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Trade optimism bolsters shares, pound whipsawed by Brexit drama

Trade optimism bolsters shares, pound whipsawed by Brexit drama

Rekindled U.S.-China trade hopes supported share markets on Tuesday, while Britain's pound was whipsawed by another twist in the Brexit drama as the UK's top court dramatically overruled the government's suspension of parliament.



7 years ago
Google wins landmark case limiting 'right to be forgotten' to Europe

Google wins landmark case limiting 'right to be forgotten' to Europe

Google does not have to apply Europe's "right to be forgotten" law globally, the continent's top court ruled on Tuesday in a landmark case that pitted privacy rights against freedom of speech.



7 years ago
Wall Street set to open higher as Mnuchin comments allay trade concerns

Wall Street set to open higher as Mnuchin comments allay trade concerns

U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Tuesday as Washington confirmed that trade negotiations with China would resume in two weeks, easing some uncertainty caused by the cancellation of a planned U.S. farm visit by Chinese delegates last week.



7 years ago
Netflix is negative for the year now and Wall Street analysts are starting to panic

Netflix is negative for the year now and Wall Street analysts are starting to panic

Two more Wall Street analysts have begun airing doubts about Netflix.

7 years ago
Novartis blames former AveXis executives for Zolgensma data manipulation

Novartis blames former AveXis executives for Zolgensma data manipulation

Novartis AG blamed former executives Brian and Allan Kaspar for the manipulation of data behind its $2.1 million gene therapy Zolgensma, saying they either personally manipulated the data or pressured subordinates into doing so.



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Factbox: Countries scramble after Thomas Cook collapse strands travelers

Factbox: Countries scramble after Thomas Cook collapse strands travelers

The collapse of British travel operator Thomas Cook has left hundreds of thousands holidaymakers abroad and forced governments and insurers to coordinate a huge operation to get them home.



7 years ago
Trade talk lifts shares, pound whipsawed by Brexit drama

Trade talk lifts shares, pound whipsawed by Brexit drama

Rekindled U.S.-China trade hopes lifted share markets on Tuesday, while the pound was whipsawed by another dramatic Brexit twist after the UK's top court ruled the government's suspension of parliament had been unlawful.



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UK accounting regulator mulls examining Thomas Cook failure

UK accounting regulator mulls examining Thomas Cook failure

Britain's Financial Reporting Council said on Tuesday it was considering investigating the collapse of travel company Thomas Cook.



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European biotech firm BioNtech plans to raise nearly $304 million in U.S. IPO

European biotech firm BioNtech plans to raise nearly $304 million in U.S. IPO

BioNtech SE, Europe's largest unlisted biotech firm by staff numbers, said on Tuesday that it planned to raise up to $303.6 million in an initial public offering in the United States.



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Exclusive: Allianz, Nippon in race to buy Aviva's Asia units for up to $2.5 billion - sources

Exclusive: Allianz, Nippon in race to buy Aviva's Asia units for up to $2.5 billion - sources

German insurer Allianz, Nippon Life and MS&AD Insurance are vying with rivals to buy the Singapore and Vietnam businesses of Britain's Aviva in a deal likely to be worth up to $2.5 billion, sources said.



7 years ago
Nintendo's Mario takes driving seat in race for mobile hit

Nintendo's Mario takes driving seat in race for mobile hit

Nintendo Co Ltd is set to bring one of its most successful franchises to mobile for the first time on Wednesday with the global launch of Mario Kart Tour, in a test of the gaming firm's strategy to drive growth beyond consoles.



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Factbox: The infinite lives of Nintendo's Italian plumber Mario

Factbox: The infinite lives of Nintendo's Italian plumber Mario

The launch of Nintendo Co Ltd's Mario Kart Tour on Wednesday marks the latest game to feature moustachioed Italian plumber Mario who for nearly four decades has gripped gamers as he dodges flying turtles, jumps chasms and rescues Princess Peach.



7 years ago
Global stocks inch up on trade hopes but growth fears cap gains

Global stocks inch up on trade hopes but growth fears cap gains

Global shares edged up on Tuesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed U.S.-China trade talks will resume next month, but lingering concerns about slowing global growth reduced the overall appetite for riskier assets.



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After Thomas Cook collapse, UK PM asks why bosses got paid millions

After Thomas Cook collapse, UK PM asks why bosses got paid millions

After the collapse of Thomas Cook left hundreds of thousands of passengers reliant on the British state to repatriate them, Prime Minister Boris Johnson questioned whether bosses should have paid themselves so much ahead of its demise.



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Wall Street drops on Trump's trade comments, weak consumer data

Wall Street drops on Trump's trade comments, weak consumer data

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump delivered a stinging rebuke to China's trade practices, while disappointing consumer confidence data raised concerns over the impact of a prolonged trade war between the two nations.



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