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Daimler 2019 profit down by half, diesel scandal weighs

German luxury car maker Daimler on Wednesday issued its third profit warning for 2019, as costs related to the diesel scandal, heavy investment in electric vehicles and production issues weighed on earnings.



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Boeing eyes developing Israeli technology for light aircraft

Boeing Co said on Wednesday it has agreed with Israel-based Tactical Robotics to explore development of a ducted fan propulsion technology with potential uses for piloted and autonomous light aircraft.



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Sainsbury's CEO Coupe to be replaced by retail boss Roberts

Mike Coupe will step down as CEO of Sainsbury's at the end of May after six years at the helm, with Britain's second largest supermarket group opting for continuity by choosing retail director Simon Roberts as his successor.



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Oil slides as IEA predicts surplus, Libya disruption concerns fade

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday as the International Energy Agency's (IEA) forecast of a market surplus in the first half of this year was enough to cancel out concerns about military disruptions that have slashed Libya's crude output.



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Cathay says crew can wear masks on all flights due to new coronavirus

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd will allow all crew members and frontline employees to wear surgical masks due to concerns over a new coronavirus, and said passengers to and from Wuhan, China, could change or cancel flights for free through Feb. 15.



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Powered by SUVs, Hyundai turns in best quarter since early 2017

Hyundai Motor Co turned in its best quarterly operating profit in over two years and said it was on track for higher profit margins in 2020, powered by more sales of sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) such as the Palisade and Kona.



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Five facts about new Sainsbury's CEO Roberts

Simon Roberts has been appointed to replace Mike Coupe as the boss of Britain's second-largest supermarket group Sainsbury's .



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Activist investor calls on Toshiba Machine to put defense plans before shareholders

Japan's most prominent activist investor on Wednesday demanded Toshiba Machine Co hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting to discuss its plans to introduce defense measures against a hostile takeover.



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Trump says middle class tax cut to be announced over next 90 days: Fox Business

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday a tax cut for the middle class would be announced over the next 90 days.



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Major 737 MAX buyer Air Lease remains confident in demand for jet

Aircraft lessor Air Lease Corp , which has ordered 150 of Boeing's grounded 737 MAX, remains confident in the jet's long-term value, Chief Financial Officer Greg Willis said on Wednesday after Boeing announced a new delay to its return.



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Airbus flies to record highs, TUI falls after latest Boeing blow

Airbus' shares rose to record highs on Wednesday, after its U.S. arch rival Boeing warned of new issues with the Boeing 737 MAX plane, while customers and suppliers slumped after the latest blow from the U.S. aerospace company.



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Trump says Fed raising rates was a mistake: CNBC

The United States' economy would be growing at a pace near 4% if wasn't for the lingering effect of Federal Reserve rate hikes, President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Wednesday.



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Jaguar Land Rover to cut over 10% of workforce at UK Halewood factory: union

British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will cut over 10% of the workforce at its northern English Halewood factory due to slower than expected growth of two models, the Unite Union said on Wednesday.



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Stocks shake off China virus worries, dollar gains

World stock markets looked to be getting back to full strength on Wednesday, as updates from China about the spread of a new flu-like coronavirus raised hopes the outbreak would be contained.



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Sainsbury's turns to retail boss as CEO checks out

Sainsbury's has picked retail boss Simon Roberts to succeed CEO Mike Coupe, the architect of the British retailer's failed bid for rival Asda who will step down in May after six years at the helm.



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