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Stocks gain after China cuts trade tariffs, solid U.S. data

Stocks gain after China cuts trade tariffs, solid U.S. data

Asian stocks edged up on Thursday, cheered by record closes in Wall Street benchmarks after encouraging economic data, and after China announced a cut in tariffs on some imported goods from the United States.



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Mitsubishi postpones first SpaceJet delivery for at least another year

Mitsubishi postpones first SpaceJet delivery for at least another year

Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp said on Thursday it will delay the first delivery of its SpaceJet regional jet for at least another year until after March 2021.



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Huawei launches legal action against Verizon alleging unauthorized patent use

Huawei launches legal action against Verizon alleging unauthorized patent use

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has launched legal action against Verizon Communications Inc , alleging the U.S. carrier used 12 of its patents without authorization.



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Exclusive: Goldman Sachs to raise $8 billion for new buyout fund - sources

Exclusive: Goldman Sachs to raise $8 billion for new buyout fund - sources

Goldman Sachs Group Inc plans to raise $8 billion in only its second buyout fund since the 2008 financial crisis, bolstering its ability to secure deals worldwide, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter.



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Trump, Xi reaffirm backing for Phase 1 of U.S.-China trade deal

Trump, Xi reaffirm backing for Phase 1 of U.S.-China trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in China's strength and resilience in confronting its coronavirus outbreak during a conversation with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, a White House spokesman said.



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Toyota keeps China plant output stopped through Feb. 16 as virus hits supply, logistics

Toyota keeps China plant output stopped through Feb. 16 as virus hits supply, logistics

Toyota Motor Corp on Friday said production at all of its China plants would remain suspended through Feb. 16, joining a growing number of automakers facing stoppages due to supply chain issues as the coronavirus spreads.



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Do you want to save on your 2019 taxes? Then grab these last-minute opportunities

Do you want to save on your 2019 taxes? Then grab these last-minute opportunities

We're in the early weeks of tax season, but if you're willing to do a little legwork, you can still trim your 2019 tax bill. Here's where to look.

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UK: Open Finance: The FCA Consults On How To Transform The Financial Services Market

UK: Open Finance: The FCA Consults On How To Transform The Financial Services Market

Hogan Lovells | James Black and Neelam Hundal | Jan 22, 2020 The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on the opportunities and risks presented by open finance, building on the progress and success of open banking. The consultation is relevant not only to banks and payment institutions, but to a very broad cross-section

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Even 'Big Short' Steve Eisman is giving up on betting against Tesla

Even 'Big Short' Steve Eisman is giving up on betting against Tesla

If you are short, you've got to walk away. There's no glory in losing money," Steve Eisman said.

6 years ago
Are you a good tipper? Here's how to tell whether you're truly generous.

Are you a good tipper? Here's how to tell whether you're truly generous.

When asked, most Americans will say they are great tippers. But when it comes down to it, new research shows baby boomers are more likely to give. Here's how to tell whether you're truly generous.

6 years ago
Ralph Nader says SEC should probe Tesla trading based on the stock's recent spike higher

Ralph Nader says SEC should probe Tesla trading based on the stock's recent spike higher

"I think the Securities and Exchange Commission should pay attention to the protection of investors here," Nader said.

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Franchising growth could fall to lowest rate in four years amid election year uncertainty

Franchising growth could fall to lowest rate in four years amid election year uncertainty

The International Franchise Association's Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2020 projects the number of franchised business in the U.S. will increase by 1.5% to a total of 785,316 — adding 232,000 jobs this year to reach 8.6 million employees.

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China to halve tariffs on some U.S. imports

China to halve tariffs on some U.S. imports

China said on Thursday it will halve additional tariffs levied against 1,717 products imported from the United States last year, following the signing of a Phase 1 trade deal that brought a truce to a bruising trade war.



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Yum China warns of first-quarter losses, 2020 sales hit after virus outbreak

Yum China warns of first-quarter losses, 2020 sales hit after virus outbreak

KFC licensee Yum China said it could report an operating loss in the first quarter and take a significant hit to sales and productivity due to a coronavirus outbreak in China, after it was forced to shut nearly a third of its stores.



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Oil rises, extending gains amid optimism over China coronavirus

Oil rises, extending gains amid optimism over China coronavirus

Oil futures rose for a second day on Thursday amid investor optimism over unconfirmed reports of possible advances in combating the coronavirus outbreak in China as a sign fuel demand may rebound in the world's biggest oil importer.



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