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	finance As-it-happens update ⋅ April 30, 2020
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	Wall Street Journal Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's Press Conference Wall Street Journal Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell called on Congress and the White House to do more to prevent deeper economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The Fed pledged after its two-day policy meeting to use "its full range of tools to support the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Big US Banks Cry Foul Over Temporary Exclusion From Small Business Lending Program The New York Times WASHINGTON — Wall Street banks criticized the U.S. government on Wednesday after the Small Business Administration said it would temporarily close its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses hurt by the novel coronavirus to all but the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes We Have At Least 23% Unemployment And Maybe More Than The Great Depression Forbes The emphasis on how many people have filed for unemployment has obscured just how bad things are. In the last six weeks—March 15 through April 25—30,307,000 people filed for unemployment for the first time, according to the most recent and updated ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPDATE 2-Brazilian bank Bradesco boost provisions, shares slump Reuters (Adds CEO comments, shares). By Carolina Mandl. SAO PAULO, April 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian lender Banco Bradesco SA is setting aside 2.7 billion reais ($506.1 million) for expected COVID 19-related loan losses and may provision more in the coming ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Here's the best cash-back card for people with average credit CNBC Having a good or excellent credit score (670 and above) can put you at a big advantage when it comes to qualifying for the best rewards credit cards, but there are some that you may be able to get approved for with average credit. There are two scenarios that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune What is WeWork worth now? Fortune Already troubled office-sharing space WeWork is among the worst hit from the coronavirus. As customers work from home, SoftBank revealed that it experienced a loss of $8.4 billion for the most recent fiscal year, $1.4 billion more than previously expected. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Survival For Airlines, Hotels And Restaurants May Hinge On The Work Of Their Low-Paid Cleaning Teams Forbes If airlines, trains, cruise ships, taxis, hotels and restaurants want to attract millions of people back as the COVID-19-related restrictions on Americans' mobility melt away, they're all going to have to clean up their acts. Literally. Public transportation, airports and ... Flag as irrelevant
	TechCrunch Microsoft makes it easier to get started with Windows Virtual Desktops TechCrunch Microsoft today announced a slew of updates to various parts of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem. A lot of these aren't all that exciting (though that obviously depends on your level of enthusiasm for products like Microsoft Endpoint Manager), but the overall thrust ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Comcast revenue misses forecast, shares drop 4% on warning Reuters (Reuters) - Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) on Thursday reported first-quarter revenue that fell shy of Wall Street's estimate, and shares dropped more than 4% as the company warned that the coronavirus will hurt advertising, theme parks and films in the second ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report American Airlines Posts $2.2 Billion Loss During Pandemic U.S. News & World Report DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines reported a staggering loss of $2.24 billion for the first quarter, when the coronavirus pandemic triggered a sharp drop in air travel. The airline said Thursday that revenue fell 19% while costs continued to rise even as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Wire Dow Q1 Profit Drops - Quick Facts Nasdaq (RTTNews) - Dow Inc. (DOW) reported that its first-quarter net income available for common stockholders dropped to $239 million or $0.32 per share from $556 million or $0.74 per share last year. Earnings per share from continuing operations grew to $0.32 ... Flag as irrelevant
	TechCrunch Amazon worker-activists form international organization to demand change in warehouses TechCrunch Amazon workers across the world are formalizing their activism with the creation of the Amazon Workers International. Its first action is a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Amazon Director of UK Customer Fulfillment Stefano Perego in which the group ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Pfizer aims for 10-20 million doses of coronavirus vaccine by end-2020 for emergency use Reuters ZURICH/GENEVA (Reuters) - Pfizer aims to make 10-20 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine it is developing with Germany's BioNtech by the end of 2020 for emergency use depending on trial results, the U.S. drugmaker's vaccines head said on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC McDonald's says this quarter's same-store sales will be worse. Here's why CNBC McDonald's expects its same-store sales declines will be worse in the second quarter than in March, when same-store sales plunged 22%. More than half of restaurants in McDonald's international operated markets segment, which includes France and ... Flag as irrelevant
	HousingWire Mortgage rates fall to new record low — here's why some loan applicants won't be offered them MarketWatch The low interest rate environment isn't expected to bring much of a boost to the housing market, which is struggling as a result of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Mortgage rates have dropped to another record low as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes It's Not Just Disney — NBCUniversal Hit Hard By Theme Park And Theater Closures Forbes Theme park and movie theater closures due to coronavirus took a big chunk out of NBCUniversal's revenue in the first quarter of the year, and the situation is not likely to improve any time soon. Universal Studios Orlando. In this Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 photo ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Fed to expand reach of 'Main Street' lending program Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Thursday widened a key program to nurse the "Main Street" economy through the coronavirus pandemic, agreeing to lend to even larger firms, taking on more risk in participation with banks, and hinting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Carlyle Posts First-Quarter Loss Wall Street Journal Carlyle Group Inc. reported a first-quarter loss, as the coronavirus pandemic hurt the value of its investments. However, the firm's private-equity portfolio proved more resilient than the broader market, and cash that could be returned to shareholders climbed ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Tyson Temporarily Closes Nebraska Beef Plant for Cleaning The New York Times DAKOTA CITY, Neb. — Tyson Foods said Thursday that it was temporarily suspending operations at a Nebraska beef processing plant that serves as the largest employer for neighboring Sioux City, Iowa, after a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times ConocoPhillips to Sharply Cut Oil Production as Low Prices Hit Earnings The New York Times (Reuters) - U.S. oil and gas company ConocoPhillips said on Thursday it would sharply reduce oil production in coming weeks, aiming to shut in 35% of its total output by June amid weak energy prices that led to a loss of $1.7 billion in the first quarter. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Costco Will Start Requiring Shoppers to Wear Face Masks on May 4 Nasdaq Shopping at Costco (NASDAQ: COST) will soon require more than just a membership card. The warehouse retailer said on Thursday that beginning May 4, all shoppers will need to wear a face covering while inside the store. The requirement is in line with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider Tesla adds $13 billion in market value after first-quarter report reveals surprise profit Business Insider Tesla shares spiked as much as 9% on Thursday after the automaker's first-quarter report topped expectations for earnings and revenue. The early-trading bounce added as much as $13 billion to Tesla's market value. The company highlighted a slew of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nasdaq Exchange operator ICE beats estimates as trading demand surges Reuters (Reuters) - New York Stock Exchange owner, Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE.N), reported higher-than-expected first-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by a surge in trading volumes due to market volatility fueled by the coronavirus crisis. Trading volumes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Samsung, Nationwide, and GE just invested in AI startup Nexar Fortune Nationwide Insurance, GE, and Samsung's venture capital arm have invested $52 million in Nexar, a maker of software that alerts drivers to road hazards like potholes and helps with auto insurance claims. The funding, announced Thursday, pushes the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Macy's Reopening 68 Stores, Targets All Within Six Weeks as US Restrictions Loosen The New York Times NEW YORK — Macy's Inc plans to reopen 68 U.S. stores on Monday in states that have loosened coronavirus lockdowns, the department store operator said on Thursday, as more retailers sought to get business going after a crushing month of closures. Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com When will NY pharmacies offer coronavirus tests? There are 'some obstacles' syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. – Pharmacists across New York state are looking at offering swab tests for coronavirus, a plan that could bring new test sites to Central New York. When that will happen is still uncertain. Many of the logistics still must be worked out, especially ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Instacart, Amazon, Target, Whole Foods workers plan to strike Friday nj.com Protesting conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, workers at Amazon, Instacart, Target and Whole Foods plan to go on a nationwide strike on May 1, expected to be the largest such protest of its kind. As part of Essential Worker's Day, and set to coincide ... Flag as irrelevant
	Insurance Journal How Cruise Ticket Legal Language May Foil Class Action Suits Insurance Journal After two passengers on their luxury cruise tested positive for Covid-19 in March, Emilio and Barbara Hernandez were so frantic to get off the ship, they wrote a note to the captain. The Costa Luminosa sailed on with them still onboard, and they ended up with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Business Do you need mortgage insurance? Fox Business Ready to buy your first home? When figuring out what you can afford to spend on a home, mortgage insurance is an important number you need to factor in. Mortgage insurance may be required to get a home loan, depending on the size of your down ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Report: Fauci Revealed Remdesivir Trial Results To Get Ahead Of Leaks Forbes Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious diseases expert, told Reuters Wednesday that he unveiled the initial results of a federal remdesivir trial out of concerns that the information could be leaked⁠—along with ethical obligations to patients taking ... Flag as irrelevant
	Investorplace.com The Top 3 Coronavirus Vaccine Stocks to Consider Right Now Investorplace.com The race is on for a novel coronavirus vaccine — and vaccine stocks are in the spotlight. More than 3 million people have been infected. More than 225,000 have already died around the world. In the United States alone, there are over 1 million cases. Over in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Business Journal Molson Coors' first quarter hurt by Covid-19, Milwaukee brewery tragedy Milwaukee Business Journal Molson Coors Beverage Co. CEO Gavin Hattersley described the beverage manufacturer's first quarter as a period unlike any other in history. Faced with the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Molson Coors reported an 8.7% decline in net sales. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post New pet insurance offers preventive care amid spike in adoptions New York Post Animal pharmaceutical maker Zoetis is launching a new pet insurance business amid a spike in pet adoptions during the coronavirus pandemic, The Post has learned. The Parsippany, NJ-based business plans to announce its new Pumpkin Pet Insurance, ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com Frontier Airlines to require passengers wear a face mask fox8.com (WJW) — Frontier Airlines said it will soon require passengers to wear a face covering as the world continues to battle coronavirus. The face mask will be required at Frontier's ticket counters, gate areas and on the aircraft effective May 8. Frontier said face ... Flag as irrelevant
	News 13 Orlando Universal Delays Epic Universe Construction due to Coronavirus News 13 Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal is delaying the construction of its new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Comcast executives said Thursday. The new park was originally on track to open in 2023. It's unclear if the delay affects that timeline. Previously, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post The best Mother's Day gift baskets you can order online New York Post If you're still on the hunt for a Mother's Day gift, there are luckily some standout options your loved will adore. You can snag a gorgeous bouquet of flowers or an order of cookies — which are two timeless ways to show mom you care. Or you can instead go for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky News British Airways plans to cut pilot numbers by a quarter -letter Reuters PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - British Airways is seeking to cut pilot numbers by a quarter as it slashes costs to weather the coronavirus crisis, according to a letter sent to union leaders and seen by Reuters. Under the plan, BA would cut 1,130 captain and co-pilot ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheStreet Marlboro-Maker Altria Posts Earnings Beat as Demand Spikes TheStreet Marlboro cigarette maker and Juul Labs stakeholder Altria (MO) - Get Report on Thursday reported earnings and sales that handily beat analysts' forecasts amid ongoing demand for its smoking and smokeless products - though it beefed up its cash war chest ... Flag as irrelevant
	Turn to 10 Worcester shuts Walmart store where 23 workers tested positive for coronavirus Turn to 10 A Walmart store in Worcester was shut down after nearly two dozen employees tested positive for COVID-19. NBC 10 Boston reported that the store off Route 146 was closed by an emergency order of the city. The city manager said 23 employees of the store ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News Armada Hoffler Properties: 1Q Earnings Snapshot Houston Chronicle VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) _ Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. (AHH) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The real estate investment trust, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, said it had ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Trump says internet retailers that use 'laughing stock' Post Office must pay more Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump lambasted internet retailers again on Wednesday for taking advantage of the U.S. Postal Service and said those firms needed to pay more for package delivery. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMC Indianapolis mail carrier fatally shot over stimulus check, union says; suspect arrested WMC INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN/CNN) - An official with the Indianapolis branch of the letter carriers' union says the union believes the fatal shooting of a local mail carrier may have happened due to problems with the residents in a house on her route. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Shell Cuts Dividend for First Time Since World War Two The New York Times LONDON — Royal Dutch Shell <RDSa.> cut its dividend for the first time since World War Two on Thursday in a drastic step to preserve cash as it prepares for a protracted slump in demand for oil because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Anglo-Dutch ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Globe and Mail Canada's GDP growth stalled in February ahead of coronavirus downturn The Globe and Mail The Canadian economy stalled in February as a teacher's strike in Ontario and the global spread of the coronavirus disrupted the movement of people and goods, Statistics Canada said on Thursday. Analysts in a Reuters poll had forecast an increase of 0.1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Post Talking Crypto: Learn to really understand the world of cryptocurrency Financial Post Back in the days when workers stood around the watercooler (it wasn't that long ago) the topic of cryptocurrency might occasionally arise. Faced with a conversation that revolved around investing in Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum and Stellar Lumen it might have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Punch Norway oil producers seeking clarity on production cut announcement S&P Global London — Norwegian oil producers were seeking clarity Thursday on a landmark production cut announced by the government in support of wider OPEC-plus output cuts intended to overcome the crisis in oil markets, as the country unveiled a tax break for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News The Coronavirus Pandemic and its Impact on Corporate Earnings Yahoo News Note: The following is an excerpt from this week's Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>. Here are the key points: The ongoing Q1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	HamiltonNews We have the 6 best tips to avoid Coronavirus-related scams HamiltonNews DURHAM – Online scams continue to abound as fraud artists focus on issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, police are warning. On Wednesday, April 29 Toronto police issued a statement saying that investigators have noticed an increase in ... Flag as irrelevant
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