Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Telco shares are surprise losers as lockdown drives internet boom
By Tom Westbrook and Douglas Busvine SINGAPORE/BERLIN (Reuters) - As lockdowns worldwide drive a surge in internet use, boosting online sales for businesses as varied as gaming and food delivery, the ...
Apr 13, 2020
Gloom enveloped UK financial sector as virus outbreak escalated: CBI
LONDON (Reuters) - Optimism drained away from Britain's financial sector in March as the coronavirus outbreak escalated, an industry survey showed on Tuesday. The Confederation of British Industry (CB...
Apr 13, 2020
U.N. agencies: 117 million children may miss measles shots due to COVID-19
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - More than 117 million children could miss out on immunization against measles as the COVID-19 pandemic forces social distancing and piles pressure on health services...
Apr 13, 2020
Belichick, Patriots 'moving forward' minus Brady
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is ready for turn the page after 20 years with Tom Brady. Brady signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, putting the Patriots in unfamiliar ...
Apr 13, 2020
New Zealand jobless rate could hit 26% if virus curbs extended: treasury
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's unemployment rate could reach 26% if tough lockdown measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus are extended, treasury department forecasts released on Tuesday...
Apr 13, 2020
U.S. attorney general highlights 'new threat' to security from drones
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Monday issued guidance to Justice Department agencies on the use of protective measures against drones, including the d...
Apr 13, 2020
Anything possible as NHL readies for relaunch, says Bettman
(Reuters) - The National Hockey League will be prepared for a post-coronavirus relaunch whenever an opportunity presents itself, commissioner Gary Bettman said on Monday. The opening round of the play...
Apr 13, 2020
Reports: Panthers' McCaffrey agrees to four-year, $64 million extension
Carolina Panthers star Christian McCaffrey is set to become the highest-paid running back in NFL history after agreeing to a four-year, $64 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported ...
Apr 13, 2020
Disney enters $5 billion credit agreement
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co said on Monday it has entered an unsecured credit agreement for $5 billion, at a time when companies across industries are scrambling to bolster their liquidity to weather t...
Apr 13, 2020
Exxon raises $9.5 billion to load up on cash while debt market still open to new deals
By Joshua Franklin NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp on Monday raised $9.5 billion in new debt, with the largest U.S. oil producer seeking to bolster its finances while debt markets remain open to...
Apr 13, 2020
