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Renault ousts CEO Bollore in abrupt shake-up

The board of French carmaker Renault on Friday voted to oust Thierry Bollore as CEO, naming the firm's financial director Clotilde Delbos to take over his job on an interim basis.



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Renault names Delbos as interim CEO to replace Bollore

French carmaker Renault on Friday named Clotilde Delbos at interim chief executive after ending the tenure of Thierry Bollore following a boardroom vote.



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Shares bask in 'very good' U.S-China trade talks and Brexit deal hopes

World shares on Friday basked in optimism for a detente in the U.S.-China trade war and hopes that Britain was moving closer to a smooth exit from the European Union.



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Oil posts biggest gain in a month after reports of Iranian tanker attack

Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Friday after Iranian media said a state-owned oil tanker had been struck by missiles in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, raising the prospect of supply disruptions weeks after attacks on Saudi oil plants.



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Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 million to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires

Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have earmarked a total of 900 billion won ($757.86 million) to settle U.S. class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United States and South Korea.



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With U.S. tariffs looming, China drums up hope for a partial trade deal

A Chinese state newspaper said on Friday that a "partial" trade deal would benefit China and the United States, and Washington should take the offer on the table, reflecting Beijing's aim of cooling the row before more U.S. tariffs kick in.



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Uber faces UK tax challenge

Uber Technologies Inc says the UK is seeking to classify the company as a transportation provider, potentially opening it up to new tax charges that could hamper its business, according to UK accounts filings in recent days.



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BP warns of third-quarter charges as it spurs $10 billion divestment target

BP will take charges of $2 to $3 billion in the third quarter, the British energy firm said on Friday, as it looks to reach divestments worth $10 billion by the end of 2019, a year ahead of schedule.



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Rising old used car prices help push poor Americans over the edge

For America's working poor, an often essential ingredient for getting and keeping a job – having a car – has rarely been more costly, and millions of people are finding it impossible to keep up with payments despite prolonged economic growth and low unemployment.



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Factbox: Renault's new top executive committee

Below are some facts on some of the new top executives appointed at Renault on Friday.



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Oil rises after reports of Iranian tanker attack

Oil prices rose as high as $60.65 a barrel on Friday after Iranian media said a state-owned oil tanker had been struck by missiles in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, but bearish oil demand forecasts soon pulled crude off session highs.



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Lengthy UAW strike at GM to cost $1.5 billion: Credit Suisse

An ongoing workers' strike at General Motors Co could cost the automaker about $1.5 billion, brokerage Credit Suisse said on Friday, throwing the U.S. automaker's cost reduction plans off the track and forcing key suppliers to cut their 2019 outlook.



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Oil jumps briefly after reports of Iranian tanker attack

Oil prices rose as high as $60.65 a barrel on Friday after Iranian media said a state-owned oil tanker had been struck by missiles in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, but bearish oil demand forecasts soon pulled crude off session highs.



4 years ago

Stocks bask in 'very good' trade talks, Brexit deal hopes

World shares on Friday basked in optimism over signs of a detente in the U.S.-China trade war and hopes that Britain was moving closer to a smooth exit from the European Union.



4 years ago

Renault ousts CEO in post Ghosn-era reset

Renault's board voted on Friday to oust chief executive Thierry Bollore, as the French carmaker and Japanese partner Nissan seek a fresh start following the scandal-hit tenure of former alliance supremo Carlos Ghosn.



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