Stocks drop as markets wary of Fed, geopolitical tensions Stocks drop as markets wary of Fed, geopolitical tensions:- U.S. stock futures dropped and Asian shares were on the defensive on Monday as investors weighed the near-certain prospect of an interest rate hike in the United States this month against news […]
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Futures fall amid North Korea missiles, Trump wiretap talk Futures fall amid North Korea missiles, Trump wiretap talk:- U.S. stock index futures fell on Sunday amid news of North Korea's firing of four ballistic missiles and President Donald Trump's accusation that his predecessor, Barack Obama, wiretapped him. U.S. stocks have […]
Time Warner merger review expected: U.S. regulator's chairman Time Warner merger review expected: U.S. regulator's chairman:- The head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission does not expect to review AT&T Inc's (T.N) planned $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner Inc (TWX.N), a spokesman for the agency said on Monday. FCC […]
BCBS, Cigna among insurer groups to meet with Trump on Monday BCBS, Cigna among insurer groups to meet with Trump on Monday:- The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which represents insurers in every state, Cigna Corp and Humana Inc said on Friday they would attend a meeting between the health […]
Investors bet on Israel tech stock windfall under Trump Investors bet on Israel tech stock windfall under Trump:- Investors are betting heavily that Israeli defense and cyber-security firms will reap a windfall from President Donald Trump's big U.S. spending plans, although likely benefits for the wider economy remain like the […]
Automakers urge new EPA chief to withdraw Obama car fuel-efficiency rules Automakers urge new EPA chief to withdraw Obama car fuel-efficiency rules:- A trade association representing General Motors Co (GM.N), Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and nine other automakers on Tuesday asked new Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott […]
House GOP hails health plan that Democrats call inadequate House GOP hails health plan that Democrats call inadequate:- Top House Republicans say their outline for replacing President Barack Obama’s health care law is a pathway to greater flexibility and lower costs for consumers. Democrats see a road to ruin for […]
U.S. court blocks Anthem-Cigna merger, dealing blow to consolidation U.S. court blocks Anthem-Cigna merger, dealing blow to consolidation:- A federal judge on Wednesday ruled against U.S. health insurer Anthem Inc's (ANTM.N) proposed $54 billion merger with smaller rival Cigna Corp (CI.N), derailing an unprecedented effort to consolidate the country's health […]
Less than meets the eye, Trump orders aren't always what they seem Less than meets the eye, Trump orders aren't always what they seem:- President Trump's executive orders sometimes contain far more than meets the eye — and quite often, far less. After swearing in Jeff Sessions as his new attorney general Thursday, Trump […]
Japan Abe to propose new cabinet level talks with United States Japan Abe to propose new cabinet level talks with United States:- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose new cabinet level U.S.-Japan talks on trade, security and macroeconomic issues, including currencies, when he meets U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, a […]
