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Qualcomm wins a pause in enforcement of FTC ruling

Qualcomm wins a pause in enforcement of FTC ruling

Qualcomm Inc won a partial stay against the enforcement of a sweeping antitrust ruling in a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to a court filing on Friday.



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White House has reportedly discussed a Fed governor rotation to curb Powell's power

The idea came up as the White House brainstorms on ways to avoid a preelection economic slowdown, The Washington Post reports.

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Facebook's Libra reportedly losing support from early investors amid regulatory scrutiny

At least three members of Facebook's Libra organization are considering leaving the operation due to intense regulatory scrutiny.

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Fintech Fridays EP36:  Techfins with Michael King, Lansdowne Chair in Finance, Gustavson School of Business at UVic

Fintech Fridays EP36: Techfins with Michael King, Lansdowne Chair in Finance, Gustavson School of Business at UVic

NCFA Canada | Aug 9, 2019 JOIN US ON A STORYTELLING JOURNEY EVERY FRIDAY. Aug 23:  Techfins with Michael R. King, PhD CFA EP36 GUEST:  MICHAEL R. KING, PhD CFA, Lansdowne Chair in Finance, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria, (Linkedin) HOST: Manseeb Khan, Fintech Friday's show host BIO:  Professor Michael R. King is the

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Tap Systems on StartEngine

Tap Systems on StartEngine

"Tap allows you to enter text and control your device just by tapping your fingers on any surface. It is the critical missing piece for the wide adoption of augmented reality and smart wearables."


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Elevatr on StartEngine

Elevatr on StartEngine

"There are 36 million people in the US who never receive any treatment for their depression or anxiety. Traditional psychotherapy, while effective, is too costly and requires too much commitment, yet many people's problems could be addressed in one or two sessions. Elevatr is bridging this gap by providing emotional support from peers and unique [...]


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Renewed Chinese auto tariffs would cost U.S. jobs, industry coalition warns

Renewed Chinese auto tariffs would cost U.S. jobs, industry coalition warns

The head of a broad coalition of Japanese, German and South Korean automakers warned on Friday that renewed punitive Chinese tariffs on U.S. autos would hurt U.S. vehicle exports to China and put U.S. jobs at risk.



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U.S. new home sales drop sharply, point to more housing weakness

U.S. new home sales drop sharply, point to more housing weakness

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes sank more than expected in July, a sign that the housing market continued in low gear despite lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market.



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China's tariff blow weighs on Wall Street, Powell speech in focus

China's tariff blow weighs on Wall Street, Powell speech in focus

U.S. stocks fell on Friday after China threatened to impose additional tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. goods, ahead of a highly anticipated speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.



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For world's central banks, a call to hang together

For world's central banks, a call to hang together

Over the decades since World War Two the growth rates, inflation rates, interest rates and business cycles of the world's major economies grew closer together.



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Powell: Fed to act as appropriate to keep expansion going

Powell: Fed to act as appropriate to keep expansion going

The U.S. economy is in a "favorable place" and the Federal Reserve will "act as appropriate" to keep the current economic expansion on track, Fed chair Jerome Powell said on Friday in remarks that gave few clues about whether the central bank will cut interest rates at its next meeting or not.



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China strikes back at U.S. with new tariffs on $75 billion in goods

China strikes back at U.S. with new tariffs on $75 billion in goods

China said on Friday it will impose retaliatory tariffs against about $75 billion worth of U.S. goods, putting as much as an extra 10% on top of existing rates in the dispute between the world's top two economies.



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Powell says Fed will 'act as appropriate' but offers little more guidance

Powell says Fed will 'act as appropriate' but offers little more guidance

The U.S. economy is in a "favorable place" and the Federal Reserve will "act as appropriate" to keep the current economic expansion on track, Fed chair Jerome Powell said on Friday in remarks that gave few clues about whether the central bank will cut interest rates at its next meeting or not.



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Here's why you might want to rethink getting an adjustable rate mortgage

With recessionary fears causing longer-term interest rates to hover near or below short-term rates, the advantage that typically comes with adjustable-rate mortgages has shrunk — or entirely disappeared — at some lenders.

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Want a budget-friendly trip this fall? Follow these 10 tips

Autumn is a good time to get away. Here is some advice from experts on how to find the best deals.

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