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U.S. holding slew of new drilling lease sales despite oil market slump

U.S. holding slew of new drilling lease sales despite oil market slump

The Trump administration is moving ahead with oil and gas lease sales in four Western states beginning on Tuesday, bucking criticism from taxpayer advocates who say the auctions should be postponed because of a meltdown in energy prices.



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Ryanair will not operate flights in April or May

Ryanair will not operate flights in April or May

Ryanair on Tuesday said it does not expect to operate flights in April or May and has offered its aircraft to European governments for rescue or the essential movement of medicines and personal protective equipment.



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Oil jumps 5% to over $28 on Fed steps to support economy

Oil jumps 5% to over $28 on Fed steps to support economy

Oil jumped 5% on Tuesday to above $28 a barrel, supported by steps by the U.S. Federal Reserve to bolster the economy and hopes the United States will soon reach a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package.



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Bank of England says coronavirus tougher than banks' stress test

Bank of England says coronavirus tougher than banks' stress test

The shock from coronavirus to banks is set to be greater but less prolonged than lenders faced in last year's stress test and the financial system remains resilient, the Bank of England said on Tuesday.



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Oil prices rise over $1 as U.S. ramps up economic support measures

Oil prices rise over $1 as U.S. ramps up economic support measures

Oil prices rose around 4% on Tuesday on hopes that the United States will soon reach a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package that could blunt the economic impact of the outbreak and in turn support oil demand.



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Norwegian Air secures first cash infusion from state rescue package

Norwegian Air secures first cash infusion from state rescue package

Norwegian Air has fulfilled the first condition to access a government-led rescue package for the airline industry and secured an initial cash infusion of 300 million Norwegian crowns ($26.6 million), the budget carrier said on Tuesday.



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JD Sports delays results to May, cites ample cash resources

JD Sports delays results to May, cites ample cash resources

Britain's biggest sportswear retailer JD Sports said on Tuesday it has delayed the publication of its financial results to May and has enough cash resources to ride out the coronavirus crisis.



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Dollar falls for a second day on Fed stimulus

Dollar falls for a second day on Fed stimulus

The dollar slipped for a second consecutive day on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve unveiled fresh measures to supply precious liquidity into funding markets, sending risky currencies such as the Australian dollar soaring.



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Asian stocks rebound, Fed soothes with boundless QE

Asian stocks rebound, Fed soothes with boundless QE

Asian equities markets rallied on Tuesday as investors bet the U.S Federal Reserve's promise of unlimited dollar funding would ease painful strains in financial markets even if it could not stop the economic hit of the coronavirus epidemic.



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Here are Credit Suisse's 'safe-haven' stock picks to protect against further coronavirus downside

Here are Credit Suisse's 'safe-haven' stock picks to protect against further coronavirus downside

Disease outbreaks have led to longer market declines and rebounds that are less sharp as compared with crises that are brought on by natural disasters, according to Credit Suisse.

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Parking pain: Airlines, airports hunt for storage space as pandemic idles planes

Parking pain: Airlines, airports hunt for storage space as pandemic idles planes

As airlines idle thousands of aircraft for which there are no passengers, they are hitting an unprecedented problem: finding a place to park them.



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Here's how to make your money work harder for you in the coronavirus crash

Here's how to make your money work harder for you in the coronavirus crash

A return to basics, including stocking your emergency fund and learning to DIY so you can save on expenses, could be the best ways to get through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Op-Ed: 'Big Bang Theory' producer's investment philosophy helps him through the crisis

Op-Ed: 'Big Bang Theory' producer's investment philosophy helps him through the crisis

'Big Bang Theory' TV producer David Goetsch has come up with an approach to life, and investing, that's helping him weather the storm around the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the stock market.

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Citigroup will temporarily close up to 15% of U.S. branches

Citigroup will temporarily close up to 15% of U.S. branches

Citigroup Inc said on Tuesday it will temporarily shutter up to 15% of its U.S. branches amid the coronavirus outbreak.



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Uber appoints former Mattel CEO Robert Eckert to board

Uber appoints former Mattel CEO Robert Eckert to board

Uber Technologies Inc said on Monday it had appointed consumer industry veteran Robert Eckert to its board as an independent director.



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