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McDonald's expands Beyond Meat burger trial to 52 Canadian outlets

McDonald's expands Beyond Meat burger trial to 52 Canadian outlets

McDonald's Corp said on Wednesday it would expand its vegan burgers trials using Beyond Meat patties to 52 restaurants in Canada, signaling a stronger push from the world's No. 1 fast-food chain into plant-based meat options.



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Oil rises after Baghdad rocket attack jangles nerves

Oil rises after Baghdad rocket attack jangles nerves

Oil prices climbed on Thursday after a rocket attack on Baghdad triggered fresh concern over the potential for conflict in the Middle East, a day after markets were roiled by an Iranian missile strike on Iraqi bases hosting U.S. forces.



6 years ago
Samsung sets up anti-corruption panel as chief faces trials

Samsung sets up anti-corruption panel as chief faces trials

South Korea's Samsung Group, whose leader faces trials over a bribery scandal involving former president Park Geun-hye, has appointed external experts to a new oversight panel to stamp out criminal conduct, the chief of the committee said on Thursday.



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Japan minister launches counterattack after Ghosn blasts justice system

Japan minister launches counterattack after Ghosn blasts justice system

Japan's justice minister launched a rare and forceful public takedown of auto executive-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn after he blasted the country's legal system as allowing him "zero chance" of a fair trial as he sought to justify his escape to Beirut.



6 years ago
Asian shares erase losses as Mideast tensions ease, oil ticks up

Asian shares erase losses as Mideast tensions ease, oil ticks up

Asian stocks rebounded on Thursday and oil edged up as the United States and Iran backed away from the brink of further conflict in the Middle East and investors unwound safety plays.



6 years ago
Asian stocks rally as Mideast tensions ease, oil retreats

Asian stocks rally as Mideast tensions ease, oil retreats

Asian stocks rebounded on Thursday and oil beat a retreat, as the United States and Iran backed away from the brink of further conflict in the Middle East and investors reversed their safety plays.



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Japan justice minister calls Ghosn's accusations 'absolutely intolerable'

Japan justice minister calls Ghosn's accusations 'absolutely intolerable'

Carlos Ghosn's accusations against Japan's legal system are "absolutely intolerable", Justice Minister Masako Mori said on Thursday, firing back at the auto executive-turned-fugitive shortly after his highly anticipated media appearance in Beirut.



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Walmart opened 134 stores in Mexico in 2019, biggest expansion in six years

Walmart opened 134 stores in Mexico in 2019, biggest expansion in six years

Walmart last year launched its biggest expansion in Mexico since 2013, opening 134 new stores in its top foreign market and boosting its presence by nearly 5%, the retailer said Wednesday.



6 years ago
Tesla's market value zooms past that of GM and Ford - combined

Tesla's market value zooms past that of GM and Ford - combined

For the first time, Tesla Inc's stock market value has eclipsed the combined values of General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co .



6 years ago
Uber stops upfront ride pricing in response to California worker law

Uber stops upfront ride pricing in response to California worker law

Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday informed its California customers that it would switch to providing estimates as opposed to fixed prices for its rides in response to a new law that makes it harder to qualify its drivers as contractors.



6 years ago
A big tax deadline is just a week away. Here's what you need to know to avoid underpayment penalties

A big tax deadline is just a week away. Here's what you need to know to avoid underpayment penalties

Whether you're a freelancer or a member of a partnership, it's almost time to make your last round of quarterly tax payments to the IRS for 2019. This is how to avoid making mistakes.

6 years ago
U.S. private payrolls accelerate in December

U.S. private payrolls accelerate in December

U.S. private payrolls surged in December, but the pace of job growth was likely flattered by a seasonal quirk.



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Ousted Nissan boss Ghosn: I hope France hasn't abandoned me

Ousted Nissan boss Ghosn: I hope France hasn't abandoned me

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, who holds a French passport, said on Wednesday he hoped France had not abandoned him in his legal standoff with Japan over allegations of financial misconduct that he has denied.



6 years ago
You can have the item now. But can you really afford it?

You can have the item now. But can you really afford it?

New versions of layaway. Credit cards offering payment plans. There are more ways than ever to buy things you might not be able to afford.

6 years ago
U.S. Fed at odds with bank regulators on community lending standards

U.S. Fed at odds with bank regulators on community lending standards

A top official with the U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday that bank regulators should pursue a more nuanced approach to updating community lending standards for banks.



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