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HNA Group-controlled companies' shares rise after government help sought

HNA Group-controlled companies' shares rise after government help sought

Shares in HNA Group-controlled companies rose on Monday after the Chinese aviation and tourism conglomerate said it had asked the government to help it resolve liquidity risk caused by the coronavirus outbreak which has put heavy pressure on the airline industry.



6 years ago
Why this may be the only retirement book you'll ever need

Why this may be the only retirement book you'll ever need

'How to Make Your Money Last' by Jane Bryant Quinn has been updated. In an interview with CNBC, she reveals what she's learned after a lifetime of covering all things money.

6 years ago
Op-Ed: I've seen bubbles burst - this isn't a bubble

Op-Ed: I've seen bubbles burst - this isn't a bubble

Despite more potential downside, the U.S. equity market is not in a bubble at all.

6 years ago
Toyota plans new $1.2 billion EV plant in Tianjin with FAW: document

Toyota plans new $1.2 billion EV plant in Tianjin with FAW: document

Japanese automaker Toyota plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in the Chinese city of Tianjin with its local partner FAW Group, a document from the local authorities showed.



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Elliott targets Twitter, seeking CEO Dorsey's removal: sources

Elliott targets Twitter, seeking CEO Dorsey's removal: sources

Hedge fund Elliott Management Corp has amassed a stake in Twitter Inc and is pushing for changes, including removal of the social media company's chief executive, Jack Dorsey, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday.



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American Airlines suspending flights to Milan after U.S. travel warning

American Airlines suspending flights to Milan after U.S. travel warning

American Airlines Inc will suspend all U.S. flights to Milan, the airline said late on Saturday, just hours after the U.S. State Department said it was raising its travel warning for parts of Italy due to the coronavirus outbreak.



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Venezuela revamps PDVSA leadership after Maduro launches restructuring

Venezuela revamps PDVSA leadership after Maduro launches restructuring

Venezuela has named new vice presidents for four units of state oil company PDVSA, as well as a new president for the unit that handles joint ventures with private oil companies, PDVSA said on Saturday.



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Here's how to get overseas medical coverage as coronavirus spreads

Here's how to get overseas medical coverage as coronavirus spreads

Overseas travelers should always invest in a medical travel plan. With a potential coronavirus pandemic chilling the world travel market, here's how shop for coverage.

6 years ago
Counterfeit goods from China are crushing American small businesses – and they're calling on Trump to fight back

Counterfeit goods from China are crushing American small businesses – and they're calling on Trump to fight back

The Trump administration has announced new initiatives to crack down on the sale of Chinese counterfeit goods on e-commerce platforms. Some small firms say it won't be enough.

6 years ago
Like a college dorm for adults, co-living is the next big thing

Like a college dorm for adults, co-living is the next big thing

In many high-priced cities, communal housing is becoming more popular. As a lifestyle, co-living closely resembles college dorm life. And residents love it.

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Trafigura forms venture with Phillips 66 for deepwater Texas oil port

Trafigura forms venture with Phillips 66 for deepwater Texas oil port

Global commodities trader Trafigura said on Friday it had formed a joint venture with U.S. refiner Phillips 66 to build a major deepwater port in Texas capable of handling supertankers, ditching its own competing project.



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Harley-Davidson looks for new leadership to end its sales struggle

Harley-Davidson looks for new leadership to end its sales struggle

Harley-Davidson Inc on Friday named a board member hailed for turning around the Puma brand's near-bankrupt business as its interim chief as the motorcycle maker gropes for an effective strategy to woo young customers and revive sales.



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Goldman Sachs Asset Management added to stocks portfolio as markets tumbled

Goldman Sachs Asset Management added to stocks portfolio as markets tumbled

Portfolio managers at Goldman Sachs Asset Management have used the recent selloff in global stocks caused by the coronavirus as an opportunity to take positions in a range of companies focusing on everything from concerts to cosmetics.



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Intesa, UBI line up advisers to face off in takeover battle

Intesa, UBI line up advisers to face off in takeover battle

Intesa Sanpaolo said on Friday it had hired JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS and local broker Equita SIM to complete a team of advisers led by Mediobanca supporting Italy's biggest retail bank in its takeover offer of rival UBI Banca.



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USTR vows to push for trade deals with Britain, EU; seeks reforms at WTO

USTR vows to push for trade deals with Britain, EU; seeks reforms at WTO

The Trump administration on Friday said it would focus on concluding new trade agreements with Britain, the European Union and Kenya over the coming year, while strictly enforcing trade laws and pushing for reforms of the World Trade Organization.



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