In a statement, the U.S. Justice Department stated, it has approved the planned merger of United Technologies Corporation with Raytheon Co, subject to certain conditions. In June 2019, UTC agreed to combine its aerospace business with Raytheon in order to… Read More ›
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Washington and Beijing to collaborate in G20 summit: South China Morning Post
In a report, the South China Morning Post said, the United States and China are expected to set aside their differences and focus on the challenges of controlling and stopping the pandemic when leaders of the G20 nations hold talks… Read More ›
Large U.S. banks expresses gratitude towards frontline workers with special pay packages
According to an internal memo from Wells Fargo & Co, the U.S. bank is set to join its peers in paying out a special compensation package to front-line employees. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo said, it would provide all of its… Read More ›
U.S. SEC warns against opportunistic trading during Wuhan coronavirus market route
In an unusual statement that essentially underscores the chaos coursing through the financial markets, the U.S. securities regulator has warned corporate executives against insider trading. In a statement, the SEC said, company directors, consultants, officers, employees, and other outside professionals… Read More ›
Virtual tipping jars spreads warmth in the midst of Wuhan coronavirus shutting down U.S. restaurants and bars
With restaurants and bars shutting down across the United States to stop the Wuhan coronavirus shutting from increasing its footprint in the country, America’s service culture is moving online. Consumers who frequent their favorite restaurants and bars can now tip… Read More ›
Federal Reserve rolls out third emergency credit program to ease liquidity in money markets
On Wednesday night, the U.S. Federal Reserve rolled out its third emergency credit program in two days and announced that it would loan money to banks that offer as collateral assets purchased from money market mutual funds. The new loan… Read More ›
Harley Davidson faces proxy fight with hedge fund Impala Asset Management
With Impala Asset Management saying it will try and place two directors at Harley-Davidson Inc, America’s oldest and best-known motorcycle maker is facing a battle with one of its investors. Impala Asset Management, run by Robert Bishop, which owns 1.9… Read More ›
Risk premium on U.S. investment grade credit goes through roof on Wuhan coronavirus worries
The financial impact of the Wuhan coronavirus on corporate America’s balance sheets has tripled the premium investors are demanding to hold even the highest-rated corporate bonds. According to the ICE/BofA investment grade index, the difference between the average yield of… Read More ›
PG&E Corp wins approval for $23 billion bankruptcy turnaround plan
PG&E Corp, a power producer, stated, it has won an approval from a bankruptcy court to use up to $23 billion in financing after California Governor Gavin Newsom dropped his opposition to those financing commitments. According to its filing, the… Read More ›
Fast Retailing to close 50 Uniqlo clothing stores in the U.S. due to Wuhan coronavirus
On Tuesday, Japan’s Fast Retailing stated, it will be closing of its 50 Uniqlo clothing stores in the United States temporarily due to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. The move comes midst other retailers including Lululemon Athletica Inc, Nike Inc and… Read More ›