Hershey says mint, gum sales hit as lockdowns restrict social gatherings
Hershey Co said on Wednesday sales of gums and mints have taken a hit as social distancing protocols spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic discouraged people...
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for COVID-19 but only Ford...
Dollar steadies against euro; yuan slips on U.S.-China tensions
The dollar steadied against the euro on Wednesday even as the common currency remained supported by news of a proposal for an economic recovery package...
Tech weakness weighs on S&P 500, Nasdaq
A selloff in technology stocks dragged on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Wednesday, with investors also cautious about brewing U.S.-China tensions at a time...
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs with thousands more planned
Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in...
Goldman Sachs president says bank on track to meet growth goals
Goldman Sachs Group Inc President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron said Wednesday that the bank remains on track to achieve its medium and long...
In rare interview, Libyan GNA colonel gives status update on the campaign
With extensive Turkish backing, Libya’s Government of National Accord has been able to push forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar back from his foothold in southern...
Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on $10 billion bailout
German airline Lufthansa’s supervisory board on Wednesday rejected conditions imposed by Brussels on a proposed government bailout, casting fresh doubt on the 9 billion euro...
French restaurants set empty tables in appeal for lockdown help
Restaurants, bars and hotels across France set empty tables and draped chef’s aprons outside on Wednesday to protest against continuing lockdown restrictions and demand more...
Euro, stocks retreat from rally on EU stimulus plan
The euro retreated from near two-month highs and equity markets wavered on Wednesday even as the European Union unveiled a 750 billion euro ($823 billion)...