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France wants Draghi as EU Commission chief after von der Leyen, newspaper says

French President Emmanuel Macron is lobbying other European leaders to agree on former European Central Bank president and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi as the next president

France wants Draghi as EU Commission chief after von der Leyen, newspaper says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US equity funds see outflows as investors eye economic data

U.S. equity funds witnessed outflows for a second straight week in the seven days to Dec. 6 on some investor caution ahead of economic data which could provide more insights about the

US equity funds see outflows as investors eye economic data
Business|Finance|US

Honeywell to buy Carrier's security unit for $4.95 billion

U.S. industrial firm Honeywell said on Friday it would buy air conditioner maker Carrier's security business for $4.95 billion. Shares of Carrier rose 6% in premarket trade.

Honeywell to buy Carrier's security unit for $4.95 billion
News|US

FTC seeks more information on $53 billion Chevron-Hess deal

The U.S.

FTC seeks more information on $53 billion Chevron-Hess deal
Business|Economy|US

US November payrolls growth hurts case for early '24 Fed cuts

U.S. job growth accelerated in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% even as more people entered the labor force, pointing to underlying strength in the labor market.

US November payrolls growth hurts case for early '24 Fed cuts
Economy|Finance|US

US consumers' moods brighten as inflation worries subside - UMich

U.S. consumer sentiment perked up much more than expected in December, snapping four straight months of declines, as households saw inflation pressures easing, a survey showed on Friday.

US consumers' moods brighten as inflation worries subside - UMich
Business|Europe|Technology

VW considering cooperation with Renault on 20,000-euro electric car -Handelsblatt

Volkswagen is speaking with potential partners, including France's Renault, about cooperating on the development of its 20,000-euro ($21,476) electric car, Germany's Handelsblatt

VW considering cooperation with Renault on 20,000-euro electric car -Handelsblatt
Business

US FTC examining Microsoft investment in OpenAI - Bloomberg News

The U.S.

US FTC examining Microsoft investment in OpenAI - Bloomberg News
Business|Economy|US

Starbucks to resume union talks - Bloomberg News

Starbucks has reached out to the union representing hundreds of its stores in the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Starbucks to resume union talks - Bloomberg News
MidEast|News|World

World not focused on ending fighting in Gaza, Saudi foreign minister says

There needs to be an immediate end to the fighting in Gaza but governments worldwide do not seem to see it as a priority, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Friday in

World not focused on ending fighting in Gaza, Saudi foreign minister says
Business|Finance|Technology

X discusses using Amazon's ad-buying software - WSJ

Elon Musk's social media platform X has discussed a potential partnership with Amazon.com that would make X ads available on the online retailer's ad-buying software, the Wall Street

X discusses using Amazon's ad-buying software - WSJ
Business|Europe|Finance

LVMH cedes control of cruise retail to Florida developer Jim Gissy

LVMH signed a deal to sell a majority stake in the parent company of its cruise retail business to a group of investors led by Florida property developer Jim Gissy, but will remain an

LVMH cedes control of cruise retail to Florida developer Jim Gissy
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Refiner Phillips 66 forecasts lower spending in 2024

U.S. refiner Phillips 66 forecast lower spending in 2024 on Friday, days after Elliott Investment Management sought a revamp of its board to boost lagging performance.

Refiner Phillips 66 forecasts lower spending in 2024
US

US appeals court partially upholds Trump gag order in federal election case

A U.S. appeals court in Washington, D.C. has partially upheld Donald Trump's gag order in a criminal case accusing the former president of illegally trying to overturn his 2020

US appeals court partially upholds Trump gag order in federal election case
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Amazon asks judge to dismiss FTC lawsuit, says no consumer harm shown

Amazon.com asked a federal court on Friday to dismiss a U.S. government antitrust lawsuit which accuses the company of using illegal strategies to boost profits at its online

Amazon asks judge to dismiss FTC lawsuit, says no consumer harm shown
Business|US

Southwest's flight attendants reject tentative agreement

Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have rejected a tentative contract agreement, with 64% of them voting against the proposed five-year deal, their union said on Friday.

Southwest's flight attendants reject tentative agreement
Business|US

Tesla says California agency implicitly approved of its 'Autopilot' brand

Tesla Inc defended its use of "Autopilot" and "self-driving" for its driver assistance features, arguing in response to a California regulatory action that the agency had implicitly

Tesla says California agency implicitly approved of its 'Autopilot' brand
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq to pay $4 million settlement over apparent Iran sanctions violations

New York-based stock exchange Nasdaq Inc agreed to pay a $4 million settlement to the U.S.

Nasdaq to pay $4 million settlement over apparent Iran sanctions violations
Europe|News

EU clinches deal on landmark AI Act

European Union policymakers on Friday agreed a provisional deal on landmark rules governing the use of artificial intelligence, including governments' use of AI in

EU clinches deal on landmark AI Act
News|Political|World

Palestinian Authority president says US veto makes it complicit in Israeli 'war crimes'

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said the United States' veto of a U.N.

Palestinian Authority president says US veto makes it complicit in Israeli 'war crimes'
News|Political|US|World

Turkey's Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for the United Nations Security Council to be reformed, decrying the fact that the United States could veto a ceasefire

Turkey's Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed
Americas|Economy|News|US

US beginning internal discussions about renewing North American trade pact - CBC News

U.S. officials have begun informal talks to prepare for new negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), David Cohen, the country's ambassador to Canada, told CBC News

US beginning internal discussions about renewing North American trade pact - CBC News
News|US

US OKs potential sale of tank cartridges to Israel for $106.5 million

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of tank cartridges and related equipment to Israel for an estimated $106.5 million, the Pentagon said on Saturday.

US OKs potential sale of tank cartridges to Israel for $106.5 million
Election|News|US

DeSantis' wife prompts Republican reminder of Iowa nominating process rules

A call by the wife of Republican candidate Ron DeSantis for women from across the United States to "descend" on Iowa for its 2024 presidential nominating process prompted a

DeSantis' wife prompts Republican reminder of Iowa nominating process rules
Europe|News|World

Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Malta want EU summit to call for Gaza ceasefire

Spain, Ireland, Belgium and Malta want EU leaders to debate the situation in Gaza next week and jointly call for a lasting humanitarian ceasefire that would end the conflict, a

Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Malta want EU summit to call for Gaza ceasefire

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