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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $1.7 million to three Australian women in pelvic mesh class action

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $1.7 million to three Australian women in pelvic mesh class action

An Australian court on Tuesday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay three women a total of A$2.6 million ($1.7 million) plus legal costs as compensation for misleading patients and surgeons about the risks of its pelvic mesh implants.



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Factbox: From shadow banking to coronavirus, U.S. regulators eye lurking risks

Factbox: From shadow banking to coronavirus, U.S. regulators eye lurking risks

U.S. regulators will gather Wednesday at a scheduled meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to discuss risks to the United States and beyond. With fears around coronavirus driving market turmoil not seen since the 2007-2009 financial crisis, here are some of the top risks in their sights.



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GE to take up to $500 million cashflow hit from virus, sticks to targets

GE to take up to $500 million cashflow hit from virus, sticks to targets

General Electric Co said on Wednesday it would take a hit of $300 million to $500 million to its first-quarter cash flow from the coronavirus outbreak, while reaffirming its cash and profit targets for the full year.



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Oil rises $1 as OPEC, allies work on big output cut

Oil rises $1 as OPEC, allies work on big output cut

Brent oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations that major producers have moved closer to an agreement to enact deeper output cuts aimed at offsetting the slump in demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak.



6 years ago
Oil rises as OPEC, allies work on big cut

Oil rises as OPEC, allies work on big cut

Brent oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations that major producers have moved closer to an agreement to enact deeper output cuts aimed at offsetting the slump in demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak.



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In next recession, Fed needs upfront promises, former staffers say

In next recession, Fed needs upfront promises, former staffers say

Two former top staffers at the U.S. Federal Reserve have joined in urging the Fed to say explicitly what it will do if interest rates hit zero again, and warned that even with the best laid plan the central bank "might simply run out of...firepower," if a downturn is bad enough.



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Fed's economic survey set to offer more clues on coronavirus impact

Fed's economic survey set to offer more clues on coronavirus impact

A report by the Federal Reserve released on Wednesday will provide the first snapshot from the central bank's business contacts on how deeply the coronavirus is impacting their supply chains and economic outlook and may provide some insight into the urgency that caused policymakers to cut interest rates.



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Facebook gives WHO free ads in battle with coronavirus misinformation

Facebook gives WHO free ads in battle with coronavirus misinformation

Facebook Inc will provide free advertisements to the World Health Organization (WHO) as it seeks to ensure users are not misinformed about the virus, its risks and how to react to it, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday.



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Bond yields near record lows after Fed rate cut

Bond yields near record lows after Fed rate cut

Bonds held their gains on Wednesday as investors digested the U.S. Federal Reserve's dramatic move to cut interest rates in an effort to contain economic damage from the coronavirus.



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Oil steadies as OPEC, allies work on big cut

Oil steadies as OPEC, allies work on big cut

Brent oil prices steadied on Wednesday, paring early gains as markets assessed whether deeper output cuts by major producers would be enough to offset the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.



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How an ill-timed bet on a U.S. oil refinery cost ICBCS millions

How an ill-timed bet on a U.S. oil refinery cost ICBCS millions

A team of ICBC Standard bankers celebrated in London last June after closing its first major U.S. refinery deal and gaining a foothold in the biggest energy market in the world.



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Asian shares struggle despite Fed cut; resurgent Biden boosts U.S. futures

Asian shares struggle despite Fed cut; resurgent Biden boosts U.S. futures

Asian shares struggled to find their footing on Wednesday and bonds held stunning gains, as an emergency rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve seemed to stoke rather than soothe fears over the coronavirus' widening global economic fallout.



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Factbox: Airlines' steps to revive bookings hit by global coronavirus outbreak

Factbox: Airlines' steps to revive bookings hit by global coronavirus outbreak

In an effort to win over passengers hesitant about traveling in the midst of a spreading coronavirus outbreak, some airlines are offering free rebooking options.



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Oil rise as OPEC, allies move closer to deeper output cuts

Oil rise as OPEC, allies move closer to deeper output cuts

Oil prices rose on Wednesday on hopes that major producers have made progress towards sealing an agreement to implement deeper output cuts aimed at offsetting the slump in demand caused by the global coronavirus outbreak.



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Lego classics build growth for Danish toymaker in shrinking market

Lego classics build growth for Danish toymaker in shrinking market

Model fire stations and garbage trucks helped Lego defy a shrinking toy market with a rise in sales last year, as the plastic brick maker outpaced rivals with the latest versions of its classic kits, as well as new stores and a revamped website.



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