Monday 31 August 2020

Nasdaq ends higher while S&P 500 posts biggest August gain since 1986

Nasdaq ends higher while S&P 500 posts biggest August gain since 1986

While the S&P boasted its steepest August percentage gain in more than three decades it ended Monday slightly lower and the Dow also lost ground as investors took a pause although the Nasdaq closed higher thanks to high-flying stocks including Apple Inc.

Zoom raises annual revenue target on remote work boost

Zoom Video Communications Inc raised its annual revenue forecast by 30% after comfortably beating quarterly estimates on Monday, as it converts more of its huge free user base to paid subscriptions.

Global stocks dip but clinch fifth month of gains; dollar soft

A gauge of global stocks pulled back from a record high on Monday but locked in a fifth straight month of gains while the dollar remained weak as investors adjust to the policy shift outlined by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week.

Argentina debt deal gets 'massive' backing, 99% of bonds to be restructured

Argentina's debt restructuring deal received "massive" backing from creditors, Economy Minister Martin Guzman said on Monday, which would allow the country to revamp 99% of the total eligible bonds and gain breathing room during a swirling economic crisis.

Delta, American drop domestic change fees, matching move by United

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said on Monday they are permanently dropping domestic change fees, mirroring an announcement by rival United Airlines on Sunday in a push to woo back travelers.

Lagardere rejects request to hold an extraordinary general meeting

French publishing and media group Lagardere said on Monday it had rejected a request made by activist fund Amber Capital and Vivendi to hold an extraordinary general meeting.

Argentina's Guzman says 93.55% of bonds tendered in debt restructuring

Argentina's $65 billion debt restructuring gained huge majority support with creditors tendering 93.55% of the eligible bonds, the country's Economy Minister Martin Guzman said at a press conference on Monday, allowing a near full revamp of the debt.

Amazon receives U.S. regulatory approval to start drone delivery trials

Amazon.com Inc's drone service has received federal approval that will allow the company to begin testing commercial deliveries through its drone fleet, the e-commerce giant said on Monday.

McDonald's says terms of former CEO's separation based on fraudulent statements

McDonald's Corp said on Monday former Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook's motion against the company should be dismissed, reiterating that the terms of his separation from the company were based on fraudulent statements.

Framework complete, Fed faces election year call on next steps

With a new policy framework in place, the Federal Reserve will turn to discussion of its next steps in the fight against the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, and if and when to roll out additional support.

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