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Huawei launches foldable phone in China at prices starting from $2,400

Huawei launches foldable phone in China at prices starting from $2,400

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd started taking orders on Wednesday in China for its eagerly awaited foldable smartphone, as it ramps up marketing at home to make up for weak overseas sales amid U.S. trade sanctions.



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Global shares hit by tech problems and Brexit snags

Global shares hit by tech problems and Brexit snags

World stock markets fell on Wednesday, as hopes faded that a Brexit deal would be wrapped by next week and a profit warning from Texas Instruments pulled down tech shares.



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Here's why you might owe taxes on that scholarship

Here's why you might owe taxes on that scholarship

Uncle Sam wants his share of your scholarship. Here's a surprise for families seeking financial aid: Under certain circumstances, those free dollars for higher education may come with a tax hit.

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There's a looming financial advisor shortage. Today's professionals can help prevent it

There's a looming financial advisor shortage. Today's professionals can help prevent it

With about 40% of financial advisors expected to retire in the next 10 years, the industry needs to attract new talent to fill those empty seats. But there's one key challenge: Many of today's students have never heard of the profession. Here's how today's advisors can help spread the word.

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J&J slashes third-quarter profit by $3 billion over proposed opioid deal

J&J slashes third-quarter profit by $3 billion over proposed opioid deal

Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday lowered its previously reported third-quarter profit by $3 billion to account for a proposed opioid settlement payment.



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Asian shares edge up as earnings, geopolitics sway sentiment

Asian shares edge up as earnings, geopolitics sway sentiment

Asian shares pulled ahead on Thursday as corporate earnings and a ceasefire in northern Syria helped prop up sentiment, though the backdrop of trade and brexit uncertainties was enough to prevent a decisive shift towards riskier assets.



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Ghosn's lawyers seek dismissal of charges, accuse prosecutors of misconduct

Ghosn's lawyers seek dismissal of charges, accuse prosecutors of misconduct

Carlos Ghosn's lawyers have asked the Tokyo District Court to dismiss all charges against the former Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman, saying prosecutors colluded with government officials and Nissan executives to oust him from his post.



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Ghosn's lawyers accuse Japan officials, Nissan executives of collusion

Ghosn's lawyers accuse Japan officials, Nissan executives of collusion

Lawyers for former Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn submitted filings to the Tokyo District Court on Thursday seeking the dismissal of all charges against him and accusing Japanese officials and executives at the automaker of collusion.



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Asian shares edge up; investors anxious over earnings, Brexit

Asian shares edge up; investors anxious over earnings, Brexit

Asian shares pulled ahead on Thursday with corporate earnings buffeting trading as investors remained anxious about the business impact of the Sino-U.S. trade war while Brexit uncertainties kept overall sentiment in check.



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Oil pares U.S. stock-draw gains on weak demand outlook

Oil pares U.S. stock-draw gains on weak demand outlook

Oil prices dipped on Thursday on lingering concerns about a weak demand outlook, after surging more than 2% in the previous session on the back of a surprise draw in U.S. crude stocks.



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U.S.-China trade reprieve makes no dent on recession chances: Reuters poll

U.S.-China trade reprieve makes no dent on recession chances: Reuters poll

The recent truce in the U.S.-China trade war is not an economic turning point and has done nothing to reduce a significant risk that the United States could slip into recession in the next two years, a Reuters poll of economists found.



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Ford cuts full-year profit outlook as third-quarter profit dips

Ford cuts full-year profit outlook as third-quarter profit dips

Ford Motor Co on Wednesday cut its forecast for operating profit for the year after a disappointing third quarter that Chief Executive Jim Hackett blamed on higher warranty costs, bigger discounts and weaker than expected performance in China.



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Israeli fashion mogul submits bid for Barneys, challenging Authentic Brands

Israeli fashion mogul submits bid for Barneys, challenging Authentic Brands

Israeli businessman Samuel Ben-Avraham said on Wednesday he has submitted an offer for Barneys New York Inc, challenging a $271 million bid for the bankrupt luxury department store from brand developer Authentic Brands Group LLC.



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Amazon buys healthcare start-up Health Navigator

Amazon buys healthcare start-up Health Navigator

Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it bought healthcare start-up Health Navigator, its second purchase in the healthcare services industry.



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Tesla shares soar 21% as surprise profit answers skeptics

Tesla shares soar 21% as surprise profit answers skeptics

Tesla Inc on Wednesday surprised investors by posting a profitable third quarter, boosted by record deliveries, cost cuts and improved production schedules for its new electric vehicle model, causing shares to soar in after-market trading.



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