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IBM sees shift in client spend priorities, withdraws annual forecast

International Business Machines Corp's clients have shifted priorities toward saving capital in recent weeks because of COVID-19, hitting software sales in particular, new Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna said as the company withdrew its 2020 annual forecast.



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GE enters into $15 billion loan agreement

General Electric Co entered into a revolving credit agreement for $15 billion, according to a regulatory filing on Monday.



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Negative $40 oil reflects panic - and U.S. crude market economic reality

Traders desperate to avoid owning oil fled the markets on Monday, sending crude futures into negative territory for the first time ever, in recognition that the coronavirus pandemic has sapped demand for fuel and there is not enough storage for the massive glut of oil present on U.S. soil.



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Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration with aim to recapitalise

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd said on Tuesday it entered voluntary administration to recapitalise the business and emerge in a stronger financial position after being battered by the coronavirus crisis and a high debt load.



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WeWork directors defend right to represent shareholders against SoftBank

A special committee of WeWork board members on Monday rejected an assertion by SoftBank Group Corp that it does not have authority to represent the interests of minority shareholders of the office-sharing startup.



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Exclusive: Brazil considers further flight cuts as coronavirus crisis bites

Brazil's government is discussing with the country's main airlines further reducing a minimal flight schedule implemented due to the coronavirus crisis as travel demand remains close to zero, three sources told Reuters.



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U.S. crude futures up more than $20, but still trade below zero

U.S. crude oil jumped more than $20 per barrel on Tuesday but still traded below $0 after plunging into negative territory for the first time in history, dragged down by a supply glut and sagging demand for crude due to the coronavirus pandemic.



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U.S. energy industry steps up lobbying for Fed's emergency aid: letters

The U.S. energy industry has asked the Federal Reserve to change the terms of a $600 billion lending facility so that oil and gas companies can use the funds to repay their ballooning debts, according to a letter seen by Reuters.



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Explainer: What is a negative crude future and does it mean anything for consumers?

The price of a barrel of benchmark U.S. oil plunged below $0 a barrel on Monday for the first time in history, a troubling sign of an unprecedented global energy glut as the coronavirus pandemic halts travel and curbs economic activity.



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U.S. Treasury releases $2.9 billion in airline support, finalizes payroll agreements

The U.S. Treasury Department said on Monday it has disbursed $2.9 billion in initial payroll assistance to 54 smaller passenger carrier and two major passenger airlines, while it finalized grant agreements with six major airlines.



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Exclusive: Lord & Taylor explores bankruptcy as stores remain shut in coronavirus pandemic

Lord & Taylor is exploring filing for bankruptcy protection after it was forced to temporarily shut all of its 38 U.S. department stores in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.



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Asian stocks set to sink after historic U.S. oil rout

Asia shares were poised to track a Wall Street tumble on Tuesday after U.S. crude futures turned negative for the first time in history, crushed by a spectacular collapse in oil demand as the coronavirus pandemic derails the global economy.



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Shopify expands capital lending program to help Canadian merchants weather COVID-19

Financial Post | James McLeod | Apr 20, 2020 Merchants on the platform will qualify for funds ranging from $200 all the way up to $500,000, depending on the nature of their business Shopify Inc. will begin providing cash advances directly to online merchants in Canada, as the Ottawa-based ecommerce giant rushes out products to

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Nissan to shut down global headquarters, other Japan facilities through mid-May due to virus

Nissan Motor Co on Tuesday said that it would temporarily shut down operations at its global headquarters and other facilities in Japan through early May to contain the spread of the coronavirus at its sites.



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Senate moves toward possible Tuesday coronavirus vote, Pelosi sees deal 'on principles'

The U.S. Congress on Monday inched toward a $450 billion deal to help small businesses and hospitals hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying negotiators had come to terms on the 'principles' of the package as the Senate set a Tuesday session for a potential vote.



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