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Ex-Google engineer admits he stole thousands of internal self-driving files

"I downloaded this file with the intent to use it for the benefit of someone other than Google," Anthony Levandowski said in a court document.

Cathay Pacific slashes almost all passenger flights over the coronavirus pandemic

Cathay Pacific is canceling almost all passenger flights for two months as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to decimate global demand for travel.

Ford, GM and Tesla may make ventilators as shortage looms

In a move reminiscent of the World Wars, when America's car factories shifted to producing tanks, bombers and aircraft engines, some US automakers are looking into making ventilators and other medical equipment to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Walmart says it will pay cash bonuses to hourly workers

Walmart said Thursday that it would spend $365 million to pay cash bonuses to its hourly employees for working during the coronavirus pandemic. The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly associates. Every hourly associate employed by the company as of March 1 will qualify, and the bonuses will pay out on April 2. The company will also pay out the next scheduled quarterly bonus for store, club and supply...

Cryptocurrencies rise $23.8B in 24 hours as bitcoin jumps near 16%

The bounce in cryptocurrency prices followed two violent bouts of selling.

Oil has best day ever after Trump hints at role in price war

Oil surged the most ever in New York as the U.S. president said he could get involved in the standoff between Saudi Arabia and Russia that has rocked crude markets.

Gaming stocks are holding up relatively well as consumers stay home

A wide variety of games and gaming platforms have seen activity levels jump over the last two months.

Among worst-hit airlines, investors bet who will fall first

Even in an industry devastated by the coronavirus crisis, Latin American airlines stand out.

Walmart stock wins second upgrade of the week

Shoppers are eating at home more due to the coronavirus pandemic, and they’re buying more items from grocers like Walmart.

One analyst just slashed Apple's price target by 16%

"Looking forward there are clearly going to be some dark days ahead for the company," Daniel Ives of Wedbush wrote Wednesday.

Confined amid coronavirus? Here are best practices for remote-managing your small business

Having the right tools in place and the right people strategy will help your small business make it through the coronavirus pandemic.

Business loan vs personal loan: which is better for your startup?

All you need to know to help you decide which loan is right for your startup. The post Business loan vs personal loan: which is better for your startup? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Best practices for charitable donations

If you’re in a position to give, PennyGem’s Justin Kircher has some ways you can maximize your donation.

Cramer: 'We cannot have the fat cats make money at the expense of the workers'

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday that whatever happens on the other side of the coronavirus crisis CEOs should not benefit more than their employees.

Why Mark Cuban is paying hourly employees who can't work

The NBA took swift action and suspended the regular season after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus, but that isn't stopping Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban from paying hourly workers a salary and day care amid the stoppage.