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TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

9 Dec 14:00 2 articles

TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.

9 Dec 14:00 NY Times 1961078288800259694.html
TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.

9 Dec 14:00 NY Times 1961078289206233063.html
It’s 2071

9 Dec 16:15 2 articles

It’s 2071, and We Have Bioengineered Our Own Extinction

The micro- and macro-organisms that saved humanity from our climate crisis are now changing us — and might destroy us.

9 Dec 16:15 NY Times 1961078288575589148.html
It’s 2071, and We Have Bioengineered Our Own Extinction

The micro- and macro-organisms that saved humanity from our climate crisis are now changing us — and might destroy us.

9 Dec 16:15 NY Times 1961078289384826691.html
Who is Henry Gabay

9 Dec 09:00 2 articles

Who is Henry Gabay, Derby County's potential new investor?

The London-based businessman is in advanced talks with the Rams about an investment partnership with current club owner Mel Morris

9 Dec 09:00 Derbyshire Live 9061707931159651324.html
Henry Gabay and Mel Morris: What a new investment partnership will mean for Derby County

The club is in advanced talks with Henry Gabay, the co-founder and chairman of Duet Group, over an investment partnership, and a deal is expected to be completed this month

9 Dec 08:45 Derbyshire Live 9061707931199401178.html
South Asian Games

9 Dec 16:48 2 articles

India close in to 300-medal mark on penultimate day, set to top South Asian Games tally for 13th time on trot

More sports News: India clinched 42 medals, including 27 gold, on the penultimate day of competitions to inch closer to 300-mark as the country is poised to finish on t

9 Dec 16:48 The Times of India 6060938664205849490.html
South Asian Games: India close in to 300-medal mark, set to top for 13th time on trot

While both the Indian men's and women's kabaddi team clinched gold medals, boxers gave India the maximum medals on the penultimate day with six golds and one silver.

9 Dec 16:34 The Indian Express 2885715105042770711.html
EU approves €3.2bn research fund for battery development

9 Dec 11:37 2 articles

EU approves €3.2bn research fund for battery development

The European Commission has approved a €3.2bn (£2.7bn) state aid fund from seven European Union countries for research into battery technologies.

9 Dec 11:37 City A.M. 6389894491046462597.html
EU approves 3.2 billion euro state aid for battery research

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission approved on Monday 3.2 billion euros ($3.53 billion) of state aid from seven European Union countries for research and innovation in battery technology.

9 Dec 10:05 Reuters 8334514181793577397.html
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

9 Dec 15:19 2 articles

Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.

9 Dec 15:19 WFXT 6395891952885351080.html
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.

9 Dec 15:19 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541637060199682.html
Swedbank revamps management after money laundering probe

9 Dec 17:50 2 articles

Swedbank cuts management team in revamp after laundering probe

Swedbank said on Monday its chief risk officer was leaving as the Swedish bank revamps its structure to regain customer trust after a money ...

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Swedbank revamps management after money laundering probe

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) said on Monday its chief risk officer was leaving as the Swedish bank’s new CEO revamps its structure to regain customer trust after a money laundering scandal sent its shares down 40% in the past year.

9 Dec 11:25 Reuters 8334514181200621202.html
SunTrust

9 Dec 14:26 2 articles

SunTrust, BB&T banks complete merger, creating Truist

The merger between Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T has been completed, creating the nation’s sixth-largest bank, serving about 10 million consumer households,...

9 Dec 14:26 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636780654465.html
SunTrust, BB&T banks complete merger, creating Truist

The merger between Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T has been completed, creating the nation’s sixth-largest bank, serving about 10 million consumer households, officials of the combined company announced Monday.

9 Dec 14:26 WFXT 6395891953884855196.html
South Korea Financial Markets

9 Dec 13:10 2 articles

Stocks slip as investors weigh outlook for US-China trade

Tokyo (AP) - Stock markets weakened during European trading on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more U.S. tariffs on China and the outlook for negotiations on the trade dispute.

9 Dec 13:10 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636968783163.html
South Korea Financial Markets

Stock markets weakened during European trading on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more U.S. tariffs on China and the outlook for negotiations on the trade dispute. A Chinese official said that Beijing wants a prompt settlement of its trade war with Washington as another U.S. tariff hike

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German exports rise in October

9 Dec 08:32 2 articles

German exports rise in October, defying expectations

BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.

9 Dec 08:32 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636304132154.html
German exports rise in October, defying expectations

BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.

9 Dec 08:32 WFXT 6395891953723826797.html
Big investors up call for governments to take climate action

9 Dec 08:01 2 articles

Big investors up call for governments to take climate action

MADRID (AP) - More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change.

9 Dec 08:01 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541637850844664.html
Big investors up call for governments to take climate action

MADRID (AP) - More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change.

9 Dec 08:01 WFXT 6395891952578748522.html
Mysterious automated calls

9 Dec 16:14 2 articles

Mysterious automated calls, vanished relatives, and sinister Facebook comments: How China intimidates Uighurs who don't even live in the country

Though China's brutal campaign is most active in Xinjiang, many Uighurs living abroad say they've been targeted by Chinese agents.

9 Dec 16:14 Business Insider Nederland 7680839746842611692.html
Mysterious automated calls, vanished relatives, and sinister Facebook comments: How China intimidates Uighurs who don't even live in the country

Though China's brutal campaign is most active in Xinjiang, many Uighurs living abroad say they've been targeted by Chinese agents.

9 Dec 14:48 Yahoo 7097669638368519508.html
India moves from 130 to 129 in human development index

9 Dec 15:17 2 articles

India moves from 130 to 129 in human development index: UNDP report

In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said.

9 Dec 15:17 The New Indian Express 4718288653811159793.html
India climbs one spot to 129th in 2019 human development index: UNDP

In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said

9 Dec 09:40 Business-Standard 1502508925379420199.html
India ranks 129 in UN's human development index

9 Dec 16:51 2 articles

India ranks 129 in UN's human development index

India climbed one spot to 129 among 189 countries in the 2019 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday.

9 Dec 16:51 Deccan Herald 2027555796916943091.html
India moves up one spot in human development index: UNDP report

India is ranked 129 out of 189 countries according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme.

9 Dec 10:07 The Hindu 6679535024979104957.html
"May Backfire"

9 Dec 13:26 2 articles

Playing two day-night Tests against India may backfire: Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell

India last month played its first-ever pink-ball Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata where they clinched a domineering victory against Bangladesh.

9 Dec 13:26 The New Indian Express 4718288653899101649.html
"May Backfire": Ian Chappell Warns Australia On Playing 2 Day/Night Tests vs India

Ian Chappell believes Cricket Australia's plan of playing two Day/Night Tests against India in the 2020-21 tour Down Under "may backfire".

9 Dec 08:20 NDTVSports.com 2127367044766700833.html
NNPC seeks support in curbing oil pipelines vandalism

9 Dec 17:01 2 articles

NNPC seeks support in curbing oil pipelines vandalism

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Monday called on Nigerians and security agencies to join its effort at curbing the menace

9 Dec 17:01 The Eagle Online 1463511649646727788.html
NNPC seeks support in curbing oil pipelines vandalism

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)  on Monday called on Nigerians and security agencies to join its effort at curbing the menace of oil....

9 Dec 14:06 Vanguard News 4125100339796344556.html
China's Pig Herd Rises for First Time in a Year in November

9 Dec 10:47 2 articles

China's Pig Herd Rises for First Time in a Year in November

China's pig herd increased by 2% in November compared with the prior month, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, the first increase in a year.

9 Dec 10:47 Successful Farming 8502642053375192393.html
China's pig herd expands by 2% in November vs October - ministry

BEIJING — China’s pig herd increased by 2% in November compared with the prior month, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday.

9 Dec 10:15 Financial Post 2379081493463252803.html
Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre-mark

9 Dec 16:30 4 articles

Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre mark, diesel crosses Rs 66

The increase pushed price of petrol to Rs 75 per litre in the national capital and that of diesel to Rs 66.04 per litre.

9 Dec 16:30 The New Indian Express 4718288653769002153.html
Petrol Price Reaches Rs 75 Per Litre, Diesel Crosses Rs 66 Mark, First Time in One Year

Though the diesel rate has been moderate, the price of petrol has been on the rise since November 9.

9 Dec 13:16 India.com 7150386083201510292.html
Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre mark, diesel price crosses Rs 66

The increase pushed price of petrol to Rs 75 per litre in the national capital and that of diesel to Rs 66.04 per litre

9 Dec 11:29 Business-Standard 1502508926215369037.html
Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre-mark, diesel crosses Rs 66

India Business News: Petrol price on Monday hit Rs 75 a litre mark for the first time in more than a year & diesel price crossed Rs 66 a litre mark in the national capital

9 Dec 11:03 The Times of India 6060938663524478672.html
Recent cut in corporate tax rate was done to boost investments

9 Dec 09:47 2 articles

Recent cut in corporate tax rate was done to boost investments: CEA

"Private investment is the driver of economic growth. Steps that we are taking, be it corporate tax rate cut, be it code on wages and industrial relations, is to try and create a more favourable environment for investment," Subramanian said at the FICCI Young Leaders Summit

9 Dec 09:47 The Indian Express 2885715104448854162.html
Recent cut in corporate tax rate was done to boost investments: CEA

"Private investment is the driver of economic growth. Steps that we are taking, be it corporate tax rate cut, be it code on wages and industrial relations, is to try and create a more favourable environment for investment," Chief Economic Adviser KV Subramanian said at the FICCI Young Leaders Summit. He said investment is required for a sustained economic growth.

9 Dec 09:07 The Economic Times 7653256037849091812.html
Over 100 million Nigerians earn less N700 daily – UK’s EFInA

9 Dec 16:18 2 articles

Over 100 million Nigerians earn less N700 daily – UK’s EFInA  

The United Kingdom’s Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) has disclosed that over 100 million Nigerians earn less than N700 per day. 

9 Dec 16:18 Nairametrics.com 4741528846422102884.html
Breaking:  Over 100m Nigerians earn less than N700 per day — EFInA

A survey report by EFInA has shown that over 100 million Nigerians earn less than N700 per day which limits them to save, make income or take risks on...

9 Dec 09:34 Vanguard News 4125100340321904582.html
Juventus 'open talks with Barcelona' over Man Utd transfer target Ivan Rakitic

9 Dec 15:05 2 articles

Juventus 'open talks with Barcelona' over Man Utd transfer target Ivan Rakitic

The club's sporting director Fabio Paratici in believed to have discussed the prospect of signing Rakitic in a swap deal, with two Juventus players also entering the negotiations

9 Dec 15:05 mirror 675785261292605460.html
Juventus 'open talks with Barcelona' over Man Utd transfer target Ivan Rakitic

The club's sporting director Fabio Paratici in believed to have discussed the prospect of signing Rakitic in a swap deal, with two Juventus players also entering the negotiations

9 Dec 15:05 Irish Mirror 2875825628445922029.html
China claims detained Uighurs have been freed

9 Dec 13:56 2 articles

China claims it has freed Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang

‘All the trainees . . . have completed their studies,’ says governor, without evidence

9 Dec 13:56 The Irish Times 8204772968252695714.html
China claims detained Uighurs have been freed

Xinjiang governor offers no evidence of release but says ‘trainees’ have found stable jobs

9 Dec 11:06 the Guardian 1491978794842023559.html
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty autopilot behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it forcing the plane into an unstoppable nose-dive

9 Dec 13:12 3 articles

Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty autopilot behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it forcing the plane into an unstoppable nose-dive

Boeing is promising three fixes for the faulty autopilot system widely attributed as a cause of two deadly crashes by the 737 Max plane, CBS News reported Sunday.

9 Dec 13:12 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883561726586.html
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty system behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it from forcing the plane into an unstoppable nosedive

MCAS, which was designed to automatically push the plane's nose down to stabilize it, was identified as a key factor in both 737 Max crashes.

9 Dec 13:12 Yahoo 7097669637879575671.html
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty autopilot behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it forcing the plane into an unstoppable nose-dive, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The faulty MCAS software, which was designed to push the plane's nose down to stabilize the jet, was a key factor in both 737 Max crashes.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 13:12 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756977295994.html
Tighter climate rules seen erasing US$2.3 trln in firms’ value

9 Dec 10:59 3 articles

Tighter climate policies could erase $2.3 trillion in companies value: report

LONDON (Reuters) - Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to $2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned in a report.

9 Dec 10:59 Reuters 8334514180523335622.html
Climate change policies are going to be costly, says U.N.-backed report

Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to $2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned in a report. Rules aimed at lowering carbon emissions are expected to accelerate in the coming years as countries scramble to meet obligations under the 2015 Paris climate agreement limiting global warming. "As the realities of climate change catch up, social pressure mounts, and low car

9 Dec 09:30 Autoblog 4372976971926221004.html
Tighter climate rules seen erasing US$2.3 trln in firms’ value

Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to US$2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned, Reuters reports. Any abrupt policy shifts risk severely disrupting current investment strategies, Principles of Responsible Investing (PRI), a group representing investors with…

9 Dec 08:26 EJ Insight 7853952858169797558.html
Yahaya approves additional N550m for payment of gratuities to retirees

9 Dec 14:06 3 articles

Gov. Yahaya approves additional N550m for payment of gratuities to retirees

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the release of an additional N550 million for the payment of gratuities to the state retirees

9 Dec 14:06 Vanguard News 4125100340159595181.html
Yahaya approves additional N550m for payment of gratuities to retirees

Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the release of an additional N550 million for the payment of gratuities to the state retirees.

9 Dec 13:23 The Guardian 7580308505332029199.html
Yahaya approves additional N550m for payment of gratuities to retirees

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the release of additional N550 million for the payment of gratuities to the state retirees...

9 Dec 13:03 The Nation Newspaper 2658445901738433908.html
Sensex rises 42 points

9 Dec 16:59 3 articles

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

Market benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 42 points on Monday to close at 40,487.43, driven by buying in select bank and auto counters.

9 Dec 16:59 Deccan Herald 2027555796313213421.html
Sensex rises 42 points in range-bound trade; bank, auto stocks spurt

Market benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 42 points on Monday to close at 40,487.43, driven by buying in select bank and auto counters. After opening on a weak note, the 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in

9 Dec 14:23 The Hindu 6679535025885388178.html
Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

The 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in afternoon trade and settled with gains of 42.28 points or 0.10 per cent at 40,487.43.

9 Dec 14:06 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364184217372.html
Over 10 lakh cr loans sanctioned under Mudra Yojana

9 Dec 17:29 3 articles

Over 10 lakh cr loans sanctioned under Mudra Yojana

The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.

9 Dec 17:29 Deccan Herald 2027555796009057755.html
Loans worth over ₹10 lakh sanctioned under MUDRA Yojana

The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.

9 Dec 11:51 The Hindu 6679535025985244348.html
Over Rs 10 trn worth of loans disbursed under Mudra Yojana till Nov 1: Govt

The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.

9 Dec 11:35 Business-Standard 1502508925961046566.html
Mutual Funds' asset base crosses Rs 27 lakh crore in November

9 Dec 16:42 3 articles

Mutual Funds' asset base crosses Rs 27 lakh crore in November

Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October

9 Dec 16:42 Business Today 1145527432543225441.html
Mutual Funds’ asset base hit all time high of Rs 27 lakh crore on inflow in debt schemes

Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October.

9 Dec 12:06 The Indian Express 2885715104746421172.html
Mutual Funds' asset base hits Rs 27 trn, bank, PSU funds top allocation

Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October

9 Dec 11:50 Business-Standard 1502508925344277048.html
Watchdogs Take Aim at Big Tech's Data Dominance

9 Dec 13:40 3 articles

Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance

Could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks.

9 Dec 13:40 iTnews 4425008560106647479.html
Global watchdogs urge ‘vigilant monitoring’ as big tech companies shift into financial services

Google and other big tech companies may have to share data on financial services customers with banks and fintech firms to prevent unfair competition.

9 Dec 11:27 VentureBeat 6273363635477549217.html
Watchdogs Take Aim at Big Tech's Data Dominance

Google, Alibaba and other “Big Tech” companies could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks and financial technology firms to prevent unfair competition.

9 Dec 09:34 TOLO news 5578851438891159663.html
FG to sign MoU with Russian firm on Ajaokuta

9 Dec 13:36 3 articles

FG to sign MoU with Russian firm on Ajaokuta

Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Federal Government will sign the Memorandum of Understanding with a Russian firm for the resuscitation of the multi-billion naira Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill in January...

9 Dec 13:36 Punch Newspapers 3524240994753524487.html
FG to sign MoU with Russian firm on Ajaokuta January - Minister

The Federal Government will sign the Memorandum of Understanding with a Russian firm for the resuscitation of the multi-billion naira Ajaokuta Steel Rol...

9 Dec 12:56 The Nation Newspaper 2658445900417662348.html
FG to sign MoU on Ajaokuta Steel in January 2020 — Minister

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite has said that the Federal Government will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

9 Dec 12:05 Vanguard News 4125100338751825521.html
Jeff Bezos says employee activists are wrong and Silicon Valley firms should feel comfortable doing business with the US military

9 Dec 11:58 5 articles

Jeff Bezos says employee activists are wrong and Silicon Valley firms should feel comfortable doing business with the US military

Bezos said it's the responsibility of management to push back against employee outrage towards military contracts.

9 Dec 11:58 Business Insider Nederland 7680839746641312452.html
Jeff Bezos says employee activists are wrong and Silicon Valley firms should feel comfortable doing business with the US military

Bezos said it was the responsibility of management to push back against employee outrage toward military contracts.

9 Dec 10:52 Business Insider 6060062399304678084.html
Jeff Bezos says employee activists are wrong and Silicon Valley firms should feel comfortable doing business with the US military

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos threw his weight behind the US Department of Defense on Friday, saying that unless big tech companies collaborate with the US military, “this country is in trouble.”

9 Dec 10:52 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882120350404.html
Jeff Bezos says employee activists are wrong and Silicon Valley firms should feel comfortable doing business with the US military

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos threw his weight behind the US Department of Defence on Friday, saying that unless big tech companies collaborate with the US military, “this country is in trouble.”

9 Dec 10:52 Business Insider Australia 5575934299879881412.html
Jeff Bezos says employee activists are wrong and Silicon Valley firms should feel comfortable doing business with the US military

Bezos said it was the responsibility of management to push back against employee outrage toward military contracts.

9 Dec 10:52 Yahoo 7097669637349063950.html
Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker dies at 92

9 Dec 17:54 12 articles

Former Federal Reserve Chief Paul Volcker dead at 92

Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed US inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to the New York Times, which quoted his daughter.

9 Dec 17:54 WION 1570469242116826688.html
Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker dies at 92

Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to his daughter Janice Zima. Volcker, who Zima said had…

9 Dec 17:41 Japan Today 8582716287002286658.html
Ex-Fed Chair Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession

Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office. He was 92.

9 Dec 17:04 KitchenerToday.com 52741010231544145.html
Ex-Fed Chair Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession

Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.He was 92.Volcker took charge of the Fed in August 1979, when the U.S. economy was in the grip of runaway inflation. Consumer prices skyrocketed 13% in 1979 and then by the same pace again in 1980.Working relentlessly to bring prices under control, Volcker raised the Fed’s benchmark interest rate from 11% to a record 20% by late 1980 to try to slow the economy’s growth and thereby shrink inflation.Those high interest rates made it so expensive for people and companies to borrow that the economy

9 Dec 16:48 THE OKLAHOMAN 7193318762297837773.html
Paul Volcker, former Fed chairman, dies at 92

Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve known for his battles against inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.

9 Dec 16:04 CHANNEL3000 830332542595705865.html
Factbox: Volcker quotes on U.S. banks, inflation, government

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92.

9 Dec 15:44 Reuters 8334514180895373182.html
Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker dies aged 92

Paul Volcker, the Federal Reserve chairman who slayed rampant US inflation in the 1970s and 1980s, has died aged 92.

9 Dec 15:41 City A.M. 6389894491481009569.html
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died

Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.

9 Dec 15:33 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541637885107739.html
Former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker, known as inflation buster, dies at 92

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Paul Volcker, a towering figure in the history of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank who took tough measures to battle inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.

9 Dec 15:26 UPI 8257973864919699395.html
Paul Volcker, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies At 92

He led the country's central banking system in the late 1970s and 1980s.

9 Dec 14:54 HuffPost 5982769914784306960.html
Paul Volcker, the towering former Fed chairman and economist, has died at age 92

Paul Volcker, the legendary economist who served as the 12th chairman of the US Federal Reserve, died Sunday at the age of 92.

9 Dec 13:59 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883675988470.html
Paul Volcker, the towering former Fed chairman and economist, has died at age 92, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died. Volcker helped to rein in the US's persistent inflation problem and reset the economy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 13:59 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757091557878.html
FIRS

9 Dec 15:53 7 articles

Nigerians React As Buhari Replaces Babatunde Fowler As FIRS Chairman

The tenure of Babatunde Fowler as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) ended today, with President Buhari opting not to reappoint him for a second tenure.

9 Dec 15:53 Concise 5544636822357573678.html
PROFILE: Muhammad Nami, a tax consultant, heads Nigeria's FIRS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday nominated a renowned tax consultant, Muhammad Nami, as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

9 Dec 15:40 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300741719956.html
FIRS: Buhari appoints Nami to replace Fowler (Updated)

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammad Nami, a renowned tax consultant to replace the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS....

9 Dec 15:40 Vanguard News 4125100339859476431.html
FIRS: Buhari fails to renew Fowler’s tenure, names successor

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service, subject to Senate

9 Dec 15:27 The Eagle Online 1463511649689947123.html
UPDATED: Fowler out as Buhari appoints new chairman for FIRS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the exit of Babatunde Fowler as the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

9 Dec 15:17 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301145419995.html
FIRS Chairman: Buhari Makes Fresh Appointment As Fowler’s Tenure Ends

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Muhammad M. Nami to replace Babatunde Fowler as the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

9 Dec 15:06 Concise 5544636822149870173.html
Buhari fails to renew Fowler’s tenure, names new FIRS chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Muhammad Nami to replace Babatunde Fowler as chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

9 Dec 14:42 TheCable 7513571675923211900.html
BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ

9 Dec 17:24 3 articles

Insider Selling: Parex Resources Inc (TSE:PXT) Director Sells 90,000 Shares of Stock

Parex Resources Inc (TSE:PXT) Director Curtis Darrell Bartlett sold 90,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of C$20.05, for a total transaction of C$1,804,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 10,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued […]

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Insider Selling: Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) Director Sells 10,000 Shares of Stock

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) Director Raymond Whittaker sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.52, for a total transaction of $165,200.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 16,065 shares in the company, valued at $265,393.80. The transaction […]

9 Dec 11:56 The Cerbat Gem 3142837109449424747.html
BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) Director Sells $435,700.00 in Stock

BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) Director Harold J. Wiens sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $217.85, for a total value of $435,700.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 7,221 shares in the company, valued at $1,573,094.85. The transaction was […]

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Paul Volcker

9 Dec 16:00 2 articles

Paul Volcker, central banker, 1927-2019

Success at the Federal Reserve laid the groundwork for anti-inflation policies around the world

9 Dec 16:00 Financial Times 707176887982738340.html
Paul Volcker, central banker, 1927-2019

Success at the Federal Reserve laid the groundwork for anti-inflation policies around the world

9 Dec 16:00 Financial Times 707176889608750382.html
Bank of Baroda to sell up to 1.04 crore UTI AMC shares in IPO

9 Dec 15:23 2 articles

Bank of Baroda to sell up to 1.04 crore UTI AMC shares in IPO

Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) had approved diluting up to 8.25 per cent stake in UTI AMC.

9 Dec 15:23 The Economic Times 7653256036660807412.html
BoB to sell 10.4 mn shares in proposed UTI AMC initial public offering

Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India had approved diluting up to 8.25% stake in UTI AMC

9 Dec 14:45 Business-Standard 1502508924773954068.html
Premium economy to be launched on Britain’s railway

9 Dec 13:04 2 articles

Premium economy to be launched on Britain’s railway

Avanti West Coast is developing plans to introduce a middle tier between standard class and first class.

9 Dec 13:04 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773815770556.html
Premium economy to be launched on Britain’s railway

Avanti West Coast is developing plans to introduce a middle tier between standard class and first class.

9 Dec 13:04 Express & Star 7324224459280367036.html
Bakkt Launches 1st Regulated BTC Options as CEO Enters US Senate

9 Dec 15:29 2 articles

Bakkt Launches 1st Regulated BTC Options as CEO Enters US Senate

The Intercontinental Exchange’s digital asset platform Bakkt launched the first regulated Bitcoin options and cash-settled futures.

9 Dec 15:29 Cointelegraph 3050247240963691741.html
Bakkt Launches The First CFTC-Regulated Option on Bitcoin And Cash-Settled Futures

Bakkt, the Bitcoin Futures trading platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has just announced that it's rolling out cash-settled Bitcoin futures

9 Dec 14:43 CryptoPotato 7087008391318260464.html
Barcelona ‘cannot afford’ to lose Vidal in January

9 Dec 13:02 2 articles

Barcelona ‘cannot afford’ to lose Vidal in January, says Blaugrana president Bartomeu

Ernesto Valverde opened the door for Arturo Vidal to leave Barcelona, but Josep Maria Bartomeu would rather keep hold of the midfielder.

9 Dec 13:02 FOX Sports Asia 3082304907130873402.html
Barcelona 'cannot afford' to lose Vidal in January, says Blaugrana president Bartomeu

Ernesto Valverde opened the door for Arturo Vidal to leave Barcelona, but Josep Maria Bartomeu would rather keep hold of the midfielder.

9 Dec 12:18 sportskeeda 1601194027624175175.html
SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR

9 Dec 15:43 3 articles

SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR

SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR, allows it from 6 am to 6 pm (Eds: Adding background) New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court Monday allowed construction activity in the Delhi-NCR region between 6 am and 6 pm, partially lifting its complete ban on it. The apex court perused the report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) which said that construction activities should not be allowed between 6 pm to 6 am.

9 Dec 15:43 Deccan Herald 2027555796049992940.html
SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR, allows It from 6 am to 6 pm

SC perused the report filed by CPCB which said that construction activities should not be allowed between 6 pm to 6 am.

9 Dec 14:24 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363643463044.html
SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region

The apex court perused the affidavit filed by CPCB which said however that no construction should be permitted during 6 PM to 6 AM

9 Dec 12:25 Business-Standard 1502508924807783341.html
Oracle Co. (NYSE

9 Dec 16:54 2 articles

Go-Ahead Group plc (LON:GOG) Receives Average Rating of “Hold” from Analysts

Go-Ahead Group plc (LON:GOG) has earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the seven ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have assigned a hold recommendation and three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 […]

9 Dec 16:54 Markets Daily 6922190228738160039.html
Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) Receives $57.42 Average Target Price from Analysts

Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) has earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the thirty ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, seventeen have assigned a hold recommendation and eight have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among […]

9 Dec 11:09 The Cerbat Gem 3142837109168681300.html
Bad news for Trump — 60% of Americans say the surging stock market doesn’t affect them

9 Dec 16:19 2 articles

Bad news for Trump — 60% of Americans say the surging stock market doesn't affect them

Most Americans don’t seem to care that much about the stock market’s performance.

9 Dec 16:19 Business Insider Australia 5575934299879401774.html
Bad news for Trump — 60% of Americans say the surging stock market doesn’t affect them

Most Americans don’t seem to care that much about the stock market’s performance.

9 Dec 16:19 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882119870766.html
Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C.

9 Dec 15:26 3 articles

Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

9 Dec 15:26 CP24 1887544295827025134.html
Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

9 Dec 15:15 KitchenerToday.com 52741010203033995.html
Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

9 Dec 14:48 CTVNews 2422791597779780643.html
EU Approves State Aid to Develop Car Batteries Industry

9 Dec 16:06 2 articles

EU Approves State Aid to Develop Car Batteries Industry

The European Union has approved $3.5 billion in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China's supremacy.

9 Dec 16:06 Courthouse News Service 1799505148979364571.html
EU approves state aid to develop car batteries industry

BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union has approved 3.2 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China's supremacy.

9 Dec 12:56 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636397916048.html
Storytelling platform Wattpad to open office in Halifax in the new year

9 Dec 14:55 2 articles

Storytelling platform Wattpad to open office in Halifax in the new year

TORONTO — Storytelling platform Wattpad says it will open what it calls a second headquarters in Halifax to tap into the city's talent pool as the company grows.

9 Dec 14:55 KitchenerToday.com 52741010163800188.html
Storytelling platform Wattpad to open office in Halifax in the new year

Storytelling platform Wattpad says it will open what it calls a second headquarters in Halifax to tap into the city's talent pool as the company grows.

9 Dec 14:55 Atlantic 8060955782982991618.html
Aucklanders stuck in traffic due to Govt policy

9 Dec 10:25 2 articles

Aucklanders stuck in traffic due to Govt policy

Todd McClay - Workplace Relations and Safety

9 Dec 10:25 SCOOP 5315658999284216706.html
Aucklanders stuck in traffic due to Govt policy

Todd McClay - Workplace Relations and Safety

9 Dec 10:25 SCOOP 5315658999645096321.html
Official portrait of former premier Kathleen Wynne to be unveiled

9 Dec 10:15 2 articles

Official portrait of former premier Kathleen Wynne to be unveiled

The official portrait of Ontario's first female premier is set to be unveiled at the legislature later today.

9 Dec 10:15 CP24 1887544295978530671.html
Official portrait of former premier Kathleen Wynne to be unveiled

TORONTO — The official portrait of Ontario's first female premier is set to be unveiled at the legislature later today.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741009817842075.html
The Fed’s liquidity problem hasn’t yet gone away — and an abrupt shock may be looming in 2020

9 Dec 12:45 2 articles

The Fed’s liquidity problem hasn’t yet gone away — and an abrupt shock may be looming in 2020

Even with hundreds of billions of dollars in new liquidity created out of thin air, it’s too soon for the Fed to signal a clear coast for repo markets.

9 Dec 12:45 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882728451160.html
The Fed's liquidity problem hasn't yet gone away — and an abrupt shock may be looming in 2020, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Even with hundreds of billions of dollars in new liquidity created out of thin air, it's too soon for the Fed to signal a clear coast for repo markets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 12:45 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756144020568.html
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration

9 Dec 10:16 3 articles

A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Tullow Oil plunged after the CEO and the exploration director suddenly quit. The company also halted its dividend and reduced its production guidance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 10:16 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756613466246.html
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration

Tullow Oil, a British oil company, tanked on Monday morning after the company announced the resignation of its CEO and exploration director as well as cutting its production guidance. Tullow’s board also suspended its dividend.

9 Dec 10:16 Business Insider Australia 5575934300957427846.html
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration

Tullow Oil, a British oil company, tanked on Monday morning after the company announced the resignation of its CEO and exploration director as well as cutting its production guidance. Tullow’s board also suspended its dividend.

9 Dec 10:16 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883197896838.html
USD/CAD consolidates in a range

9 Dec 11:49 2 articles

USD/CAD Technical Analysis: Bulls gearing up for a move towards reclaiming 1.3300 handle

The USD/CAD pair extended its sideways consolidative price action through the mid-European session on Monday and remains confined in a narrow trading

9 Dec 11:49 FXStreet 4480975639043310054.html
USD/CAD consolidates in a range, around mid-1.3200s

The USD/CAD pair extended its sideways consolidative price action through the early European session on Monday and remained confined in a narrow tradi

9 Dec 08:18 FXStreet 4480975639537826980.html
Varonis Systems Inc (NASDAQ

9 Dec 13:32 2 articles

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Buy” by the nineteen research firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have issued a hold recommendation and eleven have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target price […]

9 Dec 13:32 The Cerbat Gem 3142837109818685836.html
Varonis Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VRNS) Given Average Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages

Varonis Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VRNS) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Buy” by the seventeen ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and twelve have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month target price among analysts that […]

9 Dec 11:54 The Cerbat Gem 3142837109692257624.html
Wales to begin Euro 2020 build-up with Austria friendly

9 Dec 12:46 2 articles

Wales to begin Euro 2020 build-up with Austria friendly

The Dragons line-up against Italy, Switzerland and Turkey in Group A this summer.

9 Dec 12:46 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773602850269.html
Wales to begin Euro 2020 build-up with Austria friendly

The Dragons line-up against Italy, Switzerland and Turkey in Group A this summer.

9 Dec 12:44 Express & Star 7324224459104245797.html
Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines

9 Dec 15:45 3 articles

Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality

One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men

9 Dec 15:45 Barriere Star Journal 4297514367165393577.html
Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality

One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men

9 Dec 15:45 Bashaw Star 2864261459545156265.html
Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality

One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men

9 Dec 15:45 North Delta Reporter 5327740411451009705.html
10 things you need to know before the opening bell

9 Dec 16:47 9 articles

A formerly vegan influencer followed the meat-only carnivore diet for 30 days and her fans are not happy, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Alyse Parker grew her 728,000-strong following by posting about veganism under the name "Raw Alignment." She's now performed a complete U-turn.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 16:47 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757025815988.html
Bad news for Trump — 60% of Americans say the surging stock market doesn't affect them, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Only 40% of respondents in the Financial Times poll said that the stock market had gone up this year. The S&P 500 has soared about 26% in 2019.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 16:19 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755535440174.html
A researcher who interviewed 45 millionaires and billionaires found that they all shared a similar trait: a problem with authority, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The ultra-wealthy's inability to do things "by the book" may be part of what makes them successful, according to German researcher Rainer Zitelmann.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 14:40 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756001949399.html
Monopolies don't just threaten the future of America — they change how we watch TV, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "If you want a vision of the future of show business, imagine Mickey Mouse's giant yellow shoe stamping on a human face — forever.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 14:00 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756964930392.html
17 habits of self-made millionaires who retired early, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Early retirees tend to share the same habits when it comes to growing wealth, living their ideal lifestyle, and having a positive frame of mind.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 13:47 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757215234917.html
10 things you need to know before the opening bell, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - This is what traders are talking about.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 12:26 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756980204198.html
10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Here is what you need to know.

9 Dec 12:26 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883564634790.html
10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Here is what you need to know.

9 Dec 12:26 Business Insider Australia 5575934301324165798.html
Goldman Sachs sees gold soaring 9% in 2020 as Trump's trade-war and recession fears grip investors, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The investment bank pointed to a host of reasons, even Modern Monetary Theory, as factors in its forecast.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 11:41 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757216450813.html
Why Europe will choose the US over China

9 Dec 17:17 2 articles

Why Europe will side with the US over China for 5G

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

9 Dec 17:17 The Irish Times 8204772968893471683.html
Why Europe will choose the US over China

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

9 Dec 11:56 Financial Times 707176888626298017.html
YES Bank may reject $1.2 billion offer from Canadian investor

9 Dec 15:12 4 articles

Jhunjhunwala likely to withdraw from YES Bank's preferential share offer

Lender’s board may also reject the $1.2-b offer by Erwin Singh Braich, SPGP Holdings

9 Dec 15:12 BusinessLine 5283601653902256.html
YES Bank may reject $1.2 billion offer from Canadian investor

At a board meeting on Tuesday, YES Bank is expected to reject an offer from Canada's Erwin Singh Braich and Hong Kong-based SPGP Holdings to contribute $1.2 billion toward the fund raising

9 Dec 12:24 Business Today 1145527431968775023.html
Yes Bank likely to reject $1.2 bn offer from Canadian tycoon Erwin Braich

At a meeting on Tuesday, the board is expected to reject an offer from Canada's Erwin Singh Braich and Hong Kong-based SPGP Holdings to contribute $1.2 billion toward the fund raising

9 Dec 10:03 Business-Standard 1502508926211361226.html
YES Bank likely to reject $1.2 billion offer from Canada’s Braich

The offer from Braich and SPGP made up 60 per cent of the planned capital raising.

9 Dec 09:04 The Economic Times 7653256037892115948.html
Amazon is opening an office in NYC’s Hudson Yards. Here’s a look inside the $25 billion development that that was financed with money meant for ‘distressed’ urban areas.

9 Dec 17:32 2 articles

Amazon is opening an office in NYC’s Hudson Yards. Here’s a look inside the $25 billion development that that was financed with money meant for ‘distressed’ urban areas.

Hudson Yards, New York City’s new $25 billion megadevelopment, is now the city’s most expensive neighborhood, with a median sales price of nearly $5 million.

9 Dec 17:32 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882850305989.html
Amazon is opening an office in NYC's Hudson Yards. Here's a look inside the $25 billion development that that was financed with money meant for 'distressed' urban areas., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Hudson Yards, the $25 billion NYC neighborhood that will be home to a new Amazon office, was financed with money meant for "distressed urban areas.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 17:32 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756265875397.html
Bosch and Daimler launch self-driving car pilot in San Jose

9 Dec 13:00 2 articles

Bosch and Daimler launch self-driving car pilot in San Jose

Bosch and Daimler launched a self-driving car pilot in San Jose, roughly a year after the two jointly announced a plan to do so.

9 Dec 13:00 VentureBeat 6273363635500452353.html
Mercedes and Bosch commence self-driving trials in San Jose

Bosch and Daimler's self-driving trials are underway for select users in San Jose.

9 Dec 08:00 Engadget 96641515735064416.html
OKEx to Launch Crypto Options Trading Later This Month

9 Dec 13:01 2 articles

OKEx to Launch Crypto Options Trading Later This Month

Crypto exchange OKEx on Monday announced its plan to launch a crypto options trading platform.

9 Dec 13:01 Finance Magnates | Financial and business news 8992138266737369714.html
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKEx to Launch Options Trading This Month

Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced that it will launch crypto options trading on Dec. 27.

9 Dec 11:32 Cointelegraph 3050247240744805886.html
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022

9 Dec 15:58 2 articles

China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022

The Chinese government has instructed its offices to phase out technology made outside of China, including hardware and software, by 2022, according to the Financial Times.

9 Dec 15:58 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883564161356.html
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022

The move by Beijing is to increase China's use of domestically made tech, and could affect companies like Dell, HP, and Microsoft.

9 Dec 15:58 Business Insider 6060062400748489036.html
EU opens subsidies for electric battery push

9 Dec 15:24 3 articles

EU opens subsidies for electric battery push

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 — The EU’s powerful anti-trust authority today approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in batteries. The move is part of a big push led by Germany and France to prepare Europe for the emergence of electric cars, as...

9 Dec 15:24 Malaymail 302165935616634888.html
European Union permits state aid to develop electric battery giants

The EU's powerful anti-trust authority on Monday approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in the highly strategic sector of electric batteries. The move is part of a major push led by Germany and France to prepare Europe for the emergence of electric cars, as gas combustible engines are phased out over concerns for the environment.

9 Dec 14:37 WION 1570469241007355019.html
EU opens subsidies for electric battery push

The EU's powerful anti-trust authority on Monday approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in batteries.

9 Dec 12:21 Tech Xplore 4945708898123667414.html
Elon Musk Hits Traffic Pylon With New Cybertruck

9 Dec 16:00 2 articles

Elon Musk Hits Traffic Pylon With New Cybertruck

Billionaire tech icon Elon Musk turned a lot of heads in the US city of Malibu, California on Saturday night when he showed up to a swanky restaurant in his new Tesla Cybertruck. But Musk’s night on the town included at least one embarrassing hiccup. The founder of Tesla and SpaceX hit a traffic pylon with his shiny new vehicle that some Twitter users joked was roughly the height of a small child.

9 Dec 16:00 Gizmodo UK 8363059001867131072.html
Elon Musk Hits Traffic Pylon With New Cybertruck After Dinner in Malibu

Billionaire tech icon Elon Musk turned a lot of heads in Malibu, California on Saturday night when he showed up to a swanky restaurant in his new Tesla Cybertruck. But Musk’s night on the town included at least one embarrassing hiccup. The founder of Tesla and SpaceX hit a traffic pylon with his shiny new vehicle that some Twitter users joked was roughly the height of a small child.

9 Dec 11:45 Gizmodo 461714590804140819.html
England book Italy friendly at Wembley ahead of Euro 2020

9 Dec 11:59 4 articles

England book Italy friendly at Wembley ahead of Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate's men.

9 Dec 11:59 Sports Mole 7750663362123524452.html
Italy heading for Wembley as England get ready for Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate’s men.

9 Dec 10:46 Shropshire Star 3480199992389030971.html
Italy heading for Wembley as England get ready for Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate’s men.

9 Dec 10:46 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774020205139.html
Italy heading for Wembley as England get ready for Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate’s men.

9 Dec 10:46 Express & Star 7324224459935208507.html
England to host Italy in Euro 2020 warm-up

9 Dec 12:15 5 articles

England to host Italy in Euro 2020 warm-up

LONDON, Dec 9 — England will step up their preparations for the Euro 2020 finals with a friendly against Italy at Wembley in March, the Football Association announced today. Gareth Southgate’s men will face the four-time world champions on Friday, March 27 before a match four days later against...

9 Dec 12:15 Malaymail 302165936028917092.html
England to host Italy in first Euro 2020 warm-up friendly

Italy will play England at Wembley on March 27, as the Azzurri and the Three Lions begin their preparations for Euro 2020.

9 Dec 11:41 FOX Sports Asia 3082304905847175098.html
England to host Italy in first Euro 2020 warm-up friendly

Italy will play England at Wembley on March 27, as the Azzurri and the Three Lions begin their preparations for Euro 2020.

9 Dec 11:36 sportskeeda 1601194027836332357.html
England to play Italy at Wembley on March 27 in friendly ahead of Euro 2020

England will host Italy in an international friendly at Wembley on March 27 as part of their preparations for Euro 2020.

9 Dec 10:48 Sky Sports 7729859610506409255.html
England to play Italy in friendly at Wembley in March

England will play a friendly against Italy at Wembley on 27 March as part of their preparations for Euro 2020.

9 Dec 10:29 BBC Sport 3883826127126942156.html
European bank finances Turkish bus-ticketing app

9 Dec 14:51 2 articles

EBRD invests $4m in Turkish bus-ticketing service firm oBilet

Mubasher: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an equity investment of $4 million in Turkish online bus-ticketing service provider oBilet.

9 Dec 14:51 english.mubasher.info 8917853139504083873.html
European bank finances Turkish bus-ticketing app

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided $4 million in equity financing to Turkish online bus-ticketing service...

9 Dec 11:59 DAILY SABAH 8383944808342164583.html
European companies minimise risks from US-China trade war

9 Dec 10:15 2 articles

European companies minimise risks from US-China trade war

BEIJING, Dec 9 — European companies in China have been able to minimise the effect from the tariff war between Beijing and Washington, although some are considering relocating their businesses, the EU Chamber of Commerce said today. The world’s two biggest economies have been entangled in a...

9 Dec 10:15 Malaymail 302165934491233010.html
European companies minimise risks from US-China trade war

European companies in China have been able to minimise the effect from the tariff war between Beijing and Washington, although some are considering relocating their businesses, the EU Chamber of Commerce said Monday.

9 Dec 09:20 Digital Journal 4566489171434978697.html
China orders govt offices to remove foreign equipment

9 Dec 13:31 2 articles

China orders govt offices to remove foreign equipment, software

In the latest salvo to the tech cold war, the Chinese government has ordered all government offices and public institutions to stop using any foreign computer and software equipment, the Financial Times reported, saying all such equipment will have to be removed within three years. The Chinese directive, which could hit companies such as HP, Dell and Microsoft, is the first from Beijing to set specific targets limiting China’s use of foreign technology. 

9 Dec 13:31 Telecompaper 8935969309969460.html
China Tells Government Offices To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipment

China has ordered that all foreign computer equipment and software be removed from government offices and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reports. hackingbear writes: The government directive is likely to be a blow to US multinational companies like HP, Dell and Microsof...

9 Dec 09:44 news.slashdot.org 626091441644644601.html
Google Calendar finally lets you move events across calendars

9 Dec 16:54 3 articles

Google Calendar finally lets you move events across calendars

Google is finally bringing a long-time desktop feature to the Google Calendar Android app: moving events between calendars.

9 Dec 16:54 XDA Developers 7805159870338566247.html
Google Calendar adds the ability to move events between calendars

Managing multiple calendars just got easier, thanks to the new ability to move events between calendars which is rolling out to the Google Calendar app on Android.

9 Dec 15:47 Android Central 29040142803481657.html
Google Calendar app gaining ability to move events between calendars

If you have multiple calendars on your Google Calendar app on your phone, then you'll know the pain of not being able to move events between calendars.

9 Dec 13:23 9to5Google 6197440880669854682.html
Google Glass Explorer Edition will get its final update next year

9 Dec 12:31 3 articles

This update is the last you’ll see of Google Glass Explorer Edition

Google has announced one final update before it pulls the plug on the Explorer Edition of its Google Glass smart glasses.

9 Dec 12:31 Trusted Reviews 12694855489077700.html
Google Glass Explorer Edition will get its final update next year

Google has been quiet about the Google Glass project. The last update we featured was about the Glass Enterprise Edition 2 allowing efficiency and speed in production. That was back in May. That la…

9 Dec 11:00 Android Community 7463818293832803803.html
Google's Finally Ditching Support for Its Explorer Edition of Glass

Google Glass will soon receive the final nail in its coffin – as a consumer-marketed product, that is. The company announced this week it’s rolling out one final update to its Glass Explorer Edition. But don’t worry: The wearable’s more industry-focused yet still equally dorky-looking brethren, the Enterprise Edition, will continue receiving support. And so the Google Glass brand lives on. Praise be.

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Govt limits stock holding for onion retailers to 2 tonnes to curb hoarding

9 Dec 15:41 2 articles

Govt further caps stock limit on onion retailers to 2 tons to check hoarding

Last week, govt had reduced the stock holding limit for retailers to 5 tonnes from 10 tonnes while that on wholesalers to 25 tonnes from 50 tonnes as onion prices were ruling high up to Rs 150 per kg. Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.

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Govt limits stock holding for onion retailers to 2 tonnes to curb hoarding

Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.

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Hoping to reach trade agreement with US soon

9 Dec 12:45 2 articles

Hoping to reach trade agreement with US soon: China

Beijing hopes that it can reach a trade agreement with the United States that satisfies both sides as soon as possible, China's Assistant Commerce Minister Ren Hongbin said on Monday. Ren made the

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Hope to reach trade agreement with US as soon as possible: China

China said on Monday that it hoped to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, amid intense discussions before fresh US tariffs on Chinese imports are due to kick in at the end of the week. Beijing hopes it can reach a trade agreement with the United States that satisfies both sides, Assistant Commerce Minister Ren Hongbin told reporters on Monday.

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ISS recommends shareholders vote against Baker-led offer for HBC

9 Dec 14:53 2 articles

Shareholders advised to vote against Richard Baker-led offer for HBC

An influential proxy advisory service is recommending shareholders vote against a takeover offer for Hudson's Bay Co. by a group led by the retailer's executive chairman.

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ISS recommends shareholders vote against Baker-led offer for HBC

TORONTO — An influential proxy advisory service is recommending shareholders vote against a takeover offer for Hudson's Bay Co. by a group led by the retailer's executive chairman.

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CP Rail train derails near Lanigan

9 Dec 12:50 2 articles

CP Rail train derails near Lanigan, Sask., sparking fire that closes highway

A Canadian Pacific freight train hauling crude derailed overnight sparking a fire that forced the closure of part of a major highway south of Humboldt, Sask.

9 Dec 12:50 CTVNews 2422791598619090654.html
'It was horrible': CP Rail train derails in Sask., sparking fire that closes highway

The fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific (CP) freight train overnight left a large swath of highway in Saskatchewan closed Monday morning.

9 Dec 11:25 Saskatoon 2258376080743685326.html
NAB prepares BRT

9 Dec 09:05 2 articles

References in Peshawar BRT, Malam Jabba land scams ready, says NAB chief

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal on Monday said that the accountability watchdog has prepared references against alleged malfeasance in Peshawar Bu

9 Dec 09:05 Pakistan Today 6621510369122553475.html
NAB prepares BRT, Malam Jabba references, says chairman NAB

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman retired justice Javed Iqbal said on Monday that the accountability watchdog has tightened its noose around plunderers of

9 Dec 08:02 The Nation 8831095138195705296.html
Jaguar Land Rover sales fall 3.4% in Nov

9 Dec 14:57 2 articles

Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales fall 3% in November

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posted fifth straight month of double-digit sales growth of 29 per cent in China. North America sales also grew by 4.9 per cent during the month under review, achieving best ever November sales levels

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Jaguar Land Rover sales fall 3.4% in Nov

The sales of Jaguar brand were at 11,464 units during the month, down 23.1 per cent per cent from November 2018, Tata Motors said in a BSE filing. Land Rover sales stood at 35,078 units, up 5.5 per cent per cent from the same month last year, it added. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Monday reported 3.4 per cent decline in total retail sales.

9 Dec 08:00 The Economic Times 7653256037237826560.html
'Devastating' fire at Alberta dealership leaves 60 out of work

9 Dec 15:07 2 articles

'Devastating' fire at Alberta dealership leaves 35 employees out of work

Fire destroyed the Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership early Monday morning, leaving dozens of employees out of work.

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'Devastating' fire at Alberta dealership leaves 60 out of work

Fire destroyed the Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership early Monday morning, leaving dozens of employees out of work.

9 Dec 15:07 Edmonton 2483052957148491271.html
Klopp says he never doubted Keita’s quality

9 Dec 12:46 3 articles

I never doubted Keita’s quality, says Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he has never doubted the quality of midfielder Naby Keita despite the Guinea international

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Klopp says he never doubted Keita’s quality

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he has never doubted the quality of midfielder Naby Keita despite the Guinea international's limited impact since his arrival at Anfield last year.

9 Dec 10:47 The Guardian 7580308505597039671.html
Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp insists he has never doubted quality of £52.7m man Naby Keita

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists he has never doubted the quality of £52.7million midfielder Naby Keita. Keita, who arrived at Anfield to much fanfare in the summer of 2018, has been reduced to a

9 Dec 10:10 The Independent 2511519171694586852.html
LG Launches Its Flagship Dual-screen Smartphone in Japan

9 Dec 17:12 2 articles

LG Launches Its Flagship Dual-screen Smartphone in Japan

The South Korean tech giant said its LG G8X ThinQ smartphone was launched through Japan's Softbank and will be sold at some 5,000 stores in major Japanese cities,

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LG re-enters the Japanese premium phone market with the dual-screen G8X ThinQ - Gizmochina

LG Electronics Inc. has announced its re-entry into Japan’s premium smartphone market after 23 months with the launch of its flagship dual-screen smartphone – LG G8X ThinQ. The G8X ThinQ was launch in partnership with Japan’s Softbank and will be sold at some 5,000 stores in major Japanese cities. This is coming barely two months after …

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LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles

9 Dec 15:00 2 articles

LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles

Steel shipping containers will be used to form this affordable housing complex on a triangular site in Los Angeles, designed by LOHA.

9 Dec 15:00 Dezeen 1175672638404193716.html
LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles

Steel shipping containers will be used to form this affordable housing complex on a triangular site in Los Angeles, designed by LOHA.

9 Dec 15:00 Dezeen 1175672637984668390.html
Labour’s plans to nationalise services

9 Dec 15:49 3 articles

Labour’s plans to nationalise services: Everything you need to know

The party’s manifesto said it would like to take mail, water and train operators, among other things, back under public ownership.

9 Dec 15:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773399788824.html
Labour’s plans to nationalise services: Everything you need to know

The party’s manifesto said it would like to take mail, water and train operators, among other things, back under public ownership.

9 Dec 15:48 Shropshire Star 3480199991318207768.html
Labour’s plans to nationalise services: Everything you need to know

The party’s manifesto said it would like to take mail, water and train operators, among other things, back under public ownership.

9 Dec 15:48 Express & Star 7324224458864385304.html
Last minute audio tech for the holidays

9 Dec 17:41 2 articles

Last minute audio tech for the holidays

Zone out from the chaos around you this holiday season, and tune in to the sounds you want to, or make and manage calls, with this selection of compact and loud audio tech.

9 Dec 17:41 ZDNet 591556593601347900.html
Last minute audio tech for the holidays

Zone out from the chaos around you this holiday season, and tune in to the sounds you want to, or make and manage calls, with this selection of compact and loud audio tech.

9 Dec 17:41 ZDNet 591556591943565857.html
Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas

9 Dec 17:39 2 articles

Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas, Morneau says

Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government will provide an update on federal finances before Christmas.

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Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas, Morneau says

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government will provide an update on federal finances before Christmas. Morneau is introducing legislation today to provide a tax break for anyone earning under $147,000 a year.

9 Dec 16:46 KitchenerToday.com 52741009607418547.html
McDonald’s black franchisees are fighting to earn as much as their white counterparts

9 Dec 15:33 3 articles

McDonald's black franchisees are fighting to earn as much as their white counterparts, as dozens leave the company they once considered family

Over the past decade, black franchisees have seen the disparities between them and the rest of McDonald's franchisees grow.

9 Dec 15:33 Business Insider Nederland 7680839748656091694.html
McDonald's black franchisees are fighting to earn as much as their white counterparts, as dozens leave the company they once considered family, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Over the past decade, black franchisees have seen the disparities between them and the rest of McDonald's franchisees grow.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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McDonald’s black franchisees are fighting to earn as much as their white counterparts, as dozens leave the company they once considered family

Many black McDonald’s franchisees say they consider the fast-food giant to be a sort of McFamily. They have “ketchup in their veins,” dreaming of passing locations of the fast-food chain down to the next generation.

9 Dec 13:05 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884135129646.html
BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts

9 Dec 10:17 2 articles

BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts

The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.

9 Dec 10:17 Breaking News 4415806918272355025.html
BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts

The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.

9 Dec 10:01 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773939381593.html
Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality

9 Dec 09:18 2 articles

Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 9. What we are watching in Canada ...

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Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of De

9 Dec 09:18 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245941681123.html
China reportedly bans foreign technology in government offices

9 Dec 12:38 2 articles

China reportedly bans foreign technology in its government and public offices

China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.

9 Dec 12:38 CTVNews 2422791597860622238.html
China reportedly bans foreign technology in government offices

China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.

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Zacks

9 Dec 16:46 2 articles

Zacks: CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CNSP) Receives Average Rating of “Strong Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CNSP) have been given an average broker rating score of 1.00 (Strong Buy) from the one brokers that provide coverage for the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a strong buy rating. Zacks has also assigned CNS Pharmaceuticals an industry rank of […]

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Zacks: Alamo Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALG) Given Average Recommendation of “Buy” by Analysts

Alamo Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALG) has been assigned an average broker rating score of 2.00 (Buy) from the two brokers that cover the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. Brokers have set a 1-year consensus target […]

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