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Investors embrace ESG investing but don't target gun stocks

Investors embrace ESG investing but don't target gun stocks

Two new BlackRock Inc funds that exclude gun makers are off to slow starts as socially-minded investors embrace other products addressing a wide range of issues like environmental and governance concerns, according to flow data at the world's largest asset manager.



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Peru suspends key permit for Southern Copper in U-turn on Tia Maria project

Peru suspends key permit for Southern Copper in U-turn on Tia Maria project

Peru on Friday suspended a recently issued construction permit for Southern Copper's Tia Maria mine, a project that has triggered violent protests by nearby residents.



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PG&E evaluating proposal from hedge funds Knighthead Capital, Abrams Capital

PG&E evaluating proposal from hedge funds Knighthead Capital, Abrams Capital

Power producer PG&E Corp said on Friday it is evaluating a proposal from hedge funds Knighthead Capital Management and Abrams Capital Management to provide equity capital commitments supporting a plan to reorganize the company.



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Peru suspends permit for Southern Copper's $1.4 billion Tia Maria project

Peru suspends permit for Southern Copper's $1.4 billion Tia Maria project

Peru has suspended a construction permit it recently gave to Southern Copper Corp for its $1.4 billion Tia Maria copper project while officials can re-evaluate its legality, authorities announced late on Friday.



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U.S. still evaluating requests from firms to sell to China's Huawei: officials

U.S. still evaluating requests from firms to sell to China's Huawei: officials

The U.S. Commerce Department is continuing to evaluate requests by U.S. companies to sell certain equipment to Chinese telecoms company Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, a White House official and Commerce Department spokesman said Friday.



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IMF stands by yuan view; says China could need stimulus if trade war worsens

IMF stands by yuan view; says China could need stimulus if trade war worsens

The International Monetary Fund on Friday stood by its assessment that China's yuan valuation was largely in line with economic fundamentals, but an IMF official said the fund was encouraging China to pursue a more flexible exchange rate with less intervention.



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White House's Navarro says still expecting next round of China trade talks

White House's Navarro says still expecting next round of China trade talks

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Friday the United States was still planning to hold another round of trade talks with Chinese negotiators.



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Trump roils markets with comments on China trade, Huawei

Trump roils markets with comments on China trade, Huawei

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he was not ready to make a deal with China and even called a September round of trade talks into question, reviving concerns on financial markets that the bilateral dispute is unlikely to end anytime soon.



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Wall Street ends down amid more trade woes, high volatility

Wall Street ends down amid more trade woes, high volatility

U.S. stocks fell on Friday following renewed jitters over the U.S.-China trade war, capping a week of trading that saw big swings and high volume.



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Investors look for consumer pressure ahead of next tariffs

Investors look for consumer pressure ahead of next tariffs

As President Donald Trump prepares to slap new tariffs on Chinese imports, investors are bracing for signs of pressure on U.S. consumers as top retailers begin reporting quarterly results next week and key consumer sentiment and retail sales data is released.



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Wall Street end down amid more trade woes, high volatility

Wall Street end down amid more trade woes, high volatility

U.S. stocks fell on Friday following renewed jitters over the U.S.-China trade war, capping a week of trading that saw big swings and high volume.



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S&P 500 dips as Trump comments fan trade fears; Dow flat

S&P 500 dips as Trump comments fan trade fears; Dow flat

The S&P 500 was down slightly while the Dow was flat in late Friday trading as renewed jitters over the U.S.-China trade war were offset by bargain-hunting investors.



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Ramp USA on NetCapital

Ramp USA on NetCapital

Ramp USA, with a post-money valuation of $3.87 million, is raising funds on NetCapital. The company aims to help people with disabilities through robotics. Ramp USA has manufactured Ramp Chair, an attachment that converts a manual wheelchair into an electric off-roading vehicle that can balance over obstacles and climb rocks! Ramp USA was founded by [...]


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Sila Sveta on SeedInvest

Sila Sveta on SeedInvest

Sila Sveta, the turn-key solution provider for digital shows, is raising funds on SeedInvest. The company has a valuation cap of $13 million and sees itself as ‘digital magician.’ Sila Sveta uses visual technologies and modern art to make the digital communication of its clients stand out among the competitors. The company aims to serve [...]


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Fintech Fridays EP35:  Autonomous Alternative Lending with Vit Arnautov of Turnkey Lender

Fintech Fridays EP35: Autonomous Alternative Lending with Vit Arnautov of Turnkey Lender

NCFA Canada | Aug 9, 2019 JOIN US ON A STORYTELLING JOURNEY EVERY FRIDAY. Aug 9: Autonomous Alternative Lending with Vit Arnautov of Turnkey Lender EP35 HOST: Manseeb Khan, Fintech Friday's show host GUEST: VIT ARNAUTOV, Chief Product Officer of Turnkey Lender, (Linkedin) BIO: Vit is a skilled business executive with more than 10 years

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