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This is a 'once in a lifetime' buying opportunity like '87 and '08, says Ariel's John Rogers

The ongoing volatility in the market has created a compelling buying opportunity for investors, Ariel Investment's John Rogers said.

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Ackman's hedge funds make money this year as hedges help

Billionaire investor William Ackman, who hedged his Pershing Square Capital management portfolio weeks ago to guard against coronavirus-inspired panic selling, told investors his private hedge fund is making money this year, an investor said on Wednesday.



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McDonald's to trim U.S. menu during coronavirus pandemic

McDonald's Corp said on Wednesday it would temporarily remove some items from its U.S. menu as it focuses on simplifying operations in the face of the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak.



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SoftBank Group's share rally ends after Moody's downgrade

SoftBank Group Corp's shares fell 8% in early trade on Thursday, ending a 55% rally in the stock, after Moody's downgraded the tech conglomerate's debt rating by two notches over plans to sell prime assets into a volatile market.



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China, U.S. to set aside differences in G20 coronavirus summit: SCMP

China and the United States are expected to call a timeout on their coronavirus blame game and focus on the challenges of the pandemic when leaders of the G20 nations hold talks via video conference on Thursday, the South China Morning Post said.



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Stocks run out of steam on U.S. job jitters, yen gains

A two-day equities rally lost momentum on Thursday, and investors sold riskier currencies, as stimulus negotiations dragged on in Washington and investors fretted over a likely spike in U.S. jobless claims.



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Airbnb says U.S. coronavirus stimulus bill could offer its hosts some relief

Airbnb Inc hosts in the United States could get some relief from a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill that is nearing a vote in Congress, the home-rental startup said on Wednesday.



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U.S. Senate votes to grants struggling aviation sector big bailout

The U.S. Senate voted late Wednesday 96-0 to give the U.S. aviation industry $58 billion in aid, half in the form of grants earmarked to cover some 750,000 employees' paychecks, in a badly needed lifeline for an industry facing the worst travel downturn in history.



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Oil extends gains as optimism over U.S. stimulus lifts global markets

Oil prices extended gains for a third session on Wednesday, rising alongside broader financial markets on hopes Washington will soon approve a massive aid package to stem the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.



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AB Volvo postpones AGM due to uncertainty over coronavirus impact

Truckmaker AB Volvo said on Wednesday it had decided to postpone its annual shareholders meeting due to the prevailing uncertainty around the effects from the global coronavirus outbreak.



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Asian shares ride Wall Street surge as investors pin hopes on U.S. stimulus

Asian shares gained on Wednesday in the wake of Wall Street's massive rebound as U.S. senators and Trump administration officials reached an agreement on a giant economic stimulus bill to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.



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Occidental Petroleum cuts CEO, staff pay to combat falling oil prices

Occidental Petroleum Corp will cut employee salaries by up to 30%, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters, as the debt-laden U.S. oil producer tries to save cash amid tumbling energy prices.



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Treat with caution: rocketing stocks aren't cause for comfort

Those pining for a bottom to the gut-wrenching stock market selloff may be disappointed to learn that mega one-day rallies like the historic one witnessed on Tuesday are typically not the start of a durable recovery.



5 years ago

Futures rise as Washington reaches deal on $2 trillion aid package

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, putting Wall Street on course to extend its massive bounce from the previous session, as Washington reached a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to help ease some economic pain from the coronavirus pandemic.



5 years ago

Kia Motors may make face masks at China factory to fight coronavirus

South Korea's Kia Motors Corp is considering making face masks at its Chinese factory to help battle the spread of the coronavirus, a spokesman said on Wednesday.



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