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US stocks inch higher as markets yawn at Trump's impeachment
U.S. stocks crept higher in midday trading Thursday following encouraging profit reports from several big companies.
Fiat Chrysler-Peugeot merger could bring moree clean vehicles
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot agreed Wednesday to merge into a single company that will become the world's fourth-largest automaker, a giant that could bring consumers a wider variety of cleaner vehicles at a faster pace, including more powered by electricity.
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot sign deal for 50-50 merger
The boards of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot on Wednesday signed a binding merger deal creating the world's fourth-largest automaker with the scale to confront the challenges of stricter emissions regulations and the transition to new driving technologies.
Asian shares mostly lower as US-China deal optimism fades
Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday after Wall Street logged fresh record highs as investor optimism faded about an interim U.S.-China trade deal announced last week.
Indian air compressor company buys Michigan Air Solutions to expand U.S. operation
India's Elgi Equipments Limited has acquired Michigan Air Solutions for 6 million U.S. dollars to expand its presence in the United States and strengthen its position in the global compressed air industry, a company statement said on Tuesday.
Under pressure, Hallmark pulls gay-themed wedding ads
Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled ads for a wedding-planning website that featured two brides kissing at the altar.
How US-China trade deal achieved a little but left out a lot
The limited trade deal that the Trump administration and Beijing announced Friday means Americans will avoid a holiday tax increase on imported toys, clothing and smartphones. U.S. farmers can sell more soybeans and pork to China. And American companies should face less pressure to hand over trade secrets to Beijing.
ADB approves 200-mln-USD loan to support infrastructure projects in Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday that it has approved a 200 million U.S. dollars loan to help the Philippine government prepare and implement major infrastructure projects under its flagship "Build, Build, Build" development program.
S. African bank launches UnionPay card for prompt payment in China
The Standard Bank of South Africa launched UnionPay card on Thursday to local account holders for more convenience in payment in China.
China says trade deal with US must be 'mutually beneficial'
Expectations for a U.S.-Chinese trade truce to avert an American tariff hike rose Friday, though Beijing said any settlement to their costly, long-running conflict must be "mutually beneficial."