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Australia’s ANZ bank hit with record fine over ‘widespread misconduct’
Sydney (AFP) - Australia's ANZ, one of the country's "big four" banks, has agreed to pay a record fine of...
Trump concerned S. Korean arrests could ‘frighten’ investors
New York (AFP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday said foreign workers sent to the United States are "welcome" and...
Boeing defense workers reject deal to end strike
New York (AFP) - Boeing workers at its St. Louis area defense factories will stay on strike after union members...
Board of Spain’s Sabadell bank rejects BBVA takeover bid
Madrid (AFP) - Spanish bank Sabadell on Friday said its board had rejected larger national rival BBVA's hostile takeover bid...
S. Korean workers arrive home after US detention
Seoul (AFP) - A specially chartered flight carrying hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a US immigration raid last...
S. Korea workers head home after US immigration raid
Seoul (AFP) - Hundreds of South Korean workers were headed back to Seoul on Friday after their detention in a...
Software company Oracle shares surge more than 35% on huge AI deals
New York (AFP) - Oracle shares surged more than 35 percent in early trading Wednesday after the software giant projected...
Zara owner Inditex shares soar as sales growth revives
Madrid (AFP) - Shares in Zara owner Inditex, the world's largest fashion retailer, soared on Wednesday as a positive start...
Union to vote on deal to end strike at Boeing defense branch
New York (AFP) - Labor leaders reached a tentative agreement with Boeing that could resolve a strike in the aviation...
Musk’s title of richest person challenged by Oracle’s Ellison
New York (AFP) - Billionaire Elon Musk is at risk of losing his title as the world's wealthiest person to...
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