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This decade saw Warren Buffett finally turn his back on IBM and jump big time into Apple

This decade saw Warren Buffett finally turn his back on IBM and jump big time into Apple

One of Warren Buffett's biggest investment mistakes, IBM, played out over an agonizing seven-year stretch this decade. But in the end, he rotated into Apple for a lucrative ride.

6 years ago
Trump says U.S.-China trade deal will be signed on January 15

Trump says U.S.-China trade deal will be signed on January 15

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Phase 1 of an American trade deal with China would be signed on Jan. 15 at the White House.



6 years ago
France says it was not aware of Ghosn going to Lebanon

France says it was not aware of Ghosn going to Lebanon

France was not aware that ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn was jumping bail in Japan to go to Lebanon, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
Google to end 'Double Irish, Dutch' tax scheme: filing

Google to end 'Double Irish, Dutch' tax scheme: filing

Alphabet , the parent company of Google, will no longer use the intellectual property licensing scheme commonly known as the "Double Irish, Dutch sandwich", according to 2018 tax filings with the Irish and Dutch governments seen by Reuters.



6 years ago
Wall St. dips at open as year-end rally tapers off

Wall St. dips at open as year-end rally tapers off

U.S. stocks fell at the open on Tuesday, as a Wall Street rally fizzled out in the final days of the decade after growing trade optimism and a brightening global outlook put the S&P 500 on track for its best year since 2013.



6 years ago
These are the work perks job seekers really want

These are the work perks job seekers really want

As wage increases fail to keep pace with inflation, employers are rethinking benefits to recruit and keep top talent. For employees, generous paid time off and flexibility matter more than other benefits.

6 years ago
Trump trade advisor Navarro says phase one trade deal is 'in the bank,' waiting on translation

Trump trade advisor Navarro says phase one trade deal is 'in the bank,' waiting on translation

"We're just waiting for the Chinese translation of the 86-page agreement," Navarro said.

6 years ago
Nissan ex-boss Ghosn entered Lebanon legally: security directorate

Nissan ex-boss Ghosn entered Lebanon legally: security directorate

Nissan ex-boss Carlos Ghosn entered Lebanon legally and will not face any legal consequences, Lebanon's General Directorate of General Security said on Tuesday, according to the state news agency NNA.



6 years ago
Oil falls but on track for biggest yearly rise since 2016

Oil falls but on track for biggest yearly rise since 2016

Oil fell on the last trading day of the decade on Tuesday but was still on track for monthly and annual gains, supported by a thaw in the prolonged U.S.-China trade row and Middle East unrest.



6 years ago
Wall Street likes these Dow stocks the most for 2020

Wall Street likes these Dow stocks the most for 2020

These 10 stocks are Wall Street's favorite picks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

6 years ago
Turkish Airlines says reaches compensation deal over Boeing 737 MAX

Turkish Airlines says reaches compensation deal over Boeing 737 MAX

Turkish Airlines has agreed a compensation deal with planemaker Boeing Co over the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX following two fatal crashes, the carrier said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
Apple and Microsoft contributed the most to the market's big year and no other stocks were close

Apple and Microsoft contributed the most to the market's big year and no other stocks were close

Apple and Microsoft together accounted for nearly 15% of the S&P 500's advance in 2019, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.

6 years ago
Euro gains and sterling shines as growth optimism cheers investors

Euro gains and sterling shines as growth optimism cheers investors

The euro, the pound and a clutch of trade-sensitive currencies rallied as the dollar slid to a six-month low on Tuesday, with investors confident that global growth prospects are improving and U.S.-China trade relations significantly better.



6 years ago
Qatar's state investor also part of Tencent's Universal deal

Qatar's state investor also part of Tencent's Universal deal

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is another member of the Tencent-led consortium buying a 10% stake in Vivendi's Universal Music Group, a source familiar with the deal said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
Singapore's GIC part of consortium investing in Vivendi's Universal Music: source

Singapore's GIC part of consortium investing in Vivendi's Universal Music: source

Singapore's state investor GIC is part of the consortium led by China's Tencent that's buying up to 20% of Vivendi's Universal Music Group (UMG), according to a source familiar with the deal.



6 years ago