Thousands of local U.S. newspapers and broadcast outlets, grappling with a massive downturn in advertising because of the COVID-19 pandemic, would be eligible for financial help under legislation introduced in Congress on Wednesday.
Canadian auto parts maker Linamar Corp beat quarterly profit estimates on Wednesday, helped by a cut in capital expenditure, while also boosting its liquidity despite the COVID-19 pandemic that forced automakers to halt production.
Private equity investor Permira [PERM.UL] on Wednesday offered around 25 million shares in German software company TeamViewer, one of the banks running the sale said.
Abbott Laboratories' speedy coronavirus test, which can deliver results within minutes, could be missing a third to nearly half of positive cases, according to a study from New York University researchers published on Wednesday.
Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli was robbed at knifepoint at his North London home in the early hours of Wednesday and the assailants got away with hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of valuables, British media reported.
The U.S. Senate narrowly blocked an amendment on Wednesday that would have prevented law enforcement from collecting information on Americans' internet habits without a warrant, as the Senate moved toward a reauthorization of divisive surveillance tools.
Key Energy Services Inc (KEGX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.43 per share. This compares to loss of $57.50 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
The chief spokesman for Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard has tested positive for the coronavirus and an official in the president's office has died of the disease, bringing the pandemic closer to the inner circle of government.
Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.46 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.34. This compares to loss of $0.60 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
China-linked hackers are breaking into American organizations carrying out research into COVID-19, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, warning both scientists and public health officials to be on the lookout for cyber theft.
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