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Jaguar Land Rover's UK output threatened by coronavirus-linked parts shortage

Jaguar Land Rover's UK output threatened by coronavirus-linked parts shortage

Jaguar Land Rover has enough parts from China to maintain its British production for the next two weeks but not beyond that at the moment due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, the firm's boss said on Tuesday.



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Trump blasts proposed restrictions on China trade, wants China to buy U.S. jet engines

Trump blasts proposed restrictions on China trade, wants China to buy U.S. jet engines

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted proposed restrictions on trade with China and said national security cannot be used as an "excuse" to make it difficult for foreign countries to buy U.S. products.



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Oil falls below $57 on virus impact, OPEC+ delay

Oil falls below $57 on virus impact, OPEC+ delay

Oil fell below $57 a barrel on Tuesday, pressured by concerns over the impact on crude demand from the coronavirus outbreak in China and a lack of further action by OPEC and its allies to support the market.



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Hedge funds take do-it-yourself approach to gauge coronavirus impact

Hedge funds take do-it-yourself approach to gauge coronavirus impact

As investors crunch numbers to determine how the coronavirus will hit China’s economy, hedge fund manager Nathaniel Polachek has tied much of his outlook to the fate of a ship anchored near Weihai, China.



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Jaguar Land Rover's UK output at risk from coronavirus-hit supplies

Jaguar Land Rover's UK output at risk from coronavirus-hit supplies

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has flown Chinese parts in suitcases to Britain to maintain production and could run out after two weeks as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak hits firms across countries and industries.



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Hedge funds use DIY strategies to gauge coronavirus impact

Hedge funds use DIY strategies to gauge coronavirus impact

As investors crunch numbers to determine how the coronavirus will hit China’s economy, hedge fund manager Nathaniel Polachek has tied much of his outlook to the fate of a ship anchored near Weihai, China.



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Oil falls nearly 1% on virus impact, OPEC+ delay

Oil falls nearly 1% on virus impact, OPEC+ delay

Oil prices fell almost 1% on Tuesday, pressured by concerns over the impact on crude demand from the coronavirus outbreak in China and a lack of further action by OPEC and its allies to support the market.



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Workday shares jump after Leon Cooperman says he bought the stock

Workday shares jump after Leon Cooperman says he bought the stock

Cooperman, the founder of Omega Advisors, spoke Tuesday with CNBC's Scott Wapner on the "Halftime Report."

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Another record breaking year for Canadian VC as AI, FinTech, cybersecurity reach new heights

Another record breaking year for Canadian VC as AI, FinTech, cybersecurity reach new heights

Betakit | Isabelle Kirkwood | Feb 10, 2020 PwC Canada and CB Insights have released the MoneyTree report on Canadian investment trends for the second half and full year of 2019 (all figures in USD). “Increased competition for funding from global investors has created a healthy funding environment for Canadian startups.” Last year saw Canadian

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Leon Cooperman says the market has become too pessimistic on energy stocks, too euphoric on Tesla

Leon Cooperman says the market has become too pessimistic on energy stocks, too euphoric on Tesla

"The fact is if the economy grows, energy demand is going to grow," Cooperman told CNBC.

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Samsung Is Quietly Becoming A Major Bitcoin, Crypto And Blockchain Player

Samsung Is Quietly Becoming A Major Bitcoin, Crypto And Blockchain Player

Forbes | Billy Bambrough | Feb 18, 2020 Samsung, the South Korean technology giant and creator of the Galaxy smartphone range, could soon become one of the biggest drivers of bitcoin, crypto and blockchain adoption. While bitcoin traders and investors are focused on the upcoming bitcoin halving, a looming U.S. bitcoin crackdown, and rocky crypto

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Wall Street skids after Apple's shock sales warning

Wall Street skids after Apple's shock sales warning

U.S. stocks dropped on Tuesday after a surprise sales warning from tech bellwether Apple highlighted the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on global supply chains.



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Trump blasts proposed restrictions on selling U.S. jet parts to China

Trump blasts proposed restrictions on selling U.S. jet parts to China

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted proposals that could restrict U.S. companies' ability to supply jet engines and other components to China's aviation industry and said he had instructed his administration to prevent such moves.



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Stocks slide on Apple's virus warning, euro near three-year low

Stocks slide on Apple's virus warning, euro near three-year low

Oil prices tumbled and global equity markets slid on Tuesday after Apple Inc said it was unlikely to meet its sales guidance because of the coronavirus outbreak in China, a warning highlighting the epidemic's threat to global growth and corporate profits.



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U.S. credit card debt has soared to $930 billion. Here's what some presidential candidates would do to help

U.S. credit card debt has soared to $930 billion. Here's what some presidential candidates would do to help

The average U.S. household is carrying a credit card balance approaching $9,000. Now, some presidential candidates have plans to curb unfair lending practices. Here's a look at which candidates have come out with the strongest proposals.

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