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U.S. oil company workers make big, bad retirement bet: their own stock

U.S. oil company workers make big, bad retirement bet: their own stock

Employees at the largest U.S. oil companies have lost around $5 billion in retirement savings since the end of 2018 because of outsized bets on their own slumping stock, according to a Reuters analysis of company disclosures, a trend exacerbated by the recent crash in oil prices.



6 years ago
Factbox: U.S. companies add cash, credit lines as coronavirus leaves markets rattled

Factbox: U.S. companies add cash, credit lines as coronavirus leaves markets rattled

U.S. companies rushed to bulk up their cash reserves amid market turmoil fueled by the global coronavirus outbreak and a plunge in oil prices.



6 years ago
Exclusive: Boeing to separate 737 MAX wire bundles before jet's return to service - sources

Exclusive: Boeing to separate 737 MAX wire bundles before jet's return to service - sources

Boeing Co plans to separate 737 MAX wiring bundles, flagged by regulators as potentially dangerous, before the jet returns to service, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.



6 years ago
This is a market that favors stock picking instead of ETFs, Bank of America strategist says

This is a market that favors stock picking instead of ETFs, Bank of America strategist says

"I think the name of the game right now is to be very selective," Bank of America strategist Savita Subramanian said.

6 years ago
As S&P 500 selloff approaches 20%, what next?

As S&P 500 selloff approaches 20%, what next?

Fear about the coronavirus has pulled the S&P 500 down nearly 20% from its record high. So what?



6 years ago
U.S. 'looking at' CalPERS holdings in Chinese defense firms: top White House official

U.S. 'looking at' CalPERS holdings in Chinese defense firms: top White House official

The Trump administration is "looking at" investments in Chinese military companies by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), U.S. national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Exclusive: Boeing to separate potentially risky 737 MAX wire bundles before jet's return to service - sources

Exclusive: Boeing to separate potentially risky 737 MAX wire bundles before jet's return to service - sources

Boeing Co plans to separate 737 MAX wiring bundles, flagged by regulators as potentially dangerous, before the jet returns to service, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.



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
El-Erian tells investors to 'be careful out there', warns of market stress

El-Erian tells investors to 'be careful out there', warns of market stress

Allianz economist Mohamed El-Erian said he is seeing signs of stress in financial markets and expects stocks to fall further.

6 years ago
Delta Air extends suspension of U.S.-China flights through May 31

Delta Air extends suspension of U.S.-China flights through May 31

Delta Air Lines Inc said on Wednesday it was extending the suspension of all flights between the United States and China from April 30 to May 31 due to the coronavirus outbreak.



6 years ago
Coronavirus leads Warren Buffett to mull changes to Berkshire Hathaway shareholder weekend: Omaha mayor

Coronavirus leads Warren Buffett to mull changes to Berkshire Hathaway shareholder weekend: Omaha mayor

Warren Buffett plans to wait until around April 1 to decide whether the coronavirus pandemic will require changes to Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual shareholder weekend a month later, Omaha, Nebraska's mayor Jean Stothert said.



6 years ago
Rising food costs lift U.S. consumer prices; coronavirus to weigh on inflation

Rising food costs lift U.S. consumer prices; coronavirus to weigh on inflation

U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly rose in February but could drop in the months ahead as the coronavirus outbreak depresses demand for some goods and services, outweighing price increases related to shortages caused by disruptions to the supply chain.



6 years ago
U.S. government posts $235 billion budget deficit in February

U.S. government posts $235 billion budget deficit in February

The U.S. government recorded a $235 billion budget deficit in February, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Citigroup's Corbat says 'this is not a financial crisis' during Trump meeting with Wall Street execs

Citigroup's Corbat says 'this is not a financial crisis' during Trump meeting with Wall Street execs

Leaders of the biggest U.S. banks were summoned to Washington by President Trump to discuss ways to support small businesses and markets.

6 years ago
Coronavirus shifts U.S. recession debate from 'if' to 'what shape'?

Coronavirus shifts U.S. recession debate from 'if' to 'what shape'?

Until recently, economists were debating what it would take for the U.S. economy to fall into a recession. But after taking a cue from markets, the conversation for some economists has shifted from whether there will be a sharp downturn, to figuring out what shape the recovery could take.



6 years ago