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Asian shares drop, commodities sink on virus fears after Lunar New Year break

Asian shares drop, commodities sink on virus fears after Lunar New Year break

Asian shares stumbled on Monday, oil skidded and commodities on Chinese exchanges plunged on their first trading day after a long break on fears the coronavirus epidemic will hit demand in the world's second-largest economy



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China central bank unexpectedly cuts reverse repo rates to help economy as virus spreads

China central bank unexpectedly cuts reverse repo rates to help economy as virus spreads

China's central bank unexpectedly lowered the interest rates on reverse repurchase agreements by 10 basis points on Monday, as authorities stepped up measures to relieve pressure on the economy from a rapidly spreading virus outbreak.



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Shanghai stocks hit by $370 billion wipeout as virus fears pound Chinese markets

Shanghai stocks hit by $370 billion wipeout as virus fears pound Chinese markets

Chinese stock and commodity markets fell heavily at the open on Monday, in the first trading session after an extended Lunar New Year break, as investors dumped risky assets in response to rising fears about the spread of a new virus across China.



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PG&E proposes board revamp in revised bankruptcy plan

PG&E proposes board revamp in revised bankruptcy plan

Bankrupt California power producer PG&E Corp said on Saturday it had submitted an updated bankruptcy reorganization plan including a new board of directors and new roles aimed at addressing concerns raised by California Governor Gavin Newsom.



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Apple to shut down all official stores in Chinese mainland due to virus outbreak

Apple to shut down all official stores in Chinese mainland due to virus outbreak

Apple Inc on Saturday said it has decided to shut down all of its official stores in mainland China until Feb 9., as fears over the coronavirus outbreak mounted and the death toll more than doubled to over 250 from a week ago.



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Factbox: Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak

Factbox: Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak

Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak, which as of Friday had killed more than 200 people and infected nearly 10,000 people. [nL4N29Z6DC]



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WeWork names real estate industry veteran Mathrani as CEO

WeWork names real estate industry veteran Mathrani as CEO

Softbank -backed office sharing firm WeWork named real estate industry veteran Sandeep Mathrani as its new chief executive on Saturday.



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WeWork plans to name real estate industry veteran Mathrani CEO: sources

WeWork plans to name real estate industry veteran Mathrani CEO: sources

Softbank-backed office sharing firm WeWork plans to name real estate industry veteran Sandeep Mathrani as its new chief executive, according to people familiar with the matter.



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Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus

Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus

Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.



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13 minutes, $13 million: The logistics of pulling off a Super Bowl halftime show

13 minutes, $13 million: The logistics of pulling off a Super Bowl halftime show

The popular Super Bowl halftime show is only 13 minutes long, but the million-dollar-a-minute extravaganza takes thousands of people, months of planning and near military precision to pull off.



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Buying residential property overseas can be fraught with complications. Here's what to watch out for

Buying residential property overseas can be fraught with complications. Here's what to watch out for

Many Americans have been grabbed by the lure of living in another country. Experts weigh in on the hidden risks that can come with buying residential property overseas.

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Dream of being your own boss? This quiz will reveal if you have what it takes

Dream of being your own boss? This quiz will reveal if you have what it takes

If you dream of working for yourself one day, entrepreneurship may be the right path for you. But running a business is not easy. Take this quiz to see if you have what it takes.

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How the midlife crisis for women has gotten worse

How the midlife crisis for women has gotten worse

CNBC interviewed "Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis" author Ada Calhoun, who discusses how the midlife crisis can be worse for women.

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Investors rush into biotechs working on coronavirus vaccine

Investors rush into biotechs working on coronavirus vaccine

Some biotech firms have been outperforming the market over the past few weeks on their treatment initiatives.

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