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Huawei faces online storm in China over employee treatment

Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] is facing a public backlash in China after details of the dismissal and wrongful detention of a former employee went viral.



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France and EU say primed to retaliate over U.S. tariff threat

France and the European Union said on Tuesday they are ready to retaliate if U.S. President Donald Trump acts on a threat to impose duties of up to 100% on imports of champagne, handbags and other French products worth $2.4 billion.



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EU will act as one over U.S tariffs on France - Commission

The European Union will act as one over planned U.S. tariffs on French goods and believes the World Trade Organization is the best way to settle such disputes, the European Commision said on Tuesday.



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CNH Industrial's Iveco unveils first electric truck in partnership with Nikola

CNH Industrial's truck unit Iveco on Tuesday unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Nikola Tre, built in partnership with U.S. startup Nikola Motor Co..



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World's largest pension fund halts stock lending to short sellers

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world's largest pension fund, has suspended stock lending for short selling, calling the practice inconsistent with its responsibilities as a long-term investor.



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Hong Kong leader says U.S. law will hurt business confidence

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday said U.S. legislation supporting protesters may damage business confidence in the financial hub, and announced a fourth round of relief measures to boost an economy battered by months of demonstrations.



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European shares whacked lower as Trump says China trade deal may come only after Nov 2020 election

European shares fell back into the red on Tuesday, abandoning earlier efforts to claw their way back from three days of falls, as U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China might be delayed until after November 2020 elections.



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PG&E failed to inspect transmission lines that caused deadly 2018 wildfire: state probe

Bankrupt California power producer PG&E Corp did not properly inspect and replace transmission lines before a faulty wire sparked a wildfire that killed more than 80 people in 2018, a probe by a state regulator has concluded.



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How much you should donate on Giving Tuesday (and other money-smart tips)

Charitable donations generally kick into high gear on Giving Tuesday – here's how to maximize your contributions.

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Alibaba raises further $1.7 billion in over-allotted shares in HK listing

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said on Tuesday it has raised an additional HK$13.17 billion ($1.68 billion) by exercising the over-allotment option in its Hong Kong secondary listing.



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Nokia to name former networks head Sari Baldauf as chairman

Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia said on Tuesday its board would name Sari Baldauf to succeed Risto Siilasmaa as board chairman at the next annual shareholders meeting.



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When life deals a horrific blow, here's what you can do to soften the impact

Serious illness or sudden death can knock your family for a financial loop.

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Oil falls as Trump says China trade deal could be delayed

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that a trade deal with China could be delayed until after the next U.S. presidential election, though losses were capped by expectations for deeper output cuts from OPEC and its allies.



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New Netflix analyst on Wall Street says stock could fall 15% if its forced to spend more on content

Citi transferred coverage of Netflix to an analyst with a neutral rating and a $325 per share price target.

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