Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Cats can catch coronavirus, study finds, prompting WHO investigation
By Saumya Joseph (Reuters) - Cats can become infected with the new coronavirus but dogs appear not to be vulnerable, according to a study published on Wednesday, prompting the WHO to say it will take ...
Apr 08, 2020
U.S. crude futures rise 6% at open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rose as much as 6% in early trade on Thursday ahead of a crucial meeting between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies includ...
Apr 08, 2020
Pompeo says not time for retribution against China over virus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that it is too soon to talk about the consequences for China for what U.S. officials believe is Beijing's slow reporting of...
Apr 08, 2020
Nautilus expects higher sales as COVID-19 drives exercise equipment boom
(Reuters) - Nautilus Inc on Wednesday forecast higher sales for the first quarter, as the coronavirus-driven stay-at-home boosted demand for its exercise equipment. Shares of the company, which compet...
Apr 08, 2020
U.S. coronavirus deaths top 14,600, second highest in world behind Italy: Reuters tally
(Reuters) - U.S. deaths due to coronavirus topped 14,600 on Wednesday, the second highest reported number in the world behind Italy, according to a Reuters tally. Italy has the most reported deaths in...
Apr 08, 2020
Fed’s Kaplan sees U.S. growth returning in second half, but consumers staying cautious
By Ann Saphir SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is headed for a return to growth in the second half of the year after a steep decline this quarter, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Rober...
Apr 08, 2020
Streaming service Disney+ crosses 50 million paid subscribers mark globally
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday Disney+ has garnered over 50 million paid users globally, with 8 million of them coming from India where the streaming service was launched last week. The ...
Apr 08, 2020
‘Debt phobia’: Mexican leader’s coronavirus gamble
By Dave Graham MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - If supporters and opponents of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador can agree on anything, it's that he is very stubborn. He says so himself. Rarely dur...
Apr 08, 2020
Saudi Arabia to give $525 million for Yemen humanitarian, coronavirus response: minister
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will contribute $500 million to the United Nations humanitarian response plan for Yemen in 2020 and $25 million to help combat the spread of the new coronavirus, the ki...
Apr 08, 2020
Factbox: Insurers return part of auto premiums as coronavirus cuts driving
(Reuters) - Major U.S. insurers are offering credit to auto and motorcycle policyholders following a decline in driving, as most Americans stay at home to help contain the spread of the novel coronavi...
Apr 08, 2020
