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Facebook sees risks to innovation, freedom of expression ahead of EU rules

Facebook sees risks to innovation, freedom of expression ahead of EU rules

Facebook warned of threats to innovation and freedom of expression on Monday, ahead of the release of a raft of rules by the European Union this week and in the coming months to rein in U.S. and Chinese tech companies.



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Chinese support measures buoy world stocks

Chinese support measures buoy world stocks

Global shares were buoyant on Monday as the promise of further policy stimulus from China to counteract the economic hit from a coronavirus outbreak calmed nervous investors.



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William Hill names DS Smith's Adrian Marsh as CFO

William Hill names DS Smith's Adrian Marsh as CFO

British bookmaker William Hill on Monday named cardboard maker DS Smith's Chief Financial Officer Adrian Marsh as its finance head.



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DP World returns to full state ownership, takes on $8.1 billion debt

DP World returns to full state ownership, takes on $8.1 billion debt

Dubai is to take full control of port operator DP World in a deal with a $13.9 billion valuation that will help the company at the center of the emirate's 2009 debt crisis to repay some of its borrowings.



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Kone out as Thyssenkrupp shortlists private equity for elevator division

Kone out as Thyssenkrupp shortlists private equity for elevator division

German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp said on Monday it has shortlisted two private equity consortia in the sale of its 16 billion euro ($17.3 billion) elevator division, dealing a blow to Finland's Kone , which withdrew from the closely watched deal.



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Facebook warns of risks to innovation, freedom of expression ahead of EU rules

Facebook warns of risks to innovation, freedom of expression ahead of EU rules

Facebook warned of threats to innovation and freedom of expression on Monday, ahead of the release of a raft of rules by the European Union this week and in coming months to rein in U.S. tech giants and Chinese companies.



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5 tax tricks that could save you thousands

5 tax tricks that could save you thousands

Last year, taxpayers received an average refund of $2,869. This year could bring an even bigger windfall for those who follow these tips, such as boosting retirement contributions.

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Oil prices slip as coronavirus concerns linger

Oil prices slip as coronavirus concerns linger

Oil prices slipped on Tuesday on lingering concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil demand, tracking losses in financial markets.



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Nissan CEO sees earnings, cashflow under pressure for current financial year

Nissan CEO sees earnings, cashflow under pressure for current financial year

Nissan Motor Co Chief Executive Makoto Uchida on Tuesday said he expects the Japanese automaker's earnings and cashflow to remain pressured through the end of the financial year in March as it grapples with weak global car sales.



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U.S. stock futures retreat, Asia dips after Apple warns on virus impact

U.S. stock futures retreat, Asia dips after Apple warns on virus impact

U.S. stock futures slipped from record levels on Tuesday after Apple Inc said it will not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter as the coronavirus outbreak slowed production and weakened demand in China.



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Nissan CEO sees earnings, cashflow under pressure this business year

Nissan CEO sees earnings, cashflow under pressure this business year

Nissan Motor Co Chief Executive Makoto Uchida on Tuesday said he expects weak global car sales to keep the Japanese automaker's earnings and cashflow under pressure through the end of the financial year in March.



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Stocks fall after Apple warns on coronavirus impact

Stocks fall after Apple warns on coronavirus impact

Asian shares fell and Wall Street retreated from record highs on Tuesday after Apple Inc said it will not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter as the coronavirus outbreak slowed production and weakened demand in China.



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Nissan's new CEO says willing to be fired if no turnaround

Nissan's new CEO says willing to be fired if no turnaround

Nissan's new chief executive said on Tuesday he would accept being fired if he fails to turn around Japan's second biggest automaker which is grappling with plunging sales in the aftermath of the scandal surrounding ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn.



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HSBC sets new cost cutting, profit targets after 2019 profit falls 33%

HSBC sets new cost cutting, profit targets after 2019 profit falls 33%

HSBC Holdings PLC on Tuesday unveiled plans to cut costs and simplify its structure to boost earnings, after its 2019 profit dropped 33% hit by one-time write-offs linked to its investment banking and commercial banking businesses in Europe.



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Oil prices fall as market weighs coronavirus demand impact

Oil prices fall as market weighs coronavirus demand impact

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, tracking losses in financial markets on lingering concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil demand.



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