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The disruption of Canada’s private capital markets

The disruption of Canada’s private capital markets

The Globe and Mail | Peter-Paul Van Hoeken | Dec 16, 2019 Peter-Paul Van Hoeken is founder and CEO of Silver Maple Ventures Inc. The public markets have traditionally been the venue for high-growth companies to raise capital, and for Canadians to find suitable investments to help grow their wealth and save for retirement. Many

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With or without Huawei? German coalition delays decision on 5G rollout

With or without Huawei? German coalition delays decision on 5G rollout

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their Social Democrat partners have delayed until next year a decision on security rules for Germany's 5G network that could bar China's Huawei, a highly divisive issue in an unhappy alliance.



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PSA board signs off on Fiat Chrysler merger: source

PSA board signs off on Fiat Chrysler merger: source

The board of French carmaker PSA , the owner of Peugeot, approved a binding agreement for a $50 billion merger with rival Fiat Chrysler , a source close to the matter said on Tuesday.



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Ford to invest $1.45 billion in two Detroit plants, add 3,000 jobs

Ford to invest $1.45 billion in two Detroit plants, add 3,000 jobs

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it plans to invest more than $1.45 billion at two of its manufacturing facilities in Detroit to make electric, autonomous and sports utility vehicles, and add 3,000 jobs.



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Dow heavyweight Boeing ending strong decade with whimper

Dow heavyweight Boeing ending strong decade with whimper

Dow stalwart Boeing Co's shares have nearly erased their gains for 2019 as the plane maker grapples with the fallout from its sidelined 737 MAX jetliner.



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Big banks settle Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bond rigging litigation in U.S

Big banks settle Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bond rigging litigation in U.S

Thirteen prominent banks and financial services companies agreed to pay $337 million to resolve claims by investors that they conspired to rig prices of bonds issued by mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a decade.



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Exclusive: Daimler seeks majority control of its main China joint venture

Exclusive: Daimler seeks majority control of its main China joint venture

Daimler is seeking to buy a majority stake in its Chinese operations, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, after initial efforts to raise its stake failed and as Chinese investors tighten their grip on the German carmaker.



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The Winners And Losers In Fintech In 2019

The Winners And Losers In Fintech In 2019

Forbes | Ron Shevlin | Dec 16, 2019 As we approach the end of the 2019, it’s a good time to look back and see who won and lost—or more appropriately, who’s winning and losing—in the fintech world.   Winner:  Goldman Sachs The Vampire Squid took a few lumps this year with reports of $1.3

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Upbeat economic data helps Wall Street hover near record levels

Upbeat economic data helps Wall Street hover near record levels

U.S. stocks were near record levels on Tuesday, following four straight sessions of gains, as investor confidence in the U.S. economy was reinforced following upbeat housing and manufacturing data.



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German union calls more pre-Christmas Amazon strikes

German union calls more pre-Christmas Amazon strikes

Workers at three Amazon logistics centers in Germany have joined a strike called by trade union Verdi that will last until Saturday as part of a long-running bid for better pay and conditions.



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AT&T says it will continue investing in Mexico: Mexican president

AT&T says it will continue investing in Mexico: Mexican president

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that he met with AT&T Inc Chief Executive Randall Stephenson, who assured him the telecommunications firm will continue investing and strengthening its operations in Mexico.



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Happy Holidays from Ledn and Top Predictions for 2020

Happy Holidays from Ledn and Top Predictions for 2020

Ledn | Adam Reeds | Dec 17, 2019 "We want to take this opportunity to thank every member of the NCFA community and wish everyone a happy holiday season! 2019 was an exciting year for Ledn, and the bitcoin industry overall. We announced 2 new products and are now serving customers from over 50 countries. 

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U.S. housing market regaining steam; manufacturing stabilizing

U.S. housing market regaining steam; manufacturing stabilizing

U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in November and permits for future home construction surged to a 12-1/2-year high as lower mortgage rates continue to boost the housing market and support the broader economy.



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Boeing's halt to 737 MAX production could ding U.S. economy, jobs

Boeing's halt to 737 MAX production could ding U.S. economy, jobs

Boeing Co's decision to stop production of its best-selling 737 MAX aircraft involved in two fatal crashes will impact the U.S. economy and employment, but the pain may be brief and concentrated in areas where suppliers are located, analysts and executives say.



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Sacklers withdrew over $10 billion in a decade from Purdue Pharma: New York Times

Sacklers withdrew over $10 billion in a decade from Purdue Pharma: New York Times

The Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma - transferred more than $10 billion in a decade from the OxyContin maker to its trusts and holding companies, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing a new audit commissioned by the drugmaker.



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