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Wuhan in central China is the size of London. But flights to and from the city are canceled, highways are shut and soldiers guard the railway station, as China tries to quarantine the center of a virus outbreak that has killed 81 people and infected thousands, spreading to more than 10 countries including the United…

Exclusive: Regulator probes board role in Credit Suisse spying scandal – sources

The Credit Suisse spying debacle risks tipping the bank into a crisis that could engulf its top executives. Press Release Distribution Service

Oil drops below $60 as China virus drives demand concern

Crude prices extended declines on Monday, dropping below $60 for the first time in nearly three months as the death toll from China’s coronavirus rose and more businesses were forced to shut down, stoking expectations of slowing oil demand. Press Release Distribution Service

EU antitrust regulators to rule on $69 billion Aramco-SABIC deal by February 27

EU antitrust regulators will decide by Feb. 27 whether to clear state energy firm Saudi Aramco’s $69.1 billion acquisition of world number four petrochemicals group Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC), a European Commission filing showed. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump’s ‘massive’ U.S.-UK trade deal faces big hurdles

Britain is the United States’ closest ally but their long friendship may be sorely tested as the two countries try to forge a new trade agreement after Britain’s exit from the European Union. Press Release Distribution Service

India renews push to sell Air India, puts entire stake on the block

India said on Monday it plans to sell its entire interest in Air India Ltd, making a renewed push to sell the flag carrier after it drew no bids in an effort to auction a majority stake almost two years ago. Press Release Distribution Service

Capgemini passes first hurdle in Altran bid despite Elliott resistance

French consulting and IT services provider Capgemini succeeded in securing more than half of the capital of smaller rival Altran Technologies, the French market regulator AMF said on Monday, marking a win against U.S. activist fund Elliott. Press Release Distribution Service

AbbVie-Allergan $63 billion deal aided by Nestle, AstraZeneca buys

U.S. drugmaker AbbVie’s $63 billion tie-up with Allergan is getting help from Nestle and AstraZeneca buying up products the Irish-domiciled company is shedding to placate regulators. Press Release Distribution Service

Business survey suggests U.S. labor market may have peaked

There is an even balance in the share of U.S. businesses reporting decreases and increases in employment for the first time in a decade, a survey showed on Monday, the latest suggestion that the labor market has likely peaked and job growth could slow this year. Press Release Distribution Service

Tesla’s Musk seeks to allay water concerns at factory site after protests

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk sought to allay environmental concerns about the electric carmaker’s planned factory in Germany, saying the plant would use less water than was estimated originally. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. stock futures fall more than 1 percent as coronavirus fears spread

U.S. S&P500 e-mini futures fell more than 1% in Asian trade on Monday on mounting worries the new coronavirus outbreak could severely disrupt the Chinese economy, an engine of global growth. Press Release Distribution Service

WeWork inks office space deal with SoftBank-backed Gympass: sources

WeWork has signed a deal to provide space to 250 employees of gym membership app company Gympass in New York, the latest example of the U.S. office-sharing start-up’s majority owner, SoftBank Group Corp, using its connections to buoy its business, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. state AGs, Justice Department officials to meet and coordinate on Google probe: sources

U.S. state attorneys general will meet Justice Department attorneys next week to share information on their investigations into Alphabet Inc’s Google, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday. The probes revolve around monopolistic behavior that may harm consumers through Google’s control of online advertising markets and search traffic. Press Release Distribution Service

Renault, Nissan chief engineers to meet, revive R&D projects: sources

Renault’s engineering boss will meet his counterpart at Nissan in Japan this week, two sources close to Renault said, as the carmakers seek to revive projects crucial to an alliance left reeling by the Carlos Ghosn affair. Press Release Distribution Service

StaffScapes Earns Circle of Safety Award, First-Ever Win by a Colorado…

StaffScapes has won the Circle of Safety Award, presented to Pinnacol Assurance policyholders who perform in the top 99th percentile of Risk Management. (PRWeb January 25, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/staffscapes_earns_circle_of_safety_award_first_ever_win_by_a_colorado_peo/prweb16855779.htm Press Release Distribution Service

Heritage Trade Show Services Adds John Bettag to Lead U.S. Business…

30-year industry veteran to lead business development efforts for one of the largest general service contractors and event production companies in the United States. (PRWeb January 25, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/heritage_trade_show_services_adds_john_bettag_to_lead_u_s_business_development/prweb16859334.htm Press Release Distribution Service

Let Your Doubters Drive You to Success

This athletic training specialist discusses how he found a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Press Release Distribution Service

Get Familiar With the Modern Desktop Publishing Staple, Adobe InDesign

Learn how to work with modern design tools and launch your own graphic design business. Press Release Distribution Service

Learn How to Launch a Data Career in 2020

Data-based careers are booming and more lucrative than ever. Press Release Distribution Service

Streamline Your Meal Prep and Save Extra on This Instant Pot Cooker

From pressure cooking to sautéing, the Instant Pot does it all. Press Release Distribution Service

How Mistakes Helped This Business Leader Build a Successful Company

The president of Row House shares how making mistakes allowed him to grow and evolve. Press Release Distribution Service

4 Mistakes Not to Make When Choosing A Software Development Company

How do you choose a software development company? Press Release Distribution Service

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