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• VW engineer jailed for emissions scandal

  25-08-2017 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  A US judge opts for a harsher penalty than prosecutors had recommended in the VW emissions case.
  
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• Hurricane Harvey Might Disrupt The Industry

  25-08-2017 19:41
  Hurricane Harvey is expected to be classified a Category 3 hurricane before it strikes the coast of Southeast Texas this morning jeopardizing the oil refinery industry located in 160 and around Houston the 4th largest city in the United States This is a major hub for oil refineries
  
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• RBS accused of mistreating businesses in leaked report

  25-08-2017 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  A leaked report finds "inappropriate action" was experienced by many of its clients.
  
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• FTSE 100 closes lower after Yellen speech

  25-08-2017 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Shares in London turn south after a key speech by the US central bank chairman.
  
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• Janet Yellen defends US regulations

  25-08-2017 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  US central bank chief endorses existing tighter banking rules called a "disaster" by Donald Trump.
  
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• BA attacks Border Force for 'dreadful' delays

  25-08-2017 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  British Airways criticises Border Force's handling of travellers through UK airports.
  
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• Hasta la vista, baby

  25-08-2017 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Are autonomous weapons systems capable of thinking for themselves about to change modern warfare?
  
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• Jackson Hole: The Central Bankers' Dilemma And Why It Matters To You

  25-08-2017 15:32
  At this time every year, the Kansas City Fed hosts their Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It is a meeting of economic minds like no other, with central bankers from the developed and developing worlds, academics, and executives gathering to discuss the major issues of the day.The highlight of
  
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• 'Self-driving' lorries to be tested on UK roads

  25-08-2017 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Convoys of partially driverless lorries will be seen on British roads by the end of 2018.
  
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• Inheritance tax: Should the UK scrap it or keep it?

  25-08-2017 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Should the UK keep or scrap inheritance tax, a tax which is paid from the assets you leave behind when you die?
  
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• Home Sales Showing Signs Of Stress

  25-08-2017 13:20
  My analysis of home sales recently has become more and more pessimistic. This past week both new home sales and existing home sales were fairly soft.It is not just that the single month's data that is bad - but it is the deteriorating trend lines over the past year which are concerning. New Home Sales:
  
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• US's Foxconn subsidies stir debate

  25-08-2017 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Wisconsin is offering $3bn in subsidies to Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn for a new plant in the US. Will it work?
  
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• Fund will promote Edinburgh festivals' legacy

  25-08-2017 12:46 via bbc.co.uk
  The City of Edinburgh Council is to invest millions in enhancing the status of its cultural celebrations.
  
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• Most UK businesses hit by rising employment costs

  25-08-2017 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Apprenticeship levies, pensions auto enrolment and a new higher minimum wage have all raised costs.
  
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• Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong jailed for corruption

  25-08-2017 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The de facto boss of the world's largest smartphone maker is convicted of bribery in South Korea.
  
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• Government to decide if firms must reveal pay ratios

  25-08-2017 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The government will reveal whether firms should publish the pay gap between executive and workers.
  
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• Citizens Advice reveals top five botched building jobs

  25-08-2017 10:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Roofing and fitted kitchens are amongst the most complained-about home improvement projects.
  
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• Provident Financial appoints new boss to home credit arm

  25-08-2017 10:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The firm's share value fell by two-thirds on Tuesday after a second profit warning in three months.
  
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• Qantas cruises into second-highest profit on record

  25-08-2017 03:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Australian carrier's boss says a turnaround programme to make the airline profitable "is complete".
  
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• What Changes Will Amazon Make At Whole Foods?

  25-08-2017 03:37
  Now that Amazon s AMZN purchase of Whole Foods WFM is official what changes can the organic grocers customers expect and how might Amazon users benefit from the merger On Wednesday the Federal Trade Commission approved Amazon s 13 7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods which was
  
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• The Michaels Companies Is Crafting a Turnaround

  25-08-2017 03:37
  Arts and crafts retailer The Michaels Companies NASDAQ MIK reported second quarter results early Thursday morning The company posted solid growth on both the top and bottom lines and share prices jumped on the news Michaels second quarter results The raw
  
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• Splunk Has Exceeded Guidance for 11 Straight Quarters

  25-08-2017 03:37
  Splunk Inc NASDAQ SPLK 160 released impressive fiscal second quarter 2018 results on Aug 24 after the market closed highlighting hundreds of new customers across various disparate industries This also marks the 11th time in as many reports that the operational
  
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• My Top Stock to Buy in August

  25-08-2017 03:37
  Imagine this you own shares of a multi national e commerce company The outfit has been growing like a weed in the most recent quarter revenue jumped by 65 160 in local currencies and it currently has a war chest twice 160 the size of its long term debt obligations And when
  
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• 3 Things Alibaba Group Holding's Management Wants You to Know

  25-08-2017 03:37
  China based e commerce titan Alibaba Group NYSE BABA absolutely crushed its first quarter earnings report Sales rose 53 year over year to 7 4 billion adjusted earnings jumped 58 to 1 17 per share and both figures exceeded Wall Street s estimates of 7 2 billion and 0
  
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• Signet Jewelers (SIG) Makes Major Digital Push with R2Net Acquisition

  25-08-2017 02:37
  On Thursday shares of Signet Jewelers Ltd SIG have been rallying all day and closed the day up over 16 in afternoon trading after the company which owns jewelry brands like Kay Zales and Jared reported strong second quarter earnings and a new digital acquisition Signet reported
  
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• Salesforce.com Surpasses $10 Billion Run Rate

  25-08-2017 02:37
  Salesforce com NYSE CRM reported fiscal 2018 second quarter results 160 on Aug 22 The leading provider of customer relationship management solutions is enjoying sharp gains in sales and profits as it expands its share of the global enterprise software market
  
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• Grocery Stocks (KR, COST) Sink On Amazon-Whole Foods Approval

  25-08-2017 02:37
  Shares of several grocery store chains including Kroger and Costco tumbled on Thursday after Amazon s purchase of Whole Foods became official Deal The Federal Trade Commission finally approved the online retail behemoth s purchase of the organic grocer which was first announced
  
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• Even in this Rich Market, Transocean Is Offering Investors Value

  25-08-2017 02:37
  Any price conscious 160 investor out there is likely looking at the valuation of today s market and saying no thanks With this bull market heading into its eighth year and the S amp P 500 valued at a cyclically adjusted price to earnings ratio of 30 it seems like the
  
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• 3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Both Bull and Bear Markets

  25-08-2017 02:37
  Many investors prefer dividend stocks because they offer a nice balance of capital appreciation and income The best dividend payers though also boast a long history of increasing their payouts regardless of what the broader market is doing Below Motley Fool
  
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• Flying home: The longest flight delays revealed

  25-08-2017 02:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Heading home from your summer holiday? BBC analysis shows the longest waits have been from Rome.
  
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• What happens at Jackson Hole?

  25-08-2017 01:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The sort-of secrets of the annual conference of central bankers and economists.
  
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• MidEast Stocks End Thursday Mostly Lower

  25-08-2017 01:38
  MidEast shares closed mostly lower on Thursday with Saudi shares snapping a six session winning streak and Dubai weighed by corporate results MidEast shares closed mostly lower on Thursday with Saudi shares snapping a six session winning streak and Dubai weighed by corporate results DP
  
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• Why J.M. Smucker Co. Stock Plunged Today

  25-08-2017 01:37
  What happened Shares of J M Smucker Co NYSE SJM fell 9 5 on Thursday after the company announced weaker than expected fiscal first quarter 2018 results Smucker s revenue declined 3 7 year over year to 1 749 billion while adjusted earnings per share fell 18 8 to 1 51
  
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• Boy, Were We Wrong About Rite Aid and Opko Health

  25-08-2017 01:37
  Everyone makes mistakes and this week s Industry Focus theme week is all about celebrating and cringing at some of the biggest mistakes we ve made on the show In today s Healthcare episode hosts Kristine Harjes and Todd Campbell look at some of their biggest on
  
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• 3 High-Yield Stocks Still Worth Buying

  25-08-2017 01:37
  High yielding dividend stocks can be a great cash flow generator for investors or a sign of trouble Really high dividends are usually a sign that investors don t think a dividend will last so diving into high yields can be a dangerous place in the market We asked three of
  
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• Why do jeans sizes vary from shop to shop?

  25-08-2017 01:34 via bbc.co.uk
  We asked professional size 8 fit model Megan Taylor to investigate.
  
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