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U.S. aviation regulator pledges rigorous certification for Boeing 777X

U.S. aviation regulator pledges rigorous certification for Boeing 777X

The U.S. aviation regulator will ensure certification of Boeing's 777X wide-body jet is conducted rigorously, the agency's head said on Wednesday while reaffirming that its review of the grounded 737 MAX will not be rushed.



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Wall Street slips at open on escalating U.S.-China tensions

Wall Street slips at open on escalating U.S.-China tensions

Wall Street's three main indexes opened lower on Wednesday on concerns that increasing political strain between Washington and Beijing could derail trade negotiations between the two sides.



6 years ago
Johnson & Johnson loses pelvic mesh class action in Australia

Johnson & Johnson loses pelvic mesh class action in Australia

More than 1,350 Australian women won a seven-year-old class action lawsuit on Thursday against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for misleading patients and surgeons about the risks of the pharmaceutical giant's pelvic mesh implants.



6 years ago
Shares stumble as China-U.S. row over Hong Kong clouds trade deal outlook

Shares stumble as China-U.S. row over Hong Kong clouds trade deal outlook

Global shares slid on Thursday as a fresh row between Washington and Beijing over U.S. bills on Hong Kong could complicate their trade negotiation and delay a "phase one" deal that investors had initially hoped to be inked by now.



6 years ago
Fed shows little appetite for bold policy change sought by Trump

Fed shows little appetite for bold policy change sought by Trump

As U.S. Federal Reserve officials hone their monetary policy playbook in preparation for the next economic downturn, it appears they will eschew more controversial approaches tried by other global central banks, including one that President Donald Trump has called on the Fed to try.



6 years ago
Trump says he doesn't think China is 'stepping up' in trade talks

Trump says he doesn't think China is 'stepping up' in trade talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has not made a trade deal with China yet because Beijing is not "stepping up" in negotiations.



6 years ago
Wall Street falls on concerns about U.S.-China trade deal progress

Wall Street falls on concerns about U.S.-China trade deal progress

Wall Street's main indexes ended Wednesday's session lower on concerns that a "phase one" trade deal between Washington and Beijing may not be completed this year, while minutes from the Federal Reserve's October policy meeting appeared to offer little help.



6 years ago
Huawei files application in Canada to stay extradition of CFO

Huawei files application in Canada to stay extradition of CFO

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd lawyers have filed an application to a Canadian court to immediately stay the extradition proceedings of the company's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou to the United States, a company spokesman said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Trump says looking at whether Apple should be exempt from China tariffs

Trump says looking at whether Apple should be exempt from China tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was considering whether to exempt Apple Inc from tariffs on Chinese imports.



6 years ago
PSA's small car platforms should be favored in FCA merger: executive

PSA's small car platforms should be favored in FCA merger: executive

Small car platforms developed by France's Peugeot should be favored if plans to merge PSA and FiatChrysler go ahead, PSA executive Gaetano Thorel told Reuters on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Intel says chip supply for personal computers remains tight

Intel says chip supply for personal computers remains tight

Intel Corp said on Wednesday it was increasing its reliance on contract chip manufacturers to ramp up supply of chips used in personal computers as the company struggles with shipment delays amid higher demand.



6 years ago
Fed minutes show rates on hold, little hurry to change course

Fed minutes show rates on hold, little hurry to change course

A divided Federal Reserve that decided to hit pause in its easing cycle following a rate cut in October signaled in minutes of last month's meeting it was in no hurry to reassess the path of interest rates.



6 years ago
Wall Street falls on concerns of U.S.-China trade deal delay

Wall Street falls on concerns of U.S.-China trade deal delay

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Wednesday on concerns a "phase one" trade deal between Washington and Beijing may not be completed this year.



6 years ago
United Auto Workers accuse union president of false accounting

United Auto Workers accuse union president of false accounting

The United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday it has filed charges under its bylaws against its president, accusing him of "false, misleading and inaccurate expense records" and saying those charges could lead to his removal from his elected office and expulsion from the union.



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GM sues Fiat Chrysler, alleging union bribes cost it billions

GM sues Fiat Chrysler, alleging union bribes cost it billions

General Motors Co on Wednesday filed a racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV , alleging that its rival bribed United Auto Workers (UAW) union officials over many years to corrupt the bargaining process and gain advantages, costing GM billions of dollars.



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