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Exclusive: Impossible Foods pulls plug on McDonald's burger talks, shares of Beyond Meat jump

Exclusive: Impossible Foods pulls plug on McDonald's burger talks, shares of Beyond Meat jump

Impossible Foods is no longer trying to win a coveted deal to supply McDonald's Corp with plant-based burgers, telling Reuters it cannot produce enough of its imitation meat to partner with the world's No. 1 fast-food chain.



6 years ago
Starbucks launches oat milk drink as vegan movement grows

Starbucks launches oat milk drink as vegan movement grows

Starbucks Corp on Tuesday added an oat milk beverage to its menu, as the coffee chain taps into the growing demand for vegan alternatives to dairy.



6 years ago
Wall Street slips with investor focus on Middle East, but chipmakers climb

Wall Street slips with investor focus on Middle East, but chipmakers climb

Wall Street's major indexes declined on Tuesday as investor caution persisted amid the U.S.-Iran standoff, and energy shares fell as oil prices gave back some recent gains.



6 years ago
Boeing now recommends 737 MAX simulator training for pilots before flight resumption

Boeing now recommends 737 MAX simulator training for pilots before flight resumption

Boeing Co said on Tuesday it was recommending that airline pilots undergo simulator training before they resume flying the 737 MAX, a shift from its previous position that pilots only needed computer-based training on new software following two fatal crashes.



6 years ago
Oil falls 1% as investors reassess Middle East risks

Oil falls 1% as investors reassess Middle East risks

Oil prices fell almost 1% on Tuesday, surrendering some recent gains as investors reconsidered the likelihood of immediate supply disruptions in the Middle East after the United States killed a top Iranian military commander last week.



6 years ago
S&P 500, Dow slip with investor focus on Middle East, but chipmakers climb

S&P 500, Dow slip with investor focus on Middle East, but chipmakers climb

The S&P 500 and Dow declined on Tuesday as investor uncertainty persisted amid the U.S.-Iran standoff, while energy shares fell as oil prices gave up recent gains.



6 years ago
Exclusive: Impossible Foods abandons pursuit of McDonald's burger deal

Exclusive: Impossible Foods abandons pursuit of McDonald's burger deal

Impossible Foods is no longer trying to win a coveted deal to supply McDonald's Corp with plant-based burgers, telling Reuters it cannot produce enough of its imitation meat to partner with the world's No.1 fast-food chain.



6 years ago
Citigroup names David Chubak, 39 year old ex-McKinsey partner, as head of US retail banking

Citigroup names David Chubak, 39 year old ex-McKinsey partner, as head of US retail banking

The move comes at a critical time for Citigroup and CEO Michael Corbat.

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In U-turn, Boeing recommends 737 MAX simulator training for pilots

In U-turn, Boeing recommends 737 MAX simulator training for pilots

Boeing Co said on Tuesday it was recommending that airline pilots undergo simulator training before they resume flying the 737 MAX, a shift from its previous position that pilots only needed computer-based training on new software following two fatal crashes.



6 years ago
Latin America's Avianca reduces Airbus order by 20 planes

Latin America's Avianca reduces Airbus order by 20 planes

Latin American airline Avianca has reached an agreement with airplane manufacturer Airbus to reduce the number of planes it was set to buy by 20, the company said on Tuesday.



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U.S. trade deficit at three-year low as imports tumble

U.S. trade deficit at three-year low as imports tumble

The U.S. trade deficit fell to a more than three-year low in November as imports declined further, weighed down by the Trump administration's trade war with China, and exports rebounded, suggesting solid economic growth in the fourth quarter.



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Boeing recommending simulator training for pilots before resuming 737 MAX flights

Boeing recommending simulator training for pilots before resuming 737 MAX flights

Boeing Co is recommending that airline pilots undergo simulator training before they resume flying the 737 MAX, which has been grounded since March after two fatal crashes killed 346 people, a federal agency said on Tuesday.



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U.S., European regulators to meet with Boeing this week on 737 MAX software audit

U.S., European regulators to meet with Boeing this week on 737 MAX software audit

U.S. and European aviation safety regulators will meet with Boeing this week in an effort to complete a 737 MAX software documentation audit - a key step toward the grounded plane's eventual return to service.



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S&P 500, Dow dip as Middle East concerns persist; chips rally

S&P 500, Dow dip as Middle East concerns persist; chips rally

Oil stocks shed the most on the S&P 500 on Tuesday, taking the benchmark index further away from record highs, as investors nervously awaited the latest in the U.S.-Iran standoff.



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