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The briefing cost the acting director of national intelligence, Joseph Maguire, his job, a former intelligence official said.

There are rising calls from U.S. politicians to find alternatives to Chinese firm Huawei, given the fact that Washington believes the company is a national security risk.

Allianz posted a better-than-expected rise in fourth-quarter net profit on Friday, and raised its 2020 guidance.

Tesla wants to clear a plot of forest land to make way for its new Gigafactory based near Berlin.

Four prisons in China have reported more than 500 cases of COVID-19 cases, with both inmates and prison guards getting infected.

The worst desert locust infestation in 70 years is ravaging East Africa, potentially endangering economies.

"Very few dealerships opened in the first weeks of February and they have had very little customer traffic," the China Passenger Car Association said.

NFL owners approved a new collective bargaining agreement proposal with increases to pay and limited THC testing, according to terms released on the league's website.

Gap is the latest retailer to dip its toes into the secondhand apparel market, following the lead of Macy's, Nordstrom and others, in a bid to stay relevant in an industry shaken by changing consumer tastes.

Utah is known for winter skiing, but upscale resorts — with wellness spas, health menus and national parks at their doorsteps — are attracting all sorts of travelers in the off-season.

Stocks fell on Thursday, with most of the losses coming in a sudden, rapid move midday.

Market sell-offs like Thursday's "can extend the life of a rally," the "Mad Money" host said.

"As much as I hate to chase, I honestly don't think you're that late to the party with Vertex if you buy it at these levels," the "Mad Money" host says.

"While most of the industry is running headlong into delivery ... [we're] growing that carryout channel," CEO Ritch Allison says after shares pop 26% on strong quarter report.

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Common shareholders won't see a change in the exchange ratio.

Amazon started informing sellers this week that it's removing listings that include false claims about the coronavirus.

A wave of risk-off sentiment, coupled with some technical factors, pressured the broader stock market.

Almost 20 million television viewers tuned in to watch the ninth Democratic debate on Wednesday, the first to feature former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

Dropbox surpassed estimates for earnings, revenue and paid users in the fourth quarter. Dropbox stock jumped as much as 16% in after-hours trading.