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Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Ghosn says treated 'brutally' by Japan

Carlos Ghosn, speaking publicly for the first since his dramatic escape from Japanese justice, told reporters in Beirut he had been treated "brutally" by Tokyo prosecutors he accused of helping Nissan to oust him as chairman.



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Private investigator in Credit Suisse spying scandal hits back at banker

A private investigator from the firm tasked with tailing former Credit Suisse banker Iqbal Khan has countered Khan's legal action with criminal complaints against the banker, his wife and the police, Swiss prosecutors said on Wednesday.



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Wall Street opens flat as Boeing drags, Middle East tension eases

Wall Street made a tepid open on Wednesday as losses in Boeing and Walgreen Boots offset relief from Iranian signals that overnight missile strikes "concluded" its retaliation to the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani.



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Macy's holiday season better than feared, shares rise

Department store operator Macy's Inc reported a marginal fall in holiday period same-store sales on Wednesday, surprising investors who were bracing for a sharper drop following an earlier profit warning.



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Apple News users reach 100 million, App Store sales rise

Apple Inc's news service has reached 100 million monthly active users and customers spent more than $1.4 billion in the App Store between Christmas and New Year, the latest signs of growing revenue from the iPhone maker's services business.



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Lebanon prosecutor to question Ghosn on Thursday: state news agency

A Lebanese public prosecutor general has summoned ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn for questioning on Thursday over an Interpol red notice issued by Japan which accuses him of crimes committed in Japan and calls for his arrest.



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Ted Baker's lenders hire restructuring experts for independent review: Sky News

Ted Baker's lenders have hired advisers to carry out an independent review of the troubled British fashion retailer to assess its prospects, Sky News said https://news.sky.com/story/ted-baker-lenders-call-for-help-at-ailing-retail-chain-11903703 on Wednesday.



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Powerball jackpot hits $258 million. Here's the tax bite for the winner

Although 24% is withheld from big lottery wins for federal taxes, the top marginal rate of 37% means the winner could expect to owe more to the IRS at tax time.

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Walgreens profit misses estimates on pharmacy weakness, shares fall 6%

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc's quarterly profit missed Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, hurt by lower payments from insurers on drugs sold at its U.S. pharmacies, exacerbating investor fears around its growth.



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Former Nissan boss Ghosn points the finger at news conference

Fugitive former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn said that he was brought down by a plot cooked up at the company, some of whose executives he named at a news conference in Beirut on Wednesday.



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Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Ghosn hits out at Japan

Carlos Ghosn, speaking publicly for the first since his dramatic escape from Japanese justice, told reporters in Beirut he had been treated "brutally" by Tokyo prosecutors he accused of conspiring with Nissan to oust him as head of the automaker.



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Ghosn ready to help Lebanon if asked

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn said on Wednesday he was ready to use his expertise if asked to help Lebanon, which is reeling from a deep economic and financial crisis.



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Renault-Nissan should have merged with Fiat Chrysler: Ghosn

Carlos Ghosn, the former head of the Renault-Nissan alliance, on Wednesday lamented the failure of the carmakers to merge with Fiat Chrysler (FCA), which has since combined with Peugeot (PSA).



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Why Canada must be open to open banking

The Globe and Mail | Adam Felesky and Andrew Moor | Jan 2, 2020 Adam Felesky is CEO of Portag3 Ventures. Andrew Moor is president and CEO of EQ Bank. Canada is often said to be facing an infrastructure deficit, having failed to adequately invest in transit, roads and water systems. But the country is

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Wall Street inches higher as concerns over U.S.-Iran escalation ease

Wall Street indexes edged higher on Wednesday as investors drew comfort from Iranian signals that overnight missile strikes "concluded" its retaliation to the U.S. killing of General Qassem Soleimani.



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