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George Floyd killing has Starbucks, JPMorgan, AT&T addressing racial injustice
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson reached out to employee partners in a memo over the weekend as tensions escalated across the nation.
Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts
The U.S. auto industry’s coronavirus comeback plan was pretty simple: restart factories gradually and push out trucks and other vehicles for waiting buyers in states left largely untouched by the virus outbreak.
China wields currency as weapon with Trump tensions rising
China's currency has dropped below levels that prompted the Trump administration to label Beijing a currency manipulator last year.
SpaceX is an inspiration but US leadership in space is under threat
When two brave American souls lift off from Apollo 11’s historic launch pad on Saturday the feat will mark the first time that the private sector blasts humans into orbit.
Oil: WTI, Brent & the battle for world dominance
The stories of WTI and Brent crude -- each an oil market benchmark -- reflect decades-long shifts in global demand for crude.
IPO market expected to be a buyer’s, not a seller’s, market
Chairman of Renaissance Capital Kathleen Smith says IPOs will perform well once there’s reduced volatility in the market and when IPO returns lead to issuance.
United Airlines cutting 13 top exec jobs, adding international flights in July
United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Friday it will eliminate 13 officer positions even as it adds international flights back to its network.
Pizza Hut, KFC to sell Beyond Meat products at restaurants in China
A KFC trial run of meatless chicken nuggets sold out quickly last month.
Give Trump credit for his realistic approach to an untrustworthy China
Trump's moves on Friday recognized the enduring failure by China’s government to honor commitments.
What is Hong Kong's relationship with China?
Hong Kong became a semi-autonomous region of China after the 1997 handover from Great Britain.
Michigan restaurant owner optimistic about his business
Dobber's Pasties co-owner Brad Mantela says while his restaurant lost 75 percent of its revenue since coronavirus started, online sales have kept his business afloat.
Trump's comments on China were 'calibrated, thoughtful, forward-looking': Amb. Allen
U.S.-China Business Council president Amb. Craig Allen says Trump didn't mention tariffs during his China announcement and that's why the markets trended up at the end of the day.