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Uber co-founder Kalanick leaves board of directors

Uber co-founder Kalanick leaves board of directors

Uber Technologies Inc's co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick will resign from its board of directors by the end of the year, the company said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
This 'deal' could cost you 27.5 times more interest. Here's what to avoid when shopping this season

This 'deal' could cost you 27.5 times more interest. Here's what to avoid when shopping this season

If a retailer tries to lure you to apply for a store credit card touting "0% interest" or "special financing," beware. That offer could come with a very expensive expiration date. And you may be able to find a better deal.

6 years ago
Hyundai suspends Chilean bridge project in row with government

Hyundai suspends Chilean bridge project in row with government

Chile's finance minister has sought to downplay a row between the government and the construction and engineering arm of South Korean giant Hyundai over a $740 million suspension bridge, saying disputes in such mega projects were "quite common".



6 years ago
Trump says he and Xi will sign China trade deal

Trump says he and Xi will sign China trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have a signing ceremony to sign the first phase of the U.S.-China trade deal agreed to this month.



6 years ago
Wall St. slips from near-record highs in Christmas Eve trade

Wall St. slips from near-record highs in Christmas Eve trade

Wall Street dipped from near-record levels heading into the Christmas break on Tuesday, as investors paused after a rally propelled by improving U.S.-China trade relations and lingering optimism about the health of the domestic economy.



6 years ago
More Bank of America clients bought single stocks than ETFs for the first time in 11 years

More Bank of America clients bought single stocks than ETFs for the first time in 11 years

Bank of America clients bought $38 billion worth of stocks in individual companies in 2019, exceeding the $25 billion worth of ETFs they purchased.

6 years ago
Oil rises on supply cut pledges and slow return of Gulf field

Oil rises on supply cut pledges and slow return of Gulf field

Oil prices rose on Tuesday in thin pre-Christmas trading after Russia said cooperation with OPEC on supply cuts would continue and amid signs Saudi Arabia and Kuwait could take as much as a year to bring a major field back to full capacity.



6 years ago
Going on a so-called cash diet may not be the best way to fatten your wallet

Going on a so-called cash diet may not be the best way to fatten your wallet

So-called money diets work about as well as the ordinary kind. That is, they may work for a short time, but you'll have to stay on the diet to keep the weight off.

6 years ago
Wall St. set to open near record highs in thin Christmas Eve trade

Wall St. set to open near record highs in thin Christmas Eve trade

U.S. stock indexes were set to trade near record highs heading into the Christmas break on Tuesday, fueled by optimism over improving trade relations between Washington and Beijing.



6 years ago
Starting a business? Avoid these 5 classic entrepreneur pitfalls

Starting a business? Avoid these 5 classic entrepreneur pitfalls

Becoming an entrepreneur is a dream to which many of us aspire, and a worthwhile financial goal. Still, many first-time entrepreneurs — and even experienced pros — can sometimes sabotage their best efforts with some typical mistakes.

6 years ago
Mexican businesses worry tweak to USMCA trade deal could slow exports

Mexican businesses worry tweak to USMCA trade deal could slow exports

Mexican businesses are concerned that a tweak to dispute resolution mechanisms under a new North American trade deal could be used to stifle exports, top industry associations say.



6 years ago
IPOs overall beat the market this year despite some 'mega busts'

IPOs overall beat the market this year despite some 'mega busts'

An index that tracks initial public offerings has outperformed the S&P 500 in what could be a historic year for stocks.

6 years ago
Emaar says may raise funds against Burj Khalifa viewing decks, not selling them

Emaar says may raise funds against Burj Khalifa viewing decks, not selling them

Dubai's Emaar Properties said on Tuesday it was considering raising capital against cash flows generated by the observation decks on its Burj Khalifa skyscraper, but was not looking at selling them.



6 years ago
Futures muted as indexes hover near record-highs

Futures muted as indexes hover near record-highs

U.S. stock index futures hovered near record-highs on Tuesday, buoyed by optimism about the global economy in the wake of improving trade relations between Washington and Beijing.



6 years ago
Why this strategy has been a boon to investors over the last decade

Why this strategy has been a boon to investors over the last decade

The growth of passive, index-based choices — including exchange-traded funds and index mutual funds — has pushed investment fees lower across the board.

6 years ago