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We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

29 May 13:01 5 articles

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS (Reuters) - Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn.

29 May 13:01 Reuters 8334514179832803463.html
We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS (Reuters) - Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn.

29 May 13:01 Reuters 8334514181111796543.html
Renault to restructure French factories in bid to slash costs

French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to reorganise and cease assembling vehicles at several plants in France ...

29 May 13:45 CNA 5644198862648852852.html
Renault to restructure French factories in high-stakes reboot plan

French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to reorganise and cease assembling vehicles at several plants in France ...

29 May 13:45 CNA 5644198862401630530.html
We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS, May 29 — Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn. Faced with a slump in demand that has...

29 May 13:35 Malaymail 302165934447216501.html
Coronavirus depresses U.S. consumer spending in April

29 May 13:34 2 articles

Coronavirus depresses U.S. consumer spending in April

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending suffered another month of record decline in April as the COVID-19 pandemic undercut demand, buttressing expectations that the economy could contract in the second quarter at its steepest pace since the Great Depression.

29 May 13:34 Reuters 8334514179704286533.html
Coronavirus depresses U.S. consumer spending in April

U.S. consumer spending suffered another month of record decline in April as the COVID-19 pandemic undercut demand, buttressing expectations that the economy could contract in the second quarter at its steepest pace since the Great Depression. The Commerce Department said on Friday consumer spending,

29 May 13:03 Yahoo 7097669637980581976.html
Why Is Facebook for Remote Work? It Wants Pay Cuts

29 May 13:30 1 article

Why Is Facebook for Remote Work? It Wants Pay Cuts

The company seems intent on reining in tech wages by hiring all over the country at lower salaries.

29 May 13:30 Bloomberg 4032480121599238144.html
Uber launches hourly ride booking option in some U.S. cities

29 May 13:07 1 article

Uber launches hourly ride booking option in some U.S. cities

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc on Friday said it would offer rides by the hour in some U.S. cities, a feature aimed at helping Americans with essential trips during the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 13:07 Reuters 8334514180628238083.html
Crisis-hit Wall Street checks in to Zandi's 'impairment studio'

29 May 13:48 1 article

Crisis-hit Wall Street checks in to Zandi's 'impairment studio'

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Wall Street doesn’t know where the world economy is heading, it books a session at Mark Zandi’s “impairment studio”.

29 May 13:48 Reuters 8334514181677945070.html
Coffee maker JDE Peet's shares pop 15% after $17 billion virtual IPO

29 May 13:50 1 article

Coffee maker JDE Peet's shares pop 15% after $17 billion virtual IPO

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Shares in coffee maker JDE Peet’s surged 15% in their stock market debut on Friday as investors jumped on the only big European IPO launched during the coronavirus crisis.

29 May 13:50 Reuters 8334514180678443740.html
On debt-stricken Lebanon, investors see little room for optimism

29 May 13:52 1 article

On debt-stricken Lebanon, investors see little room for optimism

LONDON (Reuters) - Emerging market investors are no strangers to sovereign debt crises, but few have been as perilous as the one facing Lebanon given a toxic combination of financial and political weaknesses and no obvious economic platform on which to build a recovery.

29 May 13:52 Reuters 8334514180752434496.html
OPEC delivers three quarters of record oil cut in May: survey

29 May 13:28 1 article

OPEC delivers three quarters of record oil cut in May: survey

LONDON (Reuters) - OPEC oil output hit the lowest in two decades in May as Saudi Arabia and other members started to deliver a record supply cut, a Reuters survey found, although Nigeria and Iraq are laggards in making their share of the reduction.

29 May 13:28 Reuters 8334514180808176388.html
German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO

29 May 13:45 1 article

German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany’s market regulator said on Friday it was investigating whether Markus Braun, the CEO of payments firm Wirecard, had violated insider-trading rules by buying stock during the quiet period before publication of its annual report.

29 May 13:45 Reuters 8334514180198992311.html
India GDP Q4: At 4.2% GDP Growth Lowest in 11 Years But Better Than Expected | Explained in 10 Points

29 May 13:03 4 articles

India GDP Q4: At 4.2% GDP Growth Lowest in 11 Years But Better Than Expected | Explained in 10 Points

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the economic growth in 2020-21 is likely to be in the negative territory as the "macroeconomic impact of the pandemic is turning out to be more severe than initially anticipated".

29 May 13:03 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083582528444.html
GDP growth slows to a 11-year low of 4.2%, Q4 slumps to 3.1%

In 2019-20, the Indian economy grew by 4.2% against 6.1% expansion in 2018-19.

29 May 13:27 The Hindu 6679535025305301562.html
GDP growth in 2019-20 slows to 11-year low of 4.2%, Jan-Mar growth dips to 3.1%

In 2019-20, the Indian economy grew by 4.2% against 6.1% growth rate in 2018-19.

29 May 13:08 DNA India 7533428661811494979.html
India reports GDP growth for January-March quarter at 3.1%; 4.2% for FY20

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 3.1 per cent in January-March quarter, official data showed on Friday.

29 May 13:04 The Statesman 1191309782474209857.html
Uber introduces a new hourly rate for longer, multistop trips

29 May 13:18 1 article

Uber introduces a new hourly rate for longer, multistop trips

Uber will charge $50 an hour for these longer trips.

29 May 13:18 The Verge 1337119303300853172.html
An entire 18th-century Swedish village is selling for $7 million. Here's a look inside the historic spa town.

29 May 13:52 1 article

An entire 18th-century Swedish village is selling for $7 million. Here's a look inside the historic spa town.

A Swedish doctor founded Sätra Brunn in 1700 to share its pure and "healing" mineral water. The village has been a wellness destination since.

29 May 13:52 Business Insider 6060062400690149698.html
Standard Chartered is seeking a fintech partner to launch a savings product in Kenya

29 May 13:15 1 article

Standard Chartered is seeking a fintech partner to launch a savings product in Kenya

Standard Chartered plans to roll out a savings product for its Kenyan retail customers and is looking to partner with a fintech on the new product.

29 May 13:15 Business Insider 6060062399507284912.html
VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market

29 May 13:03 2 articles

VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market

Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros (US$2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China's electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 13:03 CTVNews 2422791598231115851.html
Volkswagen invests 2 billion euros in Chinese electric vehicle sector

Volkswagen will take a 50% stake in JAG – the parent company of state-owned JAC Motors – and a 26% share of Chinese battery supplier Gotion High-Tech

29 May 13:20 Rappler 1882105642751442254.html
Cane arrear reaches Rs 17,134 crore so far in 2019-20 season: Centre

29 May 13:48 1 article

Cane arrear reaches Rs 17,134 crore so far in 2019-20 season: Centre

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Cane dues to be paid by sugar mills to farmers have reached Rs 17,134 crore so far in the 2019-20 season that will end in September, accord.

29 May 13:48 The Times of India 6060938663596538516.html
IndiGo appoints Venkataramani Sumantran as independent director

29 May 13:58 1 article

IndiGo appoints Venkataramani Sumantran as independent director

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Venkataramani Sumantran, the chairman and managing director of Chennai-based Celeris Technologies, has been appointed the independent direc.

29 May 13:58 The Times of India 6060938662952439946.html
Volvo evaluating markets, confirms to drive in XC40 recharge in India

29 May 13:48 1 article

Volvo evaluating markets, confirms to drive in XC40 recharge in India

Cars News: NEW DELHI: Volvo Cars India anticipates luxury carmakers to lead the pack once the electric mobility gains momentum here.

29 May 13:48 The Times of India 6060938664624311036.html
The UK made just 197 cars last month, a drop of 99.7% as coronavirus tanks factory output

29 May 13:30 1 article

The UK made just 197 cars last month, a drop of 99.7% as coronavirus tanks factory output

The UK produced only 197 cars in April, 99.7% lower than its output in April 2019, with production almost entirely stopped by coronavirus, the S...

29 May 13:30 Business Insider 3364799146768393486.html
‘Punjab seed scam’: PAU denies providing ‘source seed’ to any pvt company, sold TL seed to farmers only

29 May 13:51 1 article

‘Punjab seed scam’: PAU denies providing ‘source seed’ to any pvt company, sold TL seed to farmers only

Punjab paddy seed scam: Speaking to The Indian Express, Tarsem Singh Dhillon, director (seeds), PAU said this was the first year that the varsity had sold ‘Truthfully Labelled’ (TL) seeds of two new paddy varieties — PR 128 and PR 129 — to farmers only.

29 May 13:51 The Indian Express 2885715105725481287.html
‘At the most elite institutions, college can basically be a finishing school:’ Coronavirus raises new questions about the value of higher education

29 May 13:12 1 article

‘At the most elite institutions, college can basically be a finishing school:’ Coronavirus raises new questions about the value of higher education

After universities moved online in the spring, the question of what college tuition actually buys took on new resonance.

29 May 13:12 MarketWatch 8975941548956679898.html
South Wales pharmacy launches coronavirus-killing hand sanitiser

29 May 13:40 1 article

South Wales pharmacy launches coronavirus-killing hand sanitiser

Health Plus has produced the hand sanitiser using the highest-quality, locally-sourced materials

29 May 13:40 Wales Online 7686550516064889385.html
Uber now lets U.S. riders book trips for $50 an hour

29 May 13:00 1 article

Uber now lets U.S. riders book trips for $50 an hour

Uber is introducing a new service that allows riders in the U.S. to book trips for $50 per hour up to a maximum of seven hours.

29 May 13:00 VentureBeat 6273363636141269069.html
5G and 6G: What Problems Should Solve Huawei To Continue Leading?

29 May 13:54 1 article

5G and 6G: What Problems Should Solve Huawei To Continue Leading?

Though Huawei is a leader in the world and in China especially in terms of 5G, it has started pre-research of 6G as well.

29 May 13:54 Gizchina 5392375274826692246.html
Lufthansa Not Ruling Out Bankruptcy Option if Gov't Aid Package Not Arranged, Report Says

29 May 13:38 1 article

Lufthansa Not Ruling Out Bankruptcy Option if Gov't Aid Package Not Arranged, Report Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German flag carrier Lufthansa reserves the right to file for bankruptcy if negotiations with the government over a multi-billion coronavirus-related...

29 May 13:38 Sputniknews 967333868995288981.html
Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. Sells 42 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

29 May 13:20 6 articles

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. Sells 42 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. reduced its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 909 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 42 shares during the quarter. Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Amazon.com were […]

29 May 13:20 Markets Daily 6922190227113701394.html
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is Partnervest Advisory Services LLC’s 9th Largest Position

Partnervest Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 26.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,379 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 291 shares during the period. […]

29 May 13:20 Markets Daily 6922190228713794801.html
Citizens & Northern Corp Has $3.81 Million Stock Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Citizens & Northern Corp increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.2% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,952 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com makes up approximately 2.4% of Citizens & Northern Corp’s investment portfolio, making the stock its […]

29 May 13:20 Markets Daily 6922190228187079656.html
Commerce Bank Buys 1,732 Shares of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX)

Commerce Bank increased its stake in shares of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX) by 34.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,757 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,732 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank’s holdings in CarMax were worth $363,000 […]

29 May 13:20 Markets Daily 6922190227672856828.html
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Raises Stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 117.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,850 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 25,326 shares during the […]

29 May 13:34 Markets Daily 6922190228782601461.html
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $20.07 Million Stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its position in shares of Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 10.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 303,838 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 29,902 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s holdings in Match Group were […]

29 May 13:34 Markets Daily 6922190228870657817.html
Plunging sales force Nissan to leave Korea

29 May 13:22 1 article

Plunging sales force Nissan to leave Korea

SEOUL, May 29 (UPI) -- Japanese automaker Nissan Motor announced Thursday that it plans to pull out from South Korea at the end of 2020, 16 years after it entered the country in 2004.

29 May 13:22 UPI 8257973863900915696.html
Cannabis users turn to darkweb as Covid-19 lockdown hits supply lines

29 May 13:13 1 article

Cannabis users turn to darkweb as Covid-19 lockdown hits supply lines

New findings come from European agency monitoring of three dark web markets

29 May 13:13 The Irish Times 8204772969214343154.html
Wage cuts, even symbolic ones, aren't going to help anybody

29 May 13:20 2 articles

Wage cuts, even symbolic ones, aren't going to help anybody

An economic recovery needs to be built on the back of real jobs and real economic activity, not on cheap political wins from wage cuts and freezes.

29 May 13:20 Brisbane Times 2314609339242466455.html
Wage cuts, even symbolic ones, aren't going to help anybody

An economic recovery needs to be built on the back of real jobs and real economic activity, not on cheap political wins from wage cuts and freezes.

29 May 13:20 WAtoday 6806590899688656023.html
Spotify: Don't Buy The Rogan Rally

29 May 13:32 1 article

Spotify: Don't Buy The Rogan Rally

The ad-supported segment of the company lost money in Q1. Podcast usage is lagging all other media while streaming surges from stay-at-home orders. User growth

29 May 13:32 Seeking Alpha 5725634557119545916.html
Hidden Stock Market Gems: Waters Corporation

29 May 13:05 1 article

Hidden Stock Market Gems: Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation is a technology company that is manufacturing and selling analytical laboratory instruments and software. Growth potential for the industry a

29 May 13:05 Seeking Alpha 5725634557407490348.html
REX American Resources: A Poor FQ1 Earnings Report Masks Improving Conditions

29 May 13:35 1 article

REX American Resources: A Poor FQ1 Earnings Report Masks Improving Conditions

Ethanol producer REX American Resources reported its FQ1 earnings for the period ending April 30 earlier this week. The report gave investors a first look at th

29 May 13:35 Seeking Alpha 5725634557588583427.html
Hitachi Ltd (HTHIY) on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

29 May 13:37 1 article

Hitachi Ltd (HTHIY) on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Hitachi Ltd (OTCPK:HTHIY) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2020, 02:30 ET Company Participants Yoshihiko Kawamura - Representative Executive Officer, SV

29 May 13:37 Seeking Alpha 5725634556260242837.html
National Bank of Greece S.A.'s (NBGIF) CEO Pavlos Mylonas on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

29 May 13:50 1 article

National Bank of Greece S.A.'s (NBGIF) CEO Pavlos Mylonas on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

National Bank of Greece S.A. (OTCPK:NBGIF) Q1 2020 Results Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020, 11:45 AM ET Company Participants Pavlos Mylonas - Chief Execut

29 May 13:50 Seeking Alpha 5725634557899527553.html
J. C. Penney Goes Bankrupt With No Recovery For Shareholders

29 May 13:41 1 article

J. C. Penney Goes Bankrupt With No Recovery For Shareholders

J. C. Penney filed for bankruptcy and its restructuring support agreement includes no recovery for shareholders. It plans to split into a REIT and an operating

29 May 13:41 Seeking Alpha 5725634556471692995.html
Invesco Mortgage Capital: 3 Preferred Series Yielding Over 10%, Plus 2 Option Trades

29 May 13:15 1 article

Invesco Mortgage Capital: 3 Preferred Series Yielding Over 10%, Plus 2 Option Trades

The mortgage-backed securities market had a crisis in March, with values driven lower, and mREITs crashing in price. The Fed came to the rescue, buying billions

29 May 13:15 Seeking Alpha 5725634556340619594.html
Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Terminates Thousands of Job Offers as It Continues to Battle a Plunge in Ad Revenue

29 May 13:53 1 article

Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Terminates Thousands of Job Offers as It Continues to Battle a Plunge in Ad Revenue

Google has now canceled the job offers of thousands of temporary and contract workers as it continues to battle a decline in ad revenue

29 May 13:53 Wccftech 3677959677855535010.html
Canada’s economy saw record decline in March, with worse numbers forecast for April

29 May 13:18 1 article

Canada’s economy saw record decline in March, with worse numbers forecast for April

Statistics Canada says GDP fell 7.2 per cent in March; the agency is forecasting a decline of 11 per cent in April as COVID-19 lockdowns took hold

29 May 13:18 The Globe and Mail 68426411143120148.html
Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Friday - and why

29 May 13:47 1 article

Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Friday - and why

Laurentian down sharply after dividend cut; Canopy sinks on earnings

29 May 13:47 The Globe and Mail 68426411166762546.html
COVID-19 pandemic is the 'perfect excuse to adopt four-day work week'

29 May 13:45 1 article

COVID-19 pandemic is the 'perfect excuse to adopt four-day work week'

Do you think it's a good idea? Would working fewer hours each week help boost productivity?

29 May 13:45 euronews 7318238121383487746.html
With 'Main Street' in view, Fed weighs risks of job, productivity shocks

29 May 13:10 1 article

With 'Main Street' in view, Fed weighs risks of job, productivity shocks

U.S. Federal Reserve officials have talked broadly about helping households and firms through the current economic crisis and quickly unleashed ...

29 May 13:10 CNA 5644198863281265621.html
Tan Chong takes 15.8pc stake in Warisan TC’s vehicle auction services unit

29 May 13:50 1 article

Tan Chong takes 15.8pc stake in Warisan TC’s vehicle auction services unit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Vehicle assembler and distributor Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd (TCMH) is subscribing to new shares representing 15.79 per cent equity interest in its sister company Warisan TC Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary, MUV Marketplace Sdn Bhd (MUVM), for RM15 million. Warisan and MUVM,...

29 May 13:50 Malaymail 302165936463804402.html
Energy Commission to hold competitive bidding process for LSS photovoltaic plant development

29 May 13:56 1 article

Energy Commission to hold competitive bidding process for LSS photovoltaic plant development

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Energy Commission (EC) will hold a competitive bidding process to select a company or a consortium for the development of a large-scale solar (LSS) photovoltaic (PV) power plant costing RM4 billion in Peninsular Malaysia with a target capacity of 1,000MWac. The EC, in a...

29 May 13:56 Malaymail 302165935885249633.html
Brazil GDP contracts 1.5pc in Q1 due to pandemic

29 May 13:16 1 article

Brazil GDP contracts 1.5pc in Q1 due to pandemic

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 29 — Brazil’s economy — Latin America’s largest — contracted by 1.5 per cent in the first quarter due to the shutdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the government reported today. But the contraction reflects only the early effects of the pandemic because...

29 May 13:16 Malaymail 302165934709261298.html
Statistics Dept: Malaysia should redeploy its unemployed surplus labour to essential services industries

29 May 13:00 1 article

Statistics Dept: Malaysia should redeploy its unemployed surplus labour to essential services industries

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia needs a dynamic labour market policy in order to address a labour market disequilibrium which was the result of the Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order (MCO) put in place to control the disease’s infection rate. The Department of Statistics Malaysia...

29 May 13:00 Malaymail 302165935263396456.html
Better Buy: Alibaba vs. Alphabet

29 May 13:40 1 article

Better Buy: Alibaba vs. Alphabet

These two technology giants are leaders in their respective markets. Discover what makes one a better investment choice.

29 May 13:40 The Motley Fool 2231313659125647414.html
5 Must-Know Investing Rules for Newbies

29 May 13:32 1 article

5 Must-Know Investing Rules for Newbies

Ready to step up your wealth game and start investing? Read this first.

29 May 13:32 The Motley Fool 2231313658676268686.html
5 Quotes to Help Plan for Retirement

29 May 13:00 1 article

5 Quotes to Help Plan for Retirement

Wisdom from the world's wisest students of the market is surprisingly simple, even if difficult to adhere to.

29 May 13:00 The Motley Fool 2231313658508514049.html
2 Stocks I'll Hold Forever

29 May 13:15 1 article

2 Stocks I'll Hold Forever

These companies both have the capacity to keep growing their revenues at a strong and steady pace for the long term.

29 May 13:15 The Motley Fool 2231313658008280693.html
Better Buy: Zoom Video Communications vs. Microsoft

29 May 13:30 1 article

Better Buy: Zoom Video Communications vs. Microsoft

Both companies are enjoying strong growth. But is the new tech upstart or the veteran the superior investment choice?

29 May 13:30 The Motley Fool 2231313658755361716.html
The HP example: How to do collaboration and remote work right

29 May 13:22 1 article

The HP example: How to do collaboration and remote work right

Companies that figure out how to carry on successfully with a distributed workforce can emerge from the ongoing pandemic stronger than before. HP offers lessons on how to do that.

29 May 13:22 Computerworld 8450890021209975874.html
Over $100,000 Goes To Support Whanganui Businesses Through COVID

29 May 13:53 1 article

Over $100,000 Goes To Support Whanganui Businesses Through COVID

Whanganui & Partners has distributed over $100,000 to Whanganui businesses to support them in adapting to challenges caused by COVID-19.

29 May 13:53 SCOOP 5315658999880749581.html
BNI Syariah sees profit soar in Q1, chances to expand international banking services

29 May 13:10 1 article

BNI Syariah sees profit soar in Q1, chances to expand international banking services

BNI Syariah net profit soared 58.1 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 214 billion (US$14.46 million) in the first quarter.

29 May 13:10 The Jakarta Post 7678601103728659872.html
Vodafone Idea stock jumps 35% on report of possible stake sale to Google

29 May 13:36 1 article

Vodafone Idea stock jumps 35% on report of possible stake sale to Google

Analysts, however, say a 5 per cent sale will not help much given the cash burn and rising debt

29 May 13:36 Business-Standard 1502508925047644177.html
Sun Pharma to test two drugs for treatment of Covid-19, stock up 3.5%

29 May 13:55 1 article

Sun Pharma to test two drugs for treatment of Covid-19, stock up 3.5%

At present there are three clinical trials underway to test nafamostat in Covid19 patients around the world

29 May 13:55 Business-Standard 1502508926646734867.html
Sanitation and cleanliness on top of new age mobility firms' agenda

29 May 13:24 1 article

Sanitation and cleanliness on top of new age mobility firms' agenda

Firms that provide urban commuting warm up to new realities as lockdown relaxes

29 May 13:24 Business-Standard 1502508925787092847.html
Elon Musk Awarded $800 Million For Doing His Job

29 May 13:01 1 article

Elon Musk Awarded $800 Million For Doing His Job

Elon Musk has taken Tesla, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, for a wild ride in the last c...

29 May 13:01 CarBuzz 4034462236757240431.html
U.S. Incomes Soared 10.5% in April and Saving Rate Hit Highest Level Ever

29 May 13:46 1 article

U.S. Incomes Soared 10.5% in April and Saving Rate Hit Highest Level Ever

Government payments boosted income in April but Americans shut in their homes spent nearly $2 trillion less than they had a month earlier. | Economy

29 May 13:46 Breitbart 3148363490937828060.html
Analysts welcome reduction of lending rate by CBN

29 May 13:01 1 article

Analysts welcome reduction of lending rate by CBN

Financial analysts on Friday said the reduction of the monetary policy rate from 13.5 to 12.5 per cent, as announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria would

29 May 13:01 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301195852637.html
Legal lifeline for businesses refused critical coronavirus pay out

29 May 13:57 1 article

Legal lifeline for businesses refused critical coronavirus pay out

Michelmores is inviting businesses whose claims have been declined to help in the legal fight

29 May 13:57 DevonLive 2469244513037263977.html
Even Tesla underestimates the Model Y’s real potential demand in Europe

29 May 13:38 1 article

Even Tesla underestimates the Model Y’s real potential demand in Europe

The Tesla Model Y may be the electric car maker’s most understated vehicle in terms of exterior design, but it is also the one that is most ambitious in terms of its target market. This is because the Model Y is competing in the crossover segment, a market that is incredibly popular in regions such […]

29 May 13:38 Teslarati 613467573951365082.html
IMF warns stock investors to pay more attention to climate risks

29 May 13:17 1 article

IMF warns stock investors to pay more attention to climate risks

Investors worldwide are underestimating the financial risks from climate change, and companies need to start disclosing their exposure, according to the International Monetary Fund.

29 May 13:17 BNN 3833521688082376315.html
Can You Protect Privacy If There's No Real Enforcement Mechanism?

29 May 13:27 1 article

Can You Protect Privacy If There's No Real Enforcement Mechanism?

Privacy laws can have a lot of moving pieces from notices and disclosures, opt-in and opt-out consent requirements to privacy defaults...

29 May 13:27 Techdirt 1456370857474396651.html
Walsall Council receive EA funding to reduce town centre flood risk

29 May 13:05 1 article

Walsall Council receive EA funding to reduce town centre flood risk

A grant of £175,000 has been given to a council to replace a culvert and reduce the risk of businesses nearby flooding.

29 May 13:05 Express & Star 7324224460098293615.html
Q&A: The rise of ERP through the coronavirus pandemic 

29 May 13:55 1 article

Q&A: The rise of ERP through the coronavirus pandemic 

ERP software houses sensitive business information — from financials to employee data, and, in normal times, large enterprises use it to keep track of all their moving parts to see big-picture operations. This is being challenged in the time of COVID-19

29 May 13:55 Digital Journal 4566489172887232247.html
Vestager hits back at Lufthansa bailout criticism

29 May 13:42 1 article

Vestager hits back at Lufthansa bailout criticism

Commission vice-president in charge of competition Margarethe Vestager argued that companies getting large capital injections from the state during the corona crisis still have to offset their competitive advantage.

29 May 13:42 EUobserver 625925298145076137.html
Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as CEO and MD

29 May 13:08 1 article

Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as CEO and MD

Wipro has appointed Thierry Delaporte as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company, effective July 6.Until recently, Thierry Delaporte was the Chief Operating Officer of Capgemi

29 May 13:08 BusinessLine 5283602107987840.html
Cardano Shakes the Ghost of Disappointment With Confirmed Shelley Release Date

29 May 13:33 1 article

Cardano Shakes the Ghost of Disappointment With Confirmed Shelley Release Date

Cardano holders celebrated last night as CEO Charles Hoskinson released details of a rollout plan culminating with the launch of the Shelley mainnet on July 29t

29 May 13:33 NewsBTC 7232133511485607490.html
Bitcoin Could Hit $11,000 in June 2020; Here’s Why

29 May 13:12 1 article

Bitcoin Could Hit $11,000 in June 2020; Here’s Why

Bitcoin is correcting lower in the final week of May but its likelihood of retesting levels above $11,000 is growing higher next month.

29 May 13:12 NewsBTC 7232133509684588591.html
10 Penny Stocks to Buy Under $5 That Might Be Worth the Risk

29 May 13:43 1 article

10 Penny Stocks to Buy Under $5 That Might Be Worth the Risk

When looking for penny stocks to buy under $5, you’ve got to go dumpster diving. That’s never an easy task when stocks aren't cheap.

29 May 13:43 InvestorPlace 24614509799404139.html
J.C. Penney Stock Is Only Awesome if You Love Burning Money

29 May 13:54 1 article

J.C. Penney Stock Is Only Awesome if You Love Burning Money

With J.C. Penney’s bankruptcy, JCP stock may appeal to risk-tolerant speculators. But if you can’t afford burning money, stay away!

29 May 13:54 InvestorPlace 24614510759502235.html
3 of the Best Breakout Stocks to Buy Now

29 May 13:59 1 article

3 of the Best Breakout Stocks to Buy Now

Bulls are knocking on the door of resistance in these three breakout stocks. Here are the levels to watch, and how to trade them.

29 May 13:59 InvestorPlace 24614510569383388.html
Slim Vaccine Chances Make iBio Stock Too Speculative Here

29 May 13:10 1 article

Slim Vaccine Chances Make iBio Stock Too Speculative Here

Every investor is betting on a vaccine. Unfortunately, the case for IBIO stock is simply too speculative, as its trials remain under wraps.

29 May 13:10 InvestorPlace 24614509967572956.html
Hong Kong’s Turmoil Makes EWH a Profitable Put Play

29 May 13:27 1 article

Hong Kong’s Turmoil Makes EWH a Profitable Put Play

With more protests starting in Hong Kong, I think a bearish position on iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (NYSEARCA:EWH) is a great way to add some bearish protection.

29 May 13:27 InvestorPlace 24614509967624095.html
How This Week Highlights the Challenges Facing General Electric Stock

29 May 13:44 1 article

How This Week Highlights the Challenges Facing General Electric Stock

GE stock hasn't gotten off the mat, even as peers have rallied. This week shows why investors are skeptical — and how GE isn't what it was.

29 May 13:44 InvestorPlace 24614509308095101.html
3 Natural Gas Stocks for a Cleaner Future

29 May 13:08 1 article

3 Natural Gas Stocks for a Cleaner Future

Strong demand for natural gas is likely from emerging markets in the coming decade. This will trigger growth and value creation for natural gas stocks.

29 May 13:08 InvestorPlace 24614509155648983.html
‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise the European lighting industry

29 May 13:33 1 article

‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise the European lighting industry

Wilfred Pohl explains how the customisable and sustainable ‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise European lighting in the workplace

29 May 13:33 Open Access Government 7441385493658188565.html
Singapore: Extra measures to support the economy – UOB

29 May 13:30 1 article

Singapore: Extra measures to support the economy – UOB

Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan gives his views on the recently announced extra stimulus measures to support the economy in Singapore. Key Quotes

29 May 13:30 FXStreet 4480975639233414792.html
USD/JPY off lows, still in the red below mid-107.00s ahead of Trump

29 May 13:29 1 article

USD/JPY off lows, still in the red below mid-107.00s ahead of Trump

The USD/JPY pair now seems to have entered a bearish consolidation phase and was seen oscillating in a range near two-week lows, just above the 107.00

29 May 13:29 FXStreet 4480975639809274460.html
Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD pulls away from daily highs, trades above $1,725

29 May 13:38 1 article

Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD pulls away from daily highs, trades above $1,725

The troy ounce of the precious metal advanced to a fresh daily high of $1,733 during the early trading hours of the American session but struggled to

29 May 13:38 FXStreet 4480975638270496721.html
Silver New York Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to 3-month highs

29 May 13:18 1 article

Silver New York Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to 3-month highs

Silver is trading in 3-month highs just under the $17.80 per troy ounce resistance. The white metal is gaining some steam while above its main SMAs on the fou

29 May 13:18 FXStreet 4480975638130336373.html
Canada: The loonie does not react to better than expected GDP – TDS

29 May 13:27 1 article

Canada: The loonie does not react to better than expected GDP – TDS

Real GDP for Q1 and March surprised to the upside with contractions of 8.2% q/q (TD/market: -10%) and 7.2% m/m (TD: -7.0%, market: -8.5%), per TD Secu

29 May 13:27 FXStreet 4480975639209523244.html
Wall Street opens mixed as investors wait for US Pres. Trump's announcements on China

29 May 13:54 1 article

Wall Street opens mixed as investors wait for US Pres. Trump's announcements on China

Wall Street's main indexes started the last day of the week on a mixed tone as investors seem to be staying reluctant to make large bets ahead of US P

29 May 13:54 FXStreet 4480975638593199714.html
Fed's Mester: Hard to imagine a quick V-shaped recovery as consumers remain cautious

29 May 13:23 1 article

Fed's Mester: Hard to imagine a quick V-shaped recovery as consumers remain cautious

The Federal Reserve's actions so far improved the market liquidity and functioning, Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester told Bloomberg

29 May 13:23 FXStreet 4480975638807589333.html
ACB Stock Price: Aurora Cannabis Inc. drops further to sub-$15.00 levels

29 May 13:52 1 article

ACB Stock Price: Aurora Cannabis Inc. drops further to sub-$15.00 levels

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) is prolonging the weekly correction lower to the area below the $15.00 mark, posting at the same time fresh multi-day lows

29 May 13:52 FXStreet 4480975638262333117.html
How Local Governments in China can Utilize New Infrastructure Policy to Promote Development

29 May 13:00 1 article

How Local Governments in China can Utilize New Infrastructure Policy to Promote Development

Authors: Chan Kung and Wei Hongxu* In an effort to promote economic recovery, the central government, local governments, and enterprises have placed high expectations on the investment of new infrastructure, hoping it would promote the development of the digital economy, so as to enhance the internal driving force of economic development. Especially when the scale of […]

29 May 13:00 Modern Diplomacy 4563921198567935740.html
Financial sector weighs on Toronto, U.S. stock markets mixed in early trading

29 May 13:48 1 article

Financial sector weighs on Toronto, U.S. stock markets mixed in early trading

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell in early trading as losses in the heavyweight financial sector offset gains by materials stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 63.98 points at 15,198.75.

29 May 13:48 KitchenerToday.com 52741010189574190.html
CBOT Trends - Corn, wheat mixed; soybeans down 4-6 cents

29 May 13:06 1 article

CBOT Trends - Corn, wheat mixed; soybeans down 4-6 cents

CHICAGO, May 29 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Mixed, up 2 cents to down 2 cents per bushel* Technical selling pressuring wheat after most-active contract rallied 2% on Thursday. But strong export sales report supportive.

29 May 13:06 Successful Farming 8502642054091810514.html
Record global corn and wheat crops on the way

29 May 13:45 1 article

Record global corn and wheat crops on the way

World grain production will reach an all-time high of 2.23 billion tonnes, with record-setting wheat and corn harvests.

29 May 13:45 Successful Farming 8502642054526834101.html
If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

29 May 13:53 1 article

If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

The COVID-19 lockdown has led to reduced pollution and emissions in the UK and around the world, providing a clear indication of how cars affect air quality and carbon emissions. But such a change is ...

29 May 13:53 Tech Xplore 4945708899855575749.html
The coronavirus pandemic is boosting the big tech transformation to warp speed

29 May 13:18 1 article

The coronavirus pandemic is boosting the big tech transformation to warp speed

The coronavirus pandemic has sped up changes that were already happening across society, from remote learning and work to e-health, supply chains and logistics, policing, welfare and beyond. Big tech ...

29 May 13:18 Tech Xplore 4945708898327222479.html
How Businesses Can Maintain Enterprise Resilience During Systemic Disruption

29 May 13:44 1 article

How Businesses Can Maintain Enterprise Resilience During Systemic Disruption

On May 28, ISAKA, a not-for-profit, non-union association of professionals in the IT-related industry held an online conference that was attended by more than 90 professionals. The online meet was staged around a Maintaining Enterprise Resilience During Systemic Disruption theme, and was moderated by Boniface Asiligwa, Chairman Education Committee, and Dorine Nalo – She -Leads […]

29 May 13:44 Techweez 8371727319848699934.html
Toronto lowers property taxes for music venues

29 May 13:48 1 article

Toronto lowers property taxes for music venues

The city is providing immediate and retroactive rent relief to help live music survive the pandemic and recover once concerts return

29 May 13:48 NOW 7434691886781694152.html
Electricity distribution operators survived COVID-19 emergency

29 May 13:58 1 article

Electricity distribution operators survived COVID-19 emergency

Electricity distribution operators successfully kept lights on for the world during the lockdowns imposed in the initial stages of COVID-19 emergency.

29 May 13:58 ESI-Africa.com 2679729877922433470.html
Irish Water and Tipperary County Council working to restore water supply in Kilross Co. Tipperary

29 May 13:30 1 article

Irish Water and Tipperary County Council working to restore water supply in Kilross Co. Tipperary

Irish Water is working in partnership with Tipperary County Council to carry out essential repairs to a burst watermain in the Kilross area. This is affecting water supply to Bruce Walk, Lattin, Shron...

29 May 13:30 TipperaryLive 1097599577890840770.html
Support for arts and music sector recovery - Government

29 May 13:55 2 articles

Support for arts and music sector recovery - Government

A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.

29 May 13:55 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926315804721701.html
Support for arts and music sector recovery - Ardern, Sepuloni, Robertson

A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.

29 May 13:00 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926315511519977.html
FY20 fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP, higher than budget aim of 3.8%

29 May 13:35 2 articles

FY20 fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP, higher than budget aim of 3.8%

This would mean that the government will have limited space to provide economic relief to businesses and individuals hit by coronavirus crisis.In absolute terms, total receipts of the government were ₹17.5 lakh crore against the estimate of ₹19.31 lakh crore

29 May 13:35 Livemint 6614605819622432221.html
India's Fiscal Deficit Widens To 4.59% Of GDP

India ended the year with a fiscal deficit of 4.59 per cent of gross domestic product, against the target of 3.8 per cent.

29 May 13:41 NDTV.com 5090057682057679910.html
'Green Party welcomes crucial financial support for creatives'

29 May 13:04 1 article

'Green Party welcomes crucial financial support for creatives'

The Green Party says new government support for creatives and artists is a vital lifeline for a sector struggling to survive the COVID crisis.

29 May 13:04 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314902144455.html
Survey shows Queenstown is open for business - Destination Queenstown

29 May 13:19 1 article

Survey shows Queenstown is open for business - Destination Queenstown

 A survey of local tourism businesses recently undertaken by Destination Queenstown shows that 96% of respondents will be open under level 2 for the winter season.

29 May 13:19 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314483806473.html
Modi’s hydroxychloroquine support to US brings first installment of mega US-India trade deal closer

29 May 13:18 1 article

Modi’s hydroxychloroquine support to US brings first installment of mega US-India trade deal closer

India and the US could strike a smaller trade deal in the coming weeks as hydroxychloroquine supply to the US has given the two countries enough confidence.

29 May 13:18 The Financial Express 1288289580695987978.html
Integrating satellite and socioeconomic data to improve climate change policy

29 May 13:17 1 article

Integrating satellite and socioeconomic data to improve climate change policy

Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said. However, that is just one of the significant ...

29 May 13:17 phys.org 3476726123911544285.html