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McDonald's hourly workers in U.S. demand paid sick leave as virus spreads

Hourly wage workers at McDonald's Corp on Tuesday sought paid sick leave for those working at its U.S. restaurants and an update to the safety protocols as coronavirus cases in the United States rise.

Reasons for optimism - and wariness - about the U.S. stock market

A day after Wall Street suffered its worst one-day drop since the financial crisis, investors are faced with an unfamiliar dilemma: bet that stocks will bounce back from the cusp of a bear market, or avoid scooping them up for now over fears they are far from a bottom.

Oil jumps 8% on stimulus hopes, spending cuts by U.S. producers

Oil prices jumped over 8% on Tuesday, bouncing from the biggest rout in nearly 30 years a day earlier, as the possibility of economic stimulus encouraged buying and U.S. producers slashed spending in a move that could cut output.

Wall Street bounces back as stimulus hopes soothe recession fears

Wall Street roared back to life on Tuesday, rebounding from the brink of bear market confirmation as bargain-hunting and hopes of government stimulus calmed investors' fears surrounding the coronavirus and growing signs of imminent recession.

NYSE short interest rose 2.74% in late Feb.

Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange rose 2.74% in late February, the exchange said on Tuesday, suggesting an increase in bearish sentiment in the stock market.

Nasdaq short interest up 0.3% in late February

Short interest on the Nasdaq rose 0.3% in late February, the exchange said on Tuesday.

Oil jumps 10%, U.S. stocks rebound after market rout

Oil and global equity markets charged back on Tuesday after the prior day's steep losses as the world's biggest economies moved to cushion the impact of the coronavirus, but stock gains in Europe failed to hold as investors remained skittish.

Saudi Arabia, Russia raise stakes in oil production standoff

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would boost its oil supplies to a record high in April, raising the stakes in a standoff with Russia and effectively rebuffing Moscow's suggestion for new talks.

Mexico says seeking to mediate in Russia vs Saudi Arabia oil spat

Mexico is seeking to mediate the oil dispute between Russia and Saudi Arabia, its finance minister said on Tuesday, saying the conflict that has battered global oil prices has affected Latin America's second-largest economy.

Sports events hit by the coronavirus epidemic

Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak:

U.S. airlines see distant recovery as coronoavirus hits travel

Leading U.S. airlines on Tuesday ditched 2020 forecasts and unveiled more sweeping capacity cuts and cost-saving measures in response to the spreading coronavirus, while United Airlines warned of a deep hit to the sector.

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