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	finance As-it-happens update ⋅ June 29, 2020
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	Forbes Clorox, Patreon, Starbucks—And All The Other Companies Boycotting Facebook Forbes An advertising boycott of Facebook called for by top civil rights groups continues to gather momentum with over 100 marketers, including Starbucks, Verizon, Unilever, Hershey's, Patagonia and more, announcing they will not work with the tech giant until ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Here's how much Covid-19 drug remdesivir will cost CNN (CNN) The United States now has a highly anticipated price tag for the antiviral drug remdesivir. More evidence remdesivir helps some coronavirus patients. Gilead Sciences, the company that makes the Covid-19 drug, announced in an open letter on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Amazon Will Pay One-Time Bonus Of $500 To Front-Line Workers, Part-Time Workers Will Get $250 Forbes Full-time Amazon employees, workers at Whole Foods and drivers in Amazon's contracted delivery program will get a $500 one-time payment, while those in part-time roles will receive $250, the company said, as it committed to spend more than $500 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	MediaPost Communications Google Brings Free Listings To Search Results Page In US MediaPost Communications Google on Monday said it will bring free listings to the Google Search results page in the U.S., helping shoppers choose the products and sellers that will serve them best. The move to switch the buying options in product Knowledge panels from paid to free ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Subscribers Churning Through Video Streaming Services At 'Record' Rates During Lockdown Forbes A new study has good news and bad news for the proliferating group of subscription video-on-demand services, especially the big new ones backed by major media companies. On the one hand, consumers are trying Disney+, Apple TV+ and others at a high ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Exclusive: Germany Missed Chances to Put Wirecard on Watchlist, Source Says The New York Times FRANKFURT — German regulators twice looked into tightening the supervision of collapsed payments firm Wirecard and discussed it with the German and European central banks but no action was taken, a person with direct knowledge of the talks told ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Warren Buffett doesn't need the Fed's help. But he's getting it anyway CNN New York (CNN Business) An emergency program run by the Federal Reserve now owns bonds issued by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway, a company valued at $426 billion, is listed as one of the dozens of companies whose bonds ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Fed's Daly says 'far too early' to judge US recovery Reuters (Reuters) - It is "far too early" to judge the strength of the recovery in the world's largest economy as it reopens after extended coronavirus shutdowns, San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly told reporters on a conference call on Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UPDATE 1-Fed launches primary market corporate credit facility Reuters (Adds details on the facility). June 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Monday kicked off a long-awaited program that enables it to purchase corporate bonds directly from companies that were highly rated before the pandemic, putting into place one of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Xconomy FDA Says "No" to Intercept Pharma's NASH Drug, Asks for More Data Xconomy The FDA has rejected an Intercept Pharmaceuticals drug developed to treat the fatty liver disorder nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, more commonly referred to as "NASH." New York-based Intercept (NASDAQ: ICPT) said Monday that the agency's complete ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Appeals Court Delays Meeting Between GM, Fiat Chrysler CEOs The New York Times DETROIT — Three federal appeals judges have delayed a court-ordered meeting between the CEOs of General Motors and Fiat Chrysler to try to settle a lawsuit over corruption by union leaders. U.S. District Court Judge Paul Borman last week ordered GM ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Empower Retirement to Buy Personal Capital Wall Street Journal Empower Retirement said it is buying the personal-wealth management company Personal Capital Corp. for as much as $1 billion, in a move to expand Empower's financial-planning tools to individuals. Empower, the second-largest retirement-plan ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Utility commission extends moratorium on disconnections by six more weeks The Indianapolis Star The state agency that governs utility companies Monday morning ordered the moratorium on utility disconnections be extended until August 14, two weeks later than utility companies proposed but months earlier than consumer advocacy groups called for. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Costco stops selling half-sheet cakes CNN New York (CNN Business) The past few months have been chaotic for Costco customers, with product limitations, long lines and the temporary elimination of free food samples. Now, it appears there's another change for devoted shoppers: Costco has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Car and Driver Nikola Badger Electric Pickup Buyers Can Place Deposits Starting Now Car and Driver Nikola is finally taking deposits for its Badger pickup. The company announced that reservation holders could place deposits on their vehicles starting now and that the vehicle will be shown off at Nikola World from December 3 to 5, with the unveiling of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Singapore Central Bank Says It Is Working With Police Investigating Wirecard U.S. News & World Report SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank is working with the city-state's police to scrutinise collapsed German payments firm Wirecard's local operations, it said on Monday, adding that local authorities had also reached out to foreign agencies. Flag as irrelevant
	Bankrate.com Current Refinance Rates, June 29, 2020 | Rates retreat Bankrate.com Several closely watched mortgage refinance rates decreased today. The national averages for 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed refinances both dropped. Meanwhile, the average rate on 10-year fixed refis also were down. Flag as irrelevant
	WBOY.com UPDATE: Planet Fitness closed for deep cleaning WBOY.com UPDATE (JUNE 29, 2020 2:35 p.m.):. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – On Monday, MCHD issued a press release in which they stated that a registered sanitarian from MCHD Environmental Health visited Planet Fitness but was unable to get in because of ... Flag as irrelevant
	pymnts.com High Court: President Has Authority To Fire Consumer Agency Chief pymnts.com The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a key feature of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that limited presidential authority to fire the agency's chief. The bureau was one of the major regulatory reforms that followed the epic economic ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDanRiver.com Coronavirus Cash: 13 Ways to Tap Your Money If You Need It GoDanRiver.com With the number of COVID-19 cases trending upward, worries are returning that we'll still be wrestling with the coronavirus pandemic for quite some time to come. Unfortunately, that translates to not only continued health worries, but also to extended concerns ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg India Bans 59 Apps, Including TikTok and WeChat, Citing Security Bloomberg In this photo illustration, the social media application logo, TikTok is displayed on the screen of an iPhone on April 13, 2020, in Arlington, Virginia - TikTok has pledged $250 million to local organizations around the world supporting healthcare, education, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Dodge's SRT teases 8950-horsepower lineup with Star Spangled Banner riff CNET Independence Day is right around the corner. While fireworks are the generally accepted means of celebration for that particular holiday, the folks from SRT have a little something else planned. Fiat Chrysler's performance brand is getting set to debut its 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Microsoft permanently closing almost all of its stores nj.com Computer and technology giant Microsoft announced plans to permanently close almost all of its 82 retail stores. There are currently three Microsoft Stores in New Jersey: Bridgewater, Freehold and Paramus. All three temporarily closed due to the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Lookers confirms £19m charge to correct books after fraud inquiry The Guardian Staff and agencies. Published on Mon 29 Jun 2020 14.40 EDT. 0. 0. Lookers, the troubled car dealership chain, has said it will have to book a £19m charge to correct inaccuracies in its accounts after an investigation. Earlier this month, the London-listed ... Flag as irrelevant
	13newsnow.com WVEC Governor Northam signs offshore wind legislation, setting goals for clean energy production 13newsnow.com WVEC VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Monday morning, just ahead of a tour of the completed construction of some pilot offshore wind turbines, Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a 5,200 megawatt goal for wind energy in Virginia. The legislation aims to produce ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington MGM Casino, Gyms to Reopen as Prince George's Enters Full Phase 2 NBC4 Washington Limits on large gatherings will also be relaxed when the county enters a full phase two reopening at 5 p.m. Monday. By Justin Finch and Sophia Barnes • Published June 29, 2020 • Updated 5 hours ago. Pause. 1:53. MGM Casino, Gyms to Reopen as Prince ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Indian Telecom Tycoon Bids for SoftBank-Backed OneWeb Bloomberg Indian telecommunications tycoon Sunil Mittal has submitted a bid for OneWeb, the bankrupt satellite firm whose investors include SoftBank Group Corp., people with knowledge of the matter said. An arm of Mittal's Bharti Enterprises Ltd. conglomerate made ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Meijer suspends cash payments at self-checkout lanes mlive.com GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Cash temporarily won't be accepted at Meijer self-checkout lanes due to a national shortage of coins. Customers who want to pay with bills will have to visit Meijer's staffed checkout lanes for the time being, according to a company ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Coronavirus: Death toll passes 500000 worldwide as confirmed cases reach 10 million Yahoo Sports The worldwide death toll from coronavirus has passed the 500,000 mark. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University revealed the grim milestone was reached on Sunday evening. It said there were now more than 10 million confirmed cases globally of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Nearly 60000 pounds of chicken nuggets recalled over rubber contamination concerns Fox News Heads up, consumers: a Texas-based company is recalling nearly 60,000 pounds of chicken nuggets over concerns the products are contaminated with a rubber material. Pilgrim's Pride, of Waco, is recalling some 59,800 pounds of fully cooked chicken ... Flag as irrelevant
	Marketplace.org Why the racism in facial recognition software probably can't be fixed Marketplace.org It's been proven that facial recognition software isn't good at accurately identifying people of color. It's also known that police departments around the country use facial recognition tools to identify suspects and make arrests. And now we know about what is ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 10 News Phoenix Texas Starbucks barista attacked after asking customer to wear mask FOX 10 News Phoenix MIDLAND, Texas - A Starbucks barista in Texas was attacked after asking a customer to wear a face mask, Midland officials say. The Midland Police Department responded to an assault call Saturday morning after an unidentified employee was punched in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Rio Tinto avoids footing $1bn bill for new power plant in Mongolia Financial Times Rio Tinto has been spared from footing the bill for a $1bn coal-fired power station in Mongolia, where the miner is developing a huge underground copper deposit in the Gobi Desert. The Anglo-Australian group said on Monday that a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times India needs to allot reasonably priced 5G spectrum, says US FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Economic Times NEW DELHI: Ajit Pai, Chairman, US Federal Communications Commission, has said that India needs to allot 5G spectrum at a reasonable price for carriers to make an investment in networks and stressed on the need for continued dialogue with policymakers ... Flag as irrelevant
	SHINE China unveils wealth management scheme for Hong Kong, Macau and mainland WHBL News HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China unveiled on Monday a long-anticipated scheme linking up investment in wealth management products in Hong Kong, Macau and neighbouring mainland Chinese cities. The "Wealth Management Connect" pilot ... Flag as irrelevant
	PaxEx.Aero Air Canada fights back on refund demands, disputes DOT authority PaxEx.Aero Facing dozens of customer complaints to the US Department of Transportation, Air Canada is fighting back. While the carrier has only filed one response publicly so far the contents suggest that passengers may well come up short in their efforts to get their ... Flag as irrelevant
	ComputerWeekly.com Nokia nets exclusive Taiwan Mobile 5G deal ComputerWeekly.com In a huge win for Nokia that will not only bring in around €400m over three years, but will also establish it as a leading player in a key region, Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has selected the Finnish telco as the sole supplier of its 5G network in a three-year framework ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Gold steadies near multi-year peak as virus fears mount Times of India NEW DELHI: Gold prices steadied on Monday, holding close to a near eight-year peak scaled last week, as the accelerating spread of the coronavirus threatened to derail hopes of an economic recovery. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $1,772.39 per ounce by 11:08 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express Vehicle production will be impacted due to delay in Chinese component imports: SIAM backs ACMA Financial Express Imports from China are subjected to a 100 percent manual inspection which leads to inordinate delays, says ACMA adding that some auto component imports from China are critical for vehicle production. By:Abhilasha SinghUpdated: Jun 29, 2020 7:47 PM. Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Rupee edges higher against US dollar after big gains last week Livemint Indian rupee today edged higher against the US dollar, extending strong gains of the previous week. A weak greenback and easing crude prices supported the Indian rupee but a decline in domestic equity markets capped the gains. The rupee today ended 6 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times Colonist Hootsuite names new CEO to replace founder amid Times Colonist VANCOUVER — Hootsuite has named a new CEO to replace founder Ryan Holmes after his 12 years at the helm of the Vancouver-based tech company. Tom Keiser, former chief operating officer of Zendesk, headquartered in San Francisco, will take over as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Mirror Singapore-based Valorous Asia invests in First Gen Business Mirror Singaporean firm Valorous Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. will acquire 11.9 percent of First Gen Corp.'s outstanding common shares for P9.6 billion. Following the tender offer period, Valorous Asia said Monday it has accepted 427,041,291 common shares of First ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Payday loan firm Sunny goes into administration – how it affects your repayments The Sun PAYDAY loan firm Sunny has gone into administration, affecting 50,000 customers. The high-cost credit firm blamed the impact of the coronavirus and a continued clampdown on the payday loan sector. Payday lender Sunny has gone bust affecting 50,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hampshire Chronicle Aldi unveils 18 Hampshire locations in store expansion plans Hampshire Chronicle SUPERMARKET giant Aldi has announced that it is on the hunt for new store locations across Hampshire towns and cities. The German retailer is on the lookout for a variety of sites, including opening in some places for the first time as well as adding to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fair Lawn-Glen Rock Daily Voice Pair Of $50K Lottery Tickets Sold In Bergen, Somerset Counties Fair Lawn-Glen Rock Daily Voice A pair of winning New Jersey Lottery tickets were sold in Bergen and Somerset counties. Tickets matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball for the Saturday, June 27 drawing were sold at 7-Eleven on State Street in Hackensack and QuickChek on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ETF Stream BlackRock declines to extend IVV ETF fee cut to Australians ETF Stream BlackRock has declined to extend its new ETF fee cuts to Australians. Last week, BlackRock cut the fees on its three core US share market ETFs – known by their tickers IVV, IJH and IJR. The funds follow popular US share market gauges of large, medium and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Paul Tan's Automotive News 2020 Mazda CX-5 in Europe – new Polymetal Grey, cylinder deactivation, improved refinement and safety Paul Tan's Automotive News Having already received its fair share of model year updates, the Mazda CX-5 enters 2020 in Europe with several new cosmetic and functional improvements, most of which you can only find under the skin. Predictably, none of the changes has anything to do ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Herald MERC says all Mumbai June electricity bills as per rules, gives option for payment National Herald The companies providing electricity informed the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission that during lockdown, bills were raised on the average consumption of three months prior to March 2020. Representative image ... Flag as irrelevant
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