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U.S. biodiesel industry leaders urge Trump's EPA to lift biodiesel mandate

U.S. biodiesel industry leaders urge Trump's EPA to lift biodiesel mandate

U.S. biodiesel industry leaders told an Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator in Houston on Wednesday that they want the Trump administration to boost the volume of biodiesel that oil refiners must blend into their fuel each year, two sources familiar with the matter said.



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How to save a million dollars on a $50,000 salary, broken down by your age

The thought of retiring with $1 million when you're making $50,000 a year can seem daunting, but you can get there with time. Taking your age into consideration, here's what portion of your income you need to stash away to reach that mark.

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Former Nissan boss Ghosn's trial to begin as early as March - Kyodo

Former Nissan boss Ghosn's trial to begin as early as March - Kyodo

The trial of Carlos Ghosn, the former head of Nissan Motor Co who has been charged with financial misconduct in Japan, will begin as early as March, Kyodo News said on Thursday, citing his defense lawyer.



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Confirmation of U.S.-China trade talks buoys shares, investor spirits

Confirmation of U.S.-China trade talks buoys shares, investor spirits

Asian shares extended gains on Thursday and U.S. stock futures jumped after China said it will hold trade talks with the United States in early October, raising hopes they can de-escalate their trade war before it inflicts further damage on the global economy.



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Malaysia defends move to extend licence for rare earth firm Lynas

Malaysia defends move to extend licence for rare earth firm Lynas

Malaysia's government said on Wednesday its decision last month to extend a licence for Australia's Lynas Corp for processing rare earth minerals aimed to show investors that the Southeast Asian nation was open for business and preserve 600 jobs.



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GM CEO Barra to meet with Trump Thursday: White House

GM CEO Barra to meet with Trump Thursday: White House

General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and White House officials on Thursday -- just days after GM came under attack from Trump, the White House confirmed late Wednesday.



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Charles Schwab to close Singapore office

Charles Schwab to close Singapore office

Discount brokerage company Charles Schwab Corp said on Thursday it will close its Singapore office, less than two years after opening it. "Charles Schwab Singapore will cease to provide services and will close its office in Singapore. We will no longer open new accounts for prospective clients," it said in a statement.



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Nissan CEO, others received excess compensation in violation of rules: source

Nissan CEO, others received excess compensation in violation of rules: source

An internal probe at Nissan Motor Co has determined that Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa and multiple other executives had received excess stock performance-related compensation in violation of company rules, a source said on Thursday.



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Cathay shares fall nearly 4% after chairman resigns

Cathay shares fall nearly 4% after chairman resigns

Shares in Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd fell nearly 4% in early trade on Thursday following the resignation of its chairman after the market closed on the previous day.



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Asian shares up as Brexit, Hong Kong progress lifts mood

Asian shares up as Brexit, Hong Kong progress lifts mood

Asian stocks perked up on Thursday, as apparent progress in the political crises in Britain and Hong Kong gave investor confidence a shot in the arm, with easing fears of a hard Brexit lifting the battered pound.



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Cathay shares fall more than 2% after chairman resigns

Cathay shares fall more than 2% after chairman resigns

Shares in Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd fell more than 2% in early trade on Thursday following the resignation of its chairman after the market closed on Wednesday.



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Nissan CEO Saikawa admits receiving improper payment: Jiji

Nissan CEO Saikawa admits receiving improper payment: Jiji

Nissan Motor Co Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa admitted to improperly receiving stock-related compensation, Jiji news agency reported, in the latest case of financial misconduct among executives at Japan's second-largest automaker.



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Mexico's government says U.S. duties on structural steel part of normal investigation

Mexico's government says U.S. duties on structural steel part of normal investigation

Mexico's government said on Wednesday that new duties imposed on some Mexican structural steel by the U.S. Commerce Department are part of a normal investigation when an industry feels it is being affected by imports that use unfair practices, such as dumping or subsidies.



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Dozen Goldman partners could possibly exit by 2019-end: WSJ

Dozen Goldman partners could possibly exit by 2019-end: WSJ

As many as a dozen partners at Goldman Sachs Group Inc are negotiating an exit from the bank and are likely to leave by the end of 2019, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.



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Exclusive: In U-turn, Ford ditches plan to unify China sales system after partners push back

Exclusive: In U-turn, Ford ditches plan to unify China sales system after partners push back

Ford Motor Co has scrapped a plan to create a unified national sales company for China that stoked mistrust of the automaker at its joint venture partners and contributed to a spectacular collapse in sales in the world's biggest car market.



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