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Monday, 10 August 2020

Judge blocks Uber, Lyft from classifying drivers as contractors in California

Judge blocks Uber, Lyft from classifying drivers as contractors in California

A California judge on Monday granted the state's request for a preliminary injunction blocking Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc from classifying their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.

Tencent Music beats quarterly revenue estimates on user strength

China's Tencent Music Entertainment Group beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Monday, as the company's music streaming service added more paying users during coronavirus-induced lockdowns.

S&P 500 ends up slightly, tech-related shares underperform value

The Dow jumped 1%, the S&P 500 inched up and the Nasdaq closed lower on Monday as investors extended a rotation into value stocks from heavyweight tech-related names while awaiting news on progress in a U.S. fiscal support bill.

Occidental Petroleum posts fourth straight quarterly loss on $6.6 billion writedown

Occidental Petroleum Corp on Monday posted its fourth straight quarterly loss as it recorded a $6.6 billion impairment charge, largely to write down the value of its oil and gas properties following a crash in crude prices.

Marriott sees cash burn slowing as bookings recover from coronavirus lows

Marriott International said on Monday it expects cash burn for the year to be slower than previous estimated as bookings slowly recover from the coronavirus lows that pushed the hotel chain to post its first quarterly loss in nearly nine years.

Oil settles higher on Chinese factory data, U.S. stimulus hopes

Oil settled higher on Monday, supported by data suggesting Chinese factories were returning to pre-pandemic levels, signs of rising energy demand and hopes for an agreement in the United States on more coronavirus-related economic stimulus.

Equinor appoints new CEO to speed up renewable investments

Equinor has appointed Anders Opedal as its new chief executive as the Norwegian oil and gas group looks to speed up a move into renewable energy.

Dollar gains after weeks of losses as investors focus on U.S. aid package

The dollar rose on Monday, including against major currencies such as the euro and Swiss franc, as investors focused on the fiscal stimulus plan in the United States and U.S.-China tensions ahead of key trade talks this week.

Fiat Chrysler asks judge to deny GM request to reopen racketeering case

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA) on Monday asked a U.S. federal judge to dismiss a request from General Motors Co to reinstate a racketeering lawsuit against its smaller rival, comparing a recent GM filing to a "third-rate spy movie, full of preposterous allegations."

U.S. loan to Kodak will not proceed unless allegations cleared: White House

The U.S. government will not proceed with a $765 million loan to Eastman Kodak Co to make drugs at its U.S. factories unless the company is cleared of alleged wrongdoing in circumstances surrounding the announcement of the loan, the White House said on Monday.

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