OPEC agrees to cut production

The oil cartel agreed to curb output for the first time in eight years. And this time, even non-OPEC producers like Russia are pitching in, as Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Treasury under Trump

Antony Currie and Gina Chon discuss nominee Steven Mnuchin's Wall Street background and whether his bipartisan bent bodes well for securing broad support for U.S. fiscal policy.

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Ross and Mnuchin are relatively safe choices - analyst

President-elect Donald Trump picks ex-Goldman Sachs Steven Mnuchin to lead the U.S. Treasury Department and billionaire Wilbur Ross for the Commerce, and Wall Street breathes a sigh of relief, says an analyst. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Tepid inflation muddies brighter euro zone picture

German retail sales rose at their fastest pace in more than five years in October, reinforcing expectations that private consumption will remain the main growth driver in Europe's largest economy this year. But low inflation is still a worry for the ECB. David Pollard reports.German retail sales rose at their fastest pace in more than five years in October, reinforcing expectations that private consumption will remain the main growth driver in Europe's largest economy this year. But low inflation is still a worry for the ECB. David Pollard reports.

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ANZ Bank increasing caution on property lending

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Chief Executive Shayne Elliott says his bank has become more cautious about lending to apartment developers and buyers due to concerns about overdevelopment and stagnant household incomes. Ross Miklaszewicz reports.

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Health stocks boost Wall Street; energy a drag

U.S. stocks edged higher as an upbeat outlook from UnitedHealth lifted health insurers, though a sharp drop in oil prices weighed on energy shares. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Pipeline protesters ordered to leave

North Dakota's governor ordered pipeline protesters to leave, citing hazards posed by harsh weather as a blizzard bore down on the area. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Keith Bliss on what worries him about the Fed's strategy

Cuttone and Co's Keith Bliss talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Governor Jerome Powell's comments, Dow 20,000 before the new year, and what a Trump presidency will mean for the markets in 2017.

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Fight for $15 protestors arrested

Police arrested some of the workers participating in the nationwide protests for higher pay, union rights and immigration reform. Fred Katayama reports.

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EU edges closer to Greek debt relief

Comments from European Commssion finance chief, Pierre Moscovici, are being seen as a clear hint that Eurogroup ministers meeting on December 5th will discuss debt relief measures to help Greece cope with the aftermath of its debt crisis. David Pollard reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Cognizant's consult

Hedge fund Elliott wants the $35 billion IT services provider to improve its margins and return capital to shareholders. Rob Cyran and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss the merits of the advice.

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Oil tumbles on doubts over OPEC production cut

Oil prices have fallen almost 4 percent on signs leading oil exporters in OPEC were struggling to agree on a deal to cut production to reduce global oversupply. As Laura Frykberg reports, Brent saw the biggest daily percentage decline since early September.

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Tiffany snaps sales slump

Tiffany's sales rose for the first time in eight quarters despite the negative impact of heavy security near its flagship store. Fred Katayama reports.

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Samsung may split as investor pressure builds

Tech giant Samsung Electronics is considering whether to transition to a holding company structure, a move long expected as the next succession step for the founding Lee family's heirs. As Laura Frykberg reports, the world's top maker of smartphones, memory chips and televisions is also examining the potential benefits of listing its shares on other overseas markets.

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Mobile apps cash in on India's money mess

Digital payment providers in India mobilize hundreds of extra workers to enroll small merchants and offer their services for free, betting that a massive cash crunch will prove to be the opportunity of a lifetime. Eve Johnson reports.

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Italy: Renzi, banks in balance as key vote nears

An investor survey shows the chance of Italy leaving the euro zone over the next 12 months is almost 20 percent. As David Pollard reports, banks stocks have recovered slightly but worries about Italian lenders remain as a Renzi victory in the weekend's reform referendum looks less and less likely.

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Fewer North Korean workers come to China

North Korean sanctions are starting to bite, but since the isolated country is so secretive, its effects are best observed from the Chinese border. China is Pyongyang's main economic lifeline and, as Ryan Brooks reports, traders there say they're feeling the pinch.

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Standard Chartered to cut hundreds of jobs

British bank Standard Chartered is cutting 10 percent of its investment banking staff starting this week. As Tara Joseph reports, the redundancies are part of an overall shrinking finance sector in Asia.

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Cyber Monday to hit record $3.36 billion - Adobe

Cyber Monday is on track to bring in $3.36 Billion, according to Adobe. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Adobe's Tamara Gaffney breaks down the data on the Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday sales are up more than 9 percent from a year ago but there is one big changes happening this year according to Adobe Tamara Gaffney. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Lufthansa pilots' strike disrupts more flights

A Munich labour court has rejected a request by Lufthansa to issue a temporary injunction averting a strike by the German flagship carrier's pilots on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to union Vereinigung Cockpit. As Laura Frykberg reports, another 1,700 flights are now likely to be cancelled over the next two days.

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OPEC meeting outcome unclear

OPEC meets on Wednesday to talk about cuts in oil production but it's outcome, which will likely impact global crude prices, is very uncertain. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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Banks nervous as Italy's referendum looms

Italy holds a constitutional referendum on Sunday that could end the political career of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and move the eurosceptic 5-Star Movement closer to government. As Sonia Legg reports, some fear it could also deliver a fatal blow to some of Italy's banks.

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Breakingviews TV: Calling Time

Jennifer Saba and Richard Beales talk about a report that Time Inc has rejected an offer from Edgar Bronfman Jr. and others, and why it suggests the magazine group is now for sale.

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Workers in gig-economy get a glimpse at the future

Faced with a barrage of lawsuits from workers demanding benefits and recognition as employees, some gig-economy firms are looking to legislation to settle the issue.

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OECD predicts global growth, for now

Global growth will pick up faster than previously expected in the coming months as the Trump administration's planned tax cuts and public spending fire up the U.S. economy. The OECD's twice-yearly Economic Outlook estimated global growth would accelerate from 2.9 percent this year to 3.3 percent in 2017 and reach 3.6 percent in 2018. Laura Frykberg reports.

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A Canadian pipeline project faces a long fight to the coast

If Canada approves Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, the company's eight-year fight to get the project off the ground will be over - and a new battle to overcome increasingly fierce resistance among communities along the pipeline's route will begin.

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Climate change deepens Thailand's fish crisis

Years of overfishing in Thailand take their toll, threatening a multi-billion dollar industry. The government is working hard to bring the fish back with a whole new raft of regulations. But as Eve Johnson reports there's another big culprit that they're ignoring: global warming.

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Samsung Electronics considering split: report

A South Korean media report says the board of the world's largest smartphone maker will consider a proposal to split the company in two. As Tara Joseph reports, shareholders are in favor of the idea, with Samsung struggles to recover from its Note 7 exploding phone crisis, and a leadership succession issue. Tara Joseph reports.

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Fukushima cleanup cost estimated at $180 bln

Japan's trade ministry has almost doubled the estimated cost of compensation for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and decommissioning of the damaged Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant to more than 20 trillion yen ($177.51 billion), according to the Nikkei business daily. Ryan Brooks reports.

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U.S. crowds pick up slightly on Black Friday, online sales jump

The U.S. holiday shopping tradition of Black Friday saw an uptick in shoppers but in-store retailers continued to be eclipsed by cyber deals as online sales jumped. Gavino Garay reports.

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Animated 'Moana' leads Thanksgiving box office

Disney's 'Moana' snags over $81 million during its Thanksgiving box office run. Gavino Garay reports.

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Wall Street rallies on Black Friday

Consumer stocks drove the major U.S. indexes to record highs on Black Friday, the day marking the start of the holiday shopping season. Fred Katayama reports.

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Macy's fights back on Black Friday

Macy's offers bigger discounts to attract shoppers, trying to compete with online retailers. Fred Katayama reports.

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J&J & Actelion: more mergers for big pharma?

U.S. healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is reported to be approaching Swiss biotechnology firm Actelion about a potential takeover. David Pollard reports.

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Britons chase Black Friday bargains online

British stores and retail websites are awash with discounted goods as shoppers chase "Black Friday" deals in a spending spree that is expected to top last year's record level. Kate King reports.

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2,000 Alitalia jobs at risk - sources

Alitalia could cut up to 2,000 jobs as controlling shareholder Etihad Airways pushes for sweeping changes to turn the loss-making airline around, according to sources. As Ciara Lee reports, it comes as Lufthansa cancels 830 flights on Friday as pilots extend their strike.

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Viagra and a fake name: Park's political scandal

South Korean investigators have reportedly raided the offices of Lotte Group, SK Group and government agencies as part of a widening probe into alleged influence-peddling that has engulfed President Park Geun-hye. It comes a day after the President's office said it had bought dozens of Viagra pills to treat possible altitude sickness. Ryan Brooks reports.

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ECB to boost lending amid 'higher' political risk

The European Central Bank says it will free up short-term funding markets by lending back bonds it's bought as part of its stimulus programme. As David Pollard reports, it's also warned of heightened risk for the euro zone from an uncertain political environment.

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Greek workers strike against EU/IMF reforms

Greek public-sector workers have gone on strike to protest at labour and pension reforms and state asset sales which the government agreed with the country's official creditors in exchange for loans. As Sonia Legg reports, Athens is also at odds with its lenders over some reforms.

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China sets world record for patent applications

China is driving Asian-led growth in innovation worldwide, becoming the first country to file 1 million patent applications in a single year, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization. Tara Joseph reports

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€20m lost as Lufthansa pilots extend strike

Striking pilots at German airline Lufthansa are costing the company around 20 million euros a day, but as Kate King explains the pay-dispute doesn't look like it will be resolved anytime soon.

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Dow, S&P 500 set record high closes

The Dow and the S&P 500 eked out record high closes ahead of Thanksgiving, helped by gains in industrial stocks. Losses in technology shares weighed on the Nasdaq. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Mark Martiak on the Fed minutes impact on the markets

Premier Wealth First Allied's Mark Martiak talks with Bobbi Rebell about the FOMC November meeting minutes and the outlook for U.S. stocks.

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Automakers ramp up promotions

U.S. automakers are ramping up promotions ahead of Black Friday to clear out bulging inventories and dispel investor doubts about consumer demand. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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UK building its way out of Brexit?

The UK's small and medium-sized building companies have welcomed the 'borrowing to build' approach taken by finance minister Philip Hammond in his first budget plan since Britain decided to leave the EU, but insist there needs to be a strong focus on skills to cope with Brexit. Ross Miklaszewicz reports.

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Police use force to push crowd away from bank

Police in India use batons on a crowd trying to push into a bank after the country abolished some large banknotes. Diane Hodges reports.

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Forget Thanksgiving, Santa's already here

Santa Claus helps to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange and promote the 90th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Global markets: US, euro zone go separate ways

A buoyant Wall Street contrasted on Wednesday with a dip in Eurozone shares and bonds. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Lilly Alzheimer's drug fails in big study

Eli Lilly's experimental drug failed to slow loss of cognitive ability in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease in a large trial, shares tanked. Alicia Powell reports.

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UK cuts growth outlook in post-Brexit budget plan

Britain is ramping up its borrowing forecasts and cutting its growth outlook as the economy slows in the wake of the Brexit vote, UK finance minister Philip Hammond said in the country's first budget plan since voters decided to leave the European Union. ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION.

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Borrowing up, growth down for Brexit Britain

Britain is ramping up its borrowing forecasts and cutting its growth outlook as the economy slows in the wake of the Brexit vote, UK finance minister Philip Hammond said in the country's first budget plan since voters decided to leave the European Union. Kate King reports.

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Flights cancelled as Lufthansa pilots strike

Around 100-thousand passengers are expected to be affected as Lufthansa pilots stike for two days in Germany. They want more pay, but as Kate King reports airline management are refusing to budge amid increasing competition in the sector.

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Power vacuum threatens S. Korea as scandal deepens

South Korean prosecutors have raided the offices of Samsung Group over its alleged link with Choi Soon-sil, President Park Geun-hye's confidant who has been indicted in an influence-peddling scandal. As Ryan Brooks reports, there are now fears the scandal could impact business confidence.

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China goes global as Trump puts America first

Once considered a threat, China suddenly seems globally friendly as president-elect Trump rips up TPP and threatens to back out of the Paris climate change agreement. As Tara Joseph reports, Beijing is well aware of its growing opportunity on the world stage.

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Facebook crafts censorship tool to re-enter China: NYT

Facebook has quietly developed a censorship tool that could persuade China to allow the world's biggest social media network to re-enter the world's second largest economy after a seven-year ban, that’s according to the New York Times. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Dow above 19,000 for first time

U.S. stocks extended their post-U.S. election rise on Tuesday with moderate gains that pushed the Dow above 19,000 and the three major indexes to record closing levels for a second straight day. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Window still open for U.S., Asia trade

Trump's plan to ditch the Trans-Pacific Partnership may inflict some near-term pain but window for trade in Asia Pacific is still open. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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TPP is not the end

Trump's plan to ditch the Trans-Pacific Partnership may inflict some near-term pain but window for trade in Asia Pacific is still open. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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Dow tops 19,000 for first time ever

Wall Street's three main indexes hit records again on Tuesday, with the Dow topping 19,000 points for the first time ever. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Breakingviews TV: Facebook's $6 bln diversion

Amid a slew of stumbles the social network launched its first-ever stock buyback. It's a case of look here, not there, Jen Saba and Rob Cox argue.

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Spend more? We already do, says German finmin

The European Commission's call for fiscal stimulus should not be aimed at Germany, according to Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble. As David Pollard reports, he's been arguing Europe's biggest economy has increased investment more than the euro zone average in the last decade.

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Rich get richer, Britain gets poorer

Britain is $1.5 trillion poorer in dollar terms due to the fall in the pound since the vote to leave the European Union, a Credit Suisse study on global wealth has found. And, as David Pollard reports, another 945 billionaires will be minted around the world in the next five years, bringing their number to nearly 3,000.

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VW puts Americas at heart of turnaround plan

Volkswagen says it will need to conquer the Americas, the region at the centre of its emissions scandal, to deliver a turnaround at its core VW brand. As Sonia Legg reports, Europe's largest carmaker is also planning to launch a series of higher-margin SUVs, limousines and electric cars to try to win back customers in markets where it has long lagged competitors.

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Trump says will quit Pacific trade deal on day one of presidency

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump releases a video laying out actions he will take on his first day in office on Jan. 20, including withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Is TPP dead after Trump pullout promise?

An Asia-Pacific trade deal stands almost no chance of working now that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pulled the plug on it, proponents of the pact say, opening the way for China to assume the leadership mantle on trade. Sonia Legg reports.

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China's car market on edge over tax break fate

Car makers in China fret over whether a tax break propping up this year's sales will be extended. As Ryan Brooks reports, if Beijing lets it lapse it could mean the first decline in sales for the world's largest auto market.

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Black Friday moves online

Spending on Britain's Black Friday discount shopping day is forecast to break last year's record takings, though it is expected to be predominantly an online affair this year. Saira Jaffer reports.

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Major indexes hit records as post-election rally goes on

All three major U.S. stock indices set record closing highs on Monday, extending their post-election rally, as energy and other commodity-related shares gain, and Facebook leads a jump in technology. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Cyber Monday is the new Black Friday

Retailmenot's Chief Marketing Officer Marissa Tarleton talks about how holiday deals are showing up sooner and sooner. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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Sean O'Hara on why the market rally will likely continue

Sean O'Hara, President of Pacer ETF Distributors talks with Bobbi Rebell about the impact of a Trump presidency on the markets, and why investors need to make sure they are not over leveraged on expectations.

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Washington can now help relieve 'only game in town' Fed - Fischer

The Federal Reserve's second-in-command, vice chairman Stanley Fischer, warns against "inviting further trouble" by eliminating some of the so-called Dodd-Frank financial regulations. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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Why Fillon is a favourite in the French primaries

The surprise frontrunner in France's presidential party primaries has campaigned on longer working weeks and cutting government spending. Could he be the man to lead the Conservatives to victory in next year's election? Laura Frykberg reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Trump U-turn

The president-elect will pay $25 mln to settle allegations of fraud against his real-estate seminar program. Jeffrey Goldfarb and Rob Cox discuss whether voters may soon feel duped, too.

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Referendum spooks Italy's oldest bank

Shares in Monte dei Paschi di Siena were suspended from trading after big falls as Italian banking stocks came under renewed pressure ahead of December's constitutional referendum that could unseat the government. Sonia Legg reports.

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Oil rallies ahead of OPEC decision on output

Oil prices rose 3 percent on Monday to their highest in three weeks, catching a lift from a weaker dollar, as OPEC appeared to be moving closer to agreeing an output cut when it meets next week. Hayley Platt reports.

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Trump presidency boosts Japan mask maker

A Japanese company which makes rubber Donald Trump masks says it's delighted with the level of business but not so happy he won the election. Paul Chapman reports.

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Merkel may need more than a strong economy

Germany's economy slows during the third quarter after strong growth in the first six months of the year. It comes as Angela Merkel faces perhaps the biggest test of her career, as she seeks a fourth term in office. Sonia Legg reports.

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APEC trade woes China's opportunity?

Pacific Rim leaders have vowed to fight protectionism after Donald Trump's election victory raised fears the United States would scrap free trade deals. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Ford tells Trump no Lincoln SUV production going to Mexico

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he worked hard with Ford to prevent moving a Kentucky plant to Mexico, but the automaker says it informed Trump it is keeping one vehicle in U.S. production. Fred Katayama reports.

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Ken Kamen: Small banks have more room to rally

Mercadien's Ken Kamen tells Reuters' Fred Katayama that banks could continue to rally in an environment of rising rates and possible loosening of regulations.

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Wall Street edges lower

Healthcare stocks like Allergan weighed on the major indexes, but stocks posted gains for the week. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Fake-news reality

New Balance, Pepsi and Ford all have confronted Trump-related misinformation in the days following the U.S. election. Kevin Allison and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss this conundrum facing Corporate America.

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Ghosn not worried over NAFTA

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to renegotiate the NAFTA trade deal, but Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says his company can adapt. Fred Katayama reports.

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Car makers clamour for China's consumers

Carmakers in China are fretting over whether a tax break that has propped up sales this year will be extended. As Hayley Platt reports, the prospect of the first annual decline in sales for the world’s largest auto market was a hot topic at the Guangzhou auto show.

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British retailers do battle for top Xmas ad

Tis' nearly the season to be merry and for big-budget media campaigns, designed to get our attention and our money.Every year companies spend more and more on Christmas marketing. As Ross Miklaszewicz reports, the figure in the UK this year reportedly topped £5.6 billon.

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Volkswagen to cut 30,000 jobs at VW brand by 2020

Volkswagen has unveiled plans to cut 23,000 jobs in Germany to help achieve 3.7 billion euros in annual savings by 2020 to turn around its core brand and help fund a shift to electric and self-driving cars following its emissions scandal. Hayley Platt reports.

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China eyes APEC trade leadership after Trump's win

The APEC conference in Peru is the perfect place for Xi Jinping to launch a campaign that could see China become top dog in Pacific trade - and cut out the Unites States. As Graham Mackay reports, with Donald Trump threatening to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Beijing's in a unique position.

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Draghi toughens tone on bank regulation, inflation

Amid speculation the new US administration could ease bank rules, Mario Draghi insists global banking regulation should not be rolled back. The ECB chief also spoke in Frankfurt on the need for a 'sustainable' rise in inflation, in remarks seen by some as hinting at an extension of the Bank's QE programme. David Pollard reports.

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India's farmers bear the brunt of cash crunch

Millions of small Indian farmers are struggling to buy seeds and fertilizer to sow key summer crops due to a cash crunch caused by the government's radical move to remove 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation. Eve Johnson reports

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Obama holds talks with Merkel, EU leaders in Germany

U.S. President Barack Obama meets with European leaders on farewell tour of Europe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Why Europe tops market risk list for 2017

The euro zone has withstood several crises since 2008 centered on its fractured economy, bond market, banking system and, of course, Greece. But for financial markets, the biggest test may be to come. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Wall Street lifted by data, earnings, and Yellen remarks

S&P 500 rose to within a hair of its record high on Thursday as bank stocks got a boost from bets on higher interest rates, and consumer discretionary stocks were lifted by economic data and earnings. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Kenyan coffee ambitions heat up

Kenya is working to increase the value of its coffee by roasting more beans instead of focusing on raw bean exports, and is also pushing farmers to work with more foreign investors to increase markets abroad. Ciara Lee reports.

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Jonathan Corpina on Yellen impact on markets

Meridian Equity Partners' Jonathan Corpina talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments and how they impacted the markets.

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Russia blocks LinkedIn

Russia's communications regulator blocks access to LinkedIn after a court ruled the website guilty of violating a data storage law. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Jonathan Corpina on Yellen impact on markets

Meridian Equity Partners' Jonathan Corpina talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments and how they impacted the markets.

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Russia blocks LinkedIn

Russia's communications regulator blocks access to LinkedIn after a court ruled the website guilty of violating a data storage law. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Jonathan Corpina on Yellen impact on markets

Meridian Equity Partners' Jonathan Corpina talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments and how they impacted the markets.

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Russia blocks LinkedIn

Russia's communications regulator blocks access to LinkedIn after a court ruled the website guilty of violating a data storage law. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Jonathan Corpina on Yellen impact on markets

Meridian Equity Partners' Jonathan Corpina talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments and how they impacted the markets.

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Russia blocks LinkedIn

Russia's communications regulator blocks access to LinkedIn after a court ruled the website guilty of violating a data storage law. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Jonathan Corpina on Yellen impact on markets

Meridian Equity Partners' Jonathan Corpina talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments and how they impacted the markets.

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Russia blocks LinkedIn

Russia's communications regulator blocks access to LinkedIn after a court ruled the website guilty of violating a data storage law. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Jonathan Corpina on Yellen impact on markets

Meridian Equity Partners' Jonathan Corpina talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments and how they impacted the markets.

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Russia blocks LinkedIn

Russia's communications regulator blocks access to LinkedIn after a court ruled the website guilty of violating a data storage law. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Rate hike "relatively soon" - Yellen

The Federal Reserve could raise U.S. interest rates "relatively soon" if economic data keeps pointing to an improving job market and rising inflation, says Fed Chair Janet Yellen. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Jonathan Corpina on Yellen impact on markets

Meridian Equity Partners' Jonathan Corpina talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments and how they impacted the markets.

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Delhi's veg market crumbles under cash crunch

A severe cash crunch brings Delhi's wholesale vegetable market to a near halt with supplies drying up as sellers, buyers and commission agents search for elusive currency to trade their wares. As Sonia Legg reports, prices are also expected to spiral.

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Carlos Ghosn: NAFTA issue won't be big hurdle

Nissan's CEO tells Reuters Fred Katayama he's relaxed about President-Elect Donald Trump's stance on NAFTA because its U.S. and Mexican plants are running at full capacity, and Nissan can adapt.

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Wal-Mart's profit drops

Profit fell at the world's largest retailer. As Fred Katayama reports, rising sales was weaker than expected, pressuring Wal-Mart's stock.

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Breakingviews TV: Goldman scions

Descendants of longtime Goldman Sachs boss Sidney Weinberg made headlines at their M&A advice shops. Breakingviews editors discuss changes at Evercore and Perella Weinberg.

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What Brexit? UK retail sales growth at 14-year high

British retail sales surged in October, as colder weather boosted clothing sales and supermarkets cashed in from Halloween, lifting annual sales growth to its highest in nearly a decade and a half. Sonia Legg reports.

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Euro zone maths: Trump + data = uncertainty

Euro zone consumer price growth accelerated slightly in October as expected thanks to more expensive services and smaller energy price falls, data shows. That's good news for the ECB but Trump's win poses new risks to the euro zone. David Pollard reports.

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The Japanese firm behind Barca's mega sponsor deal

FC Barcelona signs up a massive new sponsorship deal worth more than $230 million over four years. But what is Rakuten, the Japanese firm lending its name to the famous red and blue striped shirts? Graham Mackay reports

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What Brexit? UK retail sales growth at 14-year high

British retail sales surged in October, as colder weather boosted clothing sales and supermarkets cashed in from Halloween, lifting annual sales growth to its highest in nearly a decade and a half. Sonia Legg reports.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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LCK Wealth Management's Laurie Kamhi's take on the markets

HighTower's LCK Wealth Management Laurie Kamhi talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets, and where the best opportunities are for investors.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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Jaguar unveils electric vehicle

Jaguar's I-PACE boasts a driving range on par with that of Tesla's Model X. The auto maker says it'll carry a lower price tag. Fred Katayama reports.

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Obama: Greece will see brighter days

On his last trip to Europe as US president, Barack Obama assures allies of the US' commitment to NATO, promises to support a smooth handover to Trump and praises the European Union. Kate King reports.

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Macron, Le Pen fire up French election race

With Trump's US election victory raising alerts over the rise of populism, France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen unveils her presidential campaign headquarters. Others too are joining the fray: economy minister Emmanuel Macron launching a bid that could disrupt campaigns on both the left and the right. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Tackling too big to fail

Antony Currie and Gina Chon discuss the conflicting plans for bank regulation from Congress and Neel Kashkari's Minneapolis Fed – and why shares in Freddie and Fannie are on a tear.

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Obama: Greece will see brighter days

On his last trip to Europe as US president, Barack Obama assures allies of the US' commitment to NATO, promises to support a smooth handover to Trump and praises the European Union. Kate King reports.

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EU bids to beat the budget blues

Ministers brace for an intense round of EU budget negotiations ahead of a Thursday deadline, with Italy complaining not enough spending is planned for handling migration, security threats and youth unemployment. In the meantime, Italy has been named as one of six countries in breach of EU rules on their own budgets. David Pollard reports.

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Target's profit surges

The retailer's earnings shot higher on strong back-to-school sales. As Fred Katayama reports, Target lifted its forecast for comparable sales and profit.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama says Greece cannot take more austerity

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will continue to stress to Greece's European partners that austerity alone could not help the country emerge from crisis and that debt relief was necessary along with reforms. Sonia Legg reports.

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Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies

Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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BoE's Carney faces lawmakers on inflation, departure

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney answered questions from Britain's House of Commons Treasury Committee on Tuesday on everything from inflation to his future at the Bank. As David Pollard reports, the session began amid headlines that the UK government had no overall strategy for leaving the EU.

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Breakingviews TV: A makeup upstart

Estee Lauder is paying through the nose for Too Faced, but gets a brand with social-media savvy and a way to combat slumping sales through traditional channels, says Kate Duguid.

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EasyJet presses on with Brexit plan, profits fall

British low-cost airline easyJet says it will apply for a new licence to continue flying within the European Union if Britain leaves the bloc as sterling's slide and fears of militant attacks hit profits. As Hayley Platt reports, the low-cost airline was a particularly strong opponent of Brexit.

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No escape for Park as S. Korea scandal intensifies

South Koreans are furious with President Park Geun-hye, ahead of her questioning by prosecutors over a political scandal engulfing her leadership. As Ryan Brooks reports protesters, and even many people within the president's own party, are considering impeachment.

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Wall Street ends flat as financials' rise offsets tech drop

After choppy trading late in the session, the Dow ended at a record high while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite dipped. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Russian Economy Minister accused of bribery

Russia's economy minister Alexie Ulyukayev has been detained in bribery case involving state-oil producer Rosneft and as Kate King reports, he could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty.

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Trump victory taking shine off gold

Amid signs of a more tempered Trump and optimism his policies could spur economic growth gold prices plung in the days following the president-elect’s victory speech.

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Allianz: 'brilliant' results beat sector blues

Allianz's forecast-beating results are described as 'brilliant' by one trader but how is Europe's largest insurer overcoming the low interest rates and competition that is pressuring others in the sector? David Pollard reports.

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U.S. Bank's Eric Wiegand on the post-Trump victory rally

Eric Wiegand, Senior Portfolio Manager at U.S. Bank talks with Bobbi Rebell about the U.S. financial markets and whether the post-election Trump rally will last.

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American Apparel files for second bankruptcy in just over a year

American Apparel LLC filed for its second bankruptcy protection in just over a year, weighed down by intense competitive pressures facing U.S. teen retailers. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Breakingviews TV: A competent cabinet

As the least-experienced man to ever occupy the White House, Donald Trump will need lots of help from capable and experienced executives, not D-list campaign cronies, argues Rob Cox.

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Japan's economy beats forecasts but risks ahead

Japan's economic growth handily beat expectations in the July-September period, expanding for a third straight quarter as exports recovered. But, as Sonia Legg reports, weak domestic activity cast doubt on hopes for a sustainable economic recovery.

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China fears over Trump trade talk

China's leader has called U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his win and affirm his commitment to the two countries cooperating on trade. Laura Frykberg reports.

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'Trump Thump' whacks bond market

The U.S. dollar has hit an 11-month peak as the risk of faster domestic inflation and wider budget deficits if Donald Trump goes on a U.S. spending binge sent Treasury and other benchmark global bond yields ever higher. Ciara Lee reports

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China economy threatened by household debt

China's economy largely showed further signs of steadying in October as expected. But, as Graham Mackay reports, disappointing retail sales growth and fears of U.S. trade frictions under incoming President Donald Trump are increasingly clouding the outlook.

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VW's Audi in talks for 2nd China tie-up

Volkswagen's has said that it is in talks with China's SAIC Motor Corp for a long-term collaboration. But, as Hayley Platt reports, dealers for its existing joint venture say it could cause them "potentially fatal damage."

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Week ahead: focus shifts from Trump to Fed

After Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the U.S. presidential election, investors may refocus in the coming week on the health of the world economy and any signs that years of rock-bottom interest rates and fiscal austerity are coming to an end. Ciara Lee reports.

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Kerry says U.S. will push to implement climate deal

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pledges a push to implement a historic deal on climate change before sceptic Donald Trump takes over. Paul Chapman reports.

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Indian villagers hit by banknote switch

Villagers in India are swarming to banks to exchange notes which have now been banned to thwart black marketeers. Paul Chapman reports.

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Dow chalks up best week in five years, closes at record high

The Dow Jones industrial average ended at a record closing high on Friday, capping off its best week since 2011 after Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the U.S. presidential election. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Trumponomics - What to expect on international trade

Axel Threlfall talks to Jim Rogers, Hilary Kramer and Dr. Mukesh Aghi about how the Trump presidency will affect international trade.

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Trumponomics – What to expect for the global economy

Axel Threlfall talks to Jim Rogers, Hilary Kramer and Dr. Mukesh Aghi about how Donald Trump’s presidency will affect the global economy and India.

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Latin America's commodity conundrum

Amid a slump in commodity prices, the International Monetary Fund is forecasting a second straight year of recession for the region. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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J.C. Penney posts surprise drop in same-store sales, shares slide

Weak traffic and tough competition hurt J.C. Penney results as it continues to restructure . Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Bowie artworks fetch $30 mln in first auction round

A first auction of items from late rock star David Bowie's private art collection has fetched more than $30 million, with some going far above their estimated prices. Hayley Platt reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Mexico vs. Canada

Breakingviews columnists discus the diverging market reactions in America's neighbors to the North and South in response to NAFTA-hating Donald Trump's victory.

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Brazil: Petrobras shocks amid austerity gloom

President Michel Temer's government comes under more pressure over its austerity measures as rioters storm the National Assembly building to vent their anger - while state-run oil company Petrobras shocks the markets with a huge third-quarter loss where none had been expected. Hayley Platt reports.

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Allianz: 'brilliant' results beat sector blues

Allianz's forecast-beating results are described as 'brilliant' by one trader but how is Europe's largest insurer overcoming the low interest rates and competition that is pressuring others in the sector? David Pollard reports.

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Trump bets blast Dow to new high, bank sector hits 2008 levels

Bank stocks and industrials surged on Thursday, pushing the Dow to a record closing high, while Apple and other technology shares sank as Wall Street rearranged its bets to benefit from Donald Trump's presidency. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Dow closes up more than 200 as post-election rally continues

Bank stocks and industrials surged on Thursday, pushing the Dow to a record closing high as the post election rally continues. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bank stocks rise on Trump policy hopes

Donald Trump's surprise election win has helped bank stocks, but the President-elect's unclear positions remains a concern. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Goldbean's Jane Barratt on post-election stocks

Jane Barratt, CEO of Goldbean talks with Bobbi Rebell about the best investments for a Trump presidency, along with the key risks for investors.

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Breakingviews TV: Silicon Valley woes

Breakingviews columnists explain what Yahoo's latest hacking revelation means for its sale to Verizon and how poorly prepared the industry is to deal with a Trump administration.

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Dow jumps at opening bell

Wall Street opens higher, with the Dow setting a record intraday high, as investors bet that President-elect Donald Trump would lead a shift away from austerity policies. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Two-way street for VW, Renault, over emissions

VW launches a new facelift model of its best-selling Golf while hoping for more than just cosmetic changes to its fortunes after its dieselgate scandal. But, as David Pollard reports, another sector giant, Renault, could now face a criminal probe linked to its diesel engine emissions.

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Dow jumps at opening bell

Wall Street opens higher, with the Dow setting a record intraday high, as investors bet that President-elect Donald Trump would lead a shift away from austerity policies. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Siemens shares rise on healthcare spin-off plan

German trains-to-turbines group Siemens plans a public listing of its $15 billion healthcare business in a further step to focus on its core strengths of factory automation, industrial software and energy technology. Hayley Platt reports.

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Investors exuberant as Trump signals less austerity

European stocks have risen to two week highs following extraordinary gains in Asia and the United States, as exuberance shot through markets and reversed initial dives in reaction to Donald Trump's U.S. presidential victory. Sonia Legg reports

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Wall Street surges after Trump wins White House

U.S. stocks rose sharply on Wednesday in a dramatic turnaround from deep overnight losses as Wall Street embraced the upset presidential election victory of Republican Donald Trump. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Trump win may not derail rate hike

Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential casts doubt on the timing of a rate hike, but a Reuters poll shows it still is likely. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Dow Jones closes up 250 after U.S. election

U.S. stocks rise sharply in a dramatic turnaround from deep overnight losses as Wall Street digested the upset presidential election victory of Republican Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. stocks turn mixed after Trump's win

Wall Street reacts to Republican Donald Trump's win in U.S. presidential election. Fred Katayama reports.

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Stocks that could gain under Trump

Investors are betting that drug and coal stocks will benefit under a Donald Trump administration but not clean energy and hospital stocks. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Playing Trump cards

Investors worldwide are trying to make some sense of the U.S. election. Breakingviews columnists take a closer look at what it means for the Federal Reserve, infrastructure and U.S. stocks.

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Mexico won't pay for Trump wall, no peso action

Mexico's Finance Minister Jose Meade and central bank head Agustin Carstens have looked to calm markets after Republican Donald Trump's surprise victory sparked a massive selloff tanking the peso up to 13 percent in after-hours trading. Sonia Legg reports.

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Trump: the world's new uncertainty

Donald Trump's surge to victory in the U.S. presidential election prompts more questions than answers over what it means for America's relationship with the rest of the world. David Pollard reports.

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India's shock bank note ban sparks cash chaos

Indians struggle to pay for basics goods like food and fuel and wonder how to get hold of their cash, after India suddenly withdraws 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation in a bid to flush out money hidden from the tax man. Hayley Platt reports

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U.S. stocks drop after Trump win

Wall Street fell slightly Wednesday morning after Donald Trump's surprise election victory stunned investors. As Fred Katayama reports, investors sought solace in safe assets.

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Dollar, Mexican peso, stocks topple as Trump wins

The U.S. dollar sank and stocks have plummeted in market mayhem as investors faced up to a shock win for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election that could upend the global political order. Sonia Legg reports.

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U.S. election: markets ponder uncertain fate

The U.S. dollar, Mexican peso and world stocks began to steady in the European morning, after being hammered overnight as Donald Trump swept to victory in the U.S. Presidential election. David Pollard reports.

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Wall Street gains as traders bet on Clinton triumph

U.S. stocks rose for a second straight session on Tuesday as investors bet Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would win the U.S. presidential election. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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U.S. stocks close up on Election Day

U.S. stocks rose for a second straight session on Tuesday as investors bet Democrat Hillary Clinton would probably win the U.S. presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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CVS cuts full-year profit forecast

Drugstore chain CVS cut its full-year profit forecast due to slowing prescription growth and the loss of contracts to rivals, including one servicing the U.S. military. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Stocks in strongest two-day upswing since Brexit

Wall Street rallied for the biggest two-day gain since the Brexit aftermath as investors grew more confident of a Hillary Clinton win for the White House.

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Wall St. slips as investors await election outcome

U.S. stocks slip in cautious trading on Tuesday morning as Americans headed to elect their next president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Funds fully invested going into poll

Many big U.S. fund managers are staying aggressively positioned with little cash on hand despite election jitters. Fred Katayama reports.

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Brexit fears hover over UK's May India visit

British Prime Minister Theresa May visits India's technology centre after offering India a possible improved visa deal. As David Pollard reports, the two countries have been discussing boosting trading links ahead of Britain's departure from the European Union.

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Breakingviews TV: Presidential to-do list

Regardless of who wins the U.S. election, immigration, infrastructure and corporate taxes are bound to be on the agenda. Gina Chon and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss the slivers of optimism.

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Banks gird for tumult after election

Global banks expect trading volumes and volatility to spike after the U.S. presidential election, so they're boosting staff and taking precaution. Fred Katayama reports.

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Tobler-moan: customer fury at spaced-out bar

British fans have reacted with outrage to a scaled-down version of the Toblerone chocolate bar after owner Mondelez International said it had to respond to the rising cost of ingredients. Ivor Bennett reports.

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U.S. launches Chinese steel probe

The U.S. Department of Commerce is launching an investigation into whether Chinese companies laundered steel to avoid import tariffs. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Stocks soar on resurgent hope for a Clinton win

Wall Street enjoyed its biggest one-day percentage rally in eight months as investors bet on a Hillary Clinton win after the FBI ended its second probe into her use of a private server.

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Travel industry voices Trump concern

As America prepares to head to the polls, some in the travel industry are holding their breath at the prospect of a Trump presidency following policy proposals that include building a wall along the Mexican border and a ban on Muslims entering the US. Ivor Bennett reports from the World Travel Market in London.

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China could face U.S. action on steel regardless of who wins

Savio Chan of U.S. China Partners tells Reuters' Fred Katayama that regardless of whether Clinton or Trump wins the election, the new Administration could take tough action on China.

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Volkswagen chairman probed over emissions scandal

VW says German prosecutors have widened an inquiry into suspected market manipulation by managers at Volkswagen to include the carmaker's supervisory board Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch. As Helena Williams reports, the investigation relates to Poetsch's time as finance chief.

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How stocks will react to poll outcome

Drug and coal stocks will likely rally on a victory by Donald Trump but could fall if Hillary Clinton wins, say equities strategists. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Oracle beats T. Rowe

Antony Currie and Robert Cyran explain how Larry Ellison's tech giant used brinkmanship to persuade NetSuite investors to accept its $9.3 bln bid and ignore the asset manager's push for more.

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Stocks rally after FBI lifts cloud over Clinton

Stocks and the dollar post their biggest gains in weeks after the FBI says it stands by its earlier recommendation that no criminal charges are warranted against Democrat Hillary Clinton. Sonia Legg reports.

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CEOs blame campaigns for weakness

Some CEOs are blaming the wild presidential election for their rocky performances or uneven demand. Fred Katayama reports.

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HSBC posts profit drop, warns of gloomy UK outlook

HSBC posts an 86 percent fall in pretax profit for the third quarter and warns of a dim outlook for its British business in 2017 following the vote to leave the European Union. Sara Hemrajani reports.

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Ryanair lifts passenger growth forecast

Budget airline Ryanair has raised its long-term growth forecast by 10 percent, saying it expected to carry 200 million passengers per year by 2024 and secure a more than 20 percent share of Europe's short-haul market as rivals struggle with falling fares. Hayley Platt reports

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US vote: markets' vision of a post-election world

Clinton - or Trump? It's not a choice many US voters relish - and for investors it poses even more difficult decisions on how to hedge against the unforeseen. Ivor Bennett canvasses opinion from leading analysts on what it means for markets, and for the global economy.

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British PM: Government must respect Brexit vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May says Parliament must accept the vote to leave the European Union was legitimate and let the government get on with delivering Brexit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Peruvians march against TPP deal

Hundreds of Peruvians protest against the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, arguing the deal will be bad for local businesses. Julie Noce reports.

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Dalian Wanda shells out $1 bln for Dick Clark Productions

China's Dalian Wanda has agreed to $1 billion takeover of Dick Clark Productions extending its Hollywood buying spree. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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S&P losing streak longest in more than 35 years

The S&P 500 ended lower on Friday for a ninth straight day, the longest losing streak for the benchmark index in more than 35 years, as investors stayed on edge ahead of an uncertain U.S. election. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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