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Oil inches higher, but gains capped by widening economic impact of coronavirus outbreak

Oil inches higher, but gains capped by widening economic impact of coronavirus outbreak

Oil prices were slightly higher on Wednesday with gains limited by the widening economic impact from the coronavirus epidemic that started in China, although new confirmed cases fell for a second day in the province at the center of the outbreak.



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U.S. judge rejects Huawei challenge to federal law restricting its business

U.S. judge rejects Huawei challenge to federal law restricting its business

A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday rejected Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's constitutional challenge to a U.S. law that restricted its ability to do business with federal agencies and their contractors.



6 years ago
Uber closing office in downtown Los Angeles

Uber closing office in downtown Los Angeles

Uber Technologies Inc is closing its office in downtown Los Angeles, where the ride-hailing company employs customer support staff, to focus on its bigger locations.



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Hormel joins Tyson Foods, JBS in removing drug banned by China from hog supply

Hormel joins Tyson Foods, JBS in removing drug banned by China from hog supply

Spam-maker Hormel Foods Corp is eliminating a growth drug banned by China from its hog supply, the company said on Tuesday, joining rivals that are seeking to increase meat sales to Chinese buyers grappling with a pork shortage.



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LendingClub buys Radius Bank for $185 million in first fintech takeover of a regulated US bank

LendingClub buys Radius Bank for $185 million in first fintech takeover of a regulated US bank

The move marks the first time a U.S. fintech company has acquired a bank.

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Euro zone ministers discuss fiscal boost options as virus worries weigh

Euro zone ministers discuss fiscal boost options as virus worries weigh

Euro zone finance ministers discussed ways to pursue a more growth-friendly fiscal policy mix on Monday, in a potential nudge to Germany and the Netherlands to spend more as fears of a downturn grow in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic.



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Amazon's Bezos pledges $10 billion to climate change fight

Amazon's Bezos pledges $10 billion to climate change fight

Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will commit $10 billion to fund scientists, activists, nonprofits and other groups fighting to protect the environment and counter the effects of climate change, he said on Monday.



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U.S. mulls cutting Huawei off from global chip suppliers, with TSMC in crosshairs

U.S. mulls cutting Huawei off from global chip suppliers, with TSMC in crosshairs

The Trump administration is considering changing U.S. regulations to allow it to block shipments of chips to Huawei Technologies from companies such as Taiwan's TSMC , the world's largest contract chipmaker, two sources familiar with the matter said.



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Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus outbreak

Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus outbreak

Apple Inc said on Monday that it will not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak affecting both production and demand in China.



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Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus impact

Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus impact

Apple Inc said on Monday that it will not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak affecting both production and demand in China.



6 years ago
Apple unlikely to meet revenue guidance due to coronavirus impact

Apple unlikely to meet revenue guidance due to coronavirus impact

Apple Inc said on Monday it would not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter because of the coronavirus outbreak slowing iPhone production and weakening demand in China.



6 years ago
Oil prices slip as coronavirus concerns linger

Oil prices slip as coronavirus concerns linger

Oil prices slipped on Tuesday on lingering concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil demand, tracking losses in financial markets.



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Nissan CEO sees earnings, cashflow under pressure for current financial year

Nissan CEO sees earnings, cashflow under pressure for current financial year

Nissan Motor Co Chief Executive Makoto Uchida on Tuesday said he expects the Japanese automaker's earnings and cashflow to remain pressured through the end of the financial year in March as it grapples with weak global car sales.



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U.S. stock futures retreat, Asia dips after Apple warns on virus impact

U.S. stock futures retreat, Asia dips after Apple warns on virus impact

U.S. stock futures slipped from record levels on Tuesday after Apple Inc said it will not meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter as the coronavirus outbreak slowed production and weakened demand in China.



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Nissan CEO sees earnings, cashflow under pressure this business year

Nissan CEO sees earnings, cashflow under pressure this business year

Nissan Motor Co Chief Executive Makoto Uchida on Tuesday said he expects weak global car sales to keep the Japanese automaker's earnings and cashflow under pressure through the end of the financial year in March.



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