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GE still sees $1.4 billion cash cost from Boeing 737 MAX grounding in 2019

GE still sees $1.4 billion cash cost from Boeing 737 MAX grounding in 2019

General Electric Co still expects the grounding of Boeing Co's 737 MAX jetliner to reduce its cash flow by $1.4 billion in 2019, provided the aircraft remains grounded all year, GE Chief Executive Larry Culp said during a conference call on quarterly earnings on Wednesday.



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Lyft sees 'path to profitability' as riders, revenues increase

Lyft sees 'path to profitability' as riders, revenues increase

Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc on Wednesday said higher-than-expected third-quarter revenues and an improved outlook showed it was well on its way to profitability by the end of 2021.



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Diamond Eagle in talks to buy fantasy sports provider DraftKings: Bloomberg

Diamond Eagle in talks to buy fantasy sports provider DraftKings: Bloomberg

Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp , a special purpose acquisition company, is in advanced talks to buy fantasy sports provider DraftKings Inc, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.



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Apple tunes out trade war as new AirPods, services lift holiday outlook

Apple tunes out trade war as new AirPods, services lift holiday outlook

Apple Inc on Wednesday forecast sales for the crucial holiday shopping quarter ahead of Wall Street expectations, with Chief Executive Tim Cook seeing strong sales of the wearables such as the noise-cancelling AirPods Pro and hoping for a U.S.-China trade deal by year-end.



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The Federal Reserve is waiting for a U.S.-China 'Phase One' trade deal too

The Federal Reserve is waiting for a U.S.-China 'Phase One' trade deal too

U.S. trade policy and its impact on business investment, manufacturing and exports were a key factor in the Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates, chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday.



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For Fed Chair Powell, blunt is the 'appropriate' approach

For Fed Chair Powell, blunt is the 'appropriate' approach

Understanding central banks is often compared to reading tea leaves: picking up on subtle clues that point in one direction or another.



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U.S. Fed cuts interest rates, signals it is on hold

U.S. Fed cuts interest rates, signals it is on hold

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates for the third time this year to help sustain U.S. growth despite a slowdown in other parts of the world, but signaled there would be no further reductions unless the economy takes a turn for the worse.



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MetLife profit falls short on U.S., LatAm weakness

MetLife profit falls short on U.S., LatAm weakness

U.S. insurer MetLife Inc fell short of Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday, hit by a fall in adjusted earnings in its U.S. and Latin American businesses.



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Oil falls on hike in U.S. crude stockpiles, trade deal concerns

Oil falls on hike in U.S. crude stockpiles, trade deal concerns

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after a steep U.S. crude inventory build added to worries about a possible delay in resolving the U.S.-China trade war, which has hurt global oil demand.



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Lyft attracts riders, trumps revenue estimates as costs soar

Lyft attracts riders, trumps revenue estimates as costs soar

Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc blew past Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, but promotional costs rose as it battled Uber Technologies Inc to attract more customers.



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Facebook beats on profit as cost growth slows; shares rise

Facebook beats on profit as cost growth slows; shares rise

Facebook Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue on Wednesday and a rise in profit as growth in expenses slowed from a year earlier and the number of users ticked higher, assuaging investor fears of fallout from fierce scrutiny by regulators and lawmakers.



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PSA could help Fiat Chrysler modernize its vehicle platforms

PSA could help Fiat Chrysler modernize its vehicle platforms

A proposed merger between France's Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles would give FCA access to Peugeot’s more modern and flexible vehicle architectures, potentially enabling the combined companies to achieve lower costs through higher production volumes, a global auto analyst said on Wednesday.



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Ford shutters oldest Brazil plant as revival bid faces doubts

Ford shutters oldest Brazil plant as revival bid faces doubts

Ford Motor Co on Wednesday said it was shutting down its oldest plant in Brazil later in the day as planned, with prospects for saving any of the jobs in doubt as talks with a potential buyer have fallen behind schedule.



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Peugeot, FCA accelerate merger talks: sources

Peugeot, FCA accelerate merger talks: sources

The boards of French automaker Peugeot SA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Wednesday agreed to pursue a $50 billion merger, sources familiar with the matter said, a deal that could transform the global auto industry.



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U.S. handling of tariffs raises appearance of 'improper influence': watchdog

U.S. handling of tariffs raises appearance of 'improper influence': watchdog

Lack of transparency in the Commerce Department's handling of steel and aluminum tariffs raised the appearance that certain companies may have had "improper influence" in the process, its internal watchdog said in a document made public on Wednesday.



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