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Exclusive: U.S. taxpayers' virus relief went to firms that avoided U.S. tax

Last month Zagg Inc, a Utah-based company that makes mobile device accessories, received more than $9.4 million in cash from a U.S. government program that has provided emergency loans to millions of businesses hit by the coronavirus.



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How businesses and workers can keep PPP loan forgiveness and unemployment benefits

Work-sharing programs let businesses recall employees to satisfy Paycheck Protection Program rules without jeopardizing unemployment benefits.

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China's Geely Automobile launches share placement of up to $859 million

China's Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd has launched an $836 million-$859 million placement of 600 million new shares, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters.



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Nissan plans big cuts to go small after first loss in 11 years

Nissan Motor Co outlined a new plan on Thursday to become a smaller, more efficient carmaker after the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated a slide in profitability that culminated in its first annual loss in 11 years.



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U.S. weekly jobless claims still elevated; core capital goods orders fall

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits held above 2 million last week for a 10th straight week amid job cuts by U.S. state and local governments whose budgets have been decimated fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and more second-wave layoffs in the private sector.



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Citigroup looks to reopen NY headquarters to some staff in July: Bloomberg News

Citigroup Inc looks to reopen its New York headquarters to a small number of employees as soon as July, with workers returning to London offices even earlier, Chief Executive Officer Michael Corbat told Bloomberg News in an interview.



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If Trump kicks out Twitter, there's always Germany

If U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to close Twitter, the micro-blogging site can always relocate to Germany.



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S&P 500 holds steady at near 3-month high

U.S. stocks were largely flat on Thursday, with the S&P 500 holding at near three-month highs as investors paused after a three-day rally, weighing hopes of a swift economic recovery against underlying tensions between United States and China.



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Spain says will try to convince Nissan to change its mind on Barcelona plant, hopes Renault stays

Spain will do everything it can to overturn Nissan's decision to close its Barcelona plant, Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya told Reuters in an interview.



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Exclusive: Nissan settles dispute with Indian state over unpaid dues - sources

Nissan Motor Co has agreed to settle a long-running dispute with the Indian state of Tamil Nadu after claiming it was owed 50 billion rupees ($660 million) in unpaid dues and damages, six sources told Reuters.



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Oil prices little changed as U.S. crude, diesel stocks swell

Oil futures dipped and then bounced to trade around even on Thursday after U.S. crude and distillate inventories rose much more than expected, with traders also worried that China's new Hong Kong security law could result in trade sanctions.



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S&P 500 drifts higher on healthcare, tech lift

Wall Street's major indexes rose on Thursday, boosted by gains in healthcare and technology stocks, as investors hoped for a swift economic recovery from a coronavirus-driven economic slump.



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Citigroup looks to return some staff to NY headquarters over the summer: Bloomberg News

Citigroup Inc looks to return a small number of staff to its New York headquarters in July or possibly August, with workers reentering its London offices possibly even earlier, Chief Executive Officer Michael Corbat told Bloomberg News in an interview.



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Expanded unemployment benefits for self-employed reach 8 million workers

Expanded unemployment benefits offered through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program are reaching nearly 8 million Americans, about 25% of all recipients.

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KKR to inject money into vending machine group Selecta: sources

U.S. buyout group KKR is preparing to inject funds into Swiss vending machine company Selecta, which is saddled with debts and faces a loss of business due to the coronavirus crisis, four sources close to the matter said.



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