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VW in final talks about new plant in Turkey: board member

VW in final talks about new plant in Turkey: board member

German carmaker Volkswagen is nearing a decision on building a new plant in Turkey, a board member told reporters in Berlin on Thursday.



7 years ago
Trump impeachment? History suggests Wall Street ought not worry

Trump impeachment? History suggests Wall Street ought not worry

The move by Democrats in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump has caused nervousness on Wall Street - but history suggests investors need not worry.



7 years ago
Toyota preparing next-gen Mirai fuel-cell car for 2020 launch: chairman

Toyota preparing next-gen Mirai fuel-cell car for 2020 launch: chairman

Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to launch the second generation of its Mirai fuel-cell car next year, Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada said on Wednesday.



7 years ago
WeWork to put up three businesses for sale: The Information

WeWork to put up three businesses for sale: The Information

WeWork owner The We Company will try to sell three companies it had acquired in the last few years, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.



7 years ago
Boeing expected to testify at U.S. Senate hearing on aviation safety

Boeing expected to testify at U.S. Senate hearing on aviation safety

Boeing Co is expected to testify at an upcoming U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing on aviation safety, a spokeswoman for the panel said Wednesday.



7 years ago
Juul boss exits in vaping crisis as Philip Morris, Altria axe merger talks

Juul boss exits in vaping crisis as Philip Morris, Altria axe merger talks

The chief executive of e-cigarette maker Juul stepped down on Wednesday as merger talks between its biggest investor Altria and Philip Morris collapsed in the face of a regulatory backlash against vaping that could reshape the industry.



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Timeline: Significant events in the history of Juul

Timeline: Significant events in the history of Juul

The following are some significant events in the history of Juul.



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Factbox: U.S. lawsuits take aim at vaping

Factbox: U.S. lawsuits take aim at vaping

Several deaths and potentially hundreds of illnesses tied to e-cigarettes, which allow users to inhale nicotine vapor, often flavored, without smoking, have been reported by U.S. health agency. Lawsuits on behalf of young consumers have been filed against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc and others are expected amid increasing scrutiny.



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Chevron says no arbitration for now over Thai energy dispute

Chevron says no arbitration for now over Thai energy dispute

U.S. energy major Chevron Corp has decided to continue negotiations with Thailand rather than seek arbitration to resolve a dispute over who should pay the bill for removing offshore oil and gas platforms, the company told Reuters on Wednesday.



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EBay CEO Devin Wenig steps down, cites differences with board

EBay CEO Devin Wenig steps down, cites differences with board

EBay Inc Chief Executive Officer Devin Wenig stepped down on Wednesday, citing differences with the company's recently revamped board, which is looking to sell some of its businesses.



7 years ago
Fidelity fund's big bet on Juul looms large amid controversy

Fidelity fund's big bet on Juul looms large amid controversy

Juul Labs Inc has become one the biggest bets in the portfolio of Fidelity’s $28 billion Blue Chip Growth Fund, whose exposure to the troubled e-cigarette maker has climbed to $761 million amid a regulatory backlash and departure of its top executive.



7 years ago
Global stocks rise, investors cool to impeachment talk

Global stocks rise, investors cool to impeachment talk

The dollar rose and stocks on Wall Street lifted a gauge of global equities on Wednesday on robust U.S. housing data and the notion a strong economy would overcome any investor skittishness over a possible impeachment of President Donald Trump.



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Saudi Arabia consults allies on oil attack, awaits result of investigation: official

Saudi Arabia consults allies on oil attack, awaits result of investigation: official

Saudi Arabia is in consultation "with friends and allies about the next steps to take" after a Sept. 14 attack on its oil facilities, but is waiting for the findings of an investigation, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir told reporters on Wednesday.



7 years ago
Stocks gain as investors look past impeachment risk

Stocks gain as investors look past impeachment risk

The S&P 500 notched its biggest daily gain in two weeks on Wednesday as investors looked past Democrats' attempt to impeach President Donald Trump, while Nike shares jumped on upbeat quarterly results.



7 years ago
Tinder owner sued for using fake profiles in ads on Match.com

Tinder owner sued for using fake profiles in ads on Match.com

The owner of Tinder and OkCupid is being sued by U.S. regulator for seeking to draw in potential subscribers with emails from fake users expressing interest in pairing up.



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