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Asian share markets looked set for another cautious session on Tuesday as investors tried to judge how quickly China's factories could return to work as the coronavirus continues to spread and deaths mount.

Shares of Slack Technologies (NYSE: WORK) saw some significant volatility early this week. On Monday, shares surged 15.4% before trading of the stock was halted. After market hours on the same day, however, shares fell 8%.

Perceptron (PRCP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

Large cigarette companies, such as Altria (NYSE: MO), British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) and Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM), as well as smaller companies, the likes of Vector Group (NYSE: VGR) and privately held Njoy, may have a new regulator if the Trump administratio

Saks Fifth Avenue owner Hudson's Bay Co on Monday named a president to lead its off-price business, known as Saks Off 5th, the latest example of a department store chain trying to bolster its outlet stores.

A U.S. district judge is expected to rule in favor of allowing Sprint and T-Mobile to merge, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) announced on Monday that it has acquired privately held Orpheus Medical. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

A U.S. judge on Monday rejected a request by Uber Technologies Inc and courier services provider Postmates Inc to block a California labor law from taking effect, saying the bill's public benefits outweighed the companies' concerns.

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Puerto Rico's long-running bankruptcy could cross the finish line by the end of the year under a schedule proposed by the U.S. commonwealth's federally created financial oversight board, according to a court filing on Monday.

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(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, sliding more than 25 points or 1.1 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,200-point plateau although it figures to bounce higher again on Tuesday.

Australia's Cochlear Ltd cut its full-year underlying profit forecast on Tuesday, citing an anticipated drop in demand for its hearing implants as hospitals in China defer surgeries due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Brazil's largest lender, Itau Unibanco Holding SA, reported profit on Monday that met analysts' estimate, mainly on consumer credit growth and fees from investment banking and fund management.

Canada may have to delay a decision on whether to approve a massive new oilsands mine because some indigenous people have not been consulted adequately, an influential aboriginal band is suggesting.

The U.S. Transportation Department's Office of Inspector General said on Monday it will audit Federal Aviation Administration pilot training requirements for U.S. and foreign air carriers after two deadly crashes of Boeing's 737 MAX.

(RTTNews) - Volvo Car AB and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited Monday announced that they are considering to combine their businesses. The combination would preserve the distinct identity of each of the brands Volvo, Geely, Lynk & Co and Polestar, the company said. A com

Caterpillar reopened most of its facilities in China on Monday after getting the go-ahead from the local government following the coronavirus outbreak, the company said.

(RTTNews) - Despite a slightly uncertain start and a subsequent long sluggish spell, the Canadian stock market ended on a firm note on Monday, riding on gains in information technology, materials and consumer discretionary stocks.

Molina (MOH) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.62 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.88 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.