Facebook launches dating service in United States
Facebook Inc is launching its dating services in the United States, the social network said on Thursday, sending its shares up 2%.
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Mark Mobius warns bitcoin is not bulletproof: 'Anything that's created by man can be broken into'
Investor Mark Mobius raises concerns about blockchain, which is the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
U.S. private payrolls accelerate; weekly jobless claims rise
U.S. private employers boosted hiring in August, suggesting the economy continued to grow at a moderate pace despite trade tensions which have stoked financial market fears...
WeWork seeks $20 billion-$30 billion in IPO valuation: Bloomberg
WeWork owner The We Company is targeting an initial stock market valuation of less than half of estimates from earlier this year, according to a report...
Wall Street opens higher on easing trade tensions
U.S. stocks opened higher for a second straight session on Thursday as Washington and Beijing agreed to hold high-level talks next month, raising hopes of a...
Vuitton to hire more French handbag makers as Chinese sales boom
LVMH's Louis Vuitton brand will hire another 1,500 manufacturing staff in France by 2022, as it expands production to meet strong demand in markets like China.
Sony appeals to film lovers with slimline Xperia 5 smartphone
Sony launched the Xperia 5, a slimline version of its flagship smartphone, at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin on Thursday as it seeks to...
Danske Bank appoints new CFO from Commerzbank
Danske Bank on Thursday announced the appointment of Stephan Engels from Commerzbank as chief financial officer to replace Christian Baltzer.
Glencore's risk appetite dwindles, fueling focus on safer regions
Glencore Inc's penchant for risk has long been mining industry lore, but the company is quickly expanding into a part of the world that would have...
Tesla's use of individual driver data for insurance 'state-by-state proposition'
Tesla Inc's use of individual customer data, such as vehicle camera footage and GPS, to price its new insurance products will depend on drivers' authorization and...
Trump administration considering increase in U.S. biofuels mandates: document
The Trump administration is considering increasing U.S. biofuels mandates by 1 billion gallons for 2020, according to a document seen by Reuters, the latest bid to...
Farm loan delinquencies surge in U.S. election battleground Wisconsin
Farm loan delinquencies rose to a record high in June at Wisconsin's community banks, data showed on Thursday, a sign President Donald Trump's trade conflicts with...
No place like home: Chinese firms stung by trade war build up domestic brands
For over a decade, manufacturer Matsutek plied away at building its business with big Western brands, supplying firms such as Philips and Honeywell with products made...
Trump administration unveils Fannie, Freddie overhaul, urges Congress to act
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said the government should draw up a plan to begin recapitalizing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, while calling on...
Big Oil undermines U.N. climate goals with $50 billion of new projects: report
Major oil companies have approved $50 billion of projects since last year that will not be economically viable if governments implement the Paris Agreement on climate...