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FCC proposes record $225 million fine for massive robocall campaign

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a record-setting $225 million fine against Texas-based health insurance telemarketers for allegedly making approximately 1 billion illegally spoofed robocalls.



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Barclays labels Staveley lawsuit 'distorted and exaggerated'

Barclays has dismissed as "distorted and exaggerated" legal arguments by financier Amanda Staveley, who is claiming up to 1.5 billion pounds in damages for alleged deceit over a financial crisis-era fundraising in a high-profile London trial.



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Oil steady as renewed demand fears face production curbs

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, as traders said concerns about a resurgence in coronavirus cases offset recent commitments from major oil producers to curb production.



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Here are some money moves you should make now that we're officially in a recession

It's official: The U.S. economy has come to an end of a historic expansion that lasted for almost 11 years. With the future unclear, financial experts say you can improve your personal financial outlook by taking these steps.

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S&P 500, Dow retreat after rally; Nasdaq gains further

Wall Street's S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes fell on Tuesday while the tech-heavy Nasdaq hit a record high for the third straight session as investors eyed this week's Federal Reserve meeting for signs on how it views a restarting economy.



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Fidelity-backed crypto security startup Fireblocks launches ‘Secure Asset Transfer Network’

The Block | Yogita Khatri | Jun 2, 2020 Quick Take Fidelity-backed crypto security firm Fireblocks has rolled out its “Secure Asset Transfer Network” The network allows Fireblocks’ clients to quickly find each other and connect to send assets on-chain safely Fireblocks claims to have helped transfer over $30 billion worth of digital assets to

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Explainer: What to look for in the Fed's U.S. economic outlook

U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers on Wednesday will publish their first economic projections since the coronavirus pandemic set off a recession in February, estimates expected to signal a collapse in output this year and near-zero interest rates for the next few years.



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U.S. layoffs ease in April; hiring slumps to record low

Layoffs in the United States fell in April, but remained the second highest on record, while hiring hit an all-time low, suggesting the labor market could take years to recover from the COVID-19 crisis despite a surprise rebound in employment in May.



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Volkswagen CEO apologises after row with supervisory board

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has apologised to the carmaker's supervisory board after accusing some of its members of leaking confidential information to the press.



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Delinquencies, defaults will rise for student loan borrowers if pause on payments isn't extended, experts say

In a few months, student loan borrowers will have to resume their monthly payments. Yet experts say the battered economy will make doing so a challenge.

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Investors brace for market swings as Trump slips in election polls

The U.S. presidential election is re-emerging as a potential risk to markets after a shift in polls that has seen President Donald Trump lose ground to Democrat Joe Biden.



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Stocks mixed as investors step back from highs

A recent run of optimism in markets hit the brakes on Tuesday, as investors pulled back from major stock indices and turned their attention to safe-haven assets like gold.



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Morgan Stanley's Gorman says worst behind, sees smaller reserve build in second quarter

Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer vf DEsaid on Tuesday the bank expects to set aside a smaller amount of money for potential loan losses in the current quarter, compared with the first quarter.



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This CEO is on a mission to help minorities land Wall Street jobs

The nonprofit Wall Street Bound has partnered with Maverick Trading to provide training and access to financial jobs for underserved communities.

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Plaid celebrates 12 months in Europe with an eye towards Open Finance

AltFi | Oliver Smith | Jun 8, 2020 A watershed moment, when it eventually arrives. It’s hard to believe that just 12 months ago Plaid surprise-expanded to Europe with the announcement that it had already helped with the launch of Emma, the financial management app. Now the US fintech is celebrating its first year in

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