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Financial markets reel, stocks plunge as Trump stuns with Europe travel ban

Financial markets reel, stocks plunge as Trump stuns with Europe travel ban

Financial markets reeled on Thursday as stocks dived and oil slumped after U.S. President Donald Trump took the dramatic step of banning travel from Europe to reduce the impact of the coronavirus, threatening more disruptions to trade and the world economy.



6 years ago
What to ask yourself before making any investment moves as the market falls

What to ask yourself before making any investment moves as the market falls

As stocks hit their worst-performing week since the Financial Crisis, most investors are tempted to make big moves or do nothing at all. One behavioral finance expert says it's wise to take a more strategic approach. These tips can help assess whether you're moving in the right direction.

6 years ago
Exclusive: Sinclair Oil weighs offers for company sale: sources

Exclusive: Sinclair Oil weighs offers for company sale: sources

Sinclair Oil Corp, which operates two Wyoming refineries and has licensed more than 1,000 branded gasoline stations, is reviewing offers to buy the company, according to three people familiar with the matter.



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Kuroda says BOJ ready to act to support economy, after meeting PM Abe

Kuroda says BOJ ready to act to support economy, after meeting PM Abe

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank was ready to respond with further steps to support the economy, after a meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday.



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Oil slumps as U.S. bans travel from Europe over pandemic

Oil slumps as U.S. bans travel from Europe over pandemic

Oil prices sank again on Thursday along with the broader market after the United States banned travel from Europe following a World Health Organization declaration that the coronavirus outbreak is now a pandemic.



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Seeking to avoid EU tariffs, Washington state House passes bill to drop Boeing tax break

Seeking to avoid EU tariffs, Washington state House passes bill to drop Boeing tax break

Washington state's House of Representatives passed a measure on Wednesday night that removes a key tax break for Boeing Co and other aerospace firms, in a bid to head off possible European tariffs on U.S. goods and ease a transatlantic trade dispute over aircraft subsidies.



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Coronavirus halts Lufthansa's sale of international catering operations: sources

Coronavirus halts Lufthansa's sale of international catering operations: sources

German carrier Lufthansa has been forced by the coronavirus epidemic to halt the sale of the international operations of its airline caterer LSG, two people close to the matter said.



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Brent crude set for worst week since 1991 as oil falls a third day

Brent crude set for worst week since 1991 as oil falls a third day

Oil fell a third day as the horror show for crude investors continued on Friday amid panic about evaporating demand from the coronavirus pandemic, with Brent set for its biggest weekly loss since 1991 and U.S. crude heading for its worst week since 2008.



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BOJ watching developments, ready to respond further: Kuroda

BOJ watching developments, ready to respond further: Kuroda

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Thursday that the central bank was dealing with the coronavirus's impact on the economy and that he was ready to respond with further steps without hesitation.



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JPMorgan and Goldman tell NY metro employees to work from home in coronavirus response

JPMorgan and Goldman tell NY metro employees to work from home in coronavirus response

The move is likely to be followed widely be other large New York-area employers. JPMorgan said it was following the request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

6 years ago
Podcast hosted by Tristram Waye:  Special guest, Richard Turrin, Author of Innovation Lab Excellence

Podcast hosted by Tristram Waye: Special guest, Richard Turrin, Author of Innovation Lab Excellence

NCFA | Tristram Waye | March 11, 2020 Tristram Waye (Podcast host) Fintech Content Strategist | Entrepreneur | Connector | Author   Richard Turrin (Special guest) Author of Innovation Lab Excellence | Consultant Rich Turrin website  |  Get the book on Amazon   Length 1 hr 2 mins   Podcast Transcript Introduction:  I’m Tristram Waye and

6 years ago
Got a high-deductible health plan? It may cover the cost of coronavirus testing

Got a high-deductible health plan? It may cover the cost of coronavirus testing

The IRS is giving some relief to individuals in high-deductible medical plans: Their insurance may cover the cost of COVID-19 testing and treatment. Be aware this is guidance and not a mandate, so check with your plan first.

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Citigroup hires Loretta Ko to head financial institution group

Citigroup hires Loretta Ko to head financial institution group

Citigroup has hired Loretta Ko to return to the investment bank and head its financial institutions group (FIG) for Hong Kong, the bank said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Banks at risk of losing billions of dollars in fee-based revenues - study

Banks at risk of losing billions of dollars in fee-based revenues - study

Major banks are at risk of losing billions of dollars of fee-based retail revenue as they face increased regulatory pressure and growing competition from new entrants offering no-fee services, Accenture Plc said on Wednesday.



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Oil extends gains as U.S. output cut hopes grow

Oil extends gains as U.S. output cut hopes grow

Oil prices climbed for a second day on Wednesday as hopes U.S. producers would cut output lent support, but gains were capped by growing doubts about Washington's stimulus package to fight the coronavirus, which continues to spread globally.



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