Hertz awards over $16 million in retention bonus to key executives
U.S. car rental company Hertz Global Holdings said on Tuesday it has paid about $16.2 million in retention bonuses to a range of key executives at...
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Factbox: Airlines crumble around the globe amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus crisis, which has virtually grounded global air traffic since March, has pushed several struggling airlines over the edge.
LATAM becomes largest airline yet driven to bankruptcy by coronavirus
Chile's LATAM Airlines Group filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, becoming the world's largest carrier so far to seek an emergency reorganization due to the...
Global airlines body raises alarm over bailout debts
Heavy debts inherited from government bailouts and other fund-raising moves will delay the airline industry's recovery from the coronavirus crisis, a trade body said on Tuesday.
U.S. consumer confidence stabilizes as economy reopens
U.S. consumer confidence nudged up in May, suggesting the worst of the novel coronavirus-driven economic slump was probably in the past as the country starts to...
SpaceX raised more than the $500 million it was seeking in its most recent funding round
SpaceX raised well over the $500 million it was seeking in its most recent funding round, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission reveal.
Stocks rally, S&P 500 crosses 3000 barrier; oil gains
Global equity markets strode higher on Tuesday, along with crude oil, as investors set aside Sino-U.S. rhetoric to focus on more stimulus in China and the...
S&P 500 tops 3,000 points on hopes of economic recovery, COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. stocks jumped and the S&P 500 breached 3,000 points on Tuesday as optimism about a potential coronavirus vaccine and a revival in business activity helped...
NYSE trading floor partially reopens after coronavirus closure
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo donned a face mask and rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, marking the partial reopening...
Pandemic forces virtual safety checks for oil tankers
Ship assessors are resorting to virtual inspections of oil tankers to keep vessels afloat, as the coronavirus pandemic makes physical visits to check for seaworthiness tougher...
U.S. passenger railroad service Amtrak says needs new $1.5 billion bailout
U.S. passenger railroad service Amtrak told Congress in a letter made public Tuesday it needs a further $1.475 billion bailout or it will be forced to...
Oil prices gain as faith in supply cuts grows
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by growing confidence that producers are following through on commitments to cut supplies and as fuel demand picks up with...
UK's John Lewis plans 'phased' re-opening of department stores
British retailer John Lewis Partnership said on Tuesday it will re-open its department stores on a "phased basis" after the government said "non-essential" retail could re-open...
Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at U.S. pharmacies, drugmakers
U.S. pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious...
Lithium producers must wait as pandemic slows electric vehicle revolution
The coronavirus pandemic has paused the electric vehicle revolution, forcing producers of battery metal lithium into survival mode with output cuts, expansion delays and sales of...