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China discounts, cheaper iPhone to cushion Apple from virus blow to demand

Apple Inc's discounts on the iPhone 11 in China and the release of a new low-price SE model have put the company in a better position than rivals to weather a coronavirus-related plunge in global smartphone demand.



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Harley-Davidson quarterly profit falls about 45%

Harley-Davidson Inc reported a drop of about 45% in quarterly profit on Tuesday as motorcycle sales took a hit from global lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.



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Merck sees $2.1 billion hit to full-year sales from coronavirus pandemic

Merck & Co Inc warned of a $2.1 billion hit to its 2020 revenue on Tuesday as social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to hammer sales of medically administered drugs including its blockbuster Keytruda treatment.



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If money is keeping you awake at night, these 5 small financial moves can ease the tension

Anyone can take these simple, financial steps in economically tough times. Bonus: Less stress means a better night's sleep.

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PepsiCo says snacks to ease, not cure its lockdown blues

PepsiCo Inc warned on Tuesday organic revenue and operating profits would suffer in the second quarter as major buyers of its sodas, such as restaurants, theaters and stadiums, were forced to shut down to help control the spread of the coronavirus.



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Bavarian premier says Lufthansa CEO's warning should be taken seriously

The premier of the German state of Bavaria on Tuesday said a warning issued by Lufthansa's CEO - that governments should not have too much influence on the airline - should be taken seriously.



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Futures jump with focus on earnings, easing of lockdowns

U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday after a round of quarterly earnings reports brought upbeat signs from Pfizer and respiratory mask-maker 3M for investors increasingly hopeful of a relaunch of business across the economy.



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Southwest posts first quarterly loss in nine years and warns on outlook

Southwest Airlines Co on Tuesday posted a $94 million quarterly net loss, its first in nine years, and warned of drastic revenue drops ahead as it sought to raise another $2.6 billion to help weather the coronavirus pandemic.



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Harley-Davidson cuts dividend payout, suspends share buybacks

Harley-Davidson Inc cut its quarterly dividend to just 2 cents and suspended share buybacks on Tuesday to boost its cash reserves even as it reported a smaller-than-expected decline in quarterly profit.



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Wall Street jumps at open on upbeat corporate earnings

U.S. stock markets jumped at the open on Tuesday on another round of upbeat quarterly earnings reports, even as investors braced for a likely slide in consumer confidence data later in the day.



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Ford investors eager for details on when automaker will restart U.S. operations

Investors already know how the coronavirus outbreak has hurt Ford Motor Co's bottom line, so when the automaker releases first-quarter results on Tuesday they will focus on how and when Ford plans to restart North American operations.



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Southwest posts first quarterly loss in nine years, shores up cash to weather pandemic

Southwest Airlines Co on Tuesday posted a $94 million quarterly net loss, its first in nine years, and warned of drastic revenue drops ahead as it sought to raise another $2.6 billion to help weather the coronavirus pandemic.



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U.S. goods trade deficit rises as auto exports tumble

The U.S. goods trade deficit widened in March amid a collapse in exports of motor vehicles and parts, but overall imports continued to decline likely as the novel coronavirus outbreak disrupted the flow of goods.



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Equities brush off oil price chaos

World stocks jetted to their highest in almost six weeks on Tuesday as plans to ease coronavirus lockdowns in a number of major economies helped offset more chaos in oil markets and warning of mounting bad credit at HSBC and Santander.



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Mnuchin warns that U.S. Treasury will audit coronavirus business loans

The U.S. Treasury Department will audit every loan for more than $2 million given under the Paycheck Protection Program for businesses hurt by the coronavirus fallout, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday.



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