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Streamer launches may hold back Netflix shares for a while, Baird says

Direct competitors like Amazon's Prime Video and Hulu remain a threat, while new players like Apple and Disney are putting pressure on Netflix.

7 years ago
Oil gains amid U.S.-China trade deal hopes, ECB talk of easing policy

Oil gains amid U.S.-China trade deal hopes, ECB talk of easing policy

Oil prices extended gains into a second session on Wednesday, buoyed by rekindled hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal and potential economic stimulus from the European Central Bank (ECB).



7 years ago

Here's what major Wall Street economists believe the Federal Reserve will do today

Wall Street economists are anxiously awaiting Wednesday's FOMC meeting.

7 years ago

4 tax breaks you might get back if Congress reinstates deductions

The House Ways and Means Committee has proposed a package of "tax extenders," potentially reviving deductions and credits that were lost in 2018.

7 years ago
CEOs of some U.S. firms to meet Chinese Premier Li this week: Bloomberg

CEOs of some U.S. firms to meet Chinese Premier Li this week: Bloomberg

Top executives of at least five U.S. companies are scheduled to meet Chinese Premier Li Keqiang this week, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.



7 years ago
Czech owners of Skoda, Volkswagen cars qualify for $23 million compensation

Czech owners of Skoda, Volkswagen cars qualify for $23 million compensation

A Prague district court has ruled that a number of Czech owners of Skoda and Volkswagen cars qualify for 533 million crowns ($23.30 million) in compensation linked to VW's diesel emissions scandal, the ruling seen by Reuters said.



7 years ago
Wall St. takes a breather with all eyes on Fed meeting

Wall St. takes a breather with all eyes on Fed meeting

Wall Street's main indexes took a pause on Wednesday, after a rally the previous day, as investors held back from making big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy statement that is expected to lay the groundwork for future interest rate cuts.



7 years ago
Creative Destruction Lab joins the Libra Association as first named academic Founding Partner

Creative Destruction Lab joins the Libra Association as first named academic Founding Partner

CDL Team | June 18, 2019 The Libra Association announces a new initiative with the goal of increasing access to financial services and fostering financial inclusion around the world TORONTO, CANADA – Today, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – a not-for-profit seed-stage startup program – announces that it will be a Founding Partner of the Libra

7 years ago
'Sully' Sullenberger blasts U.S. aircraft certification process, says 737 MAX pilots need new simulator training

'Sully' Sullenberger blasts U.S. aircraft certification process, says 737 MAX pilots need new simulator training

Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who in 2009 landed a US Airways flight safely on the Hudson River in New York, told a congressional panel on Wednesday that pilots of the now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX should get new simulator training before the plane returns to service.



7 years ago
Wall St. cautious ahead of Fed policy statement

Wall St. cautious ahead of Fed policy statement

Wall Street's main indexes took a pause on Wednesday, after a rally the previous day, as investors held back from making big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy statement that is expected to lay the groundwork for future interest rate cuts.



7 years ago
Czech owners of Skoda, Volkswagen cars qualify for $23 million compensation, court says

Czech owners of Skoda, Volkswagen cars qualify for $23 million compensation, court says

A Prague district court has ruled that a number of Czech owners of Skoda and Volkswagen cars qualify for 533 million crowns ($23.30 million) in compensation linked to VW's diesel emissions scandal, the ruling seen by Reuters said.



7 years ago

Facebook's ambitious cryptocurrency plan is met by a wall of regulatory and data concerns

Global watchdogs and congressional leaders are calling for oversight of a digital asset being launched by Facebook and other tech companies.

7 years ago
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Wall Street climbs after Fed signals potential rate cuts

Wall Street climbs after Fed signals potential rate cuts

Wall Street rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as expected, and signaled potential cuts later this year.



7 years ago
Factbox: Winners and losers in Trump's trade war with China

Factbox: Winners and losers in Trump's trade war with China

U.S. companies in everything from computer chips to tractors have said President Donald Trump's trade wars, including disputes with Beijing and global steel tariffs, have had an impact on them.



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