Oil prices rose and stocks rallied worldwide on Thursday after China said it had agreed with the United States to cancel tariffs in phases, a key consideration in reaching a deal to end a trade war that has crimped economic growth and roiled markets.
Oil rose above $62 a barrel on Thursday after China hinted at progress towards a trade deal with the United States, raising hopes for an end to a long dispute that has weighed on economic growth and demand for fuel.
An agreement between the United States and China to roll back existing tariffs as part of a ‘phase one’ trade deal faces fierce internal opposition at the White House and from outside advisers, multiple sources familiar with the talks said.
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Italy’s biggest phone group Telecom Italia confirmed its guidance on Thursday after reporting a better than expected improvement in net debt, even as stiffer competition in its domestic market continued to take its toll. Telecom Italia (TIM) said its net debt at the end of September fell to 24.3 billion euros, with a reduction of 958 million euros compared with the end of last year, achieving its full year debt target three months ahead of time. …read more […]
Juul Labs Inc said on Thursday it would immediately stop accepting orders for mint-flavored refills for its e-cigarettes in the United States.
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Airbus is seeking a new permanent leader of a $50 billion supply chain as Klaus Richter, chief procurement officer, steps down from his post at the Franco-German-led company to “pursue other professional challenges,” industry sources said.
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Sears told Reuters on Thursday it had won a $250 million lifeline from lenders that include billionaire owner Eddie Lampert, and will close additional stores, as mounting losses strain the beleaguered U.S. department store chain’s finances.
Outgoing European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker does not believe U.S. President Donald Trump will impose tariffs on imported European cars next week, he told Germany’s Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
Baidu shares surged after the Chinese internet company beat earnings for the 3rd quarter due to increased video streaming users. Yahoo Finance’s Akiko Fujita and Heidi break it down on The Ticker. …read more […]
Ahead of Roku’s (ROKU) earnings report, questions were raised on whether the stock had rallied too far this year, and whether its meteoric rise was about to come to an end. It seems the market has answered that question today – Roku has taken a severe beating, dropping over-night by more than 10%.The drop follows yesterday’s third-quarter earnings announcement, and at first glance it might seem confusing, as Roku reported revenue that came in better than Wall Street initially predicted. But, leading up to the report, high expectations were in place for the streaming-device maker.Wedbush’s Michael Pachter believes Roku is …read more […]
Lawyers for New York state and Exxon Mobil Corp delivered closing arguments in a closely watched trial accusing the oil company of hiding from investors the true cost of addressing climate change.
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