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Oil declines, but losses limited as U.S.-China near trade deal

Oil declines, but losses limited as U.S.-China near trade deal

Oil prices slipped on Monday, but held near recent three-month highs amid optimism that the United States and China are close to signing a trade deal, with President Donald Trump saying an agreement would be signed "very shortly".



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Asian shares hold near 18-month highs in holiday lead-up

Asian shares hold near 18-month highs in holiday lead-up

Asian markets idled near 18-month highs on Monday as volumes weakened ahead of the Christmas holiday break and investors squared off their positions, taking home hefty gains made earlier this month.



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'Healthy' Boeing Starliner spacecraft on track to land in New Mexico: NASA

'Healthy' Boeing Starliner spacecraft on track to land in New Mexico: NASA

The Boeing Co Starliner spacecraft that failed to hit the right orbit to reach the International Space Station is "healthy," in a stable orbit and expected to land in New Mexico on Sunday morning, NASA said on Saturday.



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U.S. government says verdict in Bayer's Roundup case should be reversed

U.S. government says verdict in Bayer's Roundup case should be reversed

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department said a federal appeals court should reverse a lower court verdict finding Bayer AG liable in the case of a California man who blamed its Roundup weed killer for his cancer.



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If you're a business owner, grab this 20% tax break before the year ends

If you're a business owner, grab this 20% tax break before the year ends

The new qualified business income deduction can be an attractive one for small business owners who want to save a few dollars in 2019. What you should know before you claim it.

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Analysts say Alphabet, UPS have early edge in delivery's next frontier: drones

Analysts say Alphabet, UPS have early edge in delivery's next frontier: drones

UPS and Alphabet are leading Amazon, FedEx and others in the race to make commercial drone delivery a reality, Loop Capital says.

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NASA says Boeing Starliner is 'healthy', to land in New Mexico

NASA says Boeing Starliner is 'healthy', to land in New Mexico

The Boeing Co Starliner spacecraft that failed to hit the right orbit to reach the International Space Station is "healthy," in a stable orbit and expected to land in New Mexico on Sunday morning, NASA said on Saturday.



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Chip stocks are the top performers of the decade as the industry's products infiltrate everything

Chip stocks are the top performers of the decade as the industry's products infiltrate everything

Semiconductors now power products users consider essential and the stocks reflect that.

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Wall Street analysts stick by Boeing's stock even as 737 Max saga drags on

Wall Street analysts stick by Boeing's stock even as 737 Max saga drags on

Boeing's backlog of orders could has some investors believing the stock will bounce back once the 737 Max is re-certified.

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Russia to go ahead with gas pipe project despite U.S. sanctions

Russia to go ahead with gas pipe project despite U.S. sanctions

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that Moscow will press ahead with a major Russia-to-Germany natural gas pipeline, disregarding U.S. sanctions.



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Russia must press on with Nord Stream 2 gas line to Europe: Russian senator

Russia must press on with Nord Stream 2 gas line to Europe: Russian senator

Russia must keep to schedule on implementing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline link to Europe, a senior Russian senator told state news agency RIA on Saturday, after pipe-laying was suspended due to U.S. sanctions.



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Wall Street Week Ahead: History suggests rally may slow for U.S. stocks in 2020

Wall Street Week Ahead: History suggests rally may slow for U.S. stocks in 2020

The outsized rally in the U.S. stock market this year may give way to a more muted performance in 2020 if history is any guide.



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Nord Stream 2 to press on with Europe gas pipe, despite U.S. sanctions

Nord Stream 2 to press on with Europe gas pipe, despite U.S. sanctions

The group behind Nord Stream 2 said on Saturday it aimed to complete a pipeline to boost Russian gas supplies to Europe as soon as possible, after a major contractor suspended pipe-laying activities due to U.S. sanctions.



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PG&E creditors offer California wildfire victims $13.5 billion in cash upfront

PG&E creditors offer California wildfire victims $13.5 billion in cash upfront

PG&E Corp's creditors have sweetened their offer to California wildfire victims, saying they are now prepared to pay $13.5 billion in cash upfront, according to a letter sent on Friday to state governor Gavin Newsom.



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Lone Star to buy BASF construction chemicals unit for $3.51 billion

Lone Star to buy BASF construction chemicals unit for $3.51 billion

Private equity firm Lone Star has entered a deal to buy BASF's construction chemicals business for 3.17 billion euros ($3.5 billion) on a cash and debt-free basis, the German chemicals company said on Saturday as it seeks to focus on more profitable operations.



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