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Stock futures sink as stimulus negotiations continue

U.S. Stock futures are torn between gains and losses as investors monitor whether the Covidavirus infection and deteriorating economic data will force those looking to cement a coronavirus aid package. Futures linked to the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, indicating that the benchmark stocks gauge will remain relatively unchanged after another …

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Indian iPhone factory attacked by angry workers

NEW DELHI: Angry Indian workers smashed windows and overturned cars at an iPhone factory factory and have been prosecuted several times by the government as an example of efforts to encourage manufacturers and attract companies to diversify away from China. Indian television showed workers throwing stones, throwing furniture and setting …

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U.S. Job openings slipped in early December

U.S. The number of job starts fell slightly in the first week of December, a sign of a softer labor market amid a surge in coronavirus infections and a trend of economic support to households. There were an average of 10.7 million job openings per day on site online sites …

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