Futures inch higher on hopes of quick economic revival
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as signs of more official stimulus supported hopes of an economic recovery from a coronavirus-led slump, even as six U.S. states saw a record rise in new COVID-19 cases.
Lufthansa warns its $10 billion bailout deal is in jeopardy
German airline Lufthansa warned on Wednesday that it might need to apply for protection from creditors if its state-backed bailout deal failed to win sufficient support at a shareholder vote on June 25.
Main Street’s boldest take on Wall Street in bankruptcy stock frenzy
When Bryan Quevedo received his U.S. government stimulus check last month, he invested $1,000 in the stock of bankrupt car rental company Hertz Global Holdings Inc.
May flowers: Where the U.S. retail blooms are and are not
No denying May’s $73 billion rebound in U.S. retail sales was an eye-popper and is the latest fodder to fuel the red-hot “V” vs “U” debate about what kind of recovery to expect from the COVID-19 recession.
Oil falls on fears of rising COVID-19 cases
Oil fell on Wednesday on fears over fresh outbreaks of COVID-19, but prices drew some support from stimulus measures and positive tests of a drug that could save some critically ill patients.
Lufthansa warns its bailout deal is in jeopardy
German airline Lufthansa warned on Tuesday that it might need to apply for creditor protection if its state-backed bailout failed to win sufficient shareholder support in a vote later this month.
HSBC revives 35,000 job cut plan after pandemic pause
HSBC is resuming plans to cut around 35,000 jobs which it put on ice after the coronavirus outbreak, as Europe’s biggest bank grapples with the impact on its already falling profits.
Employee union Unite says to oppose compulsory job losses at HSBC
Employee union Unite said it will oppose any compulsory job losses within HSBC and “work vigorously to ensure staff are heard and their jobs protected”, after the bank dusted off plans to axe as many as 35,000 roles worldwide.
Saudi Aramco completes $69 billion SABIC stake deal, extends schedule
Saudi Aramco has completed its purchase of a 70% stake in petrochemicals company Saudi Basic Industries for $69.1 billion and extended the payment period by three years to 2028, providing a cushion against weak oil prices.
Stocks grind higher on recovery hopes
Europe’s shares added to their best gains in almost a month as safety plays lost their lustre on Wednesday, with hopes of a rapid economic recovery standing firm against a resurgence of global coronavirus cases.
