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Asia share markets hit by U.S. auto tariff threat, dollar pulls back
SHANGHAI Asian shares fell on Thursday after the U.S. government launched a national security probe into car imports that could lead to new tariffs, and President Donald Trump's comments suggested setbacks in U.S.-China trade talks.
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China's Premier Li says China and Germany uphold free trade
BEIJING China's Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday China has always supported a unified and prosperous Europe and that China and Germany uphold free trade.
Procter & Gamble commits to Russia despite rising risks
MOSCOW U.S. consumer goods group Procter & Gamble (P&G) will keep investing in Russian plants in 2018 and beyond, reaffirming its commitment to the market despite political risks.
Nestle streamlines R&D to speed up product innovation
LONDON Food giant Nestle plans to combine its scientific research operations into a single unit in an attempt to speed up development of new products at a time when competition from smaller rivals is intensifying.
EU competition chief Vestager to announce antitrust decision on Thursday
BRUSSELS European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager will hold a news conference on Thursday to announce an antitrust decision, which is expected to be on Gazprom .
Rusal CEO, board members quit as company warns on debt payments
HONG KONG Russia's largest aluminum producer, United Company Rusal Plc , said on Thursday its chief executive and seven board members have quit, and warned it may have problems servicing its debt due to the impact of U.S. sanctions.
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Markets
- U.S.
- Europe
- Asia
- Sectors
| DOW | 24,886.81 |
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52.40 |
+0.21% |
| S&P 500 | 2,733.29 |
+
8.85 |
+0.32% |
| NASDAQ | 7,425.96 | -- | --% |
| TR US Index | 243.78 |
+
0.69 |
+0.28% |
Sector Summary
| Energy |
+0.00%
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| Basic Materials |
+0.01%
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| Industrials |
-0.11%
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| Cyclical Goods & Services |
-0.29%
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| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services |
+0.13%
|
| Financials |
-0.05%
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| Healthcare |
+0.09%
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| Technology |
+0.01%
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| Telecoms |
-0.46%
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| Utilities |
-0.11%
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