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U.S. court rules for Teva in migraine patent dispute with Eli Lilly

U.S. court rules for Teva in migraine patent dispute with Eli Lilly

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Tuesday won a ruling from a U.S. administrative court that could help it fend off competition from Eli Lilly and Co in the market for migraine drugs.



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Fed will do 'whatever it takes' to help U.S. economy likely in recession, Daly says

Fed will do 'whatever it takes' to help U.S. economy likely in recession, Daly says

The Federal Reserve is ready to do more to help a U.S. economy ground to a sudden halt as businesses shutter and people stay home to slow the coronavirus pandemic, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said on Tuesday.



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Goldman gives staff 10 days paid family leave due to coronavirus: memo

Goldman gives staff 10 days paid family leave due to coronavirus: memo

Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs is offering employees 10 days of paid family leave to care for children or elderly parents who are at home during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a memo sent to staff on Tuesday that was seen by Reuters.



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Stocks give up gains, on pace for worst quarter since 2008

Stocks give up gains, on pace for worst quarter since 2008

Global stock markets dipped in volatile trading on Tuesday as investors assessed the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic, while the MSCI benchmark of world equities was on pace to finish its worst quarter since the financial crisis of 2008.



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Billionaire investor Steve Cohen: 'After an earthquake there are tremors'

Billionaire investor Steve Cohen: 'After an earthquake there are tremors'

Billionaire trader Steven A. Cohen is cautioning the staff of his investment firm, Point72 Asset Management, to remain cautious amid markets that have recovered slightly from coronavirus-driven lows.



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Senators urge U.S. airlines to issue ticket refunds after bailout

Senators urge U.S. airlines to issue ticket refunds after bailout

Nine Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday urged the chief executives of 11 major airlines to issue full cash refunds to customers canceling flights during the coronavirus pandemic after Congress approved $25 billion in cash grants for the hard-hit industry.



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IKEA starts producing protective gear for health care workers

IKEA starts producing protective gear for health care workers

IKEA, the world's biggest furniture brand, said on Tuesday it has started making protective gear such as aprons and facemasks for hospitals battling the spread of coronavirus, and aims to step up output further.



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Ineos to build third hand sanitizer plant in France in 10 days

Ineos to build third hand sanitizer plant in France in 10 days

British chemical company Ineos said on Tuesday it will build a third hand sanitizer plant in France in 10 days to help with a European shortage.



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Oil rises after 18-year lows prompt U.S.-Russia talks plan

Oil rises after 18-year lows prompt U.S.-Russia talks plan

Oil prices firmed on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to talks aimed at stabilising energy markets, with benchmarks climbing off 18-year lows hit as the coronavirus outbreak cut fuel demand worldwide.



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Vivendi closes sale of 10% stake in Universal to Tencent consortium

Vivendi closes sale of 10% stake in Universal to Tencent consortium

Vivendi closed on Tuesday the sale of a 10% stake in Universal Music Group (UMG) - home to Taylor Swift and The Beatles - to a Tencent-led consortium, in a deal giving UMG an enterprise value of 30 billion euros ($33 billion).



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Ad giant WPP pulls dividend, buyback and outlook as clients cut spending

Ad giant WPP pulls dividend, buyback and outlook as clients cut spending

The world's biggest advertising company WPP has pulled its dividend and share buyback and withdrawn its 2020 guidance after the coronavirus pandemic sparked the most uncertain time in its 35-year history.



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World stocks rally after Chinese data boost to close worst quarter since 2008

World stocks rally after Chinese data boost to close worst quarter since 2008

World stocks looked set to close their worst quarter since 2008 on a brighter note on Tuesday, as strong Chinese factory data held out hope for an economic revival even as much of the rest of the world shut down to fight the coronavirus.



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Some Whole Foods workers call for 'sick out'

Some Whole Foods workers call for 'sick out'

A group of workers at Whole Foods Market called on others to phone in sick at all of the grocer's stores on Tuesday to protest what they say is a lack of adequate compensation and protections from the coronavirus.



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Apple supplier Japan Display finalises deal to raise $200 million from 'customer'

Apple supplier Japan Display finalises deal to raise $200 million from 'customer'

Japan Display said on Tuesday it has finalised a deal to raise $200 million from "an overseas customer," which sources have said is Apple.



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Deutsche Bank to sponsor Eintracht Frankfurt soccer team: sources

Deutsche Bank to sponsor Eintracht Frankfurt soccer team: sources

Deutsche Bank is set to ink a sponsorship deal with the local soccer team Eintracht Frankfurt, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.



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