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U.S. healthcare stocks shielded from political pressures prove profitable

U.S. healthcare investors have found success this year buying stocks of companies whose products improve eyesight, treat pets and fix crooked teeth, all viewed as unlikely to fall victim to political and regulatory issues pressuring a wide swath of the sector.



5 years ago

Canada rejects idea of halting extradition of top Huawei executive to United States

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday dismissed a suggestion that Ottawa block the extradition of a top executive from China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to the United States, saying it would set a dangerous precedent.



5 years ago

Jumpstart on Republic

"Jumpstart provides a financial cushion - a jumpstart - after the shock of a natural disaster. We’ve introduced a new product category - called parametric insurance - that democratizes disaster insurance. Parametric means a lump-sum is paid out right away after a pre-defined event, i.e. a “parameter.”


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5 years ago

Cityzenith on Republic

"Cityzenith’s revolutionary 3D Digital Twin platform, Smart World Pro, is pioneering the development and implementation of Digital Twins in Smart Cities around the world in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and Asia.


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5 years ago

U.S. judge sets pre-trial hearing for Sprint/T-Mobile deal for next week

The judge hearing a request from state attorneys general to stop T-Mobile US Inc from buying Sprint Corp for $26 billion will hold a pre-trial hearing next week.



5 years ago

One top tech investor is betting against chip stocks, bearish Netflix

AlphaOne Capital Partners' Dan Niles is forecasting a fall in semiconductor stocks as he believes chipmakers will start to cut their earnings forecasts for the second half of the year.

5 years ago

Elizabeth Warren will introduce legislation to cancel student loan debt for most borrowers

Elizabeth Warren isn't waiting for the election to push forward her sweeping plan to erase the majority of the country's outstanding student debt.

5 years ago

Wall Street edges higher as oil jumps after Gulf tanker attacks

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after two days of declines, as energy shares rebounded with oil on concerns of supply disruption following attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman.



5 years ago

Oil surges on Gulf tanker attacks; stocks rise on Fed rate cut expectations

Oil futures rose on Thursday after attacks on two tankers off the coast of Iran, while the U.S. Treasury yield curve steepened and stocks rose following economic data that was seen as strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year.



5 years ago

Wall St. climbs as oil jumps after Gulf tanker attacks

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after two days of declines, as energy shares rebounded with oil on concerns of a supply disruption following attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman.



5 years ago

Uber, Bird loses bid for U.S. tariff relief on Chinese-made bikes, scooters

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office rejected Uber Technologies Inc's request for relief from 25% tariffs imposed on Chinese-made electric bicycles, according to a May 29 letter.



5 years ago

Oil surges on tanker attacks; stocks rise on Fed rate cut expectations

Oil futures rose on Thursday after attacks on two tankers off the coast of Iran, while the U.S. Treasury yield curve steepened and stocks rose following economic data seen as strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year.



5 years ago

Target expands same-day shipping as delivery war heats up

Target Corp on Thursday expanded its same-day delivery options for online shoppers, intensifying the race among retailers to deliver orders faster.



5 years ago

U.S. judge sets pre-trial hearing next week for Sprint/T-Mobile deal

The judge hearing a complaint from state attorneys general seeking to stop T-Mobile US Inc from buying Sprint Corp for $26 billion will hold a pre-trial hearing next week.



5 years ago

Over 600 U.S. companies urge Trump to resolve trade dispute with China: letter

Walmart Inc, Target Corp and more than 600 other companies urged U.S. President Donald Trump in a letter on Thursday to resolve the trade dispute with China, saying tariffs hurt American businesses and consumers.



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