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Exclusive: Denmark's Nord Stream 2 route request could cause eight-month delay, cost 660 million euros - operator

Exclusive: Denmark's Nord Stream 2 route request could cause eight-month delay, cost 660 million euros - operator

A Russian-led gas pipeline project across the Baltic Sea to Europe could be delayed by up to eight months and cost an extra 660 million euros ($740 million) due to hurdles in securing the necessary permits from Denmark, the pipeline operator has said.



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Tariffs could be a 'tragic situation' for Americans living paycheck to paycheck

Thousands of household products could get more expensive, thanks to the newest round of tariffs the U.S. plans to slap on goods from China next month.

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U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall

U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting the labor market remains strong even as the economy is slowing.



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Kraft Heinz books more than $1 billion in charges, first-half profit slumps

Kraft Heinz books more than $1 billion in charges, first-half profit slumps

Kraft Heinz Co's net income halved in the first six months the year as the packaged food maker disclosed well over $1 billion in charges and writedowns in results delayed by an investigation into its procurement practices.



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Goldman downgrades Caterpillar, citing weakness in China business amid trade war

Goldman Sachs downgraded Caterpillar and said it saw production cuts in the North America and China construction equipment markets due to the ongoing U.S.-China trade.

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Bayer buys BlueRock in $600 million bet on stem cell therapies

Bayer buys BlueRock in $600 million bet on stem cell therapies

German drugmaker Bayer is paying up to $600 million for full control of cell therapy developer BlueRock Therapeutics, stepping up investment in a promising new medical area to revive its drug development pipeline.



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Apple under investigation for unfair competition in Russia

Apple under investigation for unfair competition in Russia

Apple is under investigation in Russia following a complaint from cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab and may be abusing its dominant position in smartphone apps, Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog said on Thursday.



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Capital One data breach shows why it shouldn’t be a tech company that does banking

Capital One data breach shows why it shouldn’t be a tech company that does banking

ComplianceX | The Compliance Exchange | Aug 8, 2019 Once upon a time, any financial institution entrusted with your money and sensitive information would be housed in an imposing building made of granite. Its vault, often visible from the lobby, was formidable. And its managers would always be prudent, conservative types. Think Fidelity Fiduciary Bank, the fictional institution in the Mary

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There's a new Apple analyst and he doesn't love the stock: 'No recovery in the iPhone business'

New Barclays tech analysts Tim Long initiated coverage of Apple with an equal weight rating and a $192 price target.

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Stock markets find a floor as Chinese data soothe nerves

Stock markets find a floor as Chinese data soothe nerves

Stock markets enjoyed a tentative recovery on Thursday after better-than-expected Chinese export data and a steadying of the yuan restored some calm to global markets.



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Asia stocks find solace in China trade surprise, yuan's fix

Asia stocks find solace in China trade surprise, yuan's fix

Asian shares were trying to piece together a rally on Thursday as Beijing reported surprisingly solid trade numbers while also limiting the fall in its yuan, offering a brief respite from fears of a global currency war.



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Lyft's scooters steering new customers to ride-hailing, but winter is coming

Lyft's scooters steering new customers to ride-hailing, but winter is coming

A quarter of Lyft Inc customers who use its bikes and scooters are new to the company, executives said on Wednesday, outlining how investments in the expensive growth area may eventually benefit the core ride-hailing business.



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Venture capital fuels Latam 'unicorns' expansion beyond borders

Venture capital fuels Latam 'unicorns' expansion beyond borders

Surging venture capital investment in Latin American startups has financed international expansion across the region and beyond, as business models that do not require large amounts of capital have helped many firms avoid silos common in the region.



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Salesforce to buy Israel's ClickSoftware for $1.35 billion

Salesforce to buy Israel's ClickSoftware for $1.35 billion

U.S. cloud-based service provider Salesforce said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli software developer ClickSoftware for $1.35 billion in cash and shares.



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