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Oil rises as production curbs face renewed demand fears
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, as optimism about recent commitments from major oil producers to curb production offset concerns about a resurgence in coronavirus cases.
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S&P 500, Dow decline after recent gains; Nasdaq hits 10,000
The S&P 500 and Dow fell on Tuesday after recent strong gains, while the Nasdaq extended its record run and briefly rose above the 10,000 mark for the first time.
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FCC proposes record $225 million fine for massive robocall campaign
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a record-setting $225 million fine against Texas-based health insurance telemarketers for allegedly making approximately 1 billion illegal robocalls.
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Exclusive: Chanel, Revlon, L'Oreal pivoting away from talc in some products
Chanel, Revlon and L'Oreal, three of the biggest brands in cosmetics, are quietly moving away from using talc in some products as U.S. cancer lawsuits and consumer concerns mount.
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Stocks mixed as investors step back from highs
A recent run of optimism in markets hit the brakes on Tuesday, as investors pulled back from major stock indices and turned their attention to safe-haven assets like gold.
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Macy's says return to normal business at least a year away
Macy's Inc warned on Tuesday its business was not likely to return to normal until late next year, even as it saw better-than-expected sales from stores reopening after COVID-19 lockdowns were lifted across the United States.
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Boeing jet deliveries sink to just four in May
Boeing Co deliveries slowed even further in May from April as the coronavirus pandemic's crushing impact on airlines added to a year of crisis following the grounding of its 737 MAX planes, company data showed on Tuesday.
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S&P 500, Dow retreat after rally; Nasdaq gains further
Wall Street's S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes fell on Tuesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq hit a record high for the third straight session, as investors eyed this week's Federal Reserve meeting for signs on how it views a restarting economy.
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Explainer: What to look for in the Fed's U.S. economic outlook
U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers on Wednesday will publish their first economic projections since the coronavirus pandemic set off a recession in February, estimates expected to signal a collapse in output this year and near-zero interest rates for the next few years.
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U.S. layoffs ease in April; hiring slumps to record low
Layoffs in the United States fell in April, but remained the second highest on record, while hiring hit an all-time low, suggesting the labor market could take years to recover from the COVID-19 crisis despite a surprise rebound in employment in May.
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Volkswagen CEO apologises after row with supervisory board
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has apologised to the carmaker's supervisory board after accusing some of its members of leaking confidential information to the press.
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Corning wins U.S. funding to boost vial output for COVID-19 vaccines
Glass maker Corning Inc said on Tuesday it would receive $204 million from the U.S. government to boost the manufacturing capacity of its vials that will be used to store coronavirus vaccines and treatments.
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Barclays labels Staveley lawsuit 'distorted and exaggerated'
Barclays has dismissed as "distorted and exaggerated" legal arguments by financier Amanda Staveley, who is claiming up to 1.5 billion pounds in damages for alleged deceit over a financial crisis-era fundraising in a high-profile London trial.
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Exclusive: Savings surge forces Goldman to shut Marcus to new UK clients
Goldman Sachs is closing its easy access savings business to new customers in Britain from Wednesday after deposits surged near to regulatory limits during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Oil steady as renewed demand fears face production curbs
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, as traders said concerns about a resurgence in coronavirus cases offset recent commitments from major oil producers to curb production.
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Tiffany amends debt pacts for financial leeway amid pandemic, slump in sales
U.S. luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co , which is being bought by France's LVMH for $16 billion, said on Tuesday it had amended some of its debt agreements to gain more financial leeway amid the coronavirus pandemic after its quarterly sales sank 44%.
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EU weighs single bid for WTO job; trade chief Hogan confirms interest
European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan confirmed on Tuesday that he was considering a bid to become the next director-general of the World Trade Organization, as EU governments debated whether to unify around a single European candidate.
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Exclusive: Obscure Indian cyber firm spied on politicians, investors worldwide
A little-known Indian IT firm offered its hacking services to help clients spy on more than 10,000 email accounts over a period of seven years.
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U.S. layoffs abate; job openings plunge
Layoffs in the United States fell in April, but remained the second highest on record, while job openings dropped, suggesting the labor market could take years to recover from the COVID-19 crisis despite a surprise rebound in employment in May.
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Volkswagen CEO apologised after row with supervisory board
Volkswagen Chief Executive Herbert Diess apologised to the company's supervisory board for having made "inappropriate and wrong" statements at an internal event, the carmaker said on Tuesday.
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