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Dollar, stocks slide on Trump tweets, dour PMI data

Dollar, stocks slide on Trump tweets, dour PMI data

The dollar and global stock markets retreated on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would restore tariffs on some imports from Brazil and Argentina, overshadowing data that showed the Chinese and euro zone economies were stabilizing.



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Wall Street drops as U.S. factory activity contracts

Wall Street drops as U.S. factory activity contracts

U.S. stock indexes dropped on Monday after data showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted for a fourth straight month in November as new order volumes slid to their lowest level since 2012.



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Oil futures rise on talk of further OPEC+ supply curbs

Oil futures rise on talk of further OPEC+ supply curbs

Oil futures gained over 1% on Monday on hints the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies may agree to deepen output cuts at a meeting this week and as rising manufacturing activity in China suggested stronger demand.



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Huawei plans to shift research center to Canada from U.S.: Globe and Mail

Huawei plans to shift research center to Canada from U.S.: Globe and Mail

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd plans to shift its research center to Canada from the United States, Ren Zhengfei, the founder of the Chinese telecoms equipment maker, said in an interview with Canada's Globe and Mail.



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Wall Street falls after U.S. tariffs on metal imports, soft PMI data

Wall Street falls after U.S. tariffs on metal imports, soft PMI data

U.S. stocks fell on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would restore tariffs on metal imports from Brazil and Argentina, while weak domestic manufacturing data fanned worries of a slowing economy due to a prolonged trade war with China.



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Morgan Stanley says get defensive with stocks like Coca-Cola because of 'late cycle' economy

Morgan Stanley says get defensive with stocks like Coca-Cola because of 'late cycle' economy

Trade tensions and the election will foster uncertainty in 2020, making stocks like Coke more attractive, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Investors kick off December by bailing on hot momentum stocks like Roku

Investors kick off December by bailing on hot momentum stocks like Roku

The top 10 performers this year in the S&P 500 are all in the red on the first trading day of December.

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WTO rules that EU continues to provide unfair Airbus subsidies

WTO rules that EU continues to provide unfair Airbus subsidies

The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled on Monday that the European Union continues to provide unfair subsidies to European planemaker Airbus , supporting the U.S. case for retaliatory tariffs.



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U.S. Cyber Monday sales to hit record $9.2 billion

U.S. Cyber Monday sales to hit record $9.2 billion

Cyber Monday sales were on course to bring in a record $9.2 billion, according to evening estimates, building on a bumper Black Friday weekend for U.S. retailers driven by earlier-than-usual promotions and free shipping.



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Did a family’s Desjardins data make it into the hands of this ‘prolific’ Toronto fraudster?

Did a family’s Desjardins data make it into the hands of this ‘prolific’ Toronto fraudster?

CBC News | John Lancaster | Dec 2, 2019 As Quebec police continue to investigate the massive Desjardins security breach, one family who banks with the credit union is wondering whether their personal information may have made it into the hands of a Toronto woman that police have described as a "professional" and "prolific" fraudster. Five members

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The do's and don'ts of shopping this Cyber Monday

The do's and don'ts of shopping this Cyber Monday

It pays to be smart this Cyber Monday. While there are things to do to make sure you are getting the best deals, there are also potential traps.

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How Big Data and Blockchain are enhancing FinTech

How Big Data and Blockchain are enhancing FinTech

Medium | Maria Wachal  | Oct 29, 2019 The volume, velocity, and variety of data that financial companies are relying on is overwhelming, but there are game-changing technologies that can tame the data and provide indisputable value. FinTech companies want to provide personalised and innovative services and products to accelerate customer experience. Customer centricity enabled

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Target and Walmart top the list of Wall Street analysts' Black Friday winners

Target and Walmart top the list of Wall Street analysts' Black Friday winners

Walmart and Target were standout preformers of Black Friday, driven by sales of electronics and toys.

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Hong Kong leader warns U.S. law will hurt business confidence, promises economic relief

Hong Kong leader warns U.S. law will hurt business confidence, promises economic relief

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday U.S. legislation supporting protesters may damage business confidence in the financial hub, as she announced a fourth round of relief measures to boost the city's battered economy.



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Stocks drop as Trump's Brazil, Argentina tariffs revive trade angst

Stocks drop as Trump's Brazil, Argentina tariffs revive trade angst

Asian shares tumbled on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump stunned markets with tariffs against imports from Brazil and Argentina, recharging fears about global trade tensions, while weak U.S. factory data added to the investor gloom.



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