U.S. companies got emergency government loans despite having months of cash
In the harshest downturn for American workers in U.S. history, employers cut in April and the unemployment rate more than tripled to 14.7%. Back in February, before the coronavirus<…; pandemic... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Companies got emergency government loans despite having months of cash
Forty-one publicly traded companies that got the emergency aid already had enough to cover basic expenses for two months or more when they applied for .....»»
Exclusive: U.S. companies got emergency government loans despite having months of cash
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Companies with months of cash scored emergency gov"t loans
Forty-one publicly traded companies that got the emergency aid already had enough to cover basic expenses for two months or more when they applied for .....»»
41 U.S. companies got emergency aid despite having months of cash, Reuters says
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In One Chart: As deadline for returns extended again, these public companies are giving back emergency loans meant for small businesses
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In One Chart: As deadline for returns extended, these public companies are giving back emergency loans meant for small businesses
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In One Chart: These public companies are returning emergency loans meant for small businesses
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Mnuchin says large relief loans will be audited
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