Facebook faces antitrust probe from state attorneys general
A bipartisan coalition led by New York state attorney general (AG) is launching an antitrust investigation into Facebook Inc to probe whether it has stifled competition...
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Stock futures pare gains after August jobs data
U.S. stock index futures pared gains on Friday after data showed domestic job growth slowed more than expected in August, but strong wage gains should keep...
Investors starved for income may find it in their favorite place: tech stocks
The technology sector could be a good place to look for yield, thanks to its growing dividends.
KBW downgrades Bank of America, says Fed rate cuts will hit earnings
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) lowered its rating on Bank of America shares to market perform from outperform.
Stock futures gain ahead of U.S. jobs report
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday ahead of a crucial jobs report and as China rolled out a stimulus plan to shore up its...
Analyst slaps sell rating on Beyond Meat, says plant-based meat market not as big as people think
D.A. Davidson gave Beyond Meat an underperform rating as the plant based meat industry will be smaller than the plant based milk industry.
China reserves cut extends risk rally before U.S. jobs data
Stimulus from China capped a strong week for global share markets on Friday, while bond buyers and dollar dealers were waiting for U.S. jobs data after...
Citigroup doubles down on credit cards even as U.S. economy softens
Despite signs that the U.S. economy is slowing, New York-based Citigroup Inc is betting big on credit cards.
Japan's Nissan mulls pulling out of South Korea as trade tensions rise: FT
Nissan Motor Co is considering pulling out of South Korea, the Financial Times reported on Friday, as political and trade tensions between Japan and South Korea...
Huawei shows off 'most powerful' chipset as forges ahead with 5G smartphone plan
Huawei Technologies showcased its chipset for a new high-end smartphone on Friday, pressing ahead with plans to launch its Mate 30 range, despite uncertainty about whether...
Exclusive: U.S. congressional probe finds possible lapses in Deutsche Bank controls - sources
U.S. congressional investigators have identified possible failures in Deutsche Bank AG's money laundering controls in its dealings with Russian oligarchs, after the lender handed over a...
Asia shares rise on trade talks hope, firm U.S. data; safe havens sold
Asian stocks gained on Friday, joining a global trend as investors took heart from firm U.S. economic data plans hopes a meeting between U.S. and Chinese...
Merkel says Germany is open for Chinese investment
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that Germany is open for Chinese investment and she welcomes all Chinese companies to invest in the country.
China premier hopes Germany loosens export rules
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday that China hopes Germany will accept more Chinese companies and loosen export rule for certain goods.
Merkel hopes China-U.S. trade problems will be over soon
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the start of a visit to Beijing on Friday that the China-U.S. trade war affects the whole world and that...