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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.



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Trump says U.S. is still talking to China on trade

Trump says U.S. is still talking to China on trade

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States is continuing to talk to China but gave no other details, as both sides tried to hammer out a phase one trade deal ahead of looming U.S. tariffs due next month.



6 years ago
GM sues FCA, alleging bribery, corruption of union bargaining process

GM sues FCA, alleging bribery, corruption of union bargaining process

General Motors Co on Wednesday filed a racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV , alleging that its rival engaged in bribery over many years to corrupt the bargaining process with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and gain wage and work practices advantages over GM.



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
'Dark Waters' movie poses risk for 3M, analyst says

'Dark Waters' movie poses risk for 3M, analyst says

A new movie could shine a spotlight on potentially toxic chemicals found all around us.

6 years ago
FCC chairman to propose dividing spectrum between auto safety, Wi-Fi use

FCC chairman to propose dividing spectrum between auto safety, Wi-Fi use

Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai will propose on Wednesday splitting a key band of spectrum that had been set aside for auto safety between Wi-Fi use and automakers, sources said.



6 years ago
Wall Street dips amid mounting U.S.-China tensions

Wall Street dips amid mounting U.S.-China tensions

Wall Street's main indexes edged lower on Wednesday as escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing raised doubts about a trade deal, overshadowing upbeat earnings from retailers Target and Lowe's.



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Lowe's calms nerves with profit forecast raise after Home Depot sales warning

Lowe's calms nerves with profit forecast raise after Home Depot sales warning

Lowe's Cos Inc raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, helping ease concerns over the health of the U.S. consumer after larger rival Home Depot Inc cut its full-year sales estimates ahead of the all-important holiday season.



6 years ago
Financial advisors need to put cybersecurity plans to the test

Financial advisors need to put cybersecurity plans to the test

Advisory firms constantly face cybersecurity risks from phishing to ransomware and email viruses. And the only way to tell if they are ready to ward off these scams is to regularly put their systems to the test.

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
Stock futures fall as Hong Kong bill escalates U.S.-China tensions

Stock futures fall as Hong Kong bill escalates U.S.-China tensions

U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday as escalating political tensions between Washington and Beijing sparked fears that the two sides would fail to reach a trade agreement soon.



6 years ago
Apple starts construction of new $1 billion campus in Texas

Apple starts construction of new $1 billion campus in Texas

Apple Inc said on Wednesday it had started construction of a new campus in Austin, Texas, beside its existing facility where it makes the new MacBook Pro laptops.



6 years ago
Sino-U.S. spat over Hong Kong knocks world shares off 22-month high

Sino-U.S. spat over Hong Kong knocks world shares off 22-month high

World stocks were knocked off 22-month highs on Wednesday as a flare-up in Sino-U.S. tensions and the creeping return of U.S. recession fears fueled a bid for bonds and other "safe" assets such as gold.



6 years ago
Continental to cut 5,040 jobs as combustion engine demand falls

Continental to cut 5,040 jobs as combustion engine demand falls

German auto supplier Continental on Wednesday said it would pare back its engine manufacturing activities as more stringent emissions rules threaten demand for combustion engine components, resulting in around 5,040 job losses by 2028.



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.



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