- Reurers-Business 05:55December 12, 2019Oil prices gain as OPEC revises deficit forecastOil prices edged higher on Thursday with the market mood switching to relief as OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year, from doom and gloom over data showing a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories.
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- Reurers-Business 05:41December 12, 2019Asian shares climb on dovish Fed, but Brexit hurdle loomsAsian stocks rose on Thursday to the highest in a month after the Federal Reserve signaled rate settings were likely to remain accommodative, but the imminent UK election and a deadline for Sino-U.S. trade talks kept investors cautious.
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- Reurers-Business 04:38December 12, 2019Oil prices stabilize on OPEC supply deficit forecastOil prices steadied on Thursday with the market mood switching to relief as OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year, from doom and gloom over data showing a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories.
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- Reurers-Business 04:09December 12, 2019Asian shares rise as Fed cheer offsets trade, UK angstAsian stocks edged higher on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled rate settings were likely to remain accommodative but the imminent UK election and a deadline for Sino-U.S. trade talks kept investors cautious.
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- Reurers-Business 03:45December 12, 2019High-stakes White House meeting expected Thursday to debate U.S.-China tariffs: sourcesU.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet with top trade advisers on Thursday to discuss planned Dec. 15 tariffs on some $160 billion in Chinese goods, three sources familiar with the plans said, as markets braced for potential negative impacts.
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- Reurers-Business 02:31December 12, 2019FAA probes Boeing 737 MAX production, says it won't approve jets' return this yearThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was investigating production issues involving Boeing Co's 737 MAX and confirmed the agency will not approve the grounded commercial jet for flight before year end.
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- Reurers-Business 02:17December 12, 2019Continental Resources founder Hamm to step down as CEOLegendary U.S. oilman Harold Hamm, who once called the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries a "toothless tiger," will step down as chief executive of Continental Resources and become its executive chairman, the company said on Wednesday.
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- Reurers-Business 02:13December 12, 2019Facebook sues ILikeAd, alleges ad fraud(This Dec. 5 story corrects first paragraph to clarify alleged timing of malware installation)
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- Reurers-Business 02:04December 12, 2019Factbox: How the North American trade deal will affect labor, environment, drugsNew amendments to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) focus heavily on stronger labor enforcement, outlining a detailed process to address any allegations that Mexican factories are violating workers' rights.
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- Reurers-Business 01:55December 12, 2019Fed keeps rates on hold, points to 'favorable' economic outlook next yearThe U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs will not change anytime soon, with moderate economic growth and historically low unemployment expected to persist through the 2020 presidential election.
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- Reurers-Business 01:53December 12, 2019Home Depot says peak investments to pressure 2020 marginsHome Depot Inc , the No. 1 U.S. home improvement chain, on Wednesday forecast 2020 sales below Wall Street expectations and said major investments in its online overhaul program would pressure margins next year.
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- Reurers-Business 01:12December 12, 2019Fiat Chrysler's UAW members ratify new four-year contractThe United Auto Workers (UAW) union said on Wednesday that rank-and-file members at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV have voted in favor of a new four-year labor contract with the automaker, helping the Italian-American firm avoid a strike as it works to merge with France's Groupe PSA .
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- Reurers-Business 00:44December 12, 2019Continental Resources says founder Hamm to step down as CEOContinental Resources said on Wednesday founder Harold Hamm will step down as chief executive officer of the oil and gas producer and will be replaced by William Berry .
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- WIRED Business 00:43December 12, 2019Jack Dorsey Wants to Help You Create Your Own TwitterThe CEO tweeted that he's hiring a team to develop open source standards for decentralized social networks. His hope: It will spawn better ways to combat hate and harassment.
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- Reurers-Business 00:27December 12, 2019Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid 'favorable' economic outlookThe U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.
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- Business Insider 00:26December 12, 20196 credit card benefits that double as last-minute holiday giftsCrystal Cox/Business Insider Premium rewards credit cards like the Platinum Card® from American Express and the Business Platinum® Card from American Express offer annual statement credits.
With the Amex Platinum, you also get up to $100 in statement credits each year toward Saks Fifth Avenue purchases.
Several cards offer up to $100 in statement credit to cover the application fee for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
Don't forget that you can also use the points and miles from your rewards cards to book travel for other people.
See Business Insider's list of the best rewards credit cards available now » I have 14 credit cards, and no fewer than five of them offer up to $100 as a statement credit to cover the cost of applying for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
While I'm set with my Global Entry membership (which comes with TSA PreCheck), I was able to put one of my extra credits to use by paying for my brother's Global Entry application with my United Explorer Card. A $100 credit was reflected on my credit card statement, and my brother now enjoys expedited airport security and fast-track immigration. Not bad, especially considering the Explorer card only has a $95 annual fee!
If you need to find a last-minute gift for anyone on your list, don't overlook the benefits offered by several premium credit cards. We're not just talking Global Entry application fee credits, either; you could also use statement credits for Saks purchases, or up to an $100 Away luggage credit with the updated American Express® Green Card (when you apply by January 15, 2020 and make an eligible Away purchase in the first three months).
Keep in mind that we're focusing on the rewards and perks that make these credit cards great options, not things like interest rates and late fees, which will far outweigh the value of any points or miles. It's important to practice financial discipline when using credit cards by paying your balances in full each month, making payments on time, and only spending what you can afford to pay back. Up to $50 in Saks credits with the Amex Platinum
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If you have the Amex Platinum, you can get up to $100 in statement credits each year when you use your card to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue.
The benefit is divided into two statement credits of up to $50 — one for January to June, and another for July to December. So you can get up to $50 back when you use your Amex Platinum to buy a holiday gift for someone on your list. And may I suggest, Diptyque candles ($65) make a lovely gift.
Click here to learn more about the Amex Platinum card »
Pay for someone's Global Entry or TSA application, and get reimbursed
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If you're not set on your gift being a surprise, it's always a nice gesture to offer to cover the cost of applying for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry (which comes with a PreCheck membership). To gift this benefit, you'll probably need to coordinate — your loved one has to make an Trusted Traveler Program account and enter a credit card number for payment.
These are some of the many credit cards that offer a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck statement credit: Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card ($95 annual fee; waived the first year)
Chase Sapphire Reserve ($450 annual fee)
The Platinum Card from American Express ($550 annual fee)
The Business Platinum Card from American Express ($595 annual fee)
IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card ($89 annual fee)
Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card ($95 annual fee)
United Explorer Card ($95 annual fee; waived the first year)
Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card ($199 annual fee)
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® ($450 annual fee)
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card ($450 annual fee) Up to $100 toward Away luggage
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The Amex Green card was recently updated, and it's currently offering a welcome bonus that includes a statement credit with Away luggage.
If you apply by January 15, 2020, you can get up to $100 back as a statement credit when you make an eligible purchase with Away in the first three months from your account-opening date.
Read more: The best carry-on luggage you can buy now
The Amex Green card also offers up to $100 per year in statement credits when you use the card to pay for CLEAR membership (which costs $179 per year), and up to $100 per year in statement credits for LoungeBuddy purchases. So you have a few different options for gifting benefits from this card.
Click here to learn more about the Amex Green card »
See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:6 travel rewards cards that make it easy to turn points into flights and hotel staysIf you only want to pay $450+ for one premium credit card, which should you choose?7 reasons to choose the Chase Sapphire Preferred over the Sapphire Reserve — even though it doesn't come with as many flashy perks
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- Coindesk 00:25December 12, 2019Jack Dorsey Announces New Twitter Team: Square Crypto, but for Social MediaIt could be a harbinger of a radical shift in social media infrastructure, depending on the execution.
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- Reurers-Business 00:23December 12, 2019Wall Street posts modest gain as Fed signals rates to hold for some timeWall Street's main stock indexes ended modestly higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely.
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- Reurers-Business 00:22December 12, 2019Global stocks rise after Fed keeps rates on hold; oil fallsGlobal equity markets rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated interest rates would remain on hold for some time - a positive for risk assets - while oil prices fell after data showed an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories.
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- Reurers-Business 00:09December 12, 2019Wall Street edges up after Fed holds rates steadyWall Street's main stock indexes ended modestly higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely.
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- Reurers-Business 23:49December 11, 2019NYSE files amended direct listings proposalThe New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday filed an amended proposal for a rule change that would allow U.S direct listings to raise new capital like in an initial public offering (IPO).
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- Reurers-Business 23:47December 11, 2019JPMorgan to revamp wealth management business: WSJJPMorgan Chase & Co is combining its U.S. wealth-management operations for affluent clients and the Chase branch network's financial-advisory business into a new unit, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing a memo.
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- Reurers-Business 23:38December 11, 2019Global stocks extend gains after Fed keeps rates on hold; oil fallsGlobal equity markets rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated interest rates would remain on hold for some time - a positive for risk assets - while oil prices fell after data showed an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories.
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- Reurers-Business 23:32December 11, 2019Intel hires former GlobalFoundries, IBM chip executiveIntel Corp has hired Gary Patton, according to an internal Intel memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
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- Reurers-Business 23:27December 11, 2019CEO of GM's Cruise driverless vehicle unit hints at offering low-cost shared ridesThe chief executive of autonomous vehicle company Cruise signaled on Wednesday the General Motors Co subsidiary intends to offer shared rides "at a radically lower cost" as part of a bid to move eventually "beyond the car."
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- Reurers-Business 23:04December 11, 2019Nestle sells U.S. ice cream brands to joint venture Froneri in $4 billion dealNestle SA has agreed to sell its U.S. ice cream business to Froneri in a deal valued at $4 billion, moving control of brands including Häagen-Dazs to a joint venture the Swiss group set up in 2016.
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- Reurers-Business 23:00December 11, 2019Oil drops on surprise U.S. crude build but tariff deadline eyedOil prices dropped almost 1% on Wednesday following a surprise build in U.S. crude inventories, and as investors waited to see if a fresh round of tariffs by Washington on Chinese goods would come into force on Sunday.
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- Reurers-Business 22:56December 11, 2019Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid 'favorable' outlookThe U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.
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- Reurers-Business 22:41December 11, 2019Gasoline, rents lift U.S. consumer inflation in NovemberU.S. consumer prices increased solidly in November, which together with labor market strength could support the Federal Reserve's intention to keep interest rates steady indefinitely after reducing borrowing costs three times this year.
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- Reurers-Business 22:33December 11, 2019Wall Street gains modestly after Fed signals rates to hold steady for some timeThe benchmark S&P 500 stock index slightly extended modest gains on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely.
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- Reurers-Business 22:26December 11, 2019Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, expects moderate economic growth in 2020The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.
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- Reurers-Business 22:26December 11, 2019Instant View: Fed stands pat on rates, expects no change in 2020The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.
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- Reurers-Business 22:22December 11, 2019CEO of GM's Cruise hints at offering low-cost shared ridesThe chief executive of autonomous vehicle company Cruise signaled in a blog post on Wednesday that the General Motors Co subsidiary is shifting its focus to shared rides "at a radically lower cost."
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- Reurers-Business 22:16December 11, 2019Traders keep bets on extended Fed policy pauseU.S. short-term interest rate futures were slightly lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled most policymakers see little chance they will need to tweak borrowing costs until after next year's presidential election.
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- Reurers-Business 22:15December 11, 2019U.S. consumer inflation rises; Fed seen staying patU.S. consumer prices increased solidly in November, which together with labor market strength could support the Federal Reserve's intention not to cut interest rates again in the near term after reducing borrowing costs three times this year.
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- Reurers-Business 22:14December 11, 2019U.S. government posts $209 billion deficit in NovemberThe U.S. federal government recorded a $209 billion budget deficit in November as an increase in spending on programs like public health insurance outpaced gains in revenues, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
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- Reurers-Business 22:06December 11, 2019Fed holds rates steady, expects moderate economic growth next yearThe U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.
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- Reurers-Business 22:03December 11, 2019Mexican businesses focus on labor provisions as they pore over USMCA trade deal textMexican business leaders on Wednesday began poring over texts of a new stricter trade deal with the United States and Canada, looking for details of how more intrusive enforcement of labor rules in Mexico would affect their operations.
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- Reurers-Business 21:58December 11, 2019FAA probes Boeing 737 MAX production, ex-manager warns of 'a factory in chaos'The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was investigating production issues at Boeing Co's 737 MAX factory, raised by an ex-manager who warned that schedule pressure and worker fatigue undermined quality and raised safety risks.
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- Reurers-Business 21:58December 11, 2019Factbox: FAA chief says 737 MAX will not be cleared to fly in 2019U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Steve Dickson confirmed on Wednesday the agency will not allow Boeing Co's grounded 737 MAX, involved in two fatal crashes in five months, to resume flying before the end of 2019.
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- Reurers-Business 21:36December 11, 2019Global airlines chief warns on spiraling delays to Boeing 737 MAXAirlines face significant problems if the return to service of the Boeing 737 MAX drags on for months longer, the head of the International Air Transport Association said on Wednesday.
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- Reurers-Business 21:29December 11, 2019U.S. chief executives back revised USMCA trade dealThe Business Roundtable, a trade group of top U.S. chief executives, announced Wednesday its members backed the revised U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade deal after negotiators brought the hard-won agreement across the finishing line.
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- ABCNews 21:27December 11, 20193 arrested for alleged $722 million cryptocurrency 'Ponzi scheme'Three men were arrested for involvement in an alleged "high-tech Ponzi scheme" that defrauded $722 million out of investor using the "complex world of cryptocurrency."
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- Reurers-Business 21:26December 11, 2019Nestle moves U.S. ice cream brands to Froneri in $4 billion dealNestle has agreed to sell its U.S. ice cream business to Froneri, moving U.S. control of brands including Häagen-Dazs to the joint venture the Swiss group set up in 2016 with PAI Partners in a deal valued at $4 billion.
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- Reurers-Business 20:59December 11, 2019S&P 500, Nasdaq higher ahead of Fed meet; Dow hit by Boeing, Home DepotThe S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes held on to gains on Wednesday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's December policy statement for clues on the domestic economy's strength, while the Dow Jones index was pressured by losses in Boeing and Home Depot.
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- Reurers-Business 20:47December 11, 2019Nestle to sell U.S. ice cream business to Froneri in $4 billion dealNestle has agreed to sell its U.S. ice cream business to Froneri, a joint venture the Swiss group set up in 2016 with PAI Partners, for a transaction value of $4 billion, it said on Wednesday.
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- Reurers-Business 20:38December 11, 2019FAA probing Boeing 737 production issues as Congress raises concernsThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday it has an ongoing investigation into reported production problems involving the Boeing 737 after a former employee reported extensive issues.
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- Reurers-Business 20:37December 11, 2019JPMorgan's Dimon endorses trade deal, tackles central bank measuresThe head of the Business Roundtable trade group of top U.S. chief executives said on Wednesday that he endorses the revised U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade deal after negotiators brought the hard-won agreement across the finishing line on Tuesday.
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- Reurers-Business 20:20December 11, 2019Factbox: Failure to launch - The biggest IPO pull-outs of 2019Private companies seeking to launch on stock markets have abandoned a series of initial public offerings (IPO) this year after a string of high-profile startups — most notably WeWork — failed to draw the expected interest from investors.
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- Coindesk 20:00December 11, 2019Ethereum Builder ConsenSys Shutters India and Philippines OperationsConsensys, the ethereum blockchain development company with hubs around the globe, has shut down key operations in India and the Philippines.
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