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IKEA teams up with Ori on robotic furniture to help you save space

IKEA teams up with Ori on robotic furniture to help you save space

IKEA has teamed up with U.S startup Ori for the development of a robotic piece of furniture aimed at helping people make more efficient use of tiny living spaces.



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Global stocks rally on U.S. rate-cut hopes, bond yields rise

Global stocks rally on U.S. rate-cut hopes, bond yields rise

Global stock indexes rallied on Tuesday and U.S. stocks registered their biggest one-day gains in five months as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell seemed to open the door to the possibility of a rate cut, while yields on U.S. Treasuries rose.



7 years ago
Former French Justice minister Dati probed over fees paid by Renault-Nissan

Former French Justice minister Dati probed over fees paid by Renault-Nissan

Former French Justice Minister Rachida Dati is being probed over consulting fees she has received from the Renault-Nissan strategic partnership, France's financial prosecutor office said on Tuesday.



7 years ago
UK's Farage says Trump concerned by Brexit delay after meeting

UK's Farage says Trump concerned by Brexit delay after meeting

Nigel Farage, leader of the Britain's Brexit party, said U.S. President Donald Trump told him in a meeting on Tuesday that he was concerned at how long it was taking Britain to leave the European Union.



7 years ago
In Vietnam beer war, Heineken and Sabeco seek to take each other's turf

In Vietnam beer war, Heineken and Sabeco seek to take each other's turf

In Vietnam, one of the world's largest and fastest-growing beer markets, new battle lines are being drawn as Heineken NV and local industry leader Sabeco hone their product offerings and build up marketing muscle.



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Asian shares edge up but growth worries cap gains

Asian shares edge up but growth worries cap gains

Shares in Asia inched higher and safe-haven assets gave up some overnight gains on Tuesday, as investors paused for breath after a volatile Wall Street session, but deeper concerns about growth have capped broader improvements in risk sentiment.



7 years ago
Mexico draws red line on asylum as Trump tariff risk rises

Mexico draws red line on asylum as Trump tariff risk rises

Mexico said on Monday it would reject a U.S. idea to take in all Central American asylum seekers if it is raised at talks this week with the Trump administration, which has threatened to impose tariffs if Mexico does not crack down on illegal immigration.



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U.S. urges judge to deny Huawei motion in government effort to disqualify lawyer

U.S. urges judge to deny Huawei motion in government effort to disqualify lawyer

U.S. prosecutors on Monday asked a judge to reject a motion by China's Huawei seeking information on the grounds for a government request to disqualify the company's lead defense lawyer in a criminal case alleging bank fraud and sanctions violations.



7 years ago
Uber's IPO underwriters recommend buying, estimate deep losses

Uber's IPO underwriters recommend buying, estimate deep losses

The underwriters of Uber Technologies' initial public offering on Tuesday overwhelmingly recommended the company's shares, even as they estimated deeper losses than previously expected for the ride-hailing service this year.



7 years ago
Architecting a New World: Investment Crowdfunding and Digital Assets

Architecting a New World: Investment Crowdfunding and Digital Assets

Exponential Ventures | James Wallace | June 4, 2019 If a tree falls in the forest does anyone care? In a recent 20 year long study at Princeton University, it was determined that the opinions of 90% of US voters have essentially zero impact on government. For the bottom 90% of income earners, the study

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Auto industry starts counting cost of Trump's threatened Mexico tariffs

Auto industry starts counting cost of Trump's threatened Mexico tariffs

Major automakers are assessing the cost of tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened for Mexican imports, both to themselves and their supply chain, with Toyota Motor Corp telling U.S. dealers the duties could cost its major suppliers up to $1 billion.



7 years ago

Many parents are willing to take on $31,000 in debt for their kid's college education

To cover their child's college costs, most parents are willing to go into debt themselves.

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Facebook keeps three-yearly 'say on pay' vote, amid outside investor doubts

Facebook keeps three-yearly 'say on pay' vote, amid outside investor doubts

Facebook Inc investors will only get to vote on the pay of Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg every three years, rather than annually as most outside shareholders would prefer, according to a vote tally released by the world's largest social media company late on Monday, following its annual meeting last week.



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Stocks gain as investors mull chances of rate cut; bond yields rise

Stocks gain as investors mull chances of rate cut; bond yields rise

Global stock indexes climbed on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, while yields on 10-year U.S Treasuries moved higher.



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Fed's Powell commits to 'act as appropriate' to defend U.S. economy

Fed's Powell commits to 'act as appropriate' to defend U.S. economy

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Tuesday the central bank will "act as appropriate" in response to risks posed by a trade war, remarks that may open the door to the possibility of a rate cut.



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