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NBCUniversal, Sky expand ad-buying tool globally

NBCUniversal, Sky expand ad-buying tool globally

Comcast Corp units NBCUniversal and Sky said Monday that advertising across both of the media companies can now be purchased through the same tool, as the firms look to attract more global advertisers and weather the coronavirus pandemic.



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Chinese investment in the U.S. drops to lowest level since global financial crisis

Chinese investment in the U.S. drops to lowest level since global financial crisis

Chinese investment in the United States dropped to $5 billion in 2019, a slight decrease from a year earlier and the lowest level since the global financial crisis a decade ago, according to a new analysis by the U.S.-China Investment Project.



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Global equities markets sink, bonds rise on fears of second wave of infections

Global equities markets sink, bonds rise on fears of second wave of infections

A jump in coronavirus cases in South Korea and Germany rattled investors and sent global equities markets lower on Monday, while safe-haven assets, including the dollar and U.S. Treasuries, edged higher.



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KKR builds 5.2% stake in ProSieben, says company undervalued

KKR builds 5.2% stake in ProSieben, says company undervalued

Private equity investor KKR said on Monday it had acquired a stake of 5.2% in German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media , returning as an investor in the company it had backed from 2006 to 2014.



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Tencent Music misses first-quarter revenue estimates, shares fall

Tencent Music misses first-quarter revenue estimates, shares fall

China's Tencent Music Entertainment Group missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Monday as the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the company's social entertainment services business, sending its shares down 4.5% in extended trade.



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Bitcoin undergoes third 'halving', falls vs U.S. dollar

Bitcoin undergoes third 'halving', falls vs U.S. dollar

Bitcoin slid on Monday in volatile trading, after it went through a technical adjustment that reduced the rate at which new coins are created, but the outlook remained upbeat as the increase in supply slows down.



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Potbelly settlement with activists includes twist: stock, not cash, for outlays

Potbelly settlement with activists includes twist: stock, not cash, for outlays

Sandwich maker Potbelly Corp on Monday promised to reimburse activist shareholders' expenses with stock not cash, creating a situation that lawyers call an outlier for now but which they said could find traction in tough economic times.



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Oklahoma oil regulators hear arguments on output cuts

Oklahoma oil regulators hear arguments on output cuts

Oklahoma's energy regulators on Monday began hearing arguments from producers seeking to win state-support for setting limits on oil production to help stabilize prices.



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Tim Hortons China says Tencent has invested, did not disclose amount

Tim Hortons China says Tencent has invested, did not disclose amount

Tim Hortons China said Tuesday it received an investment from Chinese tech giant Tencent, as the Canadian coffee brewer seeks to expand in the Chinese market.



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Asian stocks stumble on fears of second coronavirus wave, oil up

Asian stocks stumble on fears of second coronavirus wave, oil up

Asian shares skidded on Tuesday on growing worries about a second wave of coronavirus infections after the Chinese city where the pandemic originated reported its first new cases since its lockdown was lifted.



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Logitech sales rise nearly 14% as work from home boosts demand

Logitech sales rise nearly 14% as work from home boosts demand

Logitech International reported a 13.6% rise in fourth-quarter sales on Tuesday, as more people used its products while working from home due to the coronavirus crisis.



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Montana judge upholds ruling that canceled Keystone XL pipeline permit

Montana judge upholds ruling that canceled Keystone XL pipeline permit

A federal judge in Montana on Monday upheld his ruling last month that canceled an environmental permit for the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline and threatened other oil and natural gas pipeline projects with delays.



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Hyatt to restructure and lay off 1,300 employees

Hyatt to restructure and lay off 1,300 employees

Hyatt Hotels Corp said late Monday it would restructure roles and lay off employees across its operations worldwide, which would impact about 1,300 staff, amid a virtual halt in global travel to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.



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Boeing CEO sees passenger levels under 25% in September, pain for airlines: NBC interview

Boeing CEO sees passenger levels under 25% in September, pain for airlines: NBC interview

Boeing Co Chief Executive Dave Calhoun does not expect passenger traffic to reach even a quarter of its levels in September, creating the need for airlines to make "adjustments" as they weather the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.



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Asian stocks set to fall on growing second virus wave fears

Asian stocks set to fall on growing second virus wave fears

Asian equities and oil prices were set to slip on Tuesday amid growing investor worries about a second wave of coronavirus infections after the Chinese city where the pandemic originated reported its first new cases since its lockdown was lifted.



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