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British VW drivers launch 'dieselgate' case in High Court

British VW drivers launch 'dieselgate' case in High Court

Tens of thousands of British drivers on Monday accused Volkswagen of fitting devices to cheat clean air laws at the start of the country's biggest class action lawsuit brought to tackle "dieselgate".



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Futures gain on upbeat China factory activity; U.S. PMI data eyed

Futures gain on upbeat China factory activity; U.S. PMI data eyed

U.S. stock index futures gained slightly on Monday as an unexpected rise in Chinese manufacturing activity assuaged investor concerns about a global economic slowdown in the wake of a prolonged trade war between Washington and Beijing.



6 years ago
Morgan Stanley says get defensive because of 'late cycle' economy, buy stocks like Coca-Cola

Morgan Stanley says get defensive because of 'late cycle' economy, buy stocks like Coca-Cola

Trade tensions and the election will foster uncertainty in 2020, making stocks like Coke more attractive, according to Morgan Stanley.

6 years ago
Small business confidence rebounds on optimism about US-China trade deal

Small business confidence rebounds on optimism about US-China trade deal

Small business confidence rebounded in the fourth quarter from an all-time low as business owners across the country express more optimism about a U.S.-China trade deal, according to the Q4 2019 CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey.

6 years ago
Retailers see biggest-ever Cyber Monday after record online Black Friday

Retailers see biggest-ever Cyber Monday after record online Black Friday

U.S. retailers kicked off Cyber Monday by launching a slew of deals earlier than usual over the weekend, seeking to sustain the momentum of a record $11.6 billion in online sales on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.



6 years ago
Renault close to finalizing shortlist for new CEO: Senard

Renault close to finalizing shortlist for new CEO: Senard

French carmaker Renault is close to finalizing the shortlist of names for the post of chief executive and could complete the shortlist before the end of the year, said Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard on Monday.



6 years ago
Morgan Stanley downgrades Roku, one of the hottest stocks of 2019: 'It's all priced in'

Morgan Stanley downgrades Roku, one of the hottest stocks of 2019: 'It's all priced in'

Morgan Stanley lowers its rating on Roku to underweight from equal weight.

6 years ago
Stock rebound fizzles after Trump restores Brazil, Argentina tariffs

Stock rebound fizzles after Trump restores Brazil, Argentina tariffs

Stock markets reversed earlier gains on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would restore tariffs on some imports from Brazil and Argentina, overshadowing data showing that the Chinese and euro zone economies were stabilizing.



6 years ago
Wells Fargo downgraded by Raymond James: 'Stigma around Wells' account scandal still lingers'

Wells Fargo downgraded by Raymond James: 'Stigma around Wells' account scandal still lingers'

Raymond James downgraded shares of Wells Fargo to underperform from market perform, saying the bank is in for a rocky new year.

6 years ago
New Nissan CEO rules out closer capital ties with Renault

New Nissan CEO rules out closer capital ties with Renault

Nissan Motor Co is committed to its automaking alliance with Renault SA but will not look to deepen its capital ties with the French automaker any time soon, its new CEO said on Monday.



6 years ago
Off the radar: U.S. CEOs' jet perks add millions to corporate tax bills

Off the radar: U.S. CEOs' jet perks add millions to corporate tax bills

As U.S. corporate jet use approaches pre-financial crisis levels and chief executives take an increasing number of personal trips on the company tab, many investors are being kept in the dark about the true cost of the perk.



6 years ago
Saudi Arabia wants OPEC+ to deepen oil cuts due to Aramco IPO

Saudi Arabia wants OPEC+ to deepen oil cuts due to Aramco IPO

OPEC and its allies plan to deepen oil cuts and have the deal in place so it runs at least until June 2020 as Saudi Arabia wants to deliver a positive surprise to the market before the listing of Saudi Aramco, two sources familiar with the talks said.



6 years ago
EU fails to block U.S. tariffs in new WTO aircraft ruling: sources

EU fails to block U.S. tariffs in new WTO aircraft ruling: sources

The World Trade Organization has found that the European Union has failed to withdraw all subsidies to planemaker Airbus amid U.S. tariffs on European goods, three people familiar with the matter said.



6 years ago
New Nissan CEO pledges better performance, cooperation with Renault

New Nissan CEO pledges better performance, cooperation with Renault

Nissan Motor Co chief executive Makoto Uchida said on Monday that he would work to improve the automaker's financial performance and co-operate closely with alliance partner Renault SA , while maintaining Nissan's independence.



6 years ago
UBS Asset Management bullish on emerging market equities, debt

UBS Asset Management bullish on emerging market equities, debt

The United States' economic outperformance will wane, the dollar will probably weaken and growth next year can be expected from emerging markets, UBS Asset Management said on Monday, the latest money manager to turn bullish on the sector.



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