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Carlyle's third-quarter earnings drop by a quarter as asset sales slow

U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group LP reported a 25% year-on-year drop in its third-quarter earnings on Thursday, driven by lower proceeds from asset sales in its private equity portfolio.



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Ukraine president says Nord Stream 2 decision strengthens Russia and weakens Europe

Denmark's decision to approve the Nord Stream 2 pipeline strengthens Russia and weakens Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.



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Factbox: Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot tie-up - how does it work?

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA have agreed to join forces to create the world's fourth-largest automaker.



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Cigna beats profit estimates, raises 2019 forecast

Cigna Corp raised its full-year earnings target, after reporting a better-than-expected quarterly profit that was driven by a jump in revenue from its health insurance unit and its Express Scripts pharmacy benefits business.



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Stocks touch 20-month high, bond yields fall after Fed cuts

World stocks edged to their highest in 20 months on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut rates even as it signaled it would hold back from further reductions, sending bond yields and the dollar down.



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Massive mining waste dams could pose deadly risks, say investors

A global inquiry into how mining companies store billions of tonnes of waste in huge dams, launched after a collapse in Brazil killed hundreds, shows about a tenth of the structures have had stability issues, investors said on Thursday.



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Bombardier to sell aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems

Canada's Bombardier said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems for more than $1 billion in cash and debt.



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Estee Lauder cuts profit forecast, blames HK and China

Estee Lauder Cos Inc cut its forecast for full-year profit on Thursday, citing an array of political and economic risks including ongoing protests in Hong Kong, Brexit and slowing growth in China.



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NYSE-owner ICE profit beats estimates; transaction, data units shine

Intercontinental Exchange Inc , which owns the New York Stock Exchange, beat analysts' estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday, buoyed by strength in its trading and clearing business and data services unit.



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Futures drop as U.S.-China trade worries resurface

U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday as uncertainty around a potential trade deal between the United States and China overshadowed strong earnings reports from Apple and Facebook.



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Conte says crucial to keep jobs, plants in Italy in FCA-PSA deal

Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said that merger plan between Peugeot owner PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles must keep jobs and factories in Italy, Italian media reported on Thursday.



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Greek airline Sky Express partners with Qatar Airways

Greek airline Sky Express said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to cooperate on flights connecting Doha with the Greek islands, in a boost to the country's key tourism industry.



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Price cuts, iPhone 11 timing drive Apple's uncertain China rebound: analysts

Apple Inc managed to largely stem a fall in China revenue in the September quarter thanks to the release-timing of the iPhone 11, a cheaper variant, and a bit of good luck, but analysts said the company's good fortunes might be shortlived.



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Here's what every major analyst said about Apple's better-than-expected earnings report

The major Wall Street analysts said Apple's earnings report was better than they expected and are bullish on the company heading into the holiday season.

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Encana plans move to the U.S., changes name

Canadian oil and gas producer Encana Corp said on Thursday it will redomicile to the U.S. and change its name to Ovintiv Inc.



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