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	finance As-it-happens update ⋅ April 29, 2020
	NEWS
	Reuters Oil futures climb, with US prices up more than 30% MarketWatch Oil futures headed higher on Wednesday, with U.S. benchmark prices rallying by more than 30% as government data showed a slightly smaller-than-expected weekly climb in domestic crude supplies, along with declines in gasoline stocks and oil production. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International US crude inventories rise less than expected, gasoline posts surprise draw Reuters (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose less than expected last week while gasoline inventories dropped for the first time in five weeks, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday, as the sharp decline in fuel demand due to the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Forget ETFs: Buy These 3 Funds For 8.4%+ Dividends (and Upside) Forbes The convenience of a one-click ETF is tempting, but in times like these, buying one can seriously cap your upside—and cause you to leave serious dividend cash on the table, too. I know that's a controversial statement, with the millions of ETF fanboys and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motley Fool Enterprise Products Partners' Earnings Prove Resilient Amid the Oil Market Crash Motley Fool While the midstream giant isn't immune, it's handling the downturn better than others in the sector. Matthew DiLallo. (TMFmd19). Apr 29, 2020 at 11:44AM. Author Bio. Matthew is a senior energy and materials specialist with The Motley Fool. He graduated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Recorder PRECIOUS-Gold falls as equities drift higher ahead of Fed statement Reuters (Recasts, adds comments, updates prices) * U.S. Fed policy decision due at 1800 GMT * U.S. economy contracts 4.8% during 1st qtr * Worldwide coronavirus cases at over 3.1 million * For an interactive graphic tracking the global spread, open ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Zoom Security Tip: Avoid The App And Do This Instead, Here's Why Forbes Despite recent security and privacy issues, people are using Zoom more than ever. The popular video conferencing platform recently announced it has 300 million daily users—100 million more than it had at the start of April and an extraordinary increase on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Amazon buying thermal cameras from Chinese firm on US blacklist CNBC Amazon purchased cameras to take workers' temperatures from a firm the U.S. blacklisted. China's Zhejiang Dahua Technology shipped 1,500 cameras to Amazon this month in a deal valued close to $10 million. The procurement is legal, but the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Fashion Reseller Poshmark Fast Tracks Video Feature, Targeting Shoppers Stuck At Home Forbes Poshmark is joining the social media juggernauts capitalizing on a captive consumer base by adding a video feature to its fashion marketplace that aims to make shopping for used clothing on your phone feel more like, well, shopping. With stores and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider Best Buy will open 200 stores to customers who make an appointment. Here's how it'll work. Business Insider Best Buy is planning on welcoming shoppers back to 200 US stores starting in early May. However, shoppers will have to have an appointment to go inside. Here's how the appointments will go. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Best Buy has ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Contactless payments jump 40% as shoppers fear germs on cash and credit cards, Mastercard says CNBC The credit-card giant saw a 40% jump in contactless payments — including tap-to-pay and mobile pay — during the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic worsened. Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga says the shift was being driven by consumers "looking for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	TechCrunch Amid stock market turbulence, investing app Stash raises $112M led by LendingTree TechCrunch As coronavirus-hit financial markets continue to flip-flop in the wake of bad news followed by pockets of hope, a startup that aims to introduce ordinary consumers to investing has raised a big round of funding. New York-based Stash, which provides a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Insurers Stick to 2020 Outlooks as COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads The New York Times Anthem and Humana became on Wednesday the latest health insurers to stick with their 2020 earnings forecasts, even as the COVID-19 pandemic forces companies in many other sectors to abandon outlooks. The pandemic has shut down large portions of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters KFC parent Yum says April sales improving after virus hits Q1 Reuters (Reuters) - Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N) said on Wednesday sales in April showed signs of improvement as stay-at-home consumers ordered in more and diners returned to restaurants after certain countries started to ease restrictions. FILE PHOTO: A person ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motley Fool Simon Property Group Plans to Reopen 49 Malls Very Soon Motley Fool Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), the largest owner and operator of shopping mall properties in the United States, is planning to reopen 49 of its mall properties within the next week. While this is just 21% of the company's 233 properties, it is sooner than ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Bipartisan pair of senators request antitrust probe into meatpacking industry The Hill Sens. Josh Hawley · Joshua (Josh) David HawleyHillicon Valley: Republican senator calls for investigation into Amazon | Warren, Ocasio-Cortez propose big merger freeze during pandemic | Delaware to allow disabled voters to vote online in primary GOP ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Walmart workers will call out of work, use tracker to protect themselves from COVID-19 USA TODAY Walmart workers, saying the company is failing to inform and protect them from the spread of COVID-19, will start tracking cases themselves and stay home from work for a day in protest. Over 500 Walmart employees were expected to not report to their jobs ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bankrate.com Best credit cards with no late fees Bankrate.com This page includes information about Discover products that are not currently available on Bankrate and may be out of date. Most major credit card issuers are offering assistance to cardholders in terms of monthly payments and interest rates amid the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motley Fool Grubhub and Other Delivery Services See Their Fees Capped in Major Cities Motley Fool As restaurants take a serious sales hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, big cities across the U.S. are adopting ordinances capping the delivery fees services such as Grubhub (NYSE:GRUB), DoorDash, Postmates, and Uber Eats (NYSE:UBER) can charge. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Costco to require all customers, employees wear face masks starting Monday USA TODAY Costco will require all customers and employees to wear masks or other face coverings starting May 4, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to people who are unable to wear a mask or face ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Mattel is honoring frontline workers with special edition toys CNN (CNN) Saying thank you to our everyday heroes for being on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic may never be enough. But to honor their work keeping communities safe, toymaker Mattel is launching a set of collectible action figures, with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CRN 'Leapfrog' VDI Move: NetApp Acquires CloudJumper CRN "This allows NetApp to leapfrog everyone in this space," said CloudJumper President JD Helms, who becomes vice president of Modern Workspace for NetApp. "CloudJumper is the only born in the cloud, multicloud capable product. NetApp is going to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Airbus CEO says aviation crisis due to coronavirus still at 'early stage' MarketWatch PARIS (AP) — Airbus AIR, +11.58% says the aviation industry's unprecedented troubles are just beginning. The European manufacturing giant reported 481 million euros ($515 million) in losses in the first quarter, put thousands of workers on furlough and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Hummer EV reveal delayed by GM due to coronavirus crisis CNET GMC's Hummer electric truck won't show its face on May 20 after all. Thanks, coronavirus. GMC. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. General Motors' reborn Hummer EV reveal event has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Starbucks plans to reopen 90% of its company-operated stores by early June CNN Raleigh, North Carolina (CNN Business) Starbucks expects to begin reopening its stores next week, and it plans to have 90% of its US company-owned locations operating by June. The company's executive leadership team made the reopening ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UK General Dynamics profit falls 5.2% as pandemic delays Gulfstream deliveries Nasdaq April 29 (Reuters) - Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp GD.N posted a 5.2% fall in quarterly profit on Wednesday, as the COVID-19 pandemic delayed deliveries of its Gulfstream business jets, hitting sales at its aerospace unit. Net earnings fell to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Planning Mother's Day brunch? Here are 25 restaurants with takeout deals near Indianapolis The Indianapolis Star Mother's Day is May 10, and it's rapidly approaching. It's easy to take for granted all the things moms do for us, but during the coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever to let our mothers know how special they are. Restaurants aren't forgetting the ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheStreet Pros and Cons of Retirement Plan Options TheStreet By Greg Storen. A client recently walked into my office and placed his 401(k) statement on my desk. He looked at me, pointed to the document and asked, "Can I bombproof my 401(k)?" I looked at him and told him he was in luck. He has a few options to ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Hertz's stock plummets on heavy volume after disclosing missed lease payment MarketWatch Shares of Hertz Global Holdings Inc. HTZ, -16.20% plummeted 13% on heavy volume in morning trading Wednesday, after the auto rental company disclosed that it "did not make certain payments" required under operating lease and service agreement. Flag as irrelevant
	KCRG Flexsteel to permanently close Dubuque manufacturing facility KCRG DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Flexsteel Industries, Inc. said it will be permanently closing its Dubuque manufacturing facility. The Dubuque-based company said it's exiting the recreational vehicle and hospitality businesses due to declining customer demand ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Honeywell to make hand sanitizer for frontline workers at plants in Michigan and Germany MarketWatch Defense company Honeywell International Inc. HON, +2.05% said Wednesday it is shifting manufacturing operations at two chemical facilities to produce hand sanitizer for government agencies suffering shortages during the coronavirus pandemic. Sites in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Lyft to lay off 17 percent of staff as coronavirus takes toll Washington Post Lyft is laying off 17 percent of its staff, the company announced Wednesday, after the coronavirus crisis wrought havoc on the ride-hailing business and cut substantially into its revenue. The layoffs will amount to nearly 1,000 jobs. In an email to the company's ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Whirlpool: New warning over fire-prone Hotpoint washing machines BBC News Another 55,000 washing machines in UK homes should stop being used and need repairing or replacing owing to a fire risk. An extra 21 models have been added to the list of 524,000 Hotpoint and Indesit machines being recalled. Owners may have checked ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Tupperware's new executive vice chairman talks about a turnaround as sales fall 23% Orlando Sentinel A top Tupperware Brands executive detailed a turnaround plan Wednesday as sales at the company plunged in an acceleration of years of decline in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Sales were $375.9 million in the first quarter at Osceola ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe iRobot lays off 70, halts lawn mower development The Boston Globe Bedford-based iRobot, the leading US maker of robots for consumers, is cutting 70 jobs and shelving plans to introduce a robotic lawn mower, as the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a big drop in revenues and profits. The job cuts were revealed late ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Congress Sounds Alarm Over Inaccurate Antibody Tests NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth House panel demands data on testing after study shows high rates of inaccurate results in a largely unregulated marketplace. Published 7 mins ago • Updated 7 mins ago. A sign outside Principle Health Systems and SynerGene Laboratory lists COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Health insurer Humana profit beats on Medicare Advantage strength Nasdaq By Trisha Roy and Saumya Joseph. April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. health insurer Humana Inc HUM.N beat quarterly profit estimates and reiterated its full-year forecast on Wednesday, benefiting from its strength in Medicare Advantage business. The company has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Gas prices remain steady in Wisconsin as coronavirus pandemic continues Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Gas prices in Wisconsin remain the cheapest in the country, data from AAA shows, as demand remains low during the coronavirus pandemic. The Wisconsin average for a gallon of gas is $1.23. The next cheapest state is Oklahoma, which has an average ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheStreet Blue Apron Shares Off After Report of Wider First-Quarter Loss TheStreet Blue Apron (APRN) - Get Report shares dropped on Wednesday after the meal-kit provider reported a wider first-quarter loss on 28% lower revenue. The loss was $20.1 million, or $1.51 a share, in the quarter, compared with a loss of $5.3 million, or 41 cents, ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire (press release) Wynn Resorts and University Medical Center Announce Partnership For Expanded COVID-19 Testing PRNewswire (press release) LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) and University Medical Center (UMC) announced a unique partnership today, which will allow all employees of Wynn Las Vegas to have access to testing for the COVID-19 virus at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Barron's Akamai Posts Strong Profits, but Pulls 2020 Outlook Barron's Akamai shares were trading lower late Tuesday after the content delivery network company posted better-than-expected results for the March quarter, but withdrew its outlook for the full year given the continuing Covid-19 crisis. Flag as irrelevant
	Autoblog (blog) Luc Donckerwolke steps down as head of Hyundai Group design Autoblog (blog) Automotive News got hold of "an internal note" declaring that Hyundai Group design chief Luc Donckerwolke is stepping down today for "personal reasons." After ex-Volkswagen Group pen Peter Schreyer took over Kia design in 2006 and began the South ... Flag as irrelevant
	BIC Magazine Exclusive: Shale Producer Oasis Petroleum to Halt Drilling in Bakken-Sources The New York Times NEW YORK — Oasis Petroleum Inc has begun to wind down all drilling in the Bakken, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, as production cuts intensify across the United States the aftermath of a historic plunge in crude oil prices. Flag as irrelevant
	UpperMichigansSource.com Whitmer: Car insurance savings will be higher than required Marquette Mining Journal LANSING (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a top state regulator said Tuesday that drivers will save more on car insurance than is required under a bipartisan overhaul of Michigan's auto insurance law. Proposed rates filed by insurers, which will start taking ... Flag as irrelevant
	SlashGear Chip technology firm Arm to ease fees for startups, join incubator WTVB News By Stephen Nellis. (Reuters) - Arm Inc, the British firm whose chip technologies power most smart phones, said on Wednesday it was easing fees for startup companies and providing free offerings to an incubator for early-stage chip firms. Arm, owned by ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFMZ Allentown Marine Products Corporation Announces Reduced Quarterly Cash Dividend WFMZ Allentown ATLANTA, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) announced today that its Board of Directors reduced the quarterly cash dividend from $0.12 per share to $0.08 per share. The dividend will be payable June 10, 2020 to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Wall Street Jumps on Hopes of Potential Coronavirus Drug The New York Times (Reuters) - Wall Street jumped on Wednesday as Gilead Sciences gave an encouraging update on a potential COVID-19 treatment and upbeat earnings from Google-parent Alphabet boosted shares of other technology and internet giants. Gilead rose 4.8% ... Flag as irrelevant
	SDxCentral Deutsche Telekom Taps Adtran SD-Access SDxCentral Deutsche Telekom today announced a partnership with Huntsville, Alabama-based networking vendor Adtran to create an open software-defined access network for gigabit internet service. In the first phase of the project, the network operator will fold Adtran's ... Flag as irrelevant
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