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Factbox: How the North American trade deal will affect labor, environment, drugs

Factbox: How the North American trade deal will affect labor, environment, drugs

New amendments to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) focus heavily on stronger labor enforcement, outlining a detailed process to address any allegations that Mexican factories are violating workers' rights.



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Continental Resources founder Hamm to step down as CEO

Continental Resources founder Hamm to step down as CEO

Legendary U.S. oilman Harold Hamm, who once called the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries a "toothless tiger," will step down as chief executive of Continental Resources and become its executive chairman, the company said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Fed keeps rates on hold, points to 'favorable' economic outlook next year

Fed keeps rates on hold, points to 'favorable' economic outlook next year

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs will not change anytime soon, with moderate economic growth and historically low unemployment expected to persist through the 2020 presidential election.



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FAA probes Boeing 737 MAX production, says it won't approve jets' return this year

FAA probes Boeing 737 MAX production, says it won't approve jets' return this year

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was investigating production issues involving Boeing Co's 737 MAX and confirmed the agency will not approve the grounded commercial jet for flight before year end.



6 years ago
Continental Resources says founder Hamm to step down as CEO

Continental Resources says founder Hamm to step down as CEO

Legendary U.S. oilman Harold Hamm, who once called the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries a "toothless tiger," will step down as chief executive of Continental Resources and take a board role, the company said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Fiat Chrysler's UAW members ratify new four-year contract

Fiat Chrysler's UAW members ratify new four-year contract

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union said on Wednesday that rank-and-file members at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV have voted in favor of a new four-year labor contract with the automaker, helping the Italian-American firm avoid a strike as it works to merge with France's Groupe PSA .



6 years ago
CEO of GM's Cruise driverless vehicle unit hints at offering low-cost shared rides

CEO of GM's Cruise driverless vehicle unit hints at offering low-cost shared rides

The chief executive of autonomous vehicle company Cruise signaled on Wednesday the General Motors Co subsidiary intends to offer shared rides "at a radically lower cost" as part of a bid to move eventually "beyond the car."



6 years ago
JPMorgan to revamp wealth management business: WSJ

JPMorgan to revamp wealth management business: WSJ

JPMorgan Chase & Co is combining its U.S. wealth-management operations for affluent clients and the Chase branch network's financial-advisory business into a new unit, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing a memo.



6 years ago
NYSE files amended direct listings proposal

NYSE files amended direct listings proposal

The New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday filed an amended proposal for a rule change that would allow U.S direct listings to raise new capital like in an initial public offering (IPO).



6 years ago
Intel hires former GlobalFoundries, IBM chip executive

Intel hires former GlobalFoundries, IBM chip executive

Intel Corp has hired Gary Patton, who was chief technology officer at semiconductor maker GlobalFoundries, according to an internal Intel memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Global stocks rise after Fed keeps rates on hold; oil falls

Global stocks rise after Fed keeps rates on hold; oil falls

Global equity markets rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated interest rates would remain on hold for some time - a positive for risk assets - while oil prices fell after data showed an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories.



6 years ago
Wall Street posts modest gain as Fed signals rates to hold for some time

Wall Street posts modest gain as Fed signals rates to hold for some time

Wall Street's main stock indexes ended modestly higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely.



6 years ago
Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid 'favorable' economic outlook

Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid 'favorable' economic outlook

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.



6 years ago
GE shares rise after new analyst at UBS gives stock a buy rating and predicts a big 2020 rebound

GE shares rise after new analyst at UBS gives stock a buy rating and predicts a big 2020 rebound

The new UBS price target for GE represents an expectation for the stock to climb 26% from current levels.

6 years ago
Stocks edge higher as trade deadline nears, oil falls

Stocks edge higher as trade deadline nears, oil falls

Global equity markets rose on Wednesday as investors expected U.S. President Donald Trump would delay his promised new tariffs on Chinese goods, while oil prices fell after data showed an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories.



6 years ago