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Mobile World Congress in Barcelona called off over coronavirus fears

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona called off over coronavirus fears

The Mobile World Congress (MWC), the annual telecoms industry gathering that draws more than 100,000 visitors to Barcelona, was canceled on Wednesday after a mass exodus by exhibitors due to fears over the coronavirus outbreak.



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Wall Street sets record closing highs as coronavirus fears subside

Wall Street sets record closing highs as coronavirus fears subside

Wall Street closed at record highs on Wednesday as news that the coronavirus outbreak could be running out of steam kept buyers in the ring.



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Tesla recalls 15,000 Model X SUVs for power steering issue in North America

Tesla recalls 15,000 Model X SUVs for power steering issue in North America

Tesla Inc is recalling 15,000 Model X SUVs because of a potential issue that can lead to a loss of power steering assist that could make steering harder and increase the risk of a crash.



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MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren to step down before contract ends

MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren to step down before contract ends

MGM Resorts International's Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren will step down before completing his contract, the U.S. casino operator said on Wednesday.



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Pentagon set to back Huawei restrictions: Politico

Pentagon set to back Huawei restrictions: Politico

The Pentagon is likely to back restrictions to Huawei Technologies, reversing earlier opposition to a proposal meant to further crack down on U.S. exports to the blacklisted Chinese technology company, Politico reported on Wednesday.



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Stocks inch up as drop in new coronavirus cases boosts confidence

Stocks inch up as drop in new coronavirus cases boosts confidence

Global share markets nudged higher on Wednesday amid hopes the worst of the coronavirus in China may have passed, although prevailing uncertainty about the outbreak kept investors wary.



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Boeing sees airline profits hit, stagnant air cargo market due to virus

Boeing sees airline profits hit, stagnant air cargo market due to virus

The global air cargo industry is unlikely to grow this year because of the challenges in the China market due to the coronavirus, a senior executive at Boeing Co said on Wednesday.



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Tesla seeks approval to build longer range Model 3s in China

Tesla seeks approval to build longer range Model 3s in China

Tesla Inc is seeking approval from Chinese regulators to offer a new China-made Model 3 variant, a government document shows.



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Interest in private jets surges as coronavirus keeps airlines away from China

Interest in private jets surges as coronavirus keeps airlines away from China

A drop in airline flights from China and Hong Kong due to the coronavirus is increasing demand for private jets as wealthy passengers try to get out, executives say, but travel bans and nervous crew have kept that from translating to more business.



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Charlie Munger warns there are 'lots of troubles coming' because of 'too much wretched excess'

Charlie Munger warns there are 'lots of troubles coming' because of 'too much wretched excess'

Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett's longtime business partner, issued a dire warning about the future.

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Two items buried in Trump's budget call for big changes to Medicare

Two items buried in Trump's budget call for big changes to Medicare

While most of the proposals involving Medicare are largely aimed at behind-the-scenes shifts, the budget also would make it easier for older Americans to opt out of Medicare and would allow recipients to put money in tax-advantaged accounts earmarked for health-care costs.

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Juul bought ad space on kids' websites, including Cartoon Network: lawsuit

Juul bought ad space on kids' websites, including Cartoon Network: lawsuit

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc bought online advertisements on teen-focused websites for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Seventeen magazine after it launched its product in 2015, according to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday by the Massachusetts attorney general's office.



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SoftBank executive flags some 50 'winners' in $100 billion Vision Fund

SoftBank executive flags some 50 'winners' in $100 billion Vision Fund

SoftBank Vision Fund has around 50 winners in its $100 billion portfolio and a dozen or more companies could pursue listings over the next 18 months, Rajeev Misra, chief executive of SoftBank Investment Advisers, said on Wednesday.



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Boeing unlikely to hit pre-grounding output targets for 737 MAX before 2022

Boeing unlikely to hit pre-grounding output targets for 737 MAX before 2022

Boeing Co is unlikely, for several years, to hit the monthly 57-unit production rate it had targeted for the 737 MAX preceding the grounding of the jet due to delays in regulatory approval, Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith said on Wednesday.



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Alstom board to discuss buying Bombardier rail unit: sources

Alstom board to discuss buying Bombardier rail unit: sources

Alstom's board will meet late on Wednesday to discuss buying Bombardier's rail unit, sources familiar with the matter said, and a media report said the French train maker had valued the business at just under $7 billion.



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