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Global stock markets jump on Fed stimulus, oil pulls back from earlier surge

Global equity benchmarks moved higher on Thursday following signs of some success by governments and central banks which have taken additional steps to bolster their economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, while oil prices pulled back from an earlier surge.

Wall Street rises on latest Fed rescue program

Wall Street closed out the trading week on a high note on Thursday as the U.S. Federal Reserve unleashed another program designed to buoy local governments and businesses crushed by massive closures to stem the coronavirus outbreak.

GM plans to extend shutdown of Brazil auto production by 60 days

General Motors Co plans to keep its Brazilian factories shut down for at least 60 more days due to the coronavirus crisis, the company said Thursday, as the final batch of unionized workers voted on the automaker's proposal.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's pay fell 8.4% in 2019: filing

BlackRock Inc , the world's largest asset manager, cut total compensation for Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink by 8.4% in 2019, a second straight year of decline, according to a filing on Thursday.

Saudi, Russia closing in on record oil cut deal

OPEC and it allies held talks on Thursday on record oil output curbs of about 15 million barrels per day (bpd) or more, roughly 15% of global supplies, to support prices hammered by the coronavirus crisis, sources involved in the discussions said.

Instant View: OPEC+ potential cuts won't be enough to halt oil collapse - analysts

OPEC and other major oil producers on Thursday discussed potential big output cuts in the face of a huge fall in demand due to the coronavirus crisis.

Morgan Stanley CEO diagnosed with coronavirus in March, since recovered: bank video

Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer James Gorman was diagnosed as being infected by the novel coronavirus after first experiencing symptoms nearly a month ago and has fully recovered, according to a video that was sent to the bank's employees on Thursday.

As fever checks become the norm in coronavirus era, demand for thermal cameras soars

The makers of specialized cameras to quickly scan for fevers as people enter crowded workplaces are grappling with soaring demand while confronting supply disruptions, forcing some to prioritize customers such as hospitals, executives told Reuters.

As delivery workers emerge as frontline soldiers, India's government warms to e-commerce

Three days after India imposed a nationwide lockdown, Devender Singh revved up his motorcycle to deliver meat and eggs to customers - but his heart was in his mouth as he closed in on a police barricade on a deserted New Delhi road.

Facebook sues Bangkok resident for selling fraudulent ad tools

Facebook Inc sued a Bangkok-based Indian man on Thursday for developing and marketing a software to bypass the social network's advertising review process and deliver prohibited ads to users.

Oil slumps, investors say OPEC supply cuts won't be enough

Oil prices slumped on Thursday, giving back an earlier 10% surge as investors doubted the emerging supply-cut agreement between members of OPEC and its allies would adequately address the global fuel demand collapse caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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