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EU resumes probe into Boeing-Embraer deal, sets new April 30 deadline

EU resumes probe into Boeing-Embraer deal, sets new April 30 deadline

The European Union's antitrust regulators have resumed their investigation into Boeing's deal to buy the commercial arm of Brazil's Embraer , according to a filing posted on the EU's website on Thursday.



6 years ago
'Designed by clowns': Boeing releases internal messages that disparage 737 MAX, regulators

'Designed by clowns': Boeing releases internal messages that disparage 737 MAX, regulators

Boeing Co on Thursday released hundreds of internal messages that contained harshly critical comments about the development of the 737 MAX, including one that said the plane was "designed by clowns who in turn are supervised by monkeys".



6 years ago
Trump says China trade deal may be signed shortly after January 15

Trump says China trade deal may be signed shortly after January 15

U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced last month that the Phase 1 trade deal with China would be signed on Jan. 15, said on Thursday the agreement could be signed "shortly thereafter."



6 years ago
China's bid to challenge Boeing and Airbus falters

China's bid to challenge Boeing and Airbus falters

Development of China’s C919 single-aisle plane, already at least five years behind schedule, is going slower than expected, a dozen people familiar with the program told Reuters, as the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) struggles with a range of technical issues that have severely restricted test flights.



6 years ago
Boeing releases internal messages on 737 MAX, calls them 'completely unacceptable'

Boeing releases internal messages on 737 MAX, calls them 'completely unacceptable'

Boeing Co on Thursday released hundreds of internal messages that raise serious questions about its development of simulators and the 737 MAX that was grounded in March after two fatal crashes, prompting outrage from U.S. lawmakers.



6 years ago
World stocks hit record high as techs lead relief rally

World stocks hit record high as techs lead relief rally

The world's shares hit a record high on Friday as a relief over de-escalation of U.S.-Iranian tensions quickly prompted investors to bet on faster global growth, especially in the technology sector.



6 years ago
World stocks at record high as techs lead relief rally

World stocks at record high as techs lead relief rally

The world's shares hit a record high on Friday as a relief over de-escalation of U.S.-Iranian tensions quickly prompted investors to bet on faster global growth, especially in the technology sector.



6 years ago
Boeing releases communications on 737 MAX simulators it calls 'completely unacceptable'

Boeing releases communications on 737 MAX simulators it calls 'completely unacceptable'

Boeing Co late Thursday released redacted versions of communications tied to the development of simulators used in the development of the 737 MAX it called "completely unacceptable."



6 years ago
Oil prices fall further as threat of Middle East war recedes

Oil prices fall further as threat of Middle East war recedes

Oil prices dropped on Friday extending days of losses as the threat of war in the Middle East, a major oil producing region, receded and investors switched their attention to economic growth prospects and demand for crude.



6 years ago
Waymo secures bigger award against workers who went to rival Uber

Waymo secures bigger award against workers who went to rival Uber

Alphabet Inc's Waymo said on Thursday that arbitrators had finalized a judgment of $128 million, plus undisclosed legal costs and interest, against two former employees who went to rival Uber Technologies Inc.



6 years ago
Trade risks easing may mean bluer sky for 2020: Fed officials

Trade risks easing may mean bluer sky for 2020: Fed officials

The global trade wars may not be over, but U.S. Federal Reserve officials on Thursday said the economy may have weathered the worst of it as risks begin to ease and businesses adjust to a new trade environment.



6 years ago
Facebook tweaks ad policy but still allows political lies in U.S. campaign 2020

Facebook tweaks ad policy but still allows political lies in U.S. campaign 2020

Facebook Inc announced limited changes on Thursday to its approach to political ads, including allowing users to turn off certain ad-targeting tools, but defied critics' demands that it bar politicians from using its ads system to spread lies.



6 years ago
Blackstone raises three-quarters of targeted $4.6 billion life sciences fund

Blackstone raises three-quarters of targeted $4.6 billion life sciences fund

Private equity firm Blackstone Group Inc has secured $3.4 billion from investors for its first fund dedicated to investments in the life sciences sector, targeting $4.6 billion in total, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday.



6 years ago
Wall Street notches records on trade optimism, Apple gains

Wall Street notches records on trade optimism, Apple gains

U.S. stocks registered record high closes on Thursday as optimism about a U.S.-China trade deal firmed and as Apple and other market heavyweights posted strong gains.



6 years ago
Fed officials: Trade risks easing may mean bluer sky for 2020

Fed officials: Trade risks easing may mean bluer sky for 2020

The global trade wars may not be over, but U.S. Federal Reserve officials on Thursday said the economy may have weathered the worst of it as risks begin to ease and businesses adjust to a new trade environment.



6 years ago