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Ebbing flows curb U.S. goods trade deficit; inventories mixed

Ebbing flows curb U.S. goods trade deficit; inventories mixed

The U.S. goods trade deficit fell in September as trade tensions restricted the flow of goods, but that did not change views that economic growth decelerated further in the third quarter amid slowing consumer spending and declining business investment.



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LVMH wants to tie knot with Tiffany to tap fast-growing jewelry market

LVMH wants to tie knot with Tiffany to tap fast-growing jewelry market

LVMH has offered to buy Tiffany & Co, known for its engagement rings and ties to Hollywood glamor, as the owner of Louis Vuitton and Bulgari seeks to expand in jewelry, one of the fastest-growing parts of the luxury goods market.



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Trump says U.S. will cooperate with 'like-minded' nations on 5G networks

Trump says U.S. will cooperate with 'like-minded' nations on 5G networks

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a letter Monday the United States plans to cooperate with "like-minded nations" to promote security in next-generation 5G networks.



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Here's what every major analyst expects from Alphabet's earnings report after the bell

Here's what every major analyst expects from Alphabet's earnings report after the bell

Wall Street analysts predict what will happen with Alphabet's earnings report after the bell.

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Exclusive: Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit - sources

Exclusive: Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit - sources

Google owner Alphabet Inc has made an offer to acquire U.S. wearable device maker Fitbit Inc , as it eyes a slice of the crowded market for fitness trackers and smartwatches, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.



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Trump: 'ahead of schedule' on China trade deal

Trump: 'ahead of schedule' on China trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expected to sign a significant part of the trade deal with China ahead of schedule but did not elaborate on the timing.



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Lebanon's closed banks pledge to pay out salaries

Lebanon's closed banks pledge to pay out salaries

Lebanese banks said on Monday they would ensure public sector workers were paid their salaries as they remain closed by a wave of protests against politicians blamed for corruption and steering Lebanon toward economic collapse.



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Oil rise on progress in China-U.S. trade talks

Oil rise on progress in China-U.S. trade talks

Oil prices rose on Monday on hopes for a Sino-American trade deal but gains were capped by weak Chinese industrial data.



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Fintechs must ‘sell simplicity’ to carve out competitive advantage

Fintechs must ‘sell simplicity’ to carve out competitive advantage

Finextra | Oct 25, 2019 Where selling trust with a brand was once the key point of distinction for effective marketing in the fintech space, streamlining user experience through product simplicity now leads the way in superior branding strategy. With Money2020 set to launch in Las Vegas on Sunday, Finextra spoke with UK challenger Starling

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Trade optimism, rate cut hopes propel S&P 500 to record high

Trade optimism, rate cut hopes propel S&P 500 to record high

The benchmark S&P 500 index hit a record high on Monday as a possible trade deal between the U.S. and China, and rising bets on a third rate cut by the Federal Reserve, bolstered investor optimism.



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U.S. air travel regulator calls for focus on safety as deadly crash anniversary nears

U.S. air travel regulator calls for focus on safety as deadly crash anniversary nears

The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday made a broad appeal for the airline industry to focus on safety, one day before the first anniversary of a deadly crash involving Lion Air and a Boeing 737 MAX plane that cost hundreds of lives.



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AT&T to add directors, sell up to $10 billion in assets next year

AT&T to add directors, sell up to $10 billion in assets next year

AT&T Inc on Monday unveiled a three-year strategic plan that included adding two new board members, selling off up to $10 billion worth of non-core businesses next year and paying off all its debt from the purchase of Time Warner, bowing to pressure from activist investor Elliott Management.



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Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic takes off in NYSE debut

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic takes off in NYSE debut

Richard Branson-backed Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, becoming the first space tourism company to hit public markets.



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S&P 500 hits record high at open

S&P 500 hits record high at open

The S&P 500 hit record high at open on Monday on rising hopes of a U.S.-China trade deal, while bets that the Federal Reserve would lower borrowing costs at its policy meeting this week also brightened the mood.



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LVMH confirms interest in acquiring luxury jeweler Tiffany

LVMH confirms interest in acquiring luxury jeweler Tiffany

LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group, said on Monday it had approached Tiffany & Co about a possible takeover of the U.S. jeweler.



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