle a row over Atlantia’s motorway business yielded no progress, two government sources said.
Virus sparks record drop in energy investment: IEA
The energy industry is set to suffer a record drop in investment due to the coronavirus fallout, the IEA said on Wednesday, and while renewables are likely to fare better than oil, any swift economic recovery could create a global fuel crunch. In its annual report on energy investments, the…
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilizes
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country. "Today we can already talk about the next steps out of the crisis situation," Sobyanin told President Vladimir Putin…
Bitstamp Unveils British Pound Trading vs Fiat and Cryptocurrencies
Bitstamp, one of the largest crypto platforms in Europe, has announced its plans of supporting a new set of digital assets after adding the pound sterling trading .
Industry body proposes Rs 50,000 crore fund, declaring FY21 tourism tax free
In a letter to Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel, FAITH Chairman Nakul Anand has said that viable tourism business will not restart for almost 15 months after the lockdown is lifted
ALEX BRUMMER: Landlords take a brutal beating... and the recovery is not going to be easy
Amid the constant tussle between commercial landlords and retailers it is the property owners who are often portrayed as villains. Traditional bugbears play their part in this.
RIL-RE price jumps 11% on Day 5 on high volumes
RIL-RE continued to command a healthy premium over its intrinsic value in its fifth trading session with healthy volumes.
ICRA expects muted participation in spectrum auction, sees industry debt rising
It said the upcoming spectrum auctions are expected to see "muted" or "modest" participation, fetching around Rs 55,000-60,000 crore to the exchequer.
50 per cent job seekers enhancing skills in lockdown for better career opportunities: Survey
The country imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25 to contain the coronavirus pandemic that has been extended thrice to May 31.
ED attaches JP Morgan assets worth Rs 187 cr, MNC in SC denies wrong doing in Amrapali case
The firm, JP Morgan India on other hand denied any wrong doing and said that attachment of properties by the Enforcement Directorate is blatantly illegal as it was not part of any kind of financial dealing with Amrapali Group and it was JP Morgan Singapore and Mauritius which had allegedly invested in the real estate group.
Govt to discontinue 7.75% taxable savings bonds scheme from May 28
The bonds were issued in January 2018 for residents and Hindu Undivided Family (or HUF) members, and became instantly popular.
Approval rating for Modi govt 2.0 falls to 62% from 75% last year: Survey
The government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, got the highest approval rating
Indices post biggest jump in 7 weeks on banking stocks rally, global cues
Sensex gains 996 points as banking stocks rally
Govt extends Bharat Petroleum privatisation bid deadline to July 31
Any private company having a net worth of $ 10 billion is eligible for bidding and consortium of not more than four firms will be allowed to bid
Bitcoin’s Move Past $9,000 Leaves Wake of Destruction; Liquidates $20m in Shorts
Bitcoin saw a sharp overnight rise that came about after a prolonged period of rangebound trading at its key support level of $8,800.
India may need to pump Rs 1.5 L crores into coronavirus-hit state banks
India may need to inject up to Rs. 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government
India may need to pump $20 bln into coronavirus-hit state banks: Sources
India may need to inject up to 1.5 trillion rupees ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government
India may need to pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore into coronavirus-hit state banks
India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government
Why Many Cloud Computing Stocks Crashed Today
The stocks behind popular cloud-based business services such as Okta, Datadog, and Twilio fell sharply on Wednesday.
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Costco Wholesale, Twitter, Nordstrom, Tractor Supply and Zoom Video were our top stock trades on Wednesday. So, let's look at the charts.
HP Earnings: HPQ Stock Falls 4% on Weak Q3 Guidance
HP (HPQ) earnings for the tech company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 have HPQ stock falling after-hours Wednesday despite an EPS beat.
Zimbabwe Buys US$5 Face Masks For US$28 In Shocking Covid-19 Scandal
A shocking corruption scandal has been unearthed in which the government of Zimbabwe bought Covid-19 equipment at hugely inflated costs from a private
Dow Up More Than 500 Points on Economic Confidence
Shares of retailers like Macy's, Kohl's, and the Gap rose sharply as investors cheered evidence that the economy is recovering. | Economy
CARES Act Flaw: Employees Reject Jobs in Favor of PPP Funds
Some business owners are having difficulty “reopening” because their employees would rather collect funds through the Cares Act PPP.
Investors pile into stocks that win in a full economic recovery
Signs are multiplying in the stock market that investors see the recovery from the coronavirus taking hold.
Adjusting to the new security realities of a remote workforce
McAfee’s chief technology officer shares strategies to meet the security needs of remote workers while safeguarding enterprise networks.
SAA business rescue practitioners get leave to appeal lay-offs
'If there is no funding, we believe that the best option is a structured wind down, which is a better option than liquidation,' the BRPs said.
Forex Today: sentiment tosses and turns
What you need to know on Thursday, May 28th: Speculative interest remained sensible to sentiment-related headlines, trading in consequence. The main r
Strengthen Inclusion and Empower the World’s Invisible Billion
The World Bank announced today the launch of the second Mission Billion Challenge for innovative solutions to increase inclusion and access to digital platforms such as identification systems. This challenge will crowdsource innovations at a time when countries seek to deliver cash relief to vulnerable persons, such as informal workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Money laundering case: DHFL promoters Wadhawans sent to jail
Kapoor is currently in the ED's custody. The Wadhawans are also being probed by the CBI in connection withthe same case.
Lime says Calgarians use their scooters more than anywhere else in the world
After arriving in the downtown core last weekend for the second year, with each being used an average of seven times a day – which is more than triple the global average and double the next closest city.
BlackRock votes to split CEO, chairman roles at Exxon Mobil
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Top fund manager BlackRock Inc on Wednesday said it cast an advisory vote in favor of an independent chairman at Exxon Mobil Corp and cast votes against the reelection of two directors over the company's approach to climate risks.
Bihar Paid Rs 1 Crore To Bring Back Stranded Students From Kota: Sushil Modi
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said that the state government had paid Rs 1 crore for arranging 17 trains for the return of students belonging to state who were stranded in Kota.
Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Stocks got a boost in midday trading when chipmaker Micron issued a quarterly sales forecast that beat estimates.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A car-rental company previously owned by Hertz just filed for bankruptcy for the third time since 2008, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The intertwined stories of Hertz and Advantage reveal how dozens of financial and strategic blunders sank both firms into massive debt.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A lack of stricter job-preservation policies and expanded unemployment benefits will prolong the US's labor-market recovery, Goldman economists said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Economists expect another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The falling rate of weekly claims suggest the US is "well beyond the peak of inflows into unemployment," said Deutsche Bank economist Justin Weidner.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence
Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence
CMHC sees declines in home prices, sales, starts that will linger to end of 2022
CMHC said average housing prices could fall anywhere from nine to 18 per cent in its forecast
Wall Street set for higher open as recovery hopes outweigh Sino-UStensions
Wall Street's major indexes were set for another session of gains on Wednesday as a revival in business activity drove hopes of an economic ...
Online sales surge helps Ralph Lauren recover in China
Ralph Lauren Corp reported a 15.4per cent fall in quarterly revenue on Wednesday after its outlets and department stores across the world were ...
Tech selloff weighs on S&P 500, Nasdaq
Wall Street's major indexes were set for another session of gains on Wednesday as a revival in business activity drove hopes of an economic ...
Wall Street gains amid economic hopes; tech shares decline
The S&P 500 edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as optimism over a pick up in business activity helped offset worries over simmering ...
S&P 500 rises on boost from bank shares
The S&P 500 edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as optimism over a pick up in business activity helped offset worries over simmering ...
Wall Street gains with economic hopes; bank stocks jump
The S&P 500 edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as optimism over a pick up in business activity helped offset worries over simmering ...
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, ...
Zillow: The Stock Is A Zell
Zillow has built a tremendous following for its residential real estate website. But the business has only just moved into the black and has limited further ups
Apple Looking For Growth Return
Analysts see green again in December 2020 quarter. October iPhone launch may change the narrative. Another trade war could pressure shares.
Target - On Target, Fairly Valued
Target is enjoying real momentum in sales, driven by digital and essential categories. The store base and specific headwinds in certain categories, including th
Walgreens Boots Alliance: The Case For Buying In At Near 5-Year Lows
Walgreens Boots Alliance is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination across the United States and Europe, employing 440k staff globally
Dorian LPG Ltd. (LPG) CEO John Hadjipateras on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:LPG) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ted Young - Chief Financial Officer John Hadjipateras
HEICO Corporation (HEI) CEO Laurans Mendelson on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Laurans Mendelson - Chairman & Chief Executive Of
Nikola Motor: Investing In The Truck Of The Future
Nikola Motor will compete with the biggest names in trucking, but it won't make a dent to market share until 2024. A very strong product line-up means it can co
Box beats Q1 estimates as enterprises look for secure remote work solutions | ZDNet
While the company expects enterprise customers to continue increasing their adoption of Box services, it does anticipate some softness from small business customers.
A car-rental company previously owned by Hertz just filed for bankruptcy for the third time since 2008
The intertwined stories of Hertz and Advantage reveal how dozens of financial and strategic blunders sank both firms into massive debt.
Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says
A lack of stricter job-preservation policies and expanded unemployment benefits will prolong the US's labor-market recovery, Goldman economists said.
Economists expect another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week
The falling rate of weekly claims suggest the US is "well beyond the peak of inflows into unemployment," said Deutsche Bank economist Justin Weidner.
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Vanishing jobs for young could create 'lock-down generation'
The Middle East is just one of the world's many regions struggling to cope with the Covid-19 outbreak. After first peaking in China, where it began, then Europe, now it's the Americas that is seen as the main epicenter
Creating health infrastructure in slums crucial in rebuilding Mumbai: Awhad
Minister asks BDA to share list of concessions required for facilitating redevelopment
Govt amends norms; companys’ contribution to PM Cares Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
NEW DELHI: The government has amended the norms whereby contributions by corporates to the PM CARES Fund will qualify as … Govt amends norms; companys’ contribution to PM Cares Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure Read More »
Why the people rushing to get life insurance now are doing a smart thing
The pandemic has opened people’s minds about the need to protect dependants in case of an emergency
Investors need to embrace ‘The Lobotomy Paradigm’ and how to build a portfolio for what comes next
A roundup of investment ideas for active investors
Ackman says hedge fund up 27 per cent year to date, dumped Berkshire
The public and private funds at Pershing Square Capital Management have gained between 22% and 27% this year
Ethereum is Ready For Heavy Volatility, And Analysts Predict a Big Rally
It's been a quiet past few days for Ethereum and the rest of the crypto market.
BoA Experiences Potential Data Breach With PPP Applications
Bank of America notified principal owners of a potential data breach after the bank uploaded loan applications of some customers to a test application platform.
Telangana government undecided on opening of hotels
The Telangana government is still undecided on whether or not to permit opening of restaurants in the State though the hoteliers say that they would ensure social distancing norms
Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that international authorities were taking measures to boost the global economy.
A car-rental company previously owned by Hertz just filed for bankruptcy for the third time since 2008
A former subsidiary of Hertz just went bankrupt, claiming more than $500 million in debt.
Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says
Lasting fallout in the US labor market will keep the unemployment rate higher than in peer countries for more than a year, Goldman Sachs economists said in a Tuesday note.
Economists expect another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week
Millions of Americans are still filing for unemployment insurance on a weekly basis, even after many states begin to open their economies from lockdowns to contain COVID-19.
Stocks rally on EU stimulus plan, euro gains
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Equity markets rallied on Wednesday, lifted by enthusiasm for the European Union’s plans for a 750 billion euro ($823 billion) recovery fund, but crude prices slid on concerns about unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws.
GeForce NOW Will Have A New Opt-In Policy For Game Publishers
GeForce NOW is gaining a new policy that will seemingly attempt to stabilize its game library, letting publishers choose whether or not to opt-in with
LIVESTOCK-Cattle futures rise on economic optimism, discount to cash prices
By Karl PlumeCHICAGO, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. cattle futures rallied for a second straight day on Wednesday as easing coronavirus restrictions around the country bolstered optimism about the outlook for the economy and beef demand.U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 closing above 3,000 for the first time since March 5, as further easing of lockdowns lifted investor optimism.
UPDATE 1-COFCO to turn Santos port terminal from grains to sugar - statement
(Adds details of operation, context on sugar market)By Roberto Samora and Marcelo TeixeiraSAO PAULO/NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - Chinese commodities trader COFCO International said on Wednesday it will use its 12A terminal in Brazil's Santos port to move sugar instead of grains beginning in July and through the end of the year.
Google may face an antitrust case in India over the unfair promotion of its payment apps
India's antitrust body Competition Commission of India (CCI) has filed a case against Google a few days back. CCI is investigating Google's practice of promoting Google Pay app on the Play Store.
Microsoft's new project management tool, Outlook Spaces, is now available in beta
Microsoft's new project management tool, Outlook Spaces, is now available in beta for Outlook on the web. The feature is currently called Project Moca and integrates with other apps like To Do.
Dow closes 550 points higher, as investors look past dismal economic data and escalating U.S.-China tensions
Major U.S. stock benchmarks roared higher Wednesday, despite the battered state of the economy and rising tensions between Beijing and Washington as...
McDonald's to reopen drive-thrus but with no breakfast items, no milkshakes and no wraps
LONG queues are expected next week when McDonald's reopens 924 branches across Britain and Ireland for drive-thru customers.
Boeing to lay off more than 13,000 workers including 6,700 involuntary job cuts as the aerospace giant reels from coronavirus crisis
Boeing announced Wednesday it will lay off around 13,000 workers including 6,770 involuntary cuts while 5,520 staffers were accepted for voluntary severance packages.
Need for growing NDB into global development institution: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
In her remarks at the meeting, Sitharaman appreciated Kamath for his stellar stewardship in very quickly giving shape to the vision stated by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) leaders in 2014.
Piyush Goyal asks industry to start working for post-COVID period; says worst for economy is over
The minister said that "worst for the economy is over. Things are looking up, and revival is in the air".
The Future Of Online Dating After The Pandemic
We have to consider what the future of online dating is going to look like. Here are some predictions about what the future holds...
Lufthansa refuses to accept EU conditions on $10-billion bailout
Airlines including Air France-KLM and the main U.S. carriers have all sought government aid to ride out the coronavirus crisis, which has brought air travel to a near-halt.
Chevron Corp sees up to 15% reduction in positions amid Covid-19 crisis
Most of the reductions will take place this year, according to an internal memo said.
SBI simplifies EMI moratorium process, starts notifying eligible borrowers via SMS
SBI on Wednesday said it has simplified the equated monthly instalment (EMI) deferment process for eligible borrowers who want to avail moratorium on term loan repayments. It has reached out to all
SEEK job ads continue to increase as economy reboots
It appears job advertisements are continuing to climb, after a sharp drop off in April due to coronavirus. SEEK’s latest data shows that new job ads posted on their website during the fortnight ended…
S&P Global Reports Record Number of Potential Downgrades
In total, 1,287 of S&P’s ratings are now on a downgrade warning, more than in April 2009.
Stock Market Wrap-Up: Why Tesla's Price Cuts and Beyond Meat's Stock Drop Shouldn't Worry You
The stock market posted another round of gains.
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions
Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.
Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.
Flying high: SAA rescue practitioners defend their R30m fees
Rescue practitioners Siviwe Dongwana and Les Matuson have come under fire for the R30m in fees that they have invoiced and the R10bn spent on restructuring SAA since it was placed under business rescue on 5 December 2019.
Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold -cenbank
CARACAS — Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.
CMHC sees declines in home prices, sales, starts that will linger to end of 2022
Canada's housing sector will see a retreat in prices, sales and building in the months ahead and likely won't see a return to pre-pandemic levels until at least the end of 2022, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
What you need to know about paying your Local Property Tax
The year 2020 is bringing a lot of changes for the Local Property Tax. Here's everything you need to know in simple terms.
FG to ammend National Endowment for the Arts Act
The Federal Government is to ammend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts, to better meet the demands of the creative..
Oyo group backs govt to take N22.5b loan - The Nation Nigeria
An Oyo State-based socio-political organisation, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), has described the approval of N22.5 billion loan by the House of Assembly ...
When you have to bluff, even three cannot accomplish the task: Devendra Fadnavis takes on govt
On Tuesday, Devendra Fadnavis had alleged that the state did not have the potential to encash Maharashtra's share under various direct and indirect financial Covid-19 welfare schemes – worth Rs 28,104 crore – which it had received from the Centre.
Oil slides on OPEC, Russia uncertainty
Russia is sending mixed signals ahead of the meeting in less than two weeks between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies.
Value rotation was the last thing big funds thought would happen
Up 5.2 per cent this week, value stocks in the Russell 1000 Index are poised to beat their growth counterparts by the most in 11 years.
Carl Icahn Exits Bankrupt Hertz at Loss of Almost $1.6 Billion
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn sold out of Hertz Global Holdings Inc., the rental-car company that filed for bankruptcy last week, calling off a roughly six-year bet that lost him almost $1.6 billion.
CBN reduces interest rate on OFIs facilities to 5% per annum
CBN has reduced interest rates on its facilities through participating OFIs to five percent per annum, effective March 1 due to COVID-19.
Nationalisation of Reserve Bank: What SA can learn from New Zealand
New Zealand’s handling of policymaking regarding its central bank holds lessons for SA when it comes to plans to nationalise Reserve Bank, writes Hlengani Mathebula.
AUD/USD stretches recovery moves beyond 0.6600 despite US-China tussle
AUD/USD extends the late-US session recoveries while trading around 0.6620 at the start of Thursday’s Asian session. Although concerns surrounding the
Wall Street Close: Bulls holding the reigns still and defying gravity
US benchmarks impressed yet again on the bid as a classic case of fear of missing out could well be drawing the less committed, or late decision-makin
PH airlines ready to resume flights under ‘new normal’
Philippine carriers are ready to resume passenger commercial flights under the “new normal” as the Air Carriers Association of the Philippines renewed their call for government support.
Singapore firm offers to acquire P7.3-b stake in First Gen
Valorous Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. of Singapore offered to acquire up to 9 percent of outstanding common shares of First Gen Corp. for P7.286 billion.
JP Morgan's Rs 187 Crore-Assets Attached, Firm Denies Wrongdoing In Top Court
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has attached the assets worth Rs 187 crore of multi-national firm JP Morgan alleged to have been involved in syphoning of Amrapali Group home buyers money.
Thai parliament urged to pass record US$60 billion coronavirus stimulus bill
Thailand's premier on Wednesday urged parliament to approve the kingdom's biggest-ever stimulus package to revive an economy battered by ...
Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on US$10 bln bailout
German airline Lufthansa's supervisory board on Wednesday rejected conditions imposed by Brussels on a proposed government bailout, casting fresh ...
Lufthansa supervisory board unable to approve bailout package
Lufthansa's supervisory board was unable to approve a 9-billion euro (US$9.90 billion) bailout in light of conditions imposed by the European ...
Lufthansa supervisory board postpones approval of bailout package
Lufthansa's supervisory board was unable to approve a 9-billion euro (US$9.90 billion) bailout in light of conditions imposed by the European ...
B2W - Gain Exposure To The Brazilian Online Retail Sector
Brazilian e-commerce has been growing at 11.1% for the past two years and is projected to grow by 5.5% for the next three years without considering the effects
Charter's Q1 2020: Gushing Cash After Integrating TWC
With 2 large acquisitions almost integrated, capex is falling and FCF is up. The internet segment is the key driver, but a slowdown in fleeing TV and voice cust
Broadwind Has Towering Potential And A Not So Towering Valuation
Broadwind's 1Q20 report was stronger than expected. In the wake of the quarterly call we spoke with the company to address a few additional questions we had. We
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF's Exposure To Technology Stocks Is Advantageous
SPYG invests in large-cap growth stocks in the S&P 500 Index. The fund’s relatively lower exposure to cyclical sectors is advantageous as the impact of COVID-19
Mohawk Industries: Not A Convincing Investment
Mohawk is trading on a forward sales multiple of 1.08, below their long-term average of 1.3x. 2018 and 2019 were tough years for the business and industry. We b
Teekay LNG: Attractive Long-Term Cash Flow Visibility Will Move The Needle
Teekay LNG Partners reported solid results with record-high Q1 2020 adjusted net income (7th consecutive quarterly increase). Importantly, the TGP IDRs were eli
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) CEO Darren Woods Hosts 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Transcript)
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders May 27, 2020 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Littleton - Vice President of Inves
David Jones speeds up store closures after massive profit plunge
David Jones will accelerate plans to close some of its 48 stores after the coronavirus slashed sales by 35.8 per cent.
Boeing restarted 737 Max production just hours after saying it would lay off thousands of workers
Boeing said it had resumed construction of the 737 Max at its Renton, Washington, plant, just hours after announcing layoffs.
HSBC could quit small, non-strategic countries including New Zealand, the Financial Times suggests. HSBC NZ says business constantly reviewed but Asia will continue to be a core engine for business growth
HSBC could quit small, non-strategic countries including New Zealand, the Financial Times suggests. HSBC NZ says business constantly reviewed but Asia will continue to be a core engine for business growth
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions
Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.
Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.
Aadhaar-based paperless KYC process allowed for opening NPS account | Personal Finance News
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Ontario says more health providers can reopen including dentists, optometrists
The change comes as a result of a new order from the province’s chief medical officer of health
No university bailout for international students
Australia’s universities continue to cry poor over the reduction in international student numbers, signaling heavy financial and job losses:
Global stocks shake off concern over US-China tensions
Stimulus plans in Europe and Japan trump worries about Beijing’s moves in Hong Kong
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GITAHI: The case for reopening our economy
The economy must be restarted and people given their lives back.
GITU: Fine-tune reforms to make tea growing worthwhile
Start a reserve fund for marketing Kenyan tea as a quality global brand.
Police, army yields to Wike’s directive, remove barricade from Ikoku market
The Police and the Nigerian army have yielded to the directive of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on the opening of Ikoku spare parts market after about two months of shutdown.
Amid paycuts and layoffs, some companies chose to shield staff during the Covid storm
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, and Infosys have deferred hikes. Reliance and Oyo have cut pays.
Most small businesses remain optimistic on reopening after coronavirus: poll
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says. Nearly three-quarters of businesses (74 percent) expect to return to
Nvidia introduces 'opt-in' policy for GeForce Now to prevent game removals
Unfortunately, it hasn't all been smooth sailing. In GeForce Now's early days, Nvidia jumped the gun a bit in terms of game availability by serving games they didn't have an explicit agreement to offer. As a result, shortly after the…
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions
Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.
Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery
The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.
Japan enacts law toughening regulations on tech giants
The Diet enacted a law Wednesday requiring major technology companies to be more transparent, falling in line with other countries in toughening regulations on industry giants such as Google LLC and Amazon.com Inc. Companies that operate e-commerce websites and apps will be required to submit reports on their business practices…
Egyptian government prepares new economic stimulus package
CAIRO: The Egypt government has introduced a new economic stimulus package in light of the economic setbacks caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the country’s subsequent lockdown. The new package, submitted by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Hala El-Said, allocates more than 50 billion Egyptian pounds ($3 billion) to support the tourism
Boeing Cuts Jobs for 12,000 Workers in the US
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Pepkor ‘confident’ it will gain market share amid pandemic
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Credai seeks RBI intervention in passing on repo rate cut benefits to NBFCs, HFCs
It has maintained that the real estate industry has not been able to leverage the benefits of repo rate cuts as banks have not passed on the same to the borrowers.
Coronavirus crisis: For survival, fight Covid-19 pandemic like a war
The economic destruction that Covid-19 would cause worldwide may be greater than the damage caused by World War II.
Workplace norms after Covid-19 outbreak: Preparing for the new normal
The need of the hour is to rethink organisational transformation, ensure the safety of our employees and re-align operations to help our customers
Elgi Equipments to shut Chinese subsidiary on poor show
These factors prompted the company to wind up its China subsidiary, the company told the stock exchanges, without divulging further details.
Super 30 fame Anand Kumar, CSC to tutor rural students for IIT-JEE for Re 1
Noted mathematician Kumar will develop a course module online to train students from weak financial backgrounds for the Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE).
ETF route: Bharat Bond to help CPSEs raise Rs 34,000 crore in FY21
Debt mobilisation via this route might rise to Rs 50,000 crore or higher in FY22
2021 Geneva Motor Show Might Be Canceled
The much-awaited Geneva Motor Show has been this year, but reports say that it might take another hit again in 2021 due to other threats.
Moscow to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday: mayor
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's coronavirus lockdown starting June 1, including the reopening of non-food shops. "Today we can already talk
62% believe Modi govt either met or exceeded their expectations: Survey
In the survey, 56 per cent of participants were of the view that Modi govt has not been able to address unemployment situation in the country.
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks Beginning July 11
The Disney World theme park and resort have been closed since March 14
Dudu Myeni was prepared to cause ‘untold harm to SAA and the SA economy’
Parsing a word cloud from the judgment handed down in the North Gauteng High Court declaring Dudu Myeni a delinquent director for life, paints a devastating portrait of the former SAA board chair and friend of Jacob Zuma’s character and mien.
Consider Bank of America Stock a Buy If Markets Retest Lows
Oversold BAC stock could rebound in the short term. But long-term upside in the big bank's shares could be a challenge.
After 83% Rebound, It’s Time to Ditch Chevron Stock
With a sustained dividend minimizing downside, and big upside potential if oil prices rebound, Chevron stock may be a buy at today's prices.
This is why The Zimbabwe Dollar remains our best foot forward
ZW$ remains our best foot forward-At the rate at the Zimbabwe dollar is losing its intrinsic value, it may just be a matter of time
Wall Street rises with economic hopes; bank stocks jump
NEW YORK, May 28 — US stocks rose yesterday, with the S&P 500 closing above 3,000 for the first time since March 5, as the further easing of lockdowns lifted optimism for an economic recovery. Bank stocks powered the day’s advance, with the S&P 500 financial index leading gains among...
Dollar treads water against euro; yuan sinks on US-China tensions
NEW YORK, May 28 — The dollar steadied against the euro yesterday even as the common currency remained supported by news of a proposal for an economic recovery package to help the euro zone region recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The euro was up 0.03 per cent against the dollar at...
Stocks rally on EU stimulus plan, euro gains
NEW YORK, May 28 — The euro and equity markets advanced yesterday as enthusiasm for the European Union’s plans for a €750 billion (RM3.5 trillion) recovery fund offset concerns about unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws. US Treasury yields retreated from gains...
Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that global authorities were taking measures to boost economies. The European ...
Covid-19 wrap: Brazil reports higest death toll globally and automakers unite in crisis
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
Swindling investor lands man behind bars
A Bindura man, who swindled a Singaporean investor Ramason Bupendra of mining machinery worth US$500 000, has been sentenced to an effective seven years in prison.
Bill Ackman dumps investments in Berkshire Hathaway, Blackstone
The billionaire investor said volatility might create better opportunities to deploy capital on higher-returning investments than Warren Buffett's company.
Discounts are widening the audience for private jets
The industry is reeling from a lack of business travellers. That means significant discounts for people who otherwise might not consider private aviation.
Why we want to amend National Art Endowment Act —FG
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government has concluded plans to amend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts
Filing annual returns: LIRS extends deadline to June 30
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, has extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax Returns to June 30 due to Coronavirus pandemic
WTI slips below $32.00 after huge API build joined trade/political tension
WTI fails to carry the pullback from $32.00 while taking a U-turn from $32.50 to currently around $32.30 amid the initial Asian session on Thursday. W
USTR office: Strongly disagrees with US Court of International Trade's decision...
Early Thursday morning in Asia, the US Trade Representative's office (USTR) marked its disagreement with the US Court of International Trade's decisio
Analysis: Pennsylvania’s unemployment trust fund faces insolvency as pandemic continues
Pennsylvania’s unemployment trust fund, the mechanism used alongside the federal CARES Act to provide benefits to unemployed residents amid COVID-19, could face insolvency if the number of claimants remains high into the summer.
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday
Wall St rises with economic hopes; bank stocks jump
By Caroline Valetkevitch (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 closing above 3,000 for the first time since March 5, as the further easing of lockdowns lifted optimism for an economic recovery
The CEO of Bluemercury explains how her luxury beauty company adapted its innovative, hands-on retail strategy to survive in a digital-first world amid the pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Marla Beck founded Bluemercury in 1999 because she didn't like the way department stores sold beauty products.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
New owners of Torstar face financial, political challenges
TORONTO — With sheer optimism and a considerable amount of uncertainty ahead of them, two Toronto businessmen with strong political ties are betting on returning the languished Torstar Corp.
Surrey to pay TransLink $30M in land, $9M in cash for work on cancelled LRT
Council considered staff report on city’s 2019 annual financial statements during Monday’s “virtual” council meeting
Goldman Sachs on target to meet medium,long-term growth goals: executive
Goldman Sachs Group Inc President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron said Wednesday that the bank remains on track to achieve its medium ...
North American Construction Group: Growth, Value, And Bullish Insiders
ROE is 28% vs. industry median of -1.6%. Revenues up 241% since Q4 2016. EBITDA has a 3-year CAGR of 45% vs. industry median of 7%. P/S is the lowest it's been
The Rally Continues, Now Thanks To Small-Caps (Technically Speaking For 5/27)
The EU and Japan have announced major stimulus programs. While existing home sales have dropped sharply, new home sales are surprisingly resilient. The markets
Fevertree: Compounder For The Long-Term Investor
Fevertree shows outstanding performance compared to its close peers. An outsourced business model leads to high profit margins and returns on capital, and has a
Communications Systems: Needs Sustained Bottom-Line Growth To Move The Share Price
Firm posts negative earnings in the first quarter. Once again this showed that the company is absent any real competitive advantage. No need to push the boundar
Genesis Energy LP: Too Risky For The Current Environment
Even though it shows some rebound after March lows, Genesis Energy LP remains a risky buy in the current environment. The stock shows high volatility and a high
A Selection Of Appealing Nanocaps
We discuss a selection of nanocap companies with operational and valuation attributes which make them appealing to certain types of investors. Three community b
Buy Gladstone Capital For Its 11%+ Yield
GLAD has rebounded strongly off its lows but remains well below its prior highs. With the distribution having been cut already, the new payout looks safe. With
Recalling a pioneer of modern political economy
Alberto Alesina, the Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy and a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), died at age 63.
ICAI aims for transparency in Covid-era accounting
India Business News: Will the company be able to continue its operations? Or to paraphrase in accounting terminology — will it be a going concern? In the pre-pandemic era,
Karnataka ready to reopen malls, hotels & theatres after May 31
India News: The Karnataka government is in favour of opening up malls, hotels, restaurants and cinema halls after May 31, when Lockdown 4.0 ends, provided the Cen
Revenue loss and labour top worries
India Business News: MUMBAI: A week after markets regulator Sebi asked companies to disclose in detail their estimated and expected losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic, di.
Blanket ban on recovery impractical, say bankers
India Business News: Despite the government announcement of Covid-related delinquencies not being treated as a default, it would be impractical to provide a blanket protec
SBI reduces FD rates by 40bps, RBI stops sale of 7.75% bond
India Business News: State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced interest rate on its term deposits of most maturities by 40 basis points (100bps = 1 percentage point). Followin
Meck budget changes lead to tense words
While trying to balance the budget, Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio and Commissioner Susan Harden got into a tense argument over what line items most deserved to be cut.
Value hunting? This stock market has become mouth-wateringly cheap
Stocks in Hong Kong have become cheap as China tries to tighten its grip, but Beijing’s own self-interest suggests it won’t stamp out success
Telecom growth on hold as pandemic cools demand
Rogers., Telus and BCE face stalled wireless subscriber growth and sharp drop in roaming revenues
Opinion: The pandemic has exposed the crack in our fiscal armour
Almost instantly, the COVID-19 downturn proved Canada’s EI system is too slow, too exclusionary and hardly up to task
Boeing to axe 12,000 US workers even as Max assembly resumes
Aircraft manufacturer says production of grounded jet will initially be at ‘low rate’
Analyst Who Called Bitcoin Drop to $3,000s Expects Another Brutal Bear Market
Bitcoin has rallied strongly since the $3,700 lows established in March. From the bottom of the crash, the cryptocurrency is now up just shy of 150%.
VIDEO: Man sets Armadale cafe alight
Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…
CCTV captures arsonist setting an Armadale cafe alight
Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
America to face the hardest job losses due to pandemic, ILO says
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Wednesday.
Exxon shareholders soundly reject splitting CEO/chairman roles
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) shareholders soundly rejected climate-related proposals and splitting the chairman and chief executive’s roles at the oil major’s shareholder meeting on Wednesday.
News Corp to stop printing more than 100 Australian regional papers
Rupert Murdoch's Australian flagship media group News Corp announced Thursday it will stop printing more than 100 regional and local newspapers, blaming a collapse in advertising made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. The decision comes after News Corp announced on April 1 it was temporarily halting printing of around 60…
Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade Merger Hit by Eight Lawsuits
Boards of Charles Schwab and rival TD Ameritrade have invited their respective shareholders to agree on the all-stock merger that was valued at $26 billion.
Bhopal: Market opens but no business on day 1, traders not happy with 11am- 5pm timing
The district administration has permitted opening of shops in phased manner from 11am to 5 pm
More than eight in 10 Ryanair passengers are STILL waiting for refunds for cancelled flights, says Which?
Just five per cent of Ryanair customers have had their money returned to them for cancelled flights within the seven day legal time frame, according to a poll by the UK consumer champion.
Post Covid-19 lockdown, hospitality sector to see steep credit stress: Icra
“The demand has declined to the lowest levels that the industry has ever witnessed; it is clear that this is the biggest crisis ever by the sector,” Icra said.
Combating economic downturn post Covid-19 pandemic: Sync trade and FDI policies
Revise the existing institutional mechanisms for trade and investment policymaking to make policies more coherent and inclusive
‘Aatmanirbhar’ package for agriculture: Sowing half-reforms
While the government deserves credit for announcing agri-reforms that have long been in the making, these may remain halfway measures as it has refrained from biting the bullet on truly freeing up the sector
No need to worry about food inflation for six months, says expert
The buffer stock has been procured by the government at Rs 37 per kg and Rs 27 per kg for wheat, and this is sold through PDS at Rs 2-3 per kg, which involves a huge subsidy, he said.
Rs 20 lakh crore Covid-19 relief package: Missing demand
The package has a large role for RBI, with 40% of the amount mentioned being provided as liquidity by the central bank.
Rise in cyber attacks as cloud services use goes up during Covid-19-induced work-from-home: McAfee
Use of cloud collaboration tools increased by up to 600%, with the education sector seeing the most growth as more students are required to adopt distance learning practices.
Greece “will invest, not spend, its share” of the EU €750 billion recovery plan
Following the announcement of the €750 billion aid package to help Europe's economic recovery from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Greek government
Analysts are Cautious of the Crypto Market’s Latest Push Higher; Factors to Consider
Multiple crypto analysts have noted that a few factors that suggest this Bitcoin upswing will be short-lived due to a few trends
Govt to discontinue 7.75% saving bonds from May 28
The curtain will come down on the most attractive ‘RBI 7.75% Saving Bonds’ on Thursday, 17 years after they were launched in 2003 to encourage retail investors but became an instant hit with the
3-year-old boy falls into borewell in Telangana; rescue operations on
A three-year-old boy slipped into a borewell of over 120 feet in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in an agricultural field in Podchanpalli village, where Sai
Job numbers plummet by 37,500 in April as COVID-19 economic impact cripples businesses
COVID-19 impact and restricted trading is heavily impacting the economy.
Carl Icahn Exits Hertz After Six-Year Bet Ends With Bankruptcy
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has sold out of Hertz Global Holdings Inc., the rental-car company that filed for bankruptcy last week and counted him as its biggest shareholder.
How South Africa can best balance controlling Covid-19 and avoiding economic disaster
There is intense pressure on the government to lift the lockdown and open the economy. Sustainably lifting out of the lockdown is critical. But there is no roadmap.
'We're trying to survive': Seniors grow frustrated over slow rollout of COVID-19 financial aid
More than two weeks after the government first announced its plan to give seniors up to $500 to help with their rising costs amid COVID-19, seniors still have no timeline for when they're actually going to receive those funds.
Delhi: Markets empty, traders say Metro is only sliver of hope
The centrality of the Metro and full bus services was echoed by the market associations of Lajpat Nagar and Karol Bagh, which reopened with approximately 30% and 48% shops respectively.
Experts: Just beating Covid-19 is not enough to return consumer confidence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Economic observers think it will take more than just overcoming the Covid-19 threat in the country to restore consumer and investor confidence. They predict that it will only see a resurgence if the government can roll out a sustainable post-Covid-19 economic plan to help...
United Airlines reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery
NEW YORK, May 28 — United Airlines Holdings Inc is reshuffling its management team to help the airline prepare for the near-term uncertainty of travel demand, new Chief Executive Scott Kirby told employees yesterday, as restrictions to keep the coronavirus from spreading are lifted. With...
Billionaire Ray Dalio is one of the world's richest hedge fund managers. Here are his best quotes on everything from the markets to meditation.
Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio who runs Bridgewater Associates is one of the world's wealthiest hedge fund managers. Dalio recently said the Amer...
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey
Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
BBC Proms reveals plans for ‘mash-up’ first night and live last night
The original schedule for this year’s event, which begins in July, was scrapped because of the pandemic.
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
REA, AfDB canvass productive energy use in rural areas
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Rural Electrification Agency, in collaboration with the African Development Bank, has called for an increase in the productive use of energy in rural communities by fa...
Huge boost for International Foto Biennale
Councillors voted to give an enormous funding boost to the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in the hope a revamped event will help the city recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Charity shops fear deluge of donations when they reopen in June
Lockdown has inspired mass clear outs but charities ask customers to be selective with donation.
New York Gold Traders Drown in a Glut They Helped Create
The New York gold market has been flipped on its head in just a couple of months, with a scramble for the metal turning into a glut.
RBA: A reminder that RBA Governor Lowe will appear before the Senate Select
At the top of the hour, we will hear from the Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Phillip Lowe who will appear before the Senate Select Committee on CO
USD/JPY stays firm above 107.50 amid risk reset
USD/JPY extends the previous day’s gains while being mildly positive around 107.75 amid Thursday’s Asian session. The yen pair recently benefited from
Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs, thousands more planned
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American ...
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs, thousands more planned
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American ...
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs with thousands more planned
Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American ...
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV) CEO Steve Miller on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2020 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Steve Miller - President and CEO B
Hershey: Strong Cost Advantages Will Power The Company Forward
Hershey has experienced steady growth over the years due to its large market share in the United States. The company has shown a willingness to innovate in onli
Coronavirus Stock Market Bargains: Xerox Stock
Xerox stock has lost $4.5B of value in the recent selloff. Forward-looking estimates indicate that only $2.7B of value loss was warranted. XRX has poor price mo
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey
Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic
The think-tank has sketched the likely impact of the virus across a range of Irish economic indicators.
Although auction numbers are still well down on where they were at this time last year, the sales ratio is higher
Although auction numbers are still well down on where they were at this time last year, the sales ratio is higher
Statistics New Zealand says job numbers fell by 37,500 in April, the biggest volume and percentage fall since its 'filled jobs series' began in 1999
Statistics New Zealand says job numbers fell by 37,500 in April, the biggest volume and percentage fall since its 'filled jobs series' began in 1999
Torstar’s family trust sells near market bottom
After rejecting a series of higher bids, the five families are selling voting control of the 128-year-old company for $6-million
Trading strategy losses hurt banks’ capital markets profit
The Bank of Montreal and the Royal Bank of Canada reported worse than expected results due to market volatility
Too early to celebrate value comeback
Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey
Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.
BBC Proms reveals plans for ‘mash-up’ first night and live last night
The original schedule for this year’s event, which begins in July, was scrapped because of the pandemic.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Private/Public Partnerships Could Boost Central Bank Digital Currencies
About 80 percent of 66 central banks queried by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) are working on central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
The Irish Times view on the economic outlook: Counting on a swift recovery
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Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.
Job losses continue to mount in US despite reopenings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.1 million Americans out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, stoking fears Thursday that...
Some countries could be exempt from UK quarantine rules, Boris Johnson says
So-called 'air bridges' could give hope to those still dreaming of a summer holiday without having to self-isolate when they get back.