Companies have option to unshackle themselves from expensive payouts

Right-hand man to President Carter from Iran hostage crisis to Salt Two arms treaty 

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America

The men and women from occupied Europe who helped defeat Hitler

He tried to persuade Muhammad Ali to retire from the ring before it was too late

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character

Deft foreign policy and Gulf war victory defined his one term in office

Master of disguise who plotted the ‘Argo’ escape from Iran

Heiress who made her own success as the ‘Queen of Jeans’

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years

From Wimbledon to Lord’s, this summer has been a gift that — technology permitting — keeps on giving

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York

The baseball team’s victory in the World Series reflects the city’s wider resurgence

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force

British handbag maker’s value has plummeted 85% in past two years as turnround plan stalls

Yoox-Net-a-Porter and Paul Smith join list of brands that have suspended ecommerce sales

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches

Sportswear maker apologises but warns it cannot bear virus lockdown for long   

Essential retailer says coronavirus uncertainty means it will not give guidance for year ahead

Legal marijuana producers also report spike in demand during lockdown 

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end

Cleaning products up, shaving items and make-up down in household goods group’s best quarter in years

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production

Retailers are still replenishing stocks after panic buying ahead of coronavirus lockdowns

Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products

Medical community warns of dangers from use of cleaning agent as internal treatment

Coronavirus is highlighting more than the industry’s wasteful ways; its iniquitous supply chain is also in the spotlight

Sportswear maker warns sales could drop as much as 40% in second quarter

Group ramps up production of cleaning and sanitising goods amid coronavirus crisis

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.

Wuhan and the future of banks; digital insurance with Artificial; Robinhood’s $8.3bn valuation

Global Witness highlights UK hedge fund’s stake in company accused of environmental violations

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business

Hedge fund billionaire cites Silver Lake-backed company’s reliance on international travel

Billionaire CQS trader hurt by exposure to default-ridden energy sector

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish

Dow wipes out gains of the Trump presidency amid fears antivirus measures are inadequate

Every major asset class has been disrupted

Coronavirus-linked turmoil draws many investors out into the open

Energy sector leads US S&P 500 to 2.3% gain   

Asia-Pacific indices broadly higher after S&P 500 closes up 3.4%

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Why, from an investment perspective, Covid-19 suppression is the equivalent of kicking the can down the road.

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks

Investors say ‘astounding’ number of unemployment claims in US had been priced into markets

Settlement house delays payout and project to let small shareholders cash out

Stocks rise but crude tumbles as world’s largest oil ETF cuts stake

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March