NYSE wins Snap IPO

The New York Stock Exchange beat out Nasdaq to host this year's most high profile IPO. Jane Lee reports.

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Tim Anderson on Dow 20k Catalyst or Curse

Tim Anderson of TJM Investments talks with Bobbi Rebell about the consequences of reaching that much-hyped milestone, and the best path for investors.

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Breakingviews TV: Under Armour pummeled

Jen Saba and Tom Buerkle discuss the challenges facing the athletic-wear maker and its founder, Kevin Plank, after a sharp slowdown in sales knocked a quarter off the firm’s market value.

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Snoopy up for sale

Sources say Iconix Brand Group is exploring a sale of its majority stake in Peanuts Worldwide. Fred Katayama reports.

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French election: Europe's 'existential threat'

As financial police are reported to search French presidential candidate Francois Fillon's office in parliament, nerves over the upcoming election are increasingly on edge - despite better readings recently on the economy. David Pollard reports.

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Under Armour's stock slides

The sportswear maker's stock plunged after it reported weak revenue and issued a disappointing sales forecast. Fred Katayama reports.

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Turkey's central bank sticks by its lira defence

Turkey's central bank has vowed to stick with its unorthodox steps to manage the fall in the lira, saying its moves to drive up funding costs were working and would continue until the inflation outlook improves. As Sonia Legg reports, the lira is one of the world's worst-performing currencies and the economy shrank in the third quarter for the first time in seven years.

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Trump policies not yet hampering BOJ forecast

The Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy steady and maintains its optimistic price forecasts, signalling its confidence that a steady economic recovery will accelerate inflation to its 2 percent target without additional stimulus. But, as Ciara Lee reports, Trump's policies could prove problematic.

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Rethink on Trump hits dollar and world stocks

Widespread protests against President Donald Trump's stringent curbs on travel to the United States have hit world stock and the dollars. As David Pollard reports, there are also fears his policies could disrupt the economic recovery Europe.

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Max Wolff on why the market is really down

Max Wolff, Market Strategist at 55 Capital talks with Bobbi Rebell about the impact of President Trump's recent actions on the financial markets, and his best advice to investors.

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Manufacturers wield cloud with Trump

Silicon Valley has lashed out at Trump's immigration curbs. But the sector that could have the most say is manufacturing. Fred Katayama explains why.

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Faint corporate outcry after Trump's travel ban

Most U.S. corporate bosses have stayed silent on President Donald Trump's immigration curbs. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Immigration overload

Breakingviews editors explain why banning citizens from seven mostly Muslim countries should scare investors wedded to the Trump rally - and how firms face a dilemma in whether to respond.

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Euro zone steams into 2017 but inflation's a worry

The euro zone economy has kicked off the year robustly, according to data from the Baltic to the Mediterranean. As Sonia Legg reports, it suggests the ECB's massive cash stimulus is working but also poses questions about what comes next.

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Trump slashes regulations

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to dramatically cut federal regulations. Fred Katayama reports.

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Goldman opposes Trump travel ban

CEO Lloyd Blankfein told employees that Goldman Sachs does not support President Trump's immigration curbs against certain Muslim countries. Fred Katayama reports.

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Apple shares gain on hype for next iPhone

The iPhone 7 may have underwhelmed a lot of consumers and tech bloggers, but you wouldn't know it from watching Apple's stock.

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French Socialists pick leftwinger Benoit Hamon for presidential race

Socialist leftwinger Benoit Hamon wins the nomination for the French presidential race for his party, a result which could improve former economy minister Emmanuel Macron's chances of reaching the top job. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Trump travel ban hits markets

Shares fell in Europe and Asia on Monday and the dollar dipped against the yen after immigration curbs introduced by Donald Trump added an extra layer of uncertainty to the economic impact of the new U.S. president's policies.

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Mortgages compensation pain for Bankia

Bankia's profit fell 23 percent in 2016 due to low interest rates and additional charges related to mis-sold mortgages that hit its profitability ratio. Ciara Lee reports

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Markers fall after Trump travel curbs

Shares fall in Europe and Asia and the dollar dips against the yen after immigration curbs introduced by Donald Trump added an extra layer of uncertainty to the economic impact of the new U.S. president's policies.

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Wall St slips after soft GDP data, earnings

U.S. stocks edged lower for a second consecutive session on Friday as some underwhelming corporate earnings and gross domestic product data offset recent enthusiasm over policy actions by President Donald Trump. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Mexico tariffs could hurt Americans

Americans want access to the inexpensive goods that are produced in Mexico, says Manhattan Institute economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Alexa versus Siri

Amazon's Echo is pushing its digital butler Alexa out to the world, threatening Apple's Siri in the smart home race.

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Cuba launches exports to U.S.

Cuba sent its first load of charcoal to the U.S. this week despite President Trump's vow to undo the U.S. deal with Cuba. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Trump's GDP dilemma

Subpar fourth-quarter growth should be catnip for the new president. But Antony Currie and Gina Chon explain how his protectionism could whack exports - and his pledge to boost the economy.

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Euro zone leaders talk banking rules, unity

EU finance ministers meet to discuss global banking rules but say an agreement should wait until the new U.S. administration clarifies its approach. As David Pollard reports, the summit took place as Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel met in Berlin to discuss current threats to the EU.

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Cuba launches exports to U.S.

Cuba sent its first load of charcoal to the U.S. this week despite President Trump's vow to undo the U.S. deal with Cuba. Fred Katayama reports.

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UBS pinning 2017 hopes on Trump-led rally

UBS reports a drop of nearly half in its 2016 net profits - but points to a turnaround in Q4 and offers a bullish view of how a Donald Trump-inspired rally will revive its wealth management business. Ciara Lee reports.

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Toshiba confirms sale of chip business stake

Toshiba Corp says it will sell a minority stake in its memory chip business as it urgently seeks funds to offset an imminent multi-billion dollar writedown, adding that its overseas nuclear division - the cause of its woes - was now under review. David Pollard reports.

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Wall St ends flat after two-day run; Dow stays above 20,000

U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday as investors paused following a two-day rally that pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the 20,000 mark, while the latest wave of earnings rolled in. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Mexico: Trump's wall tax would cost U.S. consumers

Mexico's Foreign Minister says a 20 percent tax on goods from his country to fund Donald Trump's promise of a border wall would end up impacting American consumers. Ryan Brooks reports.

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David Nelson on why the rally is about more than Trump

Belpointe Asset Management Chief Strategist talks with Bobbi Rebell about the key drivers of the market, and why he thinks there is more than Trump's pro-growth initiatives supporting the march upwards.

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Economic costs of Trump's wall

The border wall with Mexico could slow U.S. economic growth. But as Fred Katayama reports, some sectors will benefit, and investors are driving up those stocks.

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Verizon eyeballing Charter for possible tie-up

Verizon is interested in exploring a combination with U.S. cable company Charter Communication but no proposal has been made for a tie-up between the two companies, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

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Britain's consumers drive Brexit-defying growth

Britain's free-spending consumers again confounded warnings that June's Brexit vote would cause an immediate slowdown in the country's economy, driving robust growth in the final three months of 2016. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Bird flu plea from Hungary's foie gras producers

The price of goose foie gras, a signature staple of Hungarian cuisine and favourite delicacy of tourists flocking to Budapest, has surged since an outbreak of bird flu forced farmers to cull more than three million birds, mostly geese and ducks. Sonia Legg reports.

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India, Brazil hit Unilever sales growth in 2016

Consumer goods maker Unilever reports lower-than-expected fourth-quarter sales, blaming the demonetisation in India and weak economy in Brazil. Sonia Legg reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Verizon's M&A Charter

Jennifer Saba and Richard Beales discuss the $200 bln Verizon's possible interest in $84 bln cable firm Charter, and why it's a long shot in interesting times.

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Stocks bask in Dow afterglow

World stock markets climbed strongly on Thursday, with investors basking in the afterglow of a break past 20,000 points for Wall Street's record high Dow Jones index. David Pollard reports.

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UK's May en route to Trump - and trade?

British Prime Minister Theresa May becomes the first foreign leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. As David Pollard reports, her visit to Washington carries high stakes for both leaders.

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Eric Wiegand on Dow 20k

U.S. Bank's Eric Wiegand talks with Bobbi Rebell about the Dow's path across the 20,000 mark and what could drive the market higher from here.

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Dow sets historic close above 20,000

The Dow Jones Industrials closed above 20,000 for the first time in history as investors cheer actions taken by President Donald Trump and corporate earnings top forecasts.

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Wildfires threaten Chilean vineyards

Wildfires consumed more than 100 vineyards. As Fred Katayama reports, some vineyards will have no vintage this year.

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Trump acts on Mexico border wall

President Donald Trump signed documents to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, boost the numbers of agents policing illegal immigration, and put an end to "sanctuary cities." Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Shkreli shreds pharma

Big Pharma’s latest PR push backfired when industry bad boy Martin Shkreli lampooned his rivals’ record on pricing and innovation. Rob Cyran tells Tom Buerkle why this kerfuffle matters.

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Santander profits weather currency storms

Banco Santander opens Europe's bank reporting season with a 4 percent rise in its 2016 net profit, as improved results in Brazil helped offset a weak performance in Britain. Ivor Bennett looks at whether the positive trend is likely to continue across Europe.

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Trump the talk as IFO slows, Japan grows

Japan's exports rose for the first time in 15 months in December on strong sales of electronics and car parts. But German business morale fell unexpectedly in January, hitting its lowest level since September. David Pollard reports.

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Dow makes first-ever jump above 20,000 milestone

The Dow surged above the 20,000 mark for the first time in history as a solid earnings season and optimism over possible Trump policies fueled investor optimism.

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Dow tops historic 20,000 mark

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, resuming a rally that began in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's election victory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Key figure in South Korea scandal protests innocence

Choi Soon-sil, the long-time friend of South Korean President Park Geun-hye embroiled in a corruption scandal, shouts as she enters the special prosecutor's office building that she was "forced to confess". Graham Mackay reports.

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Nasdaq set records as tech, banks lead

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set record highs on Tuesday in a broad rally led by financial and technology stocks. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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What's it like to be unemployed in Niger?

Officially the unemployment rate in Niger is less than 3 percent but most accept it's much higher. As Sonia Legg reports, the African country - one of the poorest in the world - is hoping to get a share of EU migrant money to help tackle the problem.

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Trump signs order to move Keystone, Dakota pipelines forward

U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders to advance construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Trump urges automakers to produce in U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump urged the chief executives of General Motors, Ford Motor, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to increase production in the United States. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Turkish central bank fails to reassure

Turkey's central bank has hiked its overnight lending rate after sharp falls in the lira but left its main policy rate on hold, moves that may not be sharp enough to draw a line under concern about its independence. David Pollard reports.

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Jonathan Corpina on the trading patten he's watching

Meridian Equity Partners Jonathan Corpina talks with Bobbi Rebell about what's driving stocks and the interesting Tuesday trading pattern that has caught his attention.

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Hard Brexit has hard landing for airlines

British low-cost airline easyJet says the weaker pound and higher fuel prices will hit profit more than expected this year, sending its shares as much as 8 percent lower. Ivor Bennett reports.

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World reacts to U.S.' TPP pullout

Germany says it sees opportunities after President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Asia-Pacific trade pact. Asian nations, meanwhile, are trying to save it. Fred Katayama reports.

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Alibaba's revenue surges 54 percent

A huge rise in sales at its annual Singles Day shopping event drove revenue higher at the Chinese e-commerce giant. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Invitation to profit

Blackstone is taking its massive portfolio of U.S. single-family residences on the road with the initial public offering of Invitation Homes, which Tom Buerkle says is priced to sell.

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Sterling jitters on Brexit ruling

Sterling fell and London's FTSE 100 index rose after Britain's Supreme Court ruled the government must legislate through parliament to trigger the start of talks on leaving the European Union. But as Ivor Bennett reports, plans to start the Brexit process by the end of March are unlikely to be hindered.

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Wall St dips on Trump protectionism

U.S. stocks edged lower as early moves by President Donald Trump highlighting a protectionist stance on trade gave investors cause to rethink the post-election rally. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Euro zone economy starts 2017 with steady progress

The euro zone starts 2017 by maintaining its recent solid growth as a weaker currency boosts orders for goods and services, a survey shows, but rising political risks could take their toll. David Pollard reports.

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Aetna - Humana $34 bln merger blocked

A U.S. federal judge blocked Aetna's proposed $34 billion merger with rival Humana, saying it was illegal under antitrust law. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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S&P Global's Erin Gibbs on when the markets get past the Trump trade

Erin Gibbs talks with Bobbi Rebell about why the markets are so completely focused on President Trump and when that focus will start to shift.

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Wall Street higher as Trump takes office

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday in a modest, but broad-based advance as Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. President. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Jeff Tomasulo talks stocks and the Trump presidency

Vespula Capital CEO Jeff Tomasulo talks with Bobbi Rebell about the first day of trading under a Trump administration and shares his advice for investors.

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TV networks follow Netflix to binge-watching model

Traditional TV networks are following Netflix' lead by releasing all new episodes of a series at the same time. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Fears of trade war under Trump

The wild card that could determine whether the U.S. enters into a trade war with China is the head of the new White House National Trade Council, says one China watcher. Fred Katayama reports.

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BoJ's Kuroda upbeat on Japan outlook

BoJ governor Haruhiko Kuroda says Japan's economy is likely to head toward a sustainable growth path as global trade and manufacturing activity pick up. David Pollard asks if he's right to think so.

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Trump could spark trade war with China - Leland Miller

China Beige Book's Leland Miller tells Reuters' Fred Katayama the head of the new White House National Trade Council could be a key factor in whether the U.S. winds up in a trade war with China.

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Sales slow at GE

The oil and gas business was a big drag on General Electric's quarterly results. Fred Katayama reports.

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Davos talks global risk: politics high on the list

A strengthening dollar and a "race to the bottom" on taxes, deregulation and trade policy are major risks to the global economy, financial leaders said on the final day of the World Economic Forum in Davos. But as Laura Frykberg reports, political uncertainty was also high on the list.

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A critical weekend for France's left

France will go to the polls this weekend to kick off the search for a leftist candidate, amid widespread distrust of the Socialist president Francois Hollande. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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December a drag for UK retail sales

An unexpectedly weak December dragged on British retail sales growth in the fourth quarter of last year. David Pollard reports.

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Markets pause to ponder a Trump future

The dollar edged lower while stocks were little changed on Friday as investors held back ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president, appearing to have second thoughts over what the future will bring. Ivor Bennett reports

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Kevin Mahn on the Trump trade

Hennion and Walsh President and Chief Investment Officer Kevin Mahn talks with Bobbi Rebell about the market expecations for the Donald Trump presidency.

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Mnuchin defends banking record

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, defended his banking record in the aftermath of the financial crisis in his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Trump's terrible deal

The president-elect is keeping his business in the family. Gina Chon and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss why this conflicts-of-interest plan falls well short and how it could hurt Trump.

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NYSE, Nasdaq vie for Snapchat IPO

U.S. exchanges rent helicopters and drape banners in competing to host Snapchat's initial public offering. Jane Lee reports.

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Challenge for U.S. is China, not Russia: Chin

Milken Institute Asia Fellow Curtis Chin tells Reuters' Fred Katayama China is trying to grab the reins of global leadership by preaching globalism even though that system is threatened, he says, by China's own behavior.

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Breakingviews TV: Postcard from Davos

Blackstone's John Studzinski breaks down the events of the penultimate day of the World Economic Forum, including UK Prime Minister Theresa May's speech, with Breakingviews editor Rob Cox.

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ECB maintains stimulus, tells critics 'Be patient'

The euro fell to a day's low against the dollar and a 10-day low against sterling on Thursday, while European stocks hit a day's peak, after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi played down a recent rise in euro zone inflation. David Pollard reports on the latest ECB policy decision.

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UK's May: Britain faces momentous change ahead

Britain is facing momentous change following its decision to leave the European Union and will need to forge a new role in the world, Prime Minister Theresa May told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday. David Pollard reports.

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South Korean judge refuses arrest of Samsung boss

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee emerges from a detention center having been held overnight after a South Korean judge dismissed a warrant for his arrest. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Money for nothing? Finland trials basic income scheme

A group of 2,000 unemployed people in Finland have just received their first payment from the state as part of a trial basic income scheme. For the next two years they will receive a guaranteed 560 euros a month ($597) tax-free, regardless of whether they find work or not. Ivor Bennett reports.

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China turns up the heat on Trump over trade and Taiwan

Chinese state-media says it "will take the U.S. on to the end" in a trade war, as it tries to bar a Taiwanese delegation from attending Donald Trump's inauguration. Samantha Vadas reports.

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JPMorgan sued for alleged mortgage discrimination

The U.S. government sued JPMorgan Chase for discriminating against minority borrowers by charging them higher rates and fees on home mortgage loans. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Consumer prices rise over 2 pct

Rising inflation and stronger economic growth could push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at a faster pace than expected. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Goldman earnings shine

A post-election surge in trading boosted the investment bank’s fourth-quarter profit. Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle discuss how the rise will lift bonuses even if it leaves the stock flat.

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Renault-Nissan chief ready for Trump Twitter blast

The world’s big automakers are a frequent target of Donald Trump’s Twitter feed. Renault-Nissan Alliance Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn says he’s not losing sleep waiting for his company’s turn in the firing line.

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Breakingviews TV: Postcard from Davos

Chinese President Xi Jinping stepped into the vacuum of globalism left by retreating Americans and Brits. Rob Cox and Peter Thal Larsen discuss from the World Economic Forum.

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U.S. corn exports to Mexico to rise

Mexico will import at least a fifth more corn from the U.S. next season because output will dip due to rising fuel prices, says a corn federation. Fred Katayama reports.

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HSBC plans Paris move after Brexit

HSBC has announced it will move staff responsible for generating around a fifth of its UK-based trading revenue to Paris following Britain's exit from the European Union. As David Pollard reports, the announcement came just a day after Britain's PM said she was prepared to leave EU markets.

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American firms feel locked out of China

An influential survey from the American Chamber of Commerce in China shows more than 80 percent of companies think foreign business is less welcome in China than it used to be. As Tara Joseph reports, international firms say they're feeling frozen out of business opportunities there.

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Deutsche Bank looks ahead after U.S. settlement

Deutsche Bank has finalised a $7.2 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over its sale of toxic mortgage securities in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. But, as Ivor Bennett reports, the banks troubles aren't over yet.

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Samsung boss awaits judge's call on his arrest

Samsung Group leader Jay Y Lee arrives in court for a hearing to decide whether he should be arrested on suspicion of bribery, embezzlement and false testimony. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Samsung boss awaits judge's call on his arrest

Samsung Group leader Jay Y Lee arrives in court for a hearing to decide whether he should be arrested on suspicion of bribery and other charges. Reuters' Tony Munroe explains an arrest may affect Samsung itself.

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Wall St declines as some post-election gainers reverse

U.S. stocks fall, with financials, transports and other big post-election gainers losing ground as earnings season kicked into gear. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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2017: credit ratings outlook never worse

Last week the Canadian rating agency DBRS cut Italy's sovereign credit rating to BBB (high) from A (low), a move that could raise borrowing costs for struggling Italian banks. As David Pollard reports, the number of countries at risk of having their credit ratings cut has never been higher.

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Trump Tower hurts Tiffany

A drop in sales at Tiffany's flagship store hurt its holiday sales, and the upscale jeweler blamed its location next to Trump Tower. Fred Katayama reports.

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Kevin Kelly on why he is betting on Facebook and Google

Recon Capital's Kevin Kelly shares his take on why the Dow has had a hard time crossing 20k, and explains why Facebook and Google are among his favorite stock picks.

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Help wanted at Wal-Mart, GM

Wal-Mart said it'll create 10,000 jobs in the U.S. this year. GM says it'll add 7,000 new jobs in the U.S. over the next two to three years. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Postcard from Davos

At the annual World Economic Forum gathering, Donald Trump and deregulation are all the rage. Rob Cox and Carmel Crimmins beam in from the mountains.

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Morgan Stanley's profit doubles

A surge in fixed income revenue lifted Morgan Stanley's quarterly results. Fred Katayama reports.

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China's Xi: globalisation not to blame

Chinese President Xi Jinping offered a vigorous defense of globalisation and free trade in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. As Ivor Bennett reports, it underscores Beijing's desire to play a greater global role as the United States turns inward.

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Hyundai aims for U.S. investment boost under Trump

The Hyundai Motor Group says it plans to lift U.S. investment by 50 percent in the next five years to $3.1 billion and may build a new U.S. plant. That makes it the latest in a line of auto makers announcing new spending under President-elect Donald Trump's threat to tax imports, as Reuters' Hyunjoo Jin reports.

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China to target around 6.5% growth in 2017

China will lower its 2017 economic growth target to around 6.5 percent from last year's 6.5-7 percent. Graham Mackay reports.

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After Vatican controversy, McDonald's feeds homeless in Rome

McDonald's received a lukewarm reception when it opened a new branch within sight of Pope Francis's window, but now the fast food giant seems to have taken on board one of his cherished principles - feeding the hungry. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Saudi's flynas boosts Airbus order book

Saudi Arabian budget carrier flynas will buy 80 Airbus A320neo narrow body jets and upgrade an existing order of 20 A320s to neos. David Pollard reports.

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Davos: is the view from the top changing?

The global economy is in better shape than it's been in years. Stock markets are booming, oil prices are on the rise again and the risks of a rapid economic slowdown in China have eased. But as political leaders, CEOs and top bankers make their annual trek up the Swiss Alps to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the mood is anything but celebratory. Ivor Bennett reports

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Venezuela's Maduro wants new plan to boost oil prices

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his country's hard currency income fell 60 percent in 2016 compared with the year before, blaming low oil prices, and wants to propose a new OPEC deal to boost prices. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Ray-Ban maker agrees 46bln euro merger

Italy's Luxottica, the maker of Ray-Ban, and France's Essilor have agreed a 46 billion euro ($49 billion) merger to create a global powerhouse in the eyewear industry with annual revenue of more than 15 billion euros. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Damning inequality report haunts Davos

Just eight individuals, all men, own as much wealth as the poorest half of the world's population, Oxfam said on Monday (January 16) in a report calling for action to curtail rewards for those at the top. Jacob Greaves reports.

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S. Korea prosecutor seeks to arrest Samsung boss Lee

South Korean prosecutors request the arrest of Samsung head Jay Y. Lee for charges of bribery linked to the corruption scandal engulfing President Park Geun-hye on Monday. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Takata to pay $1b settlement; executives charged

Japanese autoparts maker Takata Corp. will pay a $1b settlement over its handling of faulty airbags. And three executives were charged with criminal wrongdoing, part of an ongoing shift in settlement strategy. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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Weekahead: ECB to hold steady, Trump takes office

ECB officials are unlikely to make any change in policy on Thursday. And, as Ciara Lee reports, Donald Trump is due to take office.

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Takata to plead guilty, pay $1 billion U.S. penalty over air bag defects

Japan's Takata Corp agreed to plead guilty to criminal wrongdoing and pay $1 billion to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into ruptures of its air bag inflators linked to at least 16 deaths worldwide. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday the 13th not too scary for stocks

Stocks closed out Friday with minor gains after major banks reported results and retail sales rose in December. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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India welcomes Amazon's move

Amazon.com removed doormats that resembled the Indian flag from its Canadian website. Fred Katayama reports.

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Autos drive up retail sales

U.S. retail sales rose in December, a sign the economy regained momentum at the end of the fourth quarter. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Bank bonanza

BofA, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo all reported fourth-quarter results Friday. Antony Currie and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss whether the big post-election run-up in their stock prices is warranted.

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Profits soar at JPMorgan, B of A

A surge in trading revenue pumped up quarterly profit at JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, but earnings fell at scandal-plagued Wells Fargo. Fred Katayama reports.

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Diesel cheating inquiries draw in more carmakers

Fiat Chrysler angrily rejects accusations from the US EPA it used emissions cheating software. But as Ciara Lee reports, European carmakers are increasingly being drawn into widening investigations into a scandal that has already seen VW pay out billions of dollars.

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China: 2016 exports slump as trade fears loom

China's massive export engine sputtered for the second year in a row in 2016. As David Pollard reports, shipments fell in the face of persistently weak global demand and officials are voicing fears of a trade war with the United States.

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China's anti-Teslas drive a cheep electric car boom

Cheap, locally-branded electric vehicles have sparked a boom in sales in China, thanks to a cocktail of subsidies and government policies. That's a challenge for global brands like Tesla an Nissan, who can't compete on price. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Nintendo anounces 'Switch' release date

Nintendo prices its first console in about four years above market expectations, disappointing investors and clouding its prospects of winning back gamers who have shifted from consoles to smartphones. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Wall St falls before earnings and on U.S. policy uncertainty

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Thursday as investors waited for fourth-quarter corporate earnings and details of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's economic policy eight days ahead of his inauguration. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Apple plans for original content - The Wall Street Journal

Apple is planning to build a significant new business in original television shows and movies, according to people familiar with the matter, according to The Wall Street Journal. Fred Katayama reports.

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Eric Wiegand offers his take on the the market drop

Eric Wiegand talks with Bobbi Rebell about his expectations for the financial sector and shares his investing tips for 2017.

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Amazon to create 100,000 U.S. jobs by 2018

Amazon will create more than 100,000 full-time new jobs in the United States with full benefits over the next 18 months. Fred Katayama reports.

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Sparkling Christmas for top UK retailers

There was no sign of Brexit blues for Britain's biggest retailers this Christmas. Tesco has reported a 0.7 percent rise in underlying Christmas sales in its home market, capping a year of recovery, and Marks & Spencer soundly beat forecasts, delivering a boost to new boss Steve Rowe. David Pollard reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Infrastructure blueprint

There are some cracks in President-elect Donald Trump's $1 trillion plan to build and repair U.S. roads and bridges. Richard Beales and Jeffrey Goldfarb break them down.

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Low lira hurting Turkish business

President Tayyip Erdogan has accused Turkey's enemies of using currency speculation to try to topple the state, as the lira plummets more than any other currency against the U.S. dollar this year. Laura Frykberg reports.

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McDonald's to sell Japan stake

The fast food chain is selling up to a third of its stake in its Japan unit, and private equity firms are considering making bids, according to the Wall Street Journal. Fred Katayama reports.

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U.S. eggs arrive in S. Korea

The U.S. sent a sample of eggs for testing ahead of the first major shipment on Saturday. As Fred Katayama reports, the eggs will help alleviate an egg shortage due to the bird flu crisis.

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German growth best in five years, but can it last?

The German economy expanded by 1.9 percent in 2016, the strongest rate in five years and an improvement on the previous year, a preliminary estimate from the Federal Statistics Office shows. But, as David Pollard reports, some fear it may not last.

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Dollar tumbles, bonds win as Trump trade fizzles

The U.S. dollar has nursed widespread losses after President-elect Donald Trump's long-awaited news briefing provided little clarity on future fiscal policies, disappointing bulls who had bet on major stimulus. But, as Sonia Legg reports, Trump did not mention possible tariffs against Chinese exports - a relief for Asian share markets that have feared the outbreak of a global trade war.

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Wall Street ends choppy session higher, health lags on Trump comments

U.S. stocks ended higher after a choppy day on Wednesday as energy and technology gains countered a drop in healthcare stocks after President-elect Donald Trump said pharmaceutical companies were "getting away with murder" by charging high prices. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Concern grows in Mexico, home to now empty Ford plant

Ford Motor Company's abrupt decision to scrap a planned car plant in central Mexico is raising concerns about the region's future economic viability. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Pharma stocks drop on Trump comments

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said pharmaceutical companies are "getting away with murder" in what they charge the government for medicines, and promised that would change.

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Volkswagen to pay $4.3 billion

Volkswagen agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines and penalties to resolve its diesel emissions troubles. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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UK banks look for Brexit clarity

HSBC chairman Douglas Flint says some banks may begin triggering contingency plans in March this year when formal divorce talks start if there is no clarity on whether Britain will retain access to the European single market when it leaves the EU. David Pollard reports.

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Best investments for 2017

The key theme that will drive U.S. investors: Donald Trump. Stock strategists and advisers say invest in banks, energy, and midcap stocks. Fred Katayama reports.

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Turkish rates under pressure from record low lira

For some of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's aides, the mere suggestion that the central bank should raise interest rates as the lira slides through new record lows amounts to a plot against the state. But as Laura Frykberg reports, the Turkish leader may be forced to soften his stance.

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VW struggles to move on from 'Dieselgate'

Volkswagen suffered a new setback when an executive was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States over the company's diesel emissions cheating and the automaker was accused of concealing the cheating from regulators. Sonia Legg reports.

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China, Germany: global outlook still clouded

China has vowed to contain high company debt levels and further cut excess coal and steel capacity, as Beijing attempts to maintain solid and more balanced economic growth. As David Pollard reports, it comes as Germany, one of China's key trading partners, says Chinese state interference could dampen its economic expectations.

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Oil drop stymies Dow's march to 20,000

The Nasdaq hit a new record high on Monday, while the other major U.S. indexes took a break from their post-election rally. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Mexico gas hike fuels fire of economic woes

After more than a week of protests against fuel hikes in Mexico, President Enrique Pena Nieto has proposed new measures to help keep costs down. But with a protectionist U.S. president about to take office, the country's economy could be in for an even greater shock. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Stephen Wood on where the best stock values are in 2017

Russell Investments Stephen Wood talks with Bobbi Rebell about the future of the Trump rally and where he believes the best bets for investors will be in the new year.

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Automakers reveal new models

Automakers kicked off 2017 by displaying a wide array of future vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Saudi embrace of ride-hailing apps drives change

Saudi Arabia's plan to bring a further 1.3 million women into the workforce by 2030 has been given a lift from ride-hailing apps Uber and Dubai-based rival Careem. As Sonia Legg reports, the cars offer women, who are banned from driving, an alternative to being driven to work by male relatives or by the existing, unreliable taxi system.

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Rolls-Royce booms but Brexit looms

Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover have both reported a rise in annual sales for 2016, despite challenging market conditions for luxury goods worldwide. But, as Ciara Lee reports, Brexit remains a worry for both high-end car makers.

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Trump shadow looms over auto show

The Detroit auto show kicked off with jubilation over the sector's record sales. But as Conway Gittens reports, there's concern over Donald Trump's attacks on the industry.

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McDonald's sells China business

The Golden Arches is selling the bulk of its business in China to CITIC and Carlyle Group. As Fred Katayama reports, it's part of a trend of selling and refranchising stores.

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Oil down on Iran surge and U.S. production

Oil fell 2 percent on Monday as signs of growing U.S. production outweighed optimism that many other producers, including Russia, were sticking to a deal to cut supplies in a bid to bolster the market. Laura Frykberg reports.

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VW faces new legal headaches in U.S., UK

British law firm Harcus Sinclair UK said Monday it was launching legal action in Britain against German carmaker Volkswagen, seeking compensation for British drivers affected by the diesel emissions scandal. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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"Trump tailwind" helps euro zone investor morale

Investor sentiment in the euro zone improved in January to its highest level since August 2015 on expectations Trump's U.S. presidency will give a boost to an economic pick-up in the region. Sonia Legg reports.

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The rise of the greenback: unstoppable?

The U.S. dollar has been at 14-year peaks on an abundance of upbeat global economic data and signs of quickening inflation, and a new Reuters polls shows most analysts expect the rally to continue through 2017. David Pollard reports on the winners and the losers of the greenback's surge.

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Wall St ends up; Dow within a point of 20,000

The Dow came within one point of 20,000 for the first time ever, and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit record highs. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Keith Bliss on the march to Dow 20k

Keith Bliss, Senior Vice President of Cuttone & Co. talks with Bobbi Rebell about the significance of the Dow 20,000 benchmark and shares his outlook for the markets after the level is reached.

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Apple to open store in South Korea

Apple is planning to open a retail store in South Korea, its first in the country that is home to its smartphone archrival Samsung. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Driving forces

With the big annual auto hootenanny set to kick off in Detroit, Antony Currie and Jeffrey Goldfarb talk Toyota, technology and Trump.

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Norway warns Britain risks 'very hard Brexit'

Britain lacks experience in international negotiations due to its long membership of the European Union and this can slow talks, the prime minister of non-EU Norway has told Reuters, adding that she feared "a very hard Brexit". Ciara Lee reports.

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Inside China's booming online film industry

Away from the censors, China's booming internet film industry lets new directors push the boundaries online. Samantha Vadas reports.

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German industrial orders down 2.5% in November

German industrial orders fell more than expected in November and December retail sales slow slightly in 2016. But the outlook is still as seen bright for the euro zone's biggest economy, even if inflation could cast some future shadows. David Pollard reports.

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Actelion and J&J close to sealing deal?

Johnson & Johnson and Actelion are reported to be asking Switzerland's takeover board about the viability of a complicated takeover deal the U.S. healthcare company is discussing with the Swiss biotech firm. Ciara Lee reports.

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Trump threatens Toyota

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a hefty tax on Toyota Motor it if builds its Corolla cars for the U.S. market at a plant in Mexico. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Nicholas Colas on why we may be taking a break from the Trump rally

Nick Colas, Chief Market Strategist at Convergex talks with Bobbi Rebell about the fate of the Trump rally and what investors should be paying the most attention to next.

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Amazon, Forever 21 vying for bankrupt American Apparel

Amazon and Forever 21 are among the companies weighing offers to buy bankrupt American Apparel, sources told Reuters. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Samsung addresses exploding phones

Samsung started off its CES event in Las Vegas with a mea culpa over its exploding Galaxy Note 7 smartphones. Fred Katayama reports.

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Apple removes New York Times apps in China

Apple has pulled the New York Times apps from its iTunes store in China following a request by authorities.

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Amazon vies to buy American Apparel

Retail analyst Mary Epner tells Reuters' Fred Katayama American Apparel is an attractive private label play and brand play for Amazon.com.

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VW: more legal woes as U.S. judge rules for lawsuit

Another litigation battlefront could be opening up for Volkswagen as a US judge tells the carmaker it and former Chief Executive Officer Martin Winterkorn must defend an investor lawsuit in California over the company's diesel emissions cheating scandal. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Dismal holiday sales at Macy's, Kohl's

Shoppers are increasingly flocking online and buying experiences, hurting traditional retailers like Macy's and Kohl's. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: M&A's enviable toolkit

Antony Currie and Richard Beales explain how serial-acquirer Stanley Black & Decker has fashioned another fine deal with its $900 mln purchase of Craftsman from Sears.

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China to place $361bln bet on renewables

China will plough 2.5 trillion yuan ($361 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020 in an investment that will, it's projected, create a massive 13 million jobs in the sector. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Brexit Britain banishes the blues for now

There's still no sign of the Brexit blues for a British economy tipped to be the front runner among the big advanced nations this year. Even so, the latest readings point to the strongest inflation surge in decades. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Giant tuna fetches more than $600,000 USD at Tokyo auction

The president of a sushi restaurant buys a bluefin tuna for more than 614,000 USD (72 million yen) at the year's first Tsukiji fish market auction. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Career diplomat to replace UK EU envoy

British Prime Minister Theresa May appoints senior diplomat Tim Barrow as envoy to the European Union after the abrupt departure of his predecessor revealed deep frustration among senior officials over the UK government's Brexit strategy. Jo Webster reports.

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Why Peter Costa doesn't care about Dow 20k

Empire Executions' Peter Costa talks with Bobbi Rebell about the Dow's march towards Dow 20k and why he thinks stocks are actually overpriced right now.

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Wall Street climbs; Fed minutes confirm inflation jitters

U.S. shares ended higher on Wednesday even after minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting showed concerns that quicker economic growth under President-elect Donald Trump could require faster interest rate increases to ward off inflation. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Faraday Future unveils electric SUV

Faraday executives say its FF 91 luxury SUV will be the most technologically advanced on the market. But as Fred Katayama reports, the unveiling comes amid cash shortages and executive departures.

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Amazon doubles deliveries in 2016 for third-party sellers

Amazon shipped fifty percent more items this holiday season than last for third-party vendors and doubled the amount for 2016 overall. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Selfie drones, personal robots, VR, centre stage at CES

A selfie-taking drone that follows and photographs its owner and a home robot that plays music and keeps you company are just some of the latest technological innovations at CES Las Vegas. Jim Drury reports.

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Le Pen wants return to ECU-style currency

French National Front leader Marine Le Pen has said euro zone countries should retreat from the euro single currency and return to a "common currency" structure, evoking the era of the ECU basket of currencies. As Ivor Bennett reports, the idea conjures up mixed emotions.

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Tillerson's $182 million package

Exxon Mobil will transfer ex-CEO Rex Tillerson's unvested shares into an independently managed trust if he is confirmed as Secretary of State. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: An insider at the SEC

Avowed swamp-drainer Donald Trump named Wall Street legal ace Jay Clayton to run the SEC. Rob Cox and Tom Buerkle discuss what his record and Goldman ties mean for the market watchdog.

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Euro zone data keeps investors upbeat

The strongest upswing in euro zone business growth in more than five years takes economists by surprise - and inflation is on the front burner again. As David Pollard reports, that's prompting questions from some quarters over whether the ECB should row back on its QE stimulus programme.

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UK strikes: the return of 'the British disease'?

Britain heads into the New Year with the prospect of a strike at flag carrier BA and more upset for commuters as rail workers launch their own protest action. Ivor Bennett reports on what some fear as the return of a militant edge to Britain's industrial relations - at a particularly delicate time for its economy.

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UK's Next - suffering a fall-out in fashion?

British clothing retailer Next cuts profit guidance for this financial year and warns on the outlook for next, highlighting "exceptional" levels of uncertainty in the sector. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Banks have more room to rally, says Art Hogan

Wunderlich's Art Hogan tells Reuters' Fred Katayama capital repatriation, softer regulations, and rising rates will help boost banks' results.

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Wall Street rises in New Year

Tech and telecom stocks helped drive the major indexes higher on the first trading day of 2017, extending the post-election rally. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump assails GM over Mexico production, Ford cancels proposed Mexican plant

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a "big border tax" on General Motors. Ford nixed plans in Mexico under pressure from Trump. Fred Katayama reports.

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France's Valls sets out election stall

Former prime minister Manuel Valls sets out his stall ahead of a French presidential election this year that some fear may unseat not only incumbent, Francois Hollande, but also a fragile economic recovery. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Trump's trade tirade

Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle explain that the president-elect's pick for U.S. trade rep, Robert Lighthizer, heralds a far harsher attack on cross-border commerce than his tweetstorms.

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Holy Cow! 'McVatican' opens for business

A new branch of McDonalds has opened next to the Vatican City despite widespread opposition from local residents and cardinals. But as Ivor Bennett reports, the restaurant dubbed 'McVatican' doesn't seem to be having trouble attracting customers.

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Global PMIs boost 2017 manufacturing hopes

Factory output gets a strong boost as it heads into 2017 as data from China and Europe shows manufacturing growth at multi-year highs in December. David Pollard reports.Factory output gets off to a strong start for 2017 as data from China and Europe shows manufacturing growth at multi-year highs in December. David Pollard reports.

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New year, new market highs but for how long?

Britain's FTSE 100 kicks off the new year at a record high and European shares look set for further gains as risk appetite continues to grip global stock markets. Investors, though, are still bracing for a bumpy year ahead. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Oil up, but at whose cost?

Oil prices hit 18-month highs as OPEC's deal with non-OPEC members to rein in supply takes hold. It's good news for producers, but as Laura Frykberg reports, protests at rising gasoline costs in Mexico show how the deal may claim casualties, too.

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Wall St ends solid 2016 on dour note

U.S. stocks slumped on the last trading day of the year on Friday, led down by Apple and other big tech stocks, but major indexes still posted solid gains in 2016. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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