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Goldman Sachs may admit guilt, pay $2 billion fine to settle U.S. 1MDB probes: source

Goldman Sachs may admit guilt, pay $2 billion fine to settle U.S. 1MDB probes: source

Goldman Sachs Group Inc is in talks with the U.S. government and a state regulator to possibly pay up to $2 billion and admit guilt to resolve investigations into its role in a Malaysia corruption scandal, according to a source familiar with the matter.



6 years ago
Exclusive: BP's incoming CEO won't initially take up Rosneft board seat - company sources

Exclusive: BP's incoming CEO won't initially take up Rosneft board seat - company sources

Incoming Chief Executive Bernard Looney will not take up either of BP's seats on the board of Rosneft when he takes over in February because of the complexity of the relationship with the Russian oil giant, five company sources said.



6 years ago
NYSE legend Art Cashin, who got much of 2019 right, gives his predictions for the new year

NYSE legend Art Cashin, who got much of 2019 right, gives his predictions for the new year

Art Cashin, managing director of UBS Financial Services, offers his predictions for 2020.

6 years ago
Rogue Bank of England supplier gave clients head start on briefings

Rogue Bank of England supplier gave clients head start on briefings

The Bank of England (BOE) has admitted that a rogue supplier has been misusing feeds from its press briefings since earlier this year.

6 years ago
Goldman Sachs in talks to admit guilt, pay $2 bln to settle 1MDB probe: WSJ

Goldman Sachs in talks to admit guilt, pay $2 bln to settle 1MDB probe: WSJ

Goldman Sachs Group Inc is in talks with the U.S. government to pay a $2 billion fine and admit guilt to resolve a criminal investigation into its role in a Malaysian corruption scandal, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.



6 years ago
Facebook's Libra lacks solid plan for launch- governing board member

Facebook's Libra lacks solid plan for launch- governing board member

Facebook's Libra project has no solid plan yet for how or where it will be launched next year, a member of the board that will oversee the cryptocurrency told Reuters on Thursday.



6 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall from more than two-year high

U.S. weekly jobless claims fall from more than two-year high

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped from more than a two-year high last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength.



6 years ago
Bond yields rise as Sweden ends negative rates, stocks drift lower

Bond yields rise as Sweden ends negative rates, stocks drift lower

Bond yields rose and Sweden's crown stayed ice cool on Thursday as the country became the first to raise interest rates out of sub-zero territory, while world stocks drifted off this week's record highs.



6 years ago
GM issues two recalls for more than 900,000 new vehicles

GM issues two recalls for more than 900,000 new vehicles

General Motors Co said Thursday it is issuing recalls for more than 900,000 vehicles worldwide in two separate campaigns to address brake software and fire risks.



6 years ago
Rolls-Royce gives first look at one-seater electric plane

Rolls-Royce gives first look at one-seater electric plane

British engineering company Rolls-Royce gave a first look at a one-seater electric aircraft on Thursday it hopes will fly in late Spring next year and become the world's fastest all-electric aircraft.



6 years ago
8 tips for December college graduates on how to land that first job

8 tips for December college graduates on how to land that first job

December graduates are facing the hottest job market in decades. Here's how to navigate it.

6 years ago
Futures hold steady as investors shrug off Trump impeachment

Futures hold steady as investors shrug off Trump impeachment

U.S. stock index futures were nearly flat on Thursday as investors looked past the impeachment of President Donald Trump, who is unlikely to be removed from office.



6 years ago
French 'AHTOP' tourism association urges France to act after Airbnb ruling

French 'AHTOP' tourism association urges France to act after Airbnb ruling

France's 'AHTOP' tourism association urged the French government to take action after U.S. homesharing site Airbnb won its battle to remain exempt from onerous European property regulations.



6 years ago
Swatch ticked off with Swiss anti-trust agency parts ban

Swatch ticked off with Swiss anti-trust agency parts ban

Swatch will be blocked from selling some parts to watchmakers, ranging from Richemont's Cartier to Chopard and Breitling, from next year in an escalation of a row between the world's biggest watchmaker and Switzerland's competition regulator.



6 years ago
Accenture beats quarterly estimates on digital and cloud strength

Accenture beats quarterly estimates on digital and cloud strength

Accenture Plc beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter earnings on Thursday, as investments in its fast-growing digital and cloud services businesses continue to pay off.



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