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Sports brand Vans removes Hong Kong sneaker in design competition

Sports brand Vans removes Hong Kong sneaker in design competition

U.S. sports brand Vans removed "a small number" of submissions in a global sneaker design competition, including one featuring a yellow umbrella and people wearing helmets and masks, as the company distanced itself from months-long protests in Hong Kong.



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Strong smartphone sales raise hopes of Samsung turnaround

Strong smartphone sales raise hopes of Samsung turnaround

Strong sales of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Note 10 smartphone series are limiting forecast profit falls at the South Korean tech giant, raising hopes it is getting back on a growth track after years of moribund sales.



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U.S.-China strains over Hong Kong and minority rights hinder chance of trade deal

U.S.-China strains over Hong Kong and minority rights hinder chance of trade deal

Prospects for progress in U.S.-China trade talks dimmed on Monday after Washington blacklisted Chinese companies over Beijing's treatment of predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities, and President Donald Trump said a quick trade deal was unlikely.



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U.S. widens blacklist to include China's top AI startups ahead of trade talks

U.S. widens blacklist to include China's top AI startups ahead of trade talks

The U.S. government expanded its trade blacklist to include some of China's top artificial intelligence startups, punishing Beijing for its treatment of Muslim minorities and ratcheting up tensions ahead of high-level trade talks in Washington this week.



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Oil edges higher on supply worries; eyes on trade talks

Oil edges higher on supply worries; eyes on trade talks

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, buoyed by overnight gains in industrial commodities, while unrest in oil-producing countries Iraq and Ecuador raised concerns of supply disruption, adding to support.



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Canada Update: Alberta Updates Crowdfunding Regulations but Where Does Canada Stand in the National Harmonization of Rules? What about Fintech Development?

Canada Update: Alberta Updates Crowdfunding Regulations but Where Does Canada Stand in the National Harmonization of Rules? What about Fintech Development?

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Oct 7, 2019 Last week, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) adopted a “Blanket Order” for “Startup Crowdfunding Registration and Prospectus Exemptions.” In effect, the ASC was seeking to improve access to capital for smaller firms – a good thing- but the move also highlights the disparity between the provinces

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Oil prices extend slide to third straight day, U.S.-China trade doubts grow

Oil prices extend slide to third straight day, U.S.-China trade doubts grow

Oil prices slipped for a third consecutive session on Wednesday as the prospect of the United States and China striking a trade deal in talks this week dimmed, raising uncertainties for global economic growth and oil demand.



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UAW union pushes GM to boost U.S. auto production

UAW union pushes GM to boost U.S. auto production

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union's top negotiator in talks with General Motors Co (GM) to resolve a more than three-week strike said late Tuesday a key issue separating the two sides is job security.



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Asian stocks swoon on signs of prolonged U.S.-China standoff

Asian stocks swoon on signs of prolonged U.S.-China standoff

Asian stocks fell the most in a week on Wednesday as the United States and China's broadening dispute over trade and foreign policy showed little sign of coming to an end, weighing on global economic growth.



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Goldman Sachs evaluating involvement in Megvii IPO after U.S. action

Goldman Sachs evaluating involvement in Megvii IPO after U.S. action

Goldman Sachs Group Inc said on Tuesday it is reviewing its involvement in Megvii Technology Ltd's planned initial public offering (IPO) in light of U.S. action against the Chinese artificial intelligence firm.



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Indexes tumble as visa restrictions fuel U.S.-China worries

Indexes tumble as visa restrictions fuel U.S.-China worries

U.S. stocks ended down sharply and near the day's lows on Tuesday as news that the United States has imposed visa restrictions on Chinese officials overshadowed comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell suggesting openness to further interest rate cuts.



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Weak U.S. producer inflation bolsters case for Fed rate cut

Weak U.S. producer inflation bolsters case for Fed rate cut

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in September, leading to the smallest annual increase in nearly three years, likely giving the Federal Reserve further room to cut interest rates for the third time this year in October.



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Boeing 737 MAX timetable uncertain as regulators continue safety review

Boeing 737 MAX timetable uncertain as regulators continue safety review

U.S. and European Union regulators said on Tuesday they were still reviewing Boeing Co's changes to 737 MAX software after two fatal crashes, throwing into question the speed at which the grounded aircraft can return to service.



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Indexes briefly cut losses in choppy trade after Powell comments

Indexes briefly cut losses in choppy trade after Powell comments

U.S. stocks briefly cut losses in choppy trading on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell suggested openness to further rate cuts and said the time has come to allow the Fed's asset holdings to begin to expand again.



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Binding Alitalia offer can be made by October 15 deadline: Italy minister

Binding Alitalia offer can be made by October 15 deadline: Italy minister

Italian Industry Minister Stefano Patuanelli said on Tuesday he believed a binding offer for struggling airline Alitalia could be presented by an Oct. 15 deadline, saying the date would not be shifted again.



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