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Mexico asks Pelosi to act on trade deal, business groups wary

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday urged U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to decide on ratification of a North American trade pact, even as Mexican business groups fretted that proposed changes were weakening the deal.



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Global stocks, gold little changed as trade war spurs concerns

Global equity markets traded flat on Monday as investors hoped officials would delay more U.S. tariffs set to take effect on Chinese goods this coming Sunday, while gold held firm as investors hedged against a possible escalation in the trade war.



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Lawmakers renew push for getting Social Security statements in the mail

The Social Security Administration has pulled back the number of paper statements it sends via snail mail in a bid to save money. But some lawmakers want to reverse that in an effort to help workers make better financial decisions.

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It could be time to buy defensive stocks if the rally slows down. Here are some favorites

Uncertainty around the U.S.-China trade war and the 2020 election causing Wall Street firms to recommend buying into defensive stocks.

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Morgan Stanley cutting jobs due to uncertain global environment -source

Morgan Stanley is cutting about 2% of its workforce globally due to an uncertain global economic outlook, according to a source familiar with the matter.



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How to turn your side gig into a full-time job

If your dream is to turn your side hustle into a full-time job, there are several things to consider, such as losing your employer benefits and saving up enough money to make the leap.

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Top U.S. officials heading to Mexico in press to finalize USMCA - administration official

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and White House adviser Jared Kushner will head to Mexico on Tuesday to work on final details of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact, which has yet to be ratified by the U.S. Congress, an administration official said.



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J&J CEO Gorsky spurns U.S. congressional hearing on carcinogens in talc products

Johnson & Johnson Chief Executive Officer Alex Gorsky has declined to appear at a U.S. congressional hearing set for Tuesday on the safety of the company's Baby Powder and other talc-based cosmetics.



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Wall St. falls as Apple, health shares drag, tariff deadline looms

U.S. stocks pulled back on Monday from near-record levels, as Apple and healthcare shares fell and investors braced for a busy week of political and economic news, including a potential turning point in the U.S.-China trade dispute.



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Agilent shares rise after Bill Ackman stake revealed

Agilent Technologies gain after-hours trading after hedge fund investor Bill Ackman revealed he has taken a stake in the company.

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Australia's Westpac faces investor rage after exploitation payment scandal

Australia's Westpac Banking Corp faces a showdown with investors at its annual meeting this week, seeking to hold back an avalanche of outrage over a money laundering scandal that includes accusations of enabling child exploitation payments.



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Virgin Galactic shares to triple as it disrupts airlines with hypersonic travel, Morgan Stanley says

Morgan Stanley began coverage of Virgin Galactic's stock on Monday with an overweight rating.

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Sprint tells of business struggles in first day of T-Mobile merger trial

Executives from Sprint Corp testified on Monday that the U.S. wireless carrier has struggled to improve its network, hindering its growth and underscoring the need to merge with larger rival T-Mobile US Inc.



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Uber nears deal for self-driving car simulation startup: The Information

Uber Technologies Inc is in advanced negotiations to acquire Foresight, a startup that develops simulation software, The Information reported on Monday citing a source familiar with the matter.



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Former Boeing employee, FAA officials to testify at 737 MAX hearing

A former Boeing co employee who raised concerns about 737 production will testify on Wednesday at a U.S. House hearing on the Federal Aviation Administration review of the grounded 737 MAX.



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