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Canada's main stock index futures were little changed ahead of the monthly jobs data
Wall Street futures fell as a record increase in coronavirus cases in several U.S. states led to worries that more lockdowns may be necessary, disrupting business activity ahead of the start of the second quarter earnings season next week
Asian shares were in the red, while Italy's rebound after strong May industrial output data pulled European stocks out of loss
The U.S. dollar was little changed, while gold prices were higher
Oil dropped on virus resurgence worries and oversupply concerns
STOCKS IN THE NEWS Source: Thomson Reuters
Barrick Gold Corp (ABX):
The miner said it served a dispute notice to the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government over the country's refusal to extend a mining lease in the Porgera valley
The company said the notice was sent by its subsidiary Barrick (PD) Australia Pty Limited, an investor in the Porgera mine, citing a violation in a bilateral investment treaty between PNG and Australia as well as international law governing foreign investment
Bombardier Inc (BBDb):
European Union antitrust regulators have set a new deadline of July 31 to rule on Alstom's bid for Bombardier's transport business after the French TGV high-speed train maker offered to sell assets to address competition concerns
The European Commission, which posted the new deadline on its site on Friday, will now seek feedback from rivals and customers of both companies before deciding whether to accept the package or demand more in line with its procedures
The EU competition enforcer could also open a four-month long investigation if it has serious doubts.The proposed assets are equivalent to the size of a medium-sized player in Europe, people familiar with the matter said
Ford Motor Co (F):
The carmaker on Thursday said new staffing restrictions imposed on plants producing car parts in the Mexican state of Chihuahua were "not sustainable," the latest sign U.S. automakers are still reeling from coronavirus lockdowns in Mexico
U.S. ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau on Thursday said the Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker may have to shut some U.S. car plants as early as next week if they fail to receive Mexico-produced engines
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS):
Marqeta Inc, the U.S. payment card issuing start-up whose investors include Goldman Sachs, is seeking to hire investment banks to advise on a potential initial public offering (IPO), according to people familiar with the matter
The IPO could come later this year or in 2021, the sources said
Marqeta raised $150 million in a private fundraising round in May, doubling its valuation to $4.3 billion
Banks have told the company it could go public at a considerably higher valuation, one of the sources said
THINGS TO KNOW Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P.
The spike in Covid-19 cases in Sun Belt states shows no signs of easing, with deaths hitting a daily high in Texas and Florida
In Mississippi, the leaders of both legislative houses were among 26 lawmakers to test positive for the disease
President Donald Trump is set to visit Florida for a fundraiser today as the ongoing crisis takes a toll on his support