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WTO panel rules India export subsidies illegal, upholds U.S. case

A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel ruled on Thursday that Indian export subsidies are prohibited and should be removed, upholding a complaint brought by the United States.



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Cigna raises 2019 forecast as Express Scripts buyout pays off

Cigna Corp raised its full-year earnings target on Thursday, after reporting a better-than-expected quarterly profit, boosted by its acquisition of pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts last year.



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European labor unions fret about jobs in Fiat Chrysler-PSA deal

European labor unions have called on Peugeot owner PSA and Fiat Chrysler to avoid job cuts and factory closures as the two major carmakers prepare to tie the knot, underscoring worries about the $50 billion deal as the regional economy falters.



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FTC probes Altria for role in Juul executive changes

U.S. antitrust enforcers are probing Altria Group Inc for potentially exerting influence over vaping maker Juul Labs Inc before winning approval for a big share buy, Altria said in a government filing on Thursday.



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ICE feels regulatory freeze on NYSE, overall profits rise

Intercontinental Exchange Inc does not expect market data sales from the New York Stock Exchange to contribute to near-term revenue growth due to regulatory and legal gridlock, the company said on Thursday after posting better-than-expected quarterly profits.



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Twitter says tech tools remove one in two abusive tweets in first-half

Twitter's technology tools removed one in two tweets containing abusive content posted in the first half of this year, it said on Thursday, amid calls to the U.S. social media company and its peers to do more to tackle the issue.



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Bombardier shares rise on target commitment, asset sales

Bombardier Inc said on Thursday it would meet a key 2019 target and announced a deal worth more than $1 billion with Spirit Aerosystems , sending shares up nearly 7% despite reporting it burned more cash than expected.



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Dunkin' profit beats as costs dip, defends in competitive breakfast and coffee market

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly profit amid lower costs on Thursday and raised its forecast for 2019, betting on investments to improve delivery and new menu items to boost growth.



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Here's why a Republican former Trump administration official wants to forgive student debt

Here's why a Republican former Trump official is calling for student debt forgiveness.

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Exclusive: WhatsApp hacked to spy on top government officials at U.S. allies - sources

Senior government officials in multiple U.S.-allied countries were targeted earlier this year with hacking software that used Facebook Inc's WhatsApp to take over users' phones, according to people familiar with the messaging company's investigation.



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Consumers support U.S. economy as business spending slumps

U.S. economic growth slowed less than expected in the third quarter as a further contraction in business investment was offset by resilient consumer spending, further allaying financial market fears of a recession.



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Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot in talks over $50 billion tie-up

Talks between Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA over a potential tie-up that could create a $50 billion car giant gathered pace on Wednesday, with one source saying a deal could be announced as early as Thursday.



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U.S. stocks, Treasury yields drop ahead of Fed decision

Wall Street fell and U.S. Treasury yields dipped as data showed weakening U.S. economic growth and investors looked to an expected rate cut from the Federal Reserve.



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Why not having a succession plan can derail your business — and put your legacy at risk

Having a solid succession plan in place is crucial to ensure a seamless transition of ownership, especially when faced with the unexpected. According to Rocket Lawyer, however, 72% of companies don't have one. Here are some tips to get started.

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U.S.' Mnuchin says ag sales to China will 'take time to scale up' to $40-50 billion

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that it will take time for Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural goods to "scale up" to the $40 billion to $50 billion annual level touted by President Donald Trump if the two sides can seal a "Phase 1" trade deal.



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