Central banks, U.S. employers aid world stock recovery

A set of strong employment data in the United States, decisive action from the Chinese central bank and dovish messages from U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell combined to push world stocks further off recent lows on Monday.

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Stocks ride relief rally, Sino-U.S. trade a hurdle

Asian shares sped ahead on Monday as a dovish turn by the Federal Reserve and st...

Thailand halts plan to expel Saudi woman fleeing family

Thailand on Monday reversed plans to expel an 18-year-old Saudi woman stranded at Bangkok airport after fleeing her family from Kuwait due to concerns over her safety, the immigration chief said.

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Thailand halts plan to expel Saudi woman fleeing family

Thailand on Monday reversed plans to expel an 18-year-old Saudi woman stranded a...

Gabon arrests military officers accused of attempted coup

Four of five Gabon military officers who attempted a coup in the early hours of Monday morning have been arrested at the radio station they briefly took control of, government spokesman Guy-Bertrand Mapangou told Reuters.

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Gabon arrests military officers accused of attempted coup

Four of five Gabon military officers who attempted a coup in the early hours of ...

Richer Americans Are Skipping SUVs for Station Wagons

To wealthier and better educated buyers, crossovers are for Kardashians. These shoppers are looking for Masterpiece Theater.

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Richer Americans Are Skipping SUVs for Station Wagons

To wealthier and better educated buyers, crossovers are for Kardashians. These shoppers are looking for Masterpiece Theater.

China’s FX Reserves Rose Again in December Amid Yuan Rally

China’s foreign currency holdings rose for a second month, countering concerns over capital outflows amid a slowing economy and trade pressures.

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China’s FX Reserves Rose Again in December Amid Yuan Rally

China’s foreign currency holdings rose for a second month, countering concerns over capital outflows amid a slowing economy and trade pressures.

Temasek Weighs Options for Stake in Retailer A.S. Watson

Singapore state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte is exploring options for its stake in global retailer A.S. Watson Group, including a partial sale, people with knowledge of the matter said.

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Temasek Weighs Options for Stake in Retailer A.S. Watson

Singapore state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte is exploring options for its stake in global retailer A.S. Watson Group, including a partial sale, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Taiwan Arrests Engineers Suspected of Leaking BASF Tech to China

Taiwan arrested six current and former BASF SE engineers accused of accepting bribes and sharing the German company’s technology with Jiangyin Jianghua Microelectronics Materials Co., in one of the more elaborate cases involving alleged Chinese intellectual property theft.

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Taiwan Arrests Engineers Suspected of Leaking BASF Tech to China

Taiwan arrested six current and former BASF SE engineers accused of accepting bribes and sharing the German company’s technology with Jiangyin Jianghua Microelectronics Materials Co., in one of the more elaborate cases involving alleged Chinese intellectual property theft.

Zimbabwe Teachers Start Strike as They Demand Pay in Dollars

Zimbabwean teachers have joined a nationwide strike by doctors and told the government they will not report for duty when schools reopen on Tuesday unless their salaries are paid in dollars.

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Zimbabwe Teachers Start Strike as They Demand Pay in Dollars

Zimbabwean teachers have joined a nationwide strike by doctors and told the government they will not report for duty when schools reopen on Tuesday unless their salaries are paid in dollars.

What One Trader Learned By Riding The Bitcoin Boom All The Way Up Then All The Way Down

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What One Trader Learned By Riding The Bitcoin Boom All The Way Up Then All The Way Down

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Gunfire heard near Gabon radio station seized by military officers in coup attempt

Sporadic gunfire was heard in Gabon's capital Libreville on Monday at a radio station seized by military officers in an apparent coup attempt, a Reuters witness said.

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Gunfire heard near Gabon radio station seized by military officers...

Sporadic gunfire was heard in Gabon's capital Libreville on Monday at a rad...

Tesla CEO Musk breaks ground at Shanghai Gigafactory to launch China push

Tesla Inc broke ground on Monday for its Shanghai Gigafactory where it plans to begin making its Model 3 electric vehicles (EV) by year-end, a first step in localizing production in the world's largest auto market.

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Tesla CEO Musk says to break ground on Shanghai Gigafactory today

Tesla Inc on Monday will break ground for its Shanghai Gigafactory where it will...