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BlackRock says global active equities chief Wiseman to leave firm

BlackRock says global active equities chief Wiseman to leave firm

Mark Wiseman, global head of active equities at BlackRock Inc , is leaving the firm following a violation of the company's "relationships at work policy," the world's largest asset manager said in an internal memo on Thursday.



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Shares of biotech Aurinia nearly double in one day after positive data for Lupus drug

Shares of biotech Aurinia nearly double in one day after positive data for Lupus drug

The Victoria, Canada-based company rallied after its trial for drug voclosporin posted positive efficacy and safety results.

6 years ago
Surprising purchases that actually qualify as eligible for FSA health spending

Surprising purchases that actually qualify as eligible for FSA health spending

Some surprising high-end items, such as expensive skin care, are eligible for flex spending accounts.

6 years ago
GM, LC Chem announce $2.3 billion EV battery venture in Ohio

GM, LC Chem announce $2.3 billion EV battery venture in Ohio

General Motors Co .and South Korea's LG Chem said on Thursday they will invest $2.3 billion to set up an electric vehicle battery cell joint venture plant in Ohio, creating one of the world's largest battery facilities.



6 years ago
Huawei mounts legal challenge against FCC over rural carrier customers

Huawei mounts legal challenge against FCC over rural carrier customers

China's Huawei has mounted a legal challenge against the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after the body designated the technology giant as a security threat and moved to bar it from a government subsidy program.



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Here are the biggest analyst calls of the day: Apple, Facebook, Alphabet, Etsy & more
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U.S. trade deficit hits 1-1/2-year low; weekly jobless claims fall

U.S. trade deficit hits 1-1/2-year low; weekly jobless claims fall

The U.S. trade deficit dropped to its lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in October, suggesting trade could contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter, though a fall in imports of consumer goods hinted at a slowdown in domestic demand.



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Tiffany profit falls short on weak demand in Americas, Hong Kong

Tiffany profit falls short on weak demand in Americas, Hong Kong

Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co , which is being bought by Louis Vuitton owner LVMH , missed market expectations for quarterly profit and sales on Thursday, hit by lower spending by foreign tourists in the United States and Hong Kong.



6 years ago
Wall Street opens higher for second straight session

Wall Street opens higher for second straight session

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher for the second straight session on Thursday on brighter hopes of a preliminary trade deal between the United States and China.



6 years ago
Saudi Aramco prices shares at top of range in world's biggest IPO: sources

Saudi Aramco prices shares at top of range in world's biggest IPO: sources

DUBAI/RIYADH Reuters) - State-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at the top of its indicative range, three sources told Reuters, raising $25.6 billion and overtaking China's Alibaba to achieve the world's biggest stock market flotation.



6 years ago
Dollar General lifts profit forecast, tops third-quarter expectations on sales

Dollar General lifts profit forecast, tops third-quarter expectations on sales

Discount store operator Dollar General Corp raised its full-year profit forecast on Thursday after reporting its best quarterly same-store sales rise in nearly five years, benefiting from a wider selection of products and revamped stores.



6 years ago
Shares of biotech Aurinia more than double in one day after positive data for Lupus drug

Shares of biotech Aurinia more than double in one day after positive data for Lupus drug

The Victoria, Canada-based company rallied after its trial for drug voclosporin posted positive efficacy and safety results.

6 years ago
United Airlines picks Scott Kirby to replace Oscar Munoz as CEO

United Airlines picks Scott Kirby to replace Oscar Munoz as CEO

United Airlines UAL.O on Thursday named insider Scott Kirby as its chief executive officer to succeed Oscar Munoz, who will take the role of executive chairman in May 2020.



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BP increases stake in solar energy firm Lightsource BP

BP increases stake in solar energy firm Lightsource BP

BP is increasing its stake in solar energy developer Lightsource BP to 50% from 43% and is aiming for rapid growth over the next few years, the two companies said on Thursday.



6 years ago
Goldman upgrades Nike to buy: 'On the cusp of a sharp acceleration'

Goldman upgrades Nike to buy: 'On the cusp of a sharp acceleration'

Goldman also added the stock to the firm's conviction buy list.

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