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U.S. calls bid by men to avoid extradition over ex-Nissan boss Ghosn's escape 'flawed'

U.S. calls bid by men to avoid extradition over ex-Nissan boss Ghosn's escape 'flawed'

U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday said a former Green Beret and his son, wanted by Japan for helping former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn flee the country, were advancing a "flawed" interpretation of Japanese law to fight their extradition.



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Southwest extends limited seating on flights through September

Southwest extends limited seating on flights through September

Southwest Airlines Co said on Tuesday it will continue to limit bookings on its flights until at least September to maintain space between passengers.



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Stocks, dollar gain on U.S. retail sales, drug trial

Stocks, dollar gain on U.S. retail sales, drug trial

A record rebound in U.S. retail sales, fresh support from the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan, and upbeat trial results for a COVID-19 treatment boosted risk appetite on Tuesday, driving equity markets higher and strengthening the dollar.



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Walmart’s New Shopify Partnership Is Another Stroke Of Omnichannel Genius

Walmart’s New Shopify Partnership Is Another Stroke Of Omnichannel Genius

Forbes | Chris Walton | Jun 15, 2020 Over the last few months, Walmart has been setting an example for other retailers to follow. When the pandemic began, Walmart quickly battened down the hatches. It waived April rent for its in-store tenants, speed-rushed contactless payment systems into operation, installed plexiglass barriers to protect employees and

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Appeals court sides with exchanges in U.S. SEC fee row

Appeals court sides with exchanges in U.S. SEC fee row

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission cannot force stock exchanges to conduct a costly experiment to see how the fees they charge and the incentives they offer affect brokers' trading habits.



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Recalled to work? You can still collect unemployment benefits — and that extra $600 a week

Recalled to work? You can still collect unemployment benefits — and that extra $600 a week

Americans returning to work on a part-time basis may be able to continue receiving unemployment benefits, including the federal $600 weekly enhancement.

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Trump team prepares $1 trillion infrastructure plan to spur economy

Trump team prepares $1 trillion infrastructure plan to spur economy

The Trump administration is preparing an up to $1 trillion infrastructure package focused on transportation projects as part of its push to spur the world's largest economy back to life, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday.



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Wall Street jumps as May retail sales boost hopes of swift recovery

Wall Street jumps as May retail sales boost hopes of swift recovery

U.S. stocks advanced on Tuesday after a record surge in May retail sales revived hopes of a swift post-pandemic economic rebound, with sentiment also lifted by data showing reduced COVID-19 death rates in a trial of a generic steroid drug.



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U.S. posts rule allowing U.S. companies to work with Huawei on 5G and other standards

U.S. posts rule allowing U.S. companies to work with Huawei on 5G and other standards

The U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday posted a new rule that allows U.S. companies to work with China's Huawei to develop standards for 5G and other cutting-edge technologies, despite restrictions on doing business with the telecommunications equipment maker.



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China keen to seek benefits from pandemic, distressed U.S. assets: report

China keen to seek benefits from pandemic, distressed U.S. assets: report

U.S. lawmakers and policymakers should be wary of China's moves to target vulnerable U.S. assets and expand its market share in the wake of the global economic crisis triggered by the novel coronavirus, according to a study prepared for a U.S. trade group and released on Tuesday.



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Ex-Tommy Hilfiger boss Grieder to become new Hugo Boss CEO

Ex-Tommy Hilfiger boss Grieder to become new Hugo Boss CEO

German fashion house Hugo Boss has appointed former Tommy Hilfiger boss Daniel Grieder as its next chief executive, it said on Tuesday.



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How investors can tell which companies do better when it comes to racial diversity

How investors can tell which companies do better when it comes to racial diversity

Many companies are second-guessing their own policies when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Investors who want to invest in companies that make this a priority have an index they can utilize.

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Wall Street jumps on glimmers of economic recovery

Wall Street jumps on glimmers of economic recovery

Wall Street surged on Tuesday as a record jump in retail sales indicated the U.S. economy is on the road to recovery, five months into its pandemic-inflicted recession.



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Airlines urge regulators to extend airport slots waiver

Airlines urge regulators to extend airport slots waiver

Airlines are urging aviation regulators to extend a waiver on airport slot rules as they struggle to overcome the coronavirus crisis, their main international body said on Tuesday.



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Futures jump on stimulus hopes ahead of retail sales report

Futures jump on stimulus hopes ahead of retail sales report

U.S. stock index futures jumped on Tuesday on hopes that aggressive fiscal and monetary stimulus would kick start an economy crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with investors also expecting a record rebound in May retail sales.



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