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Even Facebook’s Libra can’t escape the fintech establishment

FastCompany | Howard Yu and Jialu Shan | Nov 6, 2019 Despite Facebook’s reach, IMD professor Howard Yu and research fellow Jialu Shan break down how its Libra digital currency is no match for legacy financial institutions. To understand the impact of Visa’s and Mastercard’s withdrawal to Libra is to understand their enormous influence in

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EasyJet, Jet2.com buy Thomas Cook's UK airport slots

British budget airlines easyJet and Jet2.com have bought the take-off and landing slots of failed travel company Thomas Cook at London Gatwick and Manchester airports, respectively.



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Value stocks have 'never been this cheap,' Bank of America says

Value stocks, those with stable fundamentals and subpar valuations, haven't been this cheap since the financial crisis, according to Bank of America.

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How to avoid a big tax penalty on your retirement savings

The IRS requires savers to make withdrawals from their retirement accounts starting at 70½. What you need to know.

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For military spouses, entrepreneurship may be the answer. Here are 5 tips to make it work

Holding a steady job may be tough if you are married to a member of the military. Starting your own business may be the answer.

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Germany's economic pain is here to stay

It was meant to be a fleeting slowdown for Europe's economic powerhouse, followed by a rapid rebound.



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How I conquered the 8 biggest fears about starting a business

Ravin Gandhi sold his manufacturing company to a multibillion-dollar Japanese conglomerate, but his big success almost never happened. Gandhi says eight fears typically experienced by young entrepreneurs almost stopped him.

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Trump says has not agreed to roll back tariffs on China

President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters he has not agreed to roll back tariffs on China but that Beijing would like him to do so.



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US DHS Awards $182K for Cross-Border Oil Import Tracking Using Blockchain

Mavennet and US Department Homeland Security | Patrick Mandic | Nov 6, 2019 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded $182,700 to Toronto-based Mavennet Systems, Inc. to adapt its oil and gas industry blockchain security technology for Custom Border Protection (CBP) to track cross-border oil imports. “Accurately tracking

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Wall Street slips after Trump says not agreed to roll back tariffs

U.S. stocks dipped on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had not agreed to roll back tariffs on Chinese goods.



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Disney pops 4% as streaming hopes trump earnings decline: Market 'sensing big things are brewing'

Disney shares jump as Wall Street analysts got excited about the media giant rolling out its streaming service soon.

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Musk mocks hedge fund owner Einhorn over Tesla shorts

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk took to Twitter on Friday to taunt short-seller David Einhorn in an open letter after the hedge fund owner wrote to clients about losing money on his short position in the Silicon Valley car maker.



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Trade deal doubts clip world stock rally, oil falls

Oil prices fell and global equity markets slid on Friday, halting a week-long rally on hopes an end to the U.S.-China trade war was near, as investors parsed statements from Beijing and Washington on where they stand on rolling back tariffs.



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Gap says still planning Old Navy spin-off as CEO departs

Gap Inc said on Friday it was sticking with plans to spin off its Old Navy brand into a separate company, as Wall Street analysts questioned its commitment to the project following the surprise exit of Chief Executive Officer Art Peck.



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