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Caterpillar halts operations at some facilities, withdraws 2020 outlook

Caterpillar halts operations at some facilities, withdraws 2020 outlook

Construction and mining equipment maker Caterpillar Inc said on Thursday it was suspending operations at some facilities and withdrawing its 2020 outlook as it struggled with the impact of government-ordered shutdowns on its plants and supply chains.



6 years ago
What you need to know about unemployment benefits in the coronavirus relief bill

What you need to know about unemployment benefits in the coronavirus relief bill

The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by the Senate contains a big boost in unemployment benefits for Americans. Here's what you need to know.

6 years ago
Mitsubishi Corp could take 10% stake in Renault in alliance rejig: report

Mitsubishi Corp could take 10% stake in Renault in alliance rejig: report

Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corp could potentially take a 10% stake in French carmaker Renault as part of scenarios being discussed to reinforce an alliance between Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, Les Echos newspaper reported on Thursday.



6 years ago
Mnuchin: Americans to get aid within three weeks amid coronavirus

Mnuchin: Americans to get aid within three weeks amid coronavirus

Americans should receive direct deposits for financial aid within three weeks as soon as the coronavirus economic relief bill is signed into law, the U.S. Treasury Secretary said, adding that the record jobless claims announced on Thursday "are not relevant."



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Hedge fund manager to lead Norway sovereign fund after $124 billion loss

Hedge fund manager to lead Norway sovereign fund after $124 billion loss

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, named a London-based hedge fund manager as its new chief executive on Thursday and said it had lost $124 billion this year as stock markets tanked due to the coronavirus pandemic.



6 years ago
Harley-Davidson withdraws outlook due to coronavirus disruption

Harley-Davidson withdraws outlook due to coronavirus disruption

Harley-Davidson Inc on Thursday withdrew its financial forecasts as the coronavirus outbreak hurts its supply chain, and warned further disruptions could dent its ability to supply and sell motorcycles.



6 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims surge to record 3.28 million

U.S. weekly jobless claims surge to record 3.28 million

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits surged to a record of more than 3 million last week as strict measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic ground the country to a sudden halt, unleashing a wave of layoffs that likely brought an end to the longest employment boom in U.S. history.



6 years ago
Stuck working from home? It won't save you much on your taxes

Stuck working from home? It won't save you much on your taxes

Those orders to stay home won't do much good for your 2020 taxes, even as you run up your electrical bill and use your own internet to do your job. Here's why.

6 years ago
Instant View: U.S. jobless claims balloon to record on coronavirus impact

Instant View: U.S. jobless claims balloon to record on coronavirus impact

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits shot to record of more than 3 million last week as strict measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic ground the country to a sudden halt, unleashing a wave of layoffs that likely brought an end to the longest employment boom in U.S. history.[]



6 years ago
Wall Street jumps at open as jobless claims raise hopes of more stimulus

Wall Street jumps at open as jobless claims raise hopes of more stimulus

Wall Street jumped at the open on Thursday, building on a two-day rally, as investors bet on more stimulus measures after the U.S. jobless claims surged past 3 million last week, underscoring the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.



6 years ago
Ford to restart U.S. truck plants in April to combat virus cash squeeze

Ford to restart U.S. truck plants in April to combat virus cash squeeze

Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it planned to restart production at some plants in North America as early as April 6, bringing back its most profitable vehicles at a time when U.S. demand has slumped and the No. 2 U.S. automaker is conserving cash to survive the coronavirus pandemic.



6 years ago
HSBC delays job cuts in face of coronavirus

HSBC delays job cuts in face of coronavirus

HSBC has said it is delaying the "vast majority" of its planned redundancies to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a memo sent to staff seen by Reuters said.



6 years ago
Danish charity network to 3D print protective visors

Danish charity network to 3D print protective visors

A group of Danish entrepreneurs have started a charity network that stands ready to make up to 20,000 protective visors a day using 3D printers, in an attempt to meet rising demand from doctors and nurses combating the coronavirus outbreak.



6 years ago
Congress will let you take $100,000 from your 401(k). Should you?

Congress will let you take $100,000 from your 401(k). Should you?

The coronavirus relief bill passed by Senate will allow affected savers to pull up to $100,000 from their retirement plans, free of the 10% early withdrawal penalty. Here are 3 things you should know.

6 years ago
Futures fall after two-day rally as focus turns to jobless numbers

Futures fall after two-day rally as focus turns to jobless numbers

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday after a two-day rally as investors braced for what is expected to be one of the worst domestic jobless claims reports in history, underscoring the wide-ranging economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic.



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