McDonald's to Require Face Masks in U.S. Restaurants

McDonald's Corp. says it will require all U.S. customers to wear masks in its stores beginning next month, joining Walmart Inc. and other companies that decided that face coverings are needed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. 


 
Pandemic Continues to Hit Multiple Sectors: Earnings at a Glance

Companies in a range of industries reported results detailing hardship the Covid-19 pandemic has inflicted across the economy. 


 
NRG Energy to acquire Direct Energy for $3.6 Billion

The wholesale and retail power company will add more than three million customers throughout the U.S. and Canada with the acquisition, which will widen its geographic footprint. 


 
Verizon Revenue Drops as Pandemic Slows Phone Shopping

The largest U.S. cellphone carrier continued to add customers during the coronavirus pandemic, though quarterly revenue declined in its core wireless business and its online advertising unit. 


 
Schlumberger Cuts 21,000 Jobs Amid Historic Oil Downturn

The world's largest oil-field services company is cutting about 21,000 jobs as oil producers slash spending in response to a historic drop in prices amid the coronavirus pandemic. 


 
Goldman Settles 1MDB Dispute With Malaysia for $3.9 Billion

The Wall Street bank will pay $2.5 billion to the government of Malaysia for its role in the alleged theft of billions of dollars from a government investment fund, and guarantee the recovery of $1.4 billion in assets allegedly stolen from the fund. 


 
China Pushes Energy Reform With Pipeline Deals

China is moving to wean its economy off coal and boost use of cleaner natural gas, with two of the country's energy giants set to pump nearly $56 billion of assets into a new national pipeline firm. 


 
Honeywell's Safety-Equipment Sales Rise, but Aerospace Demand Falls

Rising demand for personal protective equipment amid the Covid-19 pandemic weren't enough to offset declines in Honeywell's aerospace segment. 


 
American Express Reports $1.6 Billion in Provisions for Credit Losses

The credit-card company reported a large drop in second-quarter profit as it logged provisions of $1.6 billion to cover potential credit losses. The company said the Covid-19 pandemic significantly affected quarterly results. 


 
Airbus Looks to End Trade Dispute With U.S. by Forgoing Some Government Support

Airbus has agreed with Spain and France to change some financial-support agreements, in an attempt to bring an end to a yearslong trade dispute with the U.S.