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McDonald's CEO out over consensual relationship with employee

McDonald's CEO out over consensual relationship with employee

McDonald's Corp dismissed Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook over a recent consensual relationship with an employee, which the board determined violated company policy, the fast-food giant said on Sunday.



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Irish investors are more hopeful now that prospects for a no-deal Brexit is fading

Irish investors are more hopeful now that prospects for a no-deal Brexit is fading

Irish investors more hopeful now that prospects for a no-deal Brexit is fading. Irish stocks are rising as confidence in a Brexit deal grows.

7 years ago
U.S. may not need to impose auto tariffs this month - Bloomberg, citing Ross

U.S. may not need to impose auto tariffs this month - Bloomberg, citing Ross

The United States may not need to impose tariffs on imported vehicles later this month after holding "good conversations" with automakers in the European Union, Japan and Korea, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said in an interview published on Sunday.



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Ross says licenses for U.S companies to sell to Huawei coming ‘shortly’: Bloomberg

Ross says licenses for U.S companies to sell to Huawei coming ‘shortly’: Bloomberg

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said licenses for U.S. companies to sell components to China's Huawei Technologies Co will come "very shortly," in an interview with Bloomberg published on Sunday.



7 years ago
Buffett's Berkshire boosts operating profit as economy improves

Buffett's Berkshire boosts operating profit as economy improves

Berkshire Hathaway Inc , the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit rose 14%, as it improved results in multiple business lines and generated more investment income from its insurance businesses.



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Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot expected to sign binding merger deal as soon as early-December: source

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot expected to sign binding merger deal as soon as early-December: source

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA aim to sign a final merger agreement as early as the beginning of next month, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday.



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In seismic shift, Britain orders immediate moratorium on fracking

In seismic shift, Britain orders immediate moratorium on fracking

Britain will impose an immediate moratorium on fracking, the government announced on Saturday, saying the controversial gas extraction technique risked causing too much disruption to local communities through earth tremors.



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Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed

Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed

Thousands of protesters were blocking all roads leading to Iraq's main Gulf port Umm Qasr on Saturday, after security forces used live rounds and tear gas on them overnight, security sources said.



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Saudi Crown Prince approves announcement of Aramco IPO on Sunday - sources

Saudi Crown Prince approves announcement of Aramco IPO on Sunday - sources

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday agreed that the initial public offering of state oil giant Aramco will be announced on Sunday, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.



7 years ago
The Property Brothers: Don't make these home renovation mistakes

The Property Brothers: Don't make these home renovation mistakes

Before you start your big home improvement project, it's important to take steps that can help you avoid making a costly mistake, according to Drew and Jonathan Scott, the stars of HGTV's "Property Brothers."

7 years ago
On eve of China import fair, EU warns of 'promise fatigue'

On eve of China import fair, EU warns of 'promise fatigue'

The European Union said that China should make rapid and substantial improvements to the business environment or risk "promise fatigue."



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Buffett's Berkshire tops profit forecasts despite trade, cash drags

Buffett's Berkshire tops profit forecasts despite trade, cash drags

Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit rose more than analysts expected, as growth in several business lines offset the drag from trade tensions and tariffs and billionaire Warren Buffett's inability to deploy the conglomerate's cash.



7 years ago
This runner won the New York Marathon. Why he says everyone should run at least one

This runner won the New York Marathon. Why he says everyone should run at least one

Meb Keflezighi's professional running career earned him the distinction of being the only runner to win the New York City and Boston Marathons and an Olympic medal. He weighs in on what runners who also want to cross that finish line need to know.

7 years ago
UAW president to take leave of absence from Sunday

UAW president to take leave of absence from Sunday

The president of the United Auto Workers union, who has been linked to an ongoing corruption probe by U.S. federal officials, has taken a leave of absence, the union said on Saturday in a statement.



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Buffett's Berkshire tops profit forecasts despite trade drag, record cash

Buffett's Berkshire tops profit forecasts despite trade drag, record cash

Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit rose more than analysts expected, as growth in several business lines offset the drag from trade tensions and tariffs and billionaire Warren Buffett's inability to deploy the conglomerate's cash.



7 years ago