UPDATE 1-Retailer Carrefour raises cost savings goal as 2019 core profits rise
* 2019 group core profit 2.088 bln euros, up 7.4% * France core profit up 15.6% * Savings goal raised to 2.8 bln euros, more […]
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UPDATE 2-Seadrill says rig market recovery slowing, debt talks continue
* Q4 EBITDA in line with companies guidance * Core earnings seen falling in Q1 2020 * Talks with banks over $5.7 billion of loans […]
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Q4 Profit Falls; Projects EBITDA To Decline In Q1
Beer manufacturer Anheuser-Busch InBev (AHBIF.PK,BUD) on Thursday reported that its profit attributable to equity holders for the fourth quarter fell to $114 million from a […]
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Parliament: Taxi drivers aged 65 and above to take one medical test instead of two in future
SINGAPORE – Taxi drivers aged 65 and above will soon only have to take one medical examination to prove they are fit to drive instead […]
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Revealed: Viagogo site offers toolkit that could be used by fraudsters
Tickets website Viagogo provides an armoury of tools that experts say make it easier for ticket touts to commit fraud, evidence obtained by the Guardian […]
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Asian markets slump following further losses on Wall Street
Shares fell in Asia on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping up its efforts to combat the virus outbreak that began […]
Continue reading » Trump Suggests More Lawsuits Against Media For Expressing ‘Wrong’ Opinions
President Donald Trump doubled down on his campaign’s decision to sue The New York Times for libel over an opinion piece Wednesday, claiming that the […]
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From virologists to zombie movies, investors consult it all in COVID-19 crisis
Health academics, death-monitoring platforms and even zombie movies — these aren't normal sources of information for investors trying to assess risks in markets. But these […]
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Bank of Korea stands pat despite coronavirus hit to growth view
SEOUL (BLOOMBERG) – The Bank of Korea downgraded its growth forecast for the year on Thursday (Feb 27) amid mounting evidence of an economic hit […]
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U.S. Identifies First Coronavirus Case Without Outbreak Ties
U.S. health authorities said they’ve identified the first case of coronavirus that doesn’t have known ties to an existing outbreak, a worrying signal that the […]
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Trish Regan: Pete Buttigieg lacks substance, character, judgment
Mainstream media ignoring Buttigieg’s plagiarism: Trish Regan FOX Business’ Trish Regan says the mainstream media is turning a blind eye to South Bend, Indiana, Mayor […]
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Hong Kong airlines, hotels devastated by coronavirus
Hong Kong reports first death due to coronavirus The first death due to coronavirus outside of mainland China has been reported in Hong Kong. Hong […]
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Corbyn snub: Labour leader dealt devastating blow as ‘clear winner’ set to oust Corbynites
The former lawyer is set to receive over half the vote (53 percent), according to a YouGov poll of Labour members. Corbyn fanatic Rebecca Long-Bailey […]
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Asian stocks extend losses as pandemic fears grow
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil and Asian share markets slipped on Thursday, struggling to find a footing as the rapid global spread of the coronavirus left […]
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Cummings suggests House panel could seek interview with Trump Jr
House Oversight Committee chair says there’s a ‘good chance’ the panel may call on those mentioned in Cohen’s testimony. Washington, DC – US Representative Elijah Cummings, […]
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Selling your house? Be prepared for these costs
Why are more Americans buying homes with dual master bedrooms? An expert suggests sleeping in separate bedrooms could be the key to a longer marriage […]
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Tax WARNING: Sunak warned rates hike needed for spending boost
The Prime Minister has announced the biggest increase in spending on day-to-day public services in 15 years following the Conservative Party’s landslide election triumph. This […]
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Boris Johnson hits back at Labour jibes of ‘turning his back’ on flood victims
Amid angry clashes in the Commons, the Prime Minister said his team had been “working flat out day and night” to help people whose homes […]
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U.S. stock exchanges say prepared for coronavirus
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stock exchanges said on Wednesday they were watching coronavirus-related developments closely and had contingency plans in place to continue running […]
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Court allows Trump to withhold funds from 'sanctuary' jurisdictions
NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement funds from states and cities that refuse to cooperate […]
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