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Oil extends recovery as Trump hints at intervening in Saudi-Russia price war

Oil extends recovery as Trump hints at intervening in Saudi-Russia price war

Oil prices recovered further on Friday, following steep gains in the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted he may intervene in the price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia at an "appropriate time".



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OPEC supply curbs, U.S. measures could support oil prices near term: Goldman

OPEC supply curbs, U.S. measures could support oil prices near term: Goldman

Supply restraint by core-OPEC producers could push second-quarter Brent oil prices up to $30 a barrel, while U.S. measures to support the market could underpin prices in the near term, Goldman Sachs said in a research note.



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Distilleries making hand sanitizer? How small businesses are pivoting due to the coronavirus

Distilleries making hand sanitizer? How small businesses are pivoting due to the coronavirus

Businesses including condom-makers, gin producers and food manufacturers are seeing consumers react in different ways as they self-isolate or reduce social contact.

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Apple limits online iPhone purchases to two per person amid coronavirus

Apple limits online iPhone purchases to two per person amid coronavirus

Apple Inc is limiting customer purchases of iPhones over its online stores in many countries including the United States and China to a maximum of two handsets per person, checks on its website on Friday revealed.



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Oil extends gains after Trump hints at intervening in Saudi-Russia price war

Oil extends gains after Trump hints at intervening in Saudi-Russia price war

U.S. crude oil prices rose over $1 on Friday, extending steep gains from the previous session, after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted he may intervene in the price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia at an "appropriate time".



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Air Canada to lay off more than 5,100 employees amid coronavirus outbreak: CBC News

Air Canada to lay off more than 5,100 employees amid coronavirus outbreak: CBC News

Air Canada is set to lay off more than 5,100 members of its cabin crews because of a decline in flights following the coronavirus outbreak, CBC News reported https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/more-than-5-100-air-canada-flight-attendants-to-be-laid-off-amid-massive-covid-19-slowdown-1.5504051 late on Thursday.



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'Strings attached': Governments offer financial lifelines to airlines, at a price

'Strings attached': Governments offer financial lifelines to airlines, at a price

Shattered airlines were left counting the cost of government support as politicians in the United States and New Zealand set out conditions for bailouts needed to absorb the shock of coronavirus.



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Thailand reports 50 new coronavirus infections for total of 322

Thailand reports 50 new coronavirus infections for total of 322

Thailand reported 50 new coronavirus infections, taking its tally to 322, a health official said on Friday, with the majority located in Bangkok, the capital.



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Cramer says 'I think there's a technical rebound coming,' but warns it may be short-lived

Cramer says 'I think there's a technical rebound coming,' but warns it may be short-lived

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Friday the coronavirus-slammed stock market is due for bounce because there has been so much selling in recent weeks.

6 years ago
Nailing Your Product Launch

Nailing Your Product Launch

Successful product launches don’t just happen. From producing a product that has a potential market to crafting compelling messaging, read on for points to consider before you launch. Continue reading

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Covid-19:  Resources and Guides for Businesses and Individuals

Covid-19: Resources and Guides for Businesses and Individuals

NCFA | March 20, 2020 Resources and Guides for Businesses Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses Business Development Bank of Canada - Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs Business Development Bank of Canada – Support for entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian businesses Export Development Canada

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BMW will idle South Carolina plant for two weeks starting April 3

BMW will idle South Carolina plant for two weeks starting April 3

BMW AG said on Friday it will temporarily close its South Carolina plant for two weeks starting April 3.



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Coronavirus rescue checks may shortchange some Americans on Social Security

Coronavirus rescue checks may shortchange some Americans on Social Security

As Washington lawmakers scramble to help shore up Americans' personal balance sheets, many are wondering if checks will also go to the nation's seniors. Here's how those on Social Security might be affected.

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How Regulation Crowdfunding Stood up to the First Weeks of Coronavirus – Almost Opposite of the Public Markets

How Regulation Crowdfunding Stood up to the First Weeks of Coronavirus – Almost Opposite of the Public Markets

Crowdfund Capital Advisors | Sherwood Neiss | March 20, 2020 The Coronavirus is taking the financial markets by storm. It began its attack on the public markets around February 12th. Since then, the markets have dropped 30% off their highs and have made wide swings from one day to the next. It has been one

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Covid-19:  Resources and Guides for Businesses

Covid-19: Resources and Guides for Businesses

NCFA | March 20, 2020 Resources and Guides for Businesses Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses Business Development Bank of Canada - Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs Business Development Bank of Canada – Support for entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian businesses Export Development Canada

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