Salesforce's Slack Deal Faces Post-Pandemic Test 
 

Salesforce.com's proposed purchase of workplace collaboration software pioneer Slack Technologies was prompted by the pandemic, but its success will hinge on whether it delivers in the post-lockdown world, analysts say.

 
Boeing Wins First Big 737 MAX Order Since Grounding Ended 
 

Ryanair Holdings agreed to buy 75 of Boeing's 737 MAX jets, a boost for the troubled plane maker following the aircraft's prolonged grounding.

 
Facebook to Remove Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation 
 

The social-networking giant updated its misinformation policy on the coronavirus to include vaccine-related content, as the company looks to fight claims it isn't doing enough to protect its billions of users.

 
Walmart, Like Amazon, to Pay Holiday Bonuses to U.S. Workers 
 

Walmart plans to pay another round of bonuses to U.S. workers as it seeks to retain and reward staffers managing a surge in sales during the coronavirus pandemic.

 
Stripe to Offer Banking Services in Deal With Goldman Sachs, Citigroup 
 

The payment processor for online businesses is set to give its customers the option of offering bank accounts, debit cards and other cash-management services to their own merchants and vendors.

 
Kroger Reports Strong, But Slowing, Sales Growth 
 

The supermarket operator's sales slowed during the latest quarter despite people eating mostly at home, illustrating mounting competition among food sellers to reach consumers during the pandemic.

 
Chevron Slashes Spending Plans as Coronavirus Hammers Oil Demand 
 

The oil company said it would cut its annual capital spending budget by 26% next year and sharply through the middle of the decade.

 
Canadian Banks, Led by TD and RBC, Get Boost From Stimulus 
 

Canada's government has opened its fiscal spigot in an effort to prop up an economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, and Canadian banks have been among the biggest beneficiaries, allowing them to avoid major loan losses and boost deposits.

 
Airline Cards Lose Luster as Coronavirus Persists 
 

People don't need flight upgrades, airport lounges and other perks of airline cards in a pandemic. Airlines and banks are scrambling to keep the cards at the top of customers' wallets.

 
U.S. Tech Giants Face Tighter Regulation in Europe 
 

The European Union plans to introduce in coming weeks new proposals aimed at changing behavior-and in some cases, business models-at large online platforms, reasserting the bloc's role as global tech cop.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 03, 2020 13:15 ET (18:15 GMT)