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Oil prices steady as coronavirus-related demand concerns weigh

Oil prices steady as coronavirus-related demand concerns weigh

Oil prices were little changed on Monday as concerns of falling fuel demand caused by the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak in China was offset by expectations that output cuts from major producers will tighten crude supply.



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Dubai's DP World to delist, return to full state ownership

Dubai's DP World to delist, return to full state ownership

Dubai's DP World , one of the world's largest port operators, said on Monday it would delist and return to full state ownership in a deal valuing the company at $13.9 billion.



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BOJ's Kuroda flags more easing if virus impact worsens: Sankei

BOJ's Kuroda flags more easing if virus impact worsens: Sankei

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank would consider additional rapid easing if the coronavirus outbreak significantly threatened Japan's economy and price trends, the Sankei newspaper reported on Monday.



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Asian shares near three-week highs on Chinese support measures; Japan skids

Asian shares near three-week highs on Chinese support measures; Japan skids

Asian shares reversed losses on Monday and moved back toward a three-week top as China's persistent efforts to cushion the blow from a coronavirus outbreak calmed nervous investors, although Japanese stocks faltered on growing recession risks.



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UK digital bank Monzo plans to hire 500 and relaunch paid accounts

UK digital bank Monzo plans to hire 500 and relaunch paid accounts

Fast-growing British digital bank Monzo plans to hire up to 500 people and forecasts it will get 5.5 million users this year, as it prepares to have another crack at charging some customers to turn a profit.



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Climate change could make premiums unaffordable: QBE Insurance

Climate change could make premiums unaffordable: QBE Insurance

Australia's QBE Insurance Group said on Monday climate change could make some premiums unaffordable, especially for customers exposed to extreme weather events, and was a "material risk" for its operations across the globe.



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BOJ Kuroda says to consider more easing if virus impact becomes big: Sankei

BOJ Kuroda says to consider more easing if virus impact becomes big: Sankei

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank would consider additional easing steps without hesitation if the coronavirus outbreak significantly threatened Japan's economy and price trends, the Sankei newspaper reported on Monday.



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Apple unlikely to meet revenue guidance due to coronavirus impact

Apple unlikely to meet revenue guidance due to coronavirus impact

Apple Inc said on Monday it would not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter because of the coronavirus outbreak slowing iPhone production and weakening demand in China.



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Timeline: Bombardier's journey from Ski-Doo maker to business jet maker

Timeline: Bombardier's journey from Ski-Doo maker to business jet maker

Alstom SA on Monday agreed to buy Bombardier Inc's train business for up to 6.2 billion euros ($6.7 billion), days after Airbus SE agreed to buy out Bombardier's remaining stake in the A220 passenger jet program, helping the company improve its financial position.



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Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus impact

Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus impact

Apple Inc said on Monday that it will not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak affecting both production and demand in China.



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Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus outbreak

Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus outbreak

Apple Inc said on Monday that it will not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak affecting both production and demand in China.



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U.S. mulls cutting Huawei off from global chip suppliers, with TSMC in crosshairs

U.S. mulls cutting Huawei off from global chip suppliers, with TSMC in crosshairs

The Trump administration is considering changing U.S. regulations to allow it to block shipments of chips to Huawei Technologies from companies such as Taiwan's TSMC , the world's largest contract chipmaker, two sources familiar with the matter said.



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Amazon's Bezos pledges $10 billion to climate change fight

Amazon's Bezos pledges $10 billion to climate change fight

Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will commit $10 billion to fund scientists, activists, nonprofits and other groups fighting to protect the environment and counter the effects of climate change, he said on Monday.



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Euro zone ministers discuss fiscal boost options as virus worries weigh

Euro zone ministers discuss fiscal boost options as virus worries weigh

Euro zone finance ministers discussed ways to pursue a more growth-friendly fiscal policy mix on Monday, in a potential nudge to Germany and the Netherlands to spend more as fears of a downturn grow in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic.



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An IOSCO report highlights crypto trading issues, but stops short of setting standards

An IOSCO report highlights crypto trading issues, but stops short of setting standards

Investment Executive | James Langton | Feb 12, 2020   Regulators grapple with crypto trading Global securities regulators are monitoring the emerging crypto asset sector, but aren’t yet seeking to establish global standards for crypto trading platforms. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued a report detailing the risks associated with crypto trading,

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