Sign here first: U.S. salons, gyms, offices require coronavirus waivers
As U.S. businesses reopen after weeks of pandemic lockdowns, many have been posting coronavirus disclaimers or requiring employees and patrons to sign waivers before entering.
London Stock Exchange finds broad backing for shorter trading day
There is broad backing in stock markets for cutting the trading day by 90 minutes in a coordinated way across European exchanges, the London Stock Exchange said on Monday.
Global stocks buoyant, dollar slips as economies start to unlock
World stocks hovered near three-month highs and the dollar was flat on Monday as optimism over economies opening up again boosted risk appetite, despite worries over mass protests in the United States and unease over Washington’s standoff with Beijing….
China asks state firms to halt purchases of U.S. soybeans, pork, say sources
China has asked its state-owned firms to halt purchases of soybeans and pork from the United States, two people familiar with the matter said, after Washington said it would eliminate special U.S. treatment for Hong Kong to punish Beijing.
Zynga to buy Turkish mobile-game maker Peak for $1.8 billion: Bloomberg News
Zynga Inc has agreed to buy Turkish mobile-game maker Peak for $1.8 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing Chief Executive Officer Frank Gibeau.
Spanish telecom operator MasMovil agrees $3.3 billion private equity bid
KKR , Cinven and Providence said on Monday they had made a 2.96 billion euro ($3.3 billion) board-backed bid for Spanish telecoms operator MasMovil .
Opel to add PSA model to Ruesselsheim production: Handelsblatt
German automaker Opel is planning to start manufacturing a compact car for French parent PSA at its main Ruesselsheim plant from mid-2021 onwards, German business daily Handelsblatt reported, citing company sources.
Yum China to bring Beyond Meat’s plant-based burgers to China
Yum China Holdings Inc said on Monday it will introduce Beyond Meat Inc’s plant-based burgers at its fast-food restaurants in mainland China starting June 3.
Global stocks scale three-month peak, dollar sags on reopening joy
World stocks were just shy of three-month highs and the dollar weakened further on Monday as optimism on economies opening up boosted risk appetite, shrugging off worries over riots in the U.S. and unease over Washington’s power struggle with Beijing.
‘Lemon’ or not, Trump is stuck with Phase 1 China trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has little choice but to stick with his Phase 1 China trade deal despite his anger at Beijing over the coronavirus pandemic, new Hong Kong security rules, and dwindling hopes China can meet U.S. goods purchase targets, peopl…
