Новости за 08.02.2016

Verizon Communications Inc has given Tim Armstrong, chief executive officer of its AOL unit, a leading role in exploring a possible bid for Yahoo Inc's assets, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the situation.

Oil futures fell Monday to settle below $30 a barrel, pressured by ongoing fears about the global oversupply of crude and a lack of action among major producers to cut output.

Gold futures jumped 3.5% on Monday to settle at their highest level since June as sharp losses in the U.S. stock market helped to lift the metal's investment appeal.

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Pfizer on Monday unveiled its slate of executives who will run the combined company after it closes its roughly $150 billion inversion deal to buy Allergan.

The price of gold jumped more than 3%, extending last week's sharp gains, as sliding stock markets and worries over global economic growth prompted investors to seek safety in hard assets.

Chesapeake Energy Corp. said Monday that it "has no plans to pursue bankruptcy" after reports intensified such fears, cutting its stock in half in early trading.

U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Monday, led by losses in technology and consumer discretionary sectors.

Home Depot Canada said it will hire 6,000 associates for its busy spring season, up from 5,500 last year.

Cognizant Technology Solutions forecast current-quarter revenue and profit below analysts' estimates, as clients worldwide cut back on routine IT services spending.

Apollo Education Group will be taken private as it is acquired by a group of investors for $1.1 billion.

Hasbro Inc. said Monday it had net income of $175.8 million, or $1.39 a share, in the fourth quarter, up from $169.9 million, or $1.34 a share, in the year earlier period.

Hasbro's quarterly revenue jumped 12.8 percent, helped by strong holiday demand for toys based on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Jurassic World" movies, which were released last year.

Crude oil prices fell on Monday because of lingering concerns over a supply overhang and after a Saudi-Venezuela meeting showed few signs that steps would be taken to boost prices.