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Analysts are now starting to downgrade some stocks because of the coronavirus

Analysts are now starting to downgrade some stocks because of the coronavirus

Bank of America downgraded shares of Wynn Resorts to neutral from buy and Oppenheimer downgraded shares of cosmetic company Estée Lauder to perform from outperform on Monday.

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Cash, Plastic or Hand? Amazon Envisions Paying With a Wave

Cash, Plastic or Hand? Amazon Envisions Paying With a Wave

WSJ | AnnaMaria Andriotis | Jan 19, 2020 Tech giant plans terminals to let consumers link credit card information to their hands Amazon wants to make your hand your credit card. The tech giant is creating checkout terminals that could be placed in bricks-and-mortar stores and allow shoppers to link their card information to their

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The week in business in five graphics

The week in business in five graphics

Wuhan in central China is the size of London. But flights to and from the city are canceled, highways are shut and soldiers guard the railway station, as China tries to quarantine the center of a virus outbreak that has killed 81 people and infected thousands, spreading to more than 10 countries including the United States and Japan.



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EU to rule on $120 billion United Technologies, Raytheon deal by February 28

EU to rule on $120 billion United Technologies, Raytheon deal by February 28

EU antitrust enforcers will rule by Feb. 28 whether to approve United Technologies Corp and U.S. contractor Raytheon Co's bid to create a $121 billion aerospace and defense giant, a filing on the European Commission website showed.



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Oil slumps further as China virus spreads

Oil slumps further as China virus spreads

Crude prices fell more than 2% to multi-month lows on Monday as the rising number of cases of the new coronavirus in China and city lockdowns there deepened concerns over oil demand.



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Fed's first hurdle in 2020: Dispensing with 'QE Lite'

Fed's first hurdle in 2020: Dispensing with 'QE Lite'

The Federal Reserve's bond portfolio is swelling again at a pace not seen since the "quantitative easing" heyday in the early 2010s. Prices for stocks and other risky assets are also rising at a fast clip - a state of affairs that a growing chorus of investors, economists and former Fed officials say is no coincidence, and potentially a problem.



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China virus fears push stocks to two-week low, safe havens gain

China virus fears push stocks to two-week low, safe havens gain

World shares slipped to their lowest in two weeks on Monday as worries grew about the economic impact of China's spreading coronavirus, with demand spiking for safe-haven assets such as Japanese yen and Treasury notes.



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Futures tumble on fears of financial hit from China virus

Futures tumble on fears of financial hit from China virus

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on growing concerns about the financial fallout of a fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak in China as the country extended the Lunar New Year holidays and more big businesses shut down.



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India renews push to sell Air India, puts entire stake on the block

India renews push to sell Air India, puts entire stake on the block

India said on Monday it plans to sell its entire interest in Air India Ltd, making a renewed push to sell the flag carrier after it drew no bids in an effort to auction a majority stake almost two years ago.



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Trump's 'massive' U.S.-UK trade deal faces big hurdles

Trump's 'massive' U.S.-UK trade deal faces big hurdles

Britain is the United States' closest ally but their long friendship may be sorely tested as the two countries try to forge a new trade agreement after Britain's exit from the European Union.



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Oil drops below $60 as China virus drives demand concern

Oil drops below $60 as China virus drives demand concern

Crude prices extended declines on Monday, dropping below $60 for the first time in nearly three months as the death toll from China's coronavirus rose and more businesses were forced to shut down, stoking expectations of slowing oil demand.



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Oil falls for sixth day as China virus raises global growth, demand concerns

Oil falls for sixth day as China virus raises global growth, demand concerns

Oil futures fell for a sixth session on Tuesday as the spread of a new virus in China and several countries raised concerns about a hit to economic growth and oil demand.



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Stocks crumble as China virus toll mounts, safe havens in demand

Stocks crumble as China virus toll mounts, safe havens in demand

Asian stocks extended a global selloff on Tuesday as China took more drastic steps to combat a deadly new coronavirus, while bonds shone on expectations central banks would need to keep stimulus flowing to offset the likely economic drag.



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BCSC seeks insights through two new stakeholder forums

BCSC seeks insights through two new stakeholder forums

BC Securities Commission | Release | Jan 27, 2020 Vancouver – The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is seeking input from interested stakeholders through two new advisory groups. Last week, the BCSC held the first meeting of its Corporate Finance Stakeholder Forum, which will help ensure that the Commission’s regulation of issuers is efficient and

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Stocks crumble as deadly coronavirus spreads, safe havens in demand

Stocks crumble as deadly coronavirus spreads, safe havens in demand

Asian stocks extended a global selloff on Tuesday as China took more drastic steps to combat the coronavirus, while bonds found favor on expectations central banks would need to keep stimulus flowing to offset the likely economic drag.



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