Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Daily Investor Update: Airbnb to lay off 1,900 employees: sources

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Airbnb to lay off 1,900 employees: sources

Home rental startup Airbnb Inc is planning to lay off 1,900 employees due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

BMW cuts margin outlook for cars division, citing coronavirus woes

BMW on Tuesday lowered the outlook for the profitability of its automotive and motorcycles divisions, citing worse-than-expected demand which has been hit by measures to contain the coronavirus.

California sues Uber, Lyft over misclassifying drivers as contractors

California and three of its largest cities on Tuesday sued Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc , accusing them of classifying their drivers improperly as independent contractors instead of employees, evading workplace protections and withholding worker benefits.

Lyft offers new cheaper rides with more waiting time

Lyft Inc said on Tuesday it would expand its program that provides cheaper rides to customers willing to wait longer for their pick-ups, at a time when curbs against the coronavirus outbreak have brought its affordable shared services to a halt.

Wall Street jumps as healthcare shares rise, lockdowns ease

Wall Street's main indexes rallied on Tuesday as healthcare stocks jumped, oil prices surged and a number of countries and U.S. states eased coronavirus-induced restrictions in an attempt to revive their economies.

Delta caps aircraft seating capacity to ensure safety amid COVID-19

Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday it was putting a limit to seating capacity in its airplanes, as the U.S. carrier looks to provide a safe flying experience to customers amid the coronavirus crisis.

3M wins injunction against mask seller accused of price gouging

3M Co won an injunction from a federal judge against a New Jersey company it accused of illegally using its trademarks to sell 3M-branded N95 respirator masks at inflated prices to exploit the coronavirus pandemic.

Book a table for fast food? Burger King trials post-lockdown app in Italy

Burger King is trialling an app for ordering food and booking a table at its outlets in Italy, as it seeks to persuade locals it is safe to eat out again after more than two months of coronavirus lockdown.

Walgreens to restore standard operating hours at most U.S. stores

Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said it would resume standard operating hours at most of its stores across the United States, beginning Tuesday.

France's Lagardere sees off activist Amber in shareholder showdown

French publishing and media group Lagardere on Tuesday fended off Amber Capital's most daring attempt yet to shake up governance at the company, after shareholders rejected the activist investor's call to replace the supervisory board.

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