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Shares of U.S. airlines rose on Thursday, buoyed by hopes for a second bailout after the Trump administration proposed including a US$20 billion extension in aid for the battered industry in a new stimulus plan.

SINGAPORE: A three-course meal onboard Singapore Airlines' (SIA) superjumbo A380 will cost S$50 in economy class and S$90 for premium economy.  If you prefer something more luxurious, expect to pay S$300 for a four-course lunch in business class and S$600 for suites.  SIA announced on Thursday ...

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits drifted lower last week, though remaining at recession levels, underscoring the need for another government rescue package for businesses and the unemployed.

Gap Inc said on Thursday it will virtually hire seasonal staff for the busy holiday months to help the apparel retailer fulfill online orders and man its customer contact centers as consumers shop heavily online due to the pandemic.

Ford Motor Co's new chief executive, Jim Farley, on Thursday promised the No. 2 U.S. automaker would move with urgency, in contrast to criticism his predecessor faced.

Conagra Brands Inc on Thursday reported better-than-expected profit and sales, as coronavirus-induced at-home eating trends boosted demand for its frozen vegetables and ready-to-eat meals.

As coronavirus outbreaks among workers closed several Canadian meat plants, Henry Mizrahi saw a different future for Lesters Foods, the hot dog factory he runs in Montreal.

Bayer shares plunged after it flagged lower profit next year and warned it may have to write down the value of agriculture assets by close to 10 billion euros (US$11.7 billion), rekindling a debate over the merits of the takeover of Monsanto.

PepsiCo Inc forecast full-year profit above market expectations on Thursday, as consumers buy more of its snacks such as Doritos and Cheetos while staying indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. stock exchanges have put New Jersey on notice: Pass a financial transaction tax and they will relocate their primary data centers, where billions of dollars of trades are executed daily - possibly to Chicago.