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In post-repo squeeze twist, Fed may nudge up interest paid to banks

In post-repo squeeze twist, Fed may nudge up interest paid to banks

One potential side effect of the U.S. Federal Reserve's efforts to pump liquidity into the banking system and avoid further unwanted surges in short-term borrowing rates: The central bank may soon have to take measures to keep interest rates from getting too low.



6 years ago
Intelligence sharing will not be put at risk by Huawei decision-UK's Raab

Intelligence sharing will not be put at risk by Huawei decision-UK's Raab

Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said intelligence sharing would not be jeopardized by Tuesday's decision to allow China's Huawei [HWT.UL] a role in building the country's 5G telecoms network.



6 years ago
Defying Trump, Britain's Johnson gives Huawei restricted 5G remit

Defying Trump, Britain's Johnson gives Huawei restricted 5G remit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson granted Huawei [HWT.UL] a limited role in Britain's 5G mobile network on Tuesday, resisting U.S. pressure to exclude the Chinese company from next generation communications over fears Beijing could use them to spy.



6 years ago
Wall Street recovers from Monday rout on tech, financial support

Wall Street recovers from Monday rout on tech, financial support

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as gains in technology and financial shares helped major indexes recover from their worst selloff in about four months on worries over a coronavirus outbreak and its impact on global growth.



6 years ago
The stock market suddenly seems nervous. What this means for you, depending on your age

The stock market suddenly seems nervous. What this means for you, depending on your age

Here's what a big drop in the stock market means for you, depending on your age.

6 years ago
U.S. core capital goods orders record largest drop in eight months

U.S. core capital goods orders record largest drop in eight months

New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods dropped by the most in eight months in December and shipments were weak, suggesting business investment contracted further in the fourth quarter and was a drag on economic growth.



6 years ago
Xerox's quarterly profit beats estimates, says firm on HP buyout

Xerox's quarterly profit beats estimates, says firm on HP buyout

Xerox Holdings Corp on Tuesday posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit as it kept a tight lid on costs and said it plans to follow through with its $33 billion bid to buy rival HP Inc .



6 years ago
Foxconn says plans in place to meet production obligations after virus outbreak

Foxconn says plans in place to meet production obligations after virus outbreak

TAIPEI - Apple Inc supplier Foxconn said it could continue to meet all manufacturing obligations in the wake of a coronavirus outbreak in China even as the iPhone maker flagged uncertainty created by the disease.



6 years ago
Asian shares turn red as Hong Kong tumbles on China virus

Asian shares turn red as Hong Kong tumbles on China virus

Asian shares erased earlier gains on Wednesday, swinging into negative territory as a spike in new Chinese virus cases sent Hong Kong stocks tumbling and fueled fears about the economic impact of the outbreak.



6 years ago
'Flash crash' trader sentenced to time served plus a year of home confinement: lawyers

'Flash crash' trader sentenced to time served plus a year of home confinement: lawyers

A Chicago-based U.S. federal district court judge on Tuesday sentenced Navinder Sarao, a London-based trader accused of contributing to Wall Street's 2010 "flash crash", to time already served in jail of four months, with a year of home confinement, Sarao's attorneys said in a statement.



6 years ago
Proton-packed Geely takes on Honda and Toyota in Southeast Asia

Proton-packed Geely takes on Honda and Toyota in Southeast Asia

Li Chunrong was hired by Chinese automaker Geely to revive the fortunes of the Proton brand in Malaysia, and it took him two years to eclipse Japanese giants Honda and Toyota. Now he plans to take the fight across Southeast Asia and beyond.



6 years ago
Nissan says it plans to sell 1.6 million cars in China this year

Nissan says it plans to sell 1.6 million cars in China this year

Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co said on Wednesday it planned to sell about 1.6 million vehicles in China, the world’s biggest auto market.



6 years ago
Pfizer profit misses estimates as revenue falls; plans no 2020 share repurchases

Pfizer profit misses estimates as revenue falls; plans no 2020 share repurchases

Pfizer Inc on Tuesday reported quarterly profit that fell short of Wall Street expectations for the first time in at least two years, and the drugmaker said it will no longer rely on share repurchases to help drive growth.



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Starbucks plans to launch plant-based breakfast sandwich this year

Starbucks plans to launch plant-based breakfast sandwich this year

Starbucks Corp said on Tuesday it would introduce a breakfast sandwich this year with a plant-based patty in the United States and Canada.



6 years ago
Apple's iPhone back to growth as company braces for coronavirus impact

Apple's iPhone back to growth as company braces for coronavirus impact

The iPhone is back. But Apple is girding for more disruptions in virus-hit China.



6 years ago