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Mexico hopes to reach migration deal with U.S. as tariffs loom

Mexico can reach an agreement with the United States to resolve a dispute over migration that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten punitive tariffs, Mexican officials said on Monday as diplomatic talks were set to begin in Washington.



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Supreme Court rejects insider trading appeal brought by SAC's Martoma

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by Mathew Martoma, a former portfolio manager for billionaire Steven A. Cohen, challenging a conviction for insider trading.



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Infineon revs up auto business with $10 billion Cypress deal

Germany's Infineon has agreed to buy Silicon Valley-based Cypress Semiconductor for $10 billion, in an expensive move by Europe's largest chip-maker to expand further in next-generation automobiles and Internet technologies.



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U.S. Supreme Court to hear IBM retirement fund dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to weigh whether managers of a retirement fund for IBM Corp employees that invested in the company's stock can be sued for failing to disclose that its microelectronics business was overvalued.



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As meetings begin and U.S. tariffs loom, Mexico hopes for migration deal

Mexico can reach an agreement with the United States to resolve a dispute over migration that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten punitive tariffs, Mexican officials said on Monday as high-level talks were set to begin in Washington.



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Wall St. opens slightly lower as trade fears, tech regulatory risks weigh

U.S. stocks opened slightly lower on Monday as weakness from the previous month due to trade disputes spilled over while fears of regulatory scrutiny on high-profile companies Alphabet and Amazon also weighed on sentiment.



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FTC to examine how Facebook's practices affect competition: WSJ

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured the right to examine how Facebook Inc's practices affect digital competition, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.



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Mexico draws red line on asylum in talks to stop Trump tariffs

Mexico on Monday made clear it would reject a U.S. idea to take in all Central American asylum seekers if it is raised at talks this week with Trump administration, which has threatened to impose tariffs if Mexico does not crack down on illegal immigration.



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CIBC, NAB, Bank Leumi launch platform to connect banks with FinTechs

Betakit | Isabelle Kirkwood | June 3,2019 CIBC, Bank Leumi of Israel, and National Australia Bank (NAB) have partnered to launch the Global Alliance FinTech Link, a digital platform developed to facilitate collaboration between banks and FinTechs. Through the new platform, FinTechs can submit technology solutions in response to a wide range of challenges faced

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Exclusive: Nissan optimistic about FCA partnership, but wants right terms, source says

Nissan Motor Co is optimistic about partnering with a combined Renault and Fiat Chrysler (FCA), as long as it can protect the ownership of technology developed over two decades of working with Renault, a senior executive told Reuters.



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Major automakers post U.S. May sales increases

Major automakers on Monday posted higher U.S. new vehicle sales for May, the first increase for 2019 as a strong economy and upbeat consumer sentiment fueled demand.



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U.S. factory activity growing at weakest pace since 2016

Growth in U.S. manufacturing activity slowed in May to its weakest pace in over two years as factory managers raised concerns about a trade war between the United States and China, a national survey showed on Monday.



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Alphabet shares slide 7% on possible DoJ antitrust probe

Alphabet Inc's shares fell as much as 7% on Monday following reports that the U.S. Justice Department may investigate Google for hampering competition.



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Walmart appoints new head for its startup incubator Store No. 8

Walmart Inc said on Monday it has hired Scott Eckert to run its investment arm and startup incubator, Store No. 8, whose aim is to expand the retailer's e-commerce business in partnership with retail startups, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.



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Airlines scramble to overcome polluter stigma as 'flight shame' movement grows

In Lorna Greenwood's London home, there is a shelf lined with travel guides. But the 32-year-old mother and former government employment lawyer has given up flying.



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