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Deutsche Bank faces action from NY regulators over Epstein ties: sources

Deutsche Bank faces action from NY regulators over Epstein ties: sources

Deutsche Bank could face enforcement action by New York regulators investigating its ties to the late U.S. financier and accused sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two sources familiar with the investigation told Reuters on Wednesday.



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California sues Education Secretary DeVos for 'failing' to implement student loan forgiveness program

California sues Education Secretary DeVos for 'failing' to implement student loan forgiveness program

Ninety-nine percent of loan forgiveness applications under a congressionally mandated program were rejected between May 2018 and May 2019.

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The coronavirus crisis could have a lasting impact on the gender wage gap

The coronavirus crisis could have a lasting impact on the gender wage gap

Amid the coronavirus crisis, women have disproportionately cut back on job hours to care for their children, which could cause the gender wage gap to grow.

6 years ago
Global shares, euro climb on robust risk appetite as lockdowns ease

Global shares, euro climb on robust risk appetite as lockdowns ease

A gauge of global equity markets rose and the euro gained against the dollar on Wednesday, both for a seventh session, in signs of strong risk appetite as easing lockdowns and hopes for more monetary stimulus boosted investor confidence.



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Trump administration to bar Chinese passenger carriers from flying to U.S.

Trump administration to bar Chinese passenger carriers from flying to U.S.

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday barred Chinese passenger carriers from flying to the United States starting on June 16 as it pressures Beijing to let U.S. air carriers resume flights amid simmering tensions between the world's two largest economies.



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Proposed law would guarantee refunds for flights canceled during pandemic

Proposed law would guarantee refunds for flights canceled during pandemic

Five Democratic senators have proposed a law calling for airlines to refund cash for all canceled flights during the pandemic, whether a carrier canceled or a consumer decided not to fly. Consumer advocates and industry observers say passage is a long shot.

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Saudi, Russia agree oil cuts extension, raise pressure for compliance

Saudi, Russia agree oil cuts extension, raise pressure for compliance

OPEC leader Saudi Arabia and non-OPEC Russia have agreed a preliminary deal to extend existing record oil output cuts by one month while raising pressure on countries with poor compliance to deepen their cuts, OPEC+ sources told Reuters.



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U.S. labor market appears to stabilize as private payrolls fall less than expected

U.S. labor market appears to stabilize as private payrolls fall less than expected

U.S. private payrolls fell less than expected in May, suggesting layoffs were abating as businesses reopen, though the overall economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be slow.



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S&P 500, Dow scale fresh three-month peaks

S&P 500, Dow scale fresh three-month peaks

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones indexes hit new three-month highs on Tuesday on prevailing optimism around the reopening of businesses, with investors remaining cautious around more disruptions from protests in the country over the death of a black man while in police custody.



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Pfizer to invest up to $500 million in public drug developers

Pfizer to invest up to $500 million in public drug developers

Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it will invest up to $500 million into publicly traded drug developers to fund their treatment candidates and provide access to the U.S. drugmaker's scientific expertise.



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Exclusive: U.S. small business program handed out virus aid to many borrowers twice

Exclusive: U.S. small business program handed out virus aid to many borrowers twice

A technical snafu in a U.S. government system caused many small businesses to receive loans twice or more under a federal aid program to help businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly a dozen people with knowledge of the matter said.



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Global shares cruise to three-month highs, dollar under protest pressure

Global shares cruise to three-month highs, dollar under protest pressure

World stocks climbed to three-month highs on Tuesday as the global coronavirus recovery effort won out over U.S.-China tensions and the worst civil unrest in the United States in decades.



6 years ago
Thinking of switching to being your own boss? What it means for your taxes

Thinking of switching to being your own boss? What it means for your taxes

If you're stuck working at home as an employee, you're missing out on a pile of tax breaks. Independent contractors, however, can deduct a pile of expenses and seize other tax-saving opportunities. Here's what you should know.

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Bank of America pledges $1 bln to address racial, economic inequality

Bank of America pledges $1 bln to address racial, economic inequality

Bank of America Corp on Tuesday pledged $1 billion to help communities across the country address economic and racial inequality, the first big bank to vow monetary support following violent protests after the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of police in Minneapolis.



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Volkswagen to install Porsche's CEO as VW brand chief: Auto Motor and Sport

Volkswagen to install Porsche's CEO as VW brand chief: Auto Motor and Sport

Volkswagen Chief Executive (CEO) Herbert Diess will promote Porsche CEO Oliver Blume to become head of the VW brand as part of a broader management reshuffle, Auto Motor und Sport said on Tuesday citing company sources.



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