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U.S. oil major Chevron Corp said on Thursday it has asked its employees to postpone all “non-essential” business travel to China in the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak.
Asian share markets fought to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of more cases and mounting deaths.
Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said on Friday the gaming company has no plans to launch a fresh Switch model this year, dampening rumors it will offer an upgraded version of the hit device.
Asian share markets battled to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of ever more cases and mounting deaths.
Oil prices jumped on Friday following sharp losses this week, as the World Health Organization (WHO) came out against travel and trade restrictions in declaring a global emergency over the spread of the coronavirus that originated in China last year.
American Airlines Holdings Inc and its mechanics union announced tentative joint collective bargaining agreements on Thursday covering five maintenance and fleet service groups after more than four years of often bitter negotiations.
American Airlines Holdings Inc said on Thursday it has reached a tentative deal with its mechanics union for joint collective bargaining agreements, after more than four years of often bitter negotiations.
Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said the gaming company has no plans to launch a new Switch model this year.
Asian share markets were fighting to stabilize at the end of a punishing week as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of more cases and more deaths.
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp has asked its employees to postpone all “non-essential” business travel to China in the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Airlines have started suspending flights to China in the wake of a new coronavirus outbreak, which as of Thursday had killed 170 people and infected almost 8,000.
Electronic Arts Inc forecast fourth-quarter adjusted revenue below analysts’ estimates, weighed down by the delayed launch of its basketball title “NBA Live”, while its “Apex Legends” battles “Fortnite” and “PUBG” to attract young gamers.
A top official at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday defended an agency shareholder voting proposal amid “misconception” received from the SEC’s public consultation process over new limits to vote on thorny issues like climate change disclosure and executive pay.
Amgen Inc on Thursday forecast 2020 earnings well short of Wall Street estimates, sending shares of the largest U.S. biotechnology company down 2.5%.
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