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Merkel's conservatives stop short of Huawei 5G ban in Germany

Merkel's conservatives stop short of Huawei 5G ban in Germany

Lawmakers from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling conservatives have backed a position paper on 5G mobile networks that recommends tougher rules on foreign vendors while stopping short of banning China's Huawei [HWT.UL], sources said.



6 years ago
Ponzi schemes hit highest level in a decade, hinting next 'investor massacre' may be near

Ponzi schemes hit highest level in a decade, hinting next 'investor massacre' may be near

The amount of investor money in alleged Ponzi schemes hit its highest level in a decade in 2019, suggesting the next Bernie Madoff-type fraud isn't far behind.

6 years ago
SpaceX brings on NASA's former top spaceflight official as it prepares to launch first astronauts

SpaceX brings on NASA's former top spaceflight official as it prepares to launch first astronauts

SpaceX has hired former NASA official William Gerstenmaier, people familiar told CNBC, as the company prepares to launch astronauts for the first time.

6 years ago
Boeing scores no January orders for first time since 1962

Boeing scores no January orders for first time since 1962

Boeing Co scored no new orders for airplanes last month, the first time it has come up empty-handed in January since 1962, as the U.S. planemaker's once best-selling jet, the 737 MAX, remained grounded following two fatal crashes.



6 years ago
This map shows how your state measures up as a retirement spot

This map shows how your state measures up as a retirement spot

Personal finance website WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states in terms of optimal conditions for retirees, comparing 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Click the map to see how each state measures up.

6 years ago
Driver in fatal 2018 Tesla crash reported prior 'Autopilot' issue

Driver in fatal 2018 Tesla crash reported prior 'Autopilot' issue

A driver killed in a March 2018 Tesla autopilot crash in California reported previously that the vehicle steered toward an area off the highway on prior trips, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) disclosed in documents made public Tuesday.



6 years ago
'Maybe Nike is just too powerful' — Cramer sees no reason to own Under Armour stock

'Maybe Nike is just too powerful' — Cramer sees no reason to own Under Armour stock

"I think there's a great company there, but it's sure not coming out," CNBC's Jim Cramer said. "I really don't know what the solution is."

6 years ago
This tax credit will help offset your childcare costs — if you're honest with the IRS

This tax credit will help offset your childcare costs — if you're honest with the IRS

The cost of sending your child to daycare is like paying a second mortgage. The IRS may give you a credit to recoup some of that — if you're paying your caregiver on the books.

6 years ago
Japan's MUFG, Mizuho in London rehiring spree despite Brexit

Japan's MUFG, Mizuho in London rehiring spree despite Brexit

Japan's MUFG and Mizuho have hired a total of nearly 100 staff in London in the last 6 months, bolstering their trading and investment banking teams despite industry concerns over Brexit's impact on financial services in Britain.



6 years ago
Google Maps adds more crowdsourced transit data and gets a new navigation bar

Google Maps adds more crowdsourced transit data and gets a new navigation bar

TechCrunch | Romain Dillet | Feb 6, 2020 Google is updating Google Maps on Android and iOS with a revamped tab bar at the bottom, a new icon and a couple of new features. In particular, the company is putting more emphasis on user-generated content and recommendations. At the bottom of the app, you now

6 years ago
S&P 500, Nasdaq notch new records on optimism coronavirus may plateau soon

S&P 500, Nasdaq notch new records on optimism coronavirus may plateau soon

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes hit record highs on Tuesday as a top Chinese health adviser sparked expectations that the coronavirus outbreak may be peaking, while T-Mobile shares jumped after a federal judge approved its purchase of Sprint.



6 years ago
WeWork sets hard free cash flow, revenue targets as part of five-year plan

WeWork sets hard free cash flow, revenue targets as part of five-year plan

WeWork on Tuesday brought forward its target of becoming free cash flow positive by a year to 2022 as Chairman Marcelo Claure pushes ahead with his five-year turnaround plan aimed at boosting valuation and winning back investor trust.



6 years ago
NY attorney general considers appealing ruling OK'ing Sprint T-Mobile merger

NY attorney general considers appealing ruling OK'ing Sprint T-Mobile merger

New York Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday the state may appeal a court ruling approving a merger between No.3 and No.4 wireless carriers T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp.



6 years ago
This Wall Street legend's 10 rules for investing are very applicable to today's bull market

This Wall Street legend's 10 rules for investing are very applicable to today's bull market

Bob Farrell's 10 rules for investing are still passed around on Wall Street today and ring true to the current bull market.

6 years ago
Fed's Powell says economy 'resilient,' but warns on coronavirus, productivity

Fed's Powell says economy 'resilient,' but warns on coronavirus, productivity

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was fairly upbeat about the outlook for the U.S. economy in the first of his twice-a-year updates to Congress on Tuesday, but he cited a potential threat from the coronavirus in China and concerns about the economy's long-term health.



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