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Bayer faces fourth U.S. Roundup cancer trial in Monsanto home court

Bayer faces fourth U.S. Roundup cancer trial in Monsanto home court

Bayer AG is set to face a fourth U.S. jury trial over allegations that its popular weed killer Roundup causes cancer, with four cancer patients in the hometown of its agricultural subsidiary Monsanto scheduled to make their case beginning on Friday.



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Oil rebounds, but markets 'twitchy' over China virus impact on demand

Oil rebounds, but markets 'twitchy' over China virus impact on demand

Oil prices edged up on Friday, helped by a decline in U.S. crude stockpiles, but were on track for to fall up to 5% for the week on worries that the China coronavirus that has killed 25 so far may spread, curbing travel, fuel demand and economic prospects.



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Trump speaks with British PM Johnson about telecoms security: White House

Trump speaks with British PM Johnson about telecoms security: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday discussed the security of telecommunications networks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the White House said, as Britain nears a decision on Huawei's role in the country's future 5G network.



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On the second anniversary of open banking in the UK, what’s next?

On the second anniversary of open banking in the UK, what’s next?

Verdict | Ellen Daniel | Jan 13, 2020 Open banking was first launched in January 2018 and received much attention from the financial community as the potential bringer of fintech disruption. The regulations require UK-regulated banks to share their customers’ financial data (with permission) with third party providers through the use of application programming interfaces

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The paradox of 2020 VC is that the largest funds are doing the smallest rounds

The paradox of 2020 VC is that the largest funds are doing the smallest rounds

TechCrunch | Danny Crichton | Jan 17, 2020 I talked yesterday about how VCs are just tired these days. Too many deals, too little time per deal, and constant hyper-competition with other VCs for the same equity. One founder friend of mine noted to me last night that he has already received inbound requests from

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Financier doubts add to Boeing's MAX headaches

Financier doubts add to Boeing's MAX headaches

To restore faith in the 737 MAX, Boeing needs to prove its flagship jet is not just airworthy but also a safe investment.



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How to Spot a Potential Unicorn Company

How to Spot a Potential Unicorn Company

If you're new to investing or have only dealt in traditional asset classes, there is a lot you should know before you make your first startup investment. Continue reading

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First phase of Huawei CFO Meng's U.S. extradition hearing set to wrap up in Canada

First phase of Huawei CFO Meng's U.S. extradition hearing set to wrap up in Canada

Lawyers for Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou will respond Thursday to the Canadian prosecutor's arguments calling for Meng to be extradited to the United States on bank fraud charges.



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Yen up, yuan down over China virus fears; Aussie jumps on jobs data

Yen up, yuan down over China virus fears; Aussie jumps on jobs data

The safe-haven Japanese yen firmed and the Chinese yuan weakened on Thursday, as traders kept a wary eye on the spread of a virus in China, while the battered Australian dollar jumped after a surprise drop in unemployment.



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Explainer: Global airlines on high alert as virus outbreak spreads

Explainer: Global airlines on high alert as virus outbreak spreads

Airlines and passengers are on guard against a new flu-like virus that originated in Wuhan, China.



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Chinese listed companies ramp up virus efforts after president's call

Chinese listed companies ramp up virus efforts after president's call

A number of Chinese listed companies - ranging from biotech firms, drugmakers, mask producers and thermometer manufacturers - announced efforts in response to a national call to fight the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus.



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Steep losses in China stocks hit Asia, oil tumbles as virus fears grow

Steep losses in China stocks hit Asia, oil tumbles as virus fears grow

Asian shares tumbled on Thursday, led by the biggest slide in Chinese stocks in more than eight months, as investors grew more anxious about the spread of a new flu-like virus in China just as millions prepared to travel for the Lunar New Year.



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Oil skids as specter of China virus looms over fuel demand, economy

Oil skids as specter of China virus looms over fuel demand, economy

Oil prices fell to their lowest in seven weeks on Thursday, sliding more than 1% on concern that the spread of a respiratory virus from China may lower fuel demand if it stunts economic growth in an echo of the SARS epidemic nearly 20 years ago.



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Siemens CEO Kaeser asks Trump for equal treatment in Mideast

Siemens CEO Kaeser asks Trump for equal treatment in Mideast

Siemens Chief Executive Joe Kaeser said he was seeing a more positive mood among the German engineering company's clients at the start of the year, he told CNBC on Thursday.



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Britain says Huawei alternatives are limited, decision soon: minister

Britain says Huawei alternatives are limited, decision soon: minister

Britain will soon decide what role China's Huawei will have in its 5G telecommunications network but there are only a limited number of alternative providers, business minister Andrea Leadsom said on Thursday.



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