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World shares post modest losses in 'Black Friday' retreat
Shares fell in Europe after another day of losses in Asia, though there was no sign that worries over China-U.S. tensions would lead to a "Black Friday" sell-off.
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Amazon workers stage strike on Black Friday
Workers at Amazon distribution centers in Germany have gone on strike for better pay on Black Friday, one of the busiest days of the year for the online retailer.
6 years ago
Abdul Awal Mintoo elected APSA executive committee member
Former FBCCI President and Lal Teer Seed Ltd Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo has been elected one of the executive committee members of The Asia & Pacific Seed Association (APSA) for 2020-2022 tenure.
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Top US, Canada and Mexico officials discuss final trade deal
High level officials from the U.S., Canadian and Mexican governments met Wednesday in Washington seeking to finalize a new trade agreement.
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World markets mixed after US shares forge new highs
World shares were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street benchmarks set fresh highs, spurred by optimism over trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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US proposes rules to vet all telecoms-related purchases
The Department of Commerce has proposed requiring case-by-case approvals of all purchases of telecommunications equipment in a move likely to hit major Chinese suppliers like Huawei.
6 years ago
HP rejects again Xerox's bid for "hostile" takeover
U.S. technology company HP Inc. has rejected again Xerox Corporation's attempt to seek a forced combination of the two companies, saying its proposal "significantly undervalues HP."
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Alibaba makes strong debut in Hong Kong market
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. made a strong debut on the main board of Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday with shares jumping 6.88 percent in the morning session.
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Tiffany is latest jewel for French luxury group LVMH's crown
French luxury group LVMH has agreed to buy New York jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion, adding a famed star to its portfolio that already boasts Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Bulgari.
6 years ago
Mitsubishi, Chubu to take over Dutch energy giant Eneco
Dutch energy company Eneco says it has agreed to a proposed 4.1 billion-euro ($4.5 billion) takeover by Japanese corporations Mitsubishi and Chubu.
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