August 2018 – Page 13

Scaffolding collapse sends 2 plunging to deaths near Disney

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Officials say they don’t know what caused scaffolding to collapse, sending two construction workers falling to their deaths early Wednesday as they were pouring concrete on the seventh floor of a 16-story hotel under construction near Disney World. The accident happened just outside Disney property, Orange County Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles said. “They were on the scaffolding, and for reasons unknown at this time, that support structure gave way, sending two workers plummeting to the ground below. …read more […]

Asia stocks makes modest gains as trade optimism extends Wall Street’s bull run

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Asian stocks were mostly higher on Thursday, buoyed by a firmer finish on Wall Street, which hit record highs on expectations the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations will lead to a further easing of global trade tensions.

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This Disruptive Tech Stock Just Initiated a Dividend

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High-growth technology and dividends don’t always go hand-in-hand, but Ubiquiti Networks is unique. …read more […]

Stanley Repairs Craftsman's Image, While Sears' Outlook Dims

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With more outlets selling Craftsman tools, Sears will lose even more customers. …read more […]

Trump allows targeted relief on steel, aluminum quotas: Commerce Department

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U.S. President Donald Trump has signed proclamations permitting targeted relief from steel and aluminum quotes from some countries, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Wednesday.

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Asia stocks rise as trade optimism extends Wall Street’s bull run

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Asian stocks rose on Thursday as Wall Street hit record highs in the hope that the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations will lead to a further easing of global trade tensions.

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Pressures on Didi intensify after latest passenger slaying

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China’s largest ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing has suspended its carpooling service after a passenger was killed, and is likely to face tighter oversight that will squeeze driver numbers and extend customer waiting times.

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Chinese soy buyers leave U.S. exporters show empty handed

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An annual U.S. soy exporters’ conference wrapped up on Wednesday without any known sales to Chinese buyers, in sharp contrast to previous years where billions of dollars of the main U.S. cash crop have been signed over to China in elaborate ceremonies.

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Apple buys startup focused on lenses for AR glasses

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Apple Inc has acquired a startup focused on making lenses for augmented reality glasses, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a signal Apple has ambitions to make a wearable device that would superimpose digital information on the real world.

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Trump and Trudeau upbeat about prospects for NAFTA deal by Friday

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The leaders of the United States and Canada expressed optimism on Wednesday that they could reach new NAFTA deal by a Friday deadline as negotiators prepared to talk through the night, although Canada warned that a number of tricky issues remained.

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Apple buys startup focused on lenses for AR glasses

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Apple Inc has acquired a startup focused on making lenses for augmented reality glasses, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a signal Apple has ambitions to make a wearable device that would superimpose digital information on the real world. Apple confirmed it acquired Longmont, Colorado-based Akonia Holographics. “Apple buys smaller companies from time to time, and we generally don’t discuss our purpose or plans,” the iPhone maker said in a statement. …read more […]

Canada’s Freeland says NAFTA trade talks with U.S. ‘very intense’

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Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday that NAFTA trade negotiations with the United States were at a “very intense moment” and Canada was looking for compromises that were “win-win” for all sides.

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Apple's Wearables Revenue Crosses $10 Billion

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A closer look at this fast-growing revenue stream. …read more […]

Japan’s Panasonic to move European headquarters to Amsterdam in October: Nikkei

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Panasonic Corp is to move its European headquarters from London to Amsterdam in October to avoid potential tax issues linked to Brexit, the Nikkei Asian Review https://s.nikkei.com/2wt6kal said on Thursday.

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