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 Most Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday but gains were capped by investor caution ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision, while crude oil prices dipped as global growth worries overshadowed supply concerns.
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 * MSCI's EM stocks index up 0.4%; S.Korean, Taiwanese stocks
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Facebook announces Libra cryptocurrency: All you need to know TechCrunchFacebook cryptocurrency launch: Why 'Libra' could be worth billions Fox BusinessHow Libra Would Work for You The New York TimesFacebook's Answer to Bitcoin Poses a Double Threat BloombergFacebook announces new cryptocurrency called Libra - business live The GuardianView full coverage on Google News
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 The central bank leader said it would act if the ECB's inflation target was threatened
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* Oil extends fall, growth woes outweigh Middle East
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Cameron Maybin gives Yankees something to think about New York Post Edwin Encarnacion set to make his Yankees debut YESNetworkLennon: Cashman needs to secure top-shelf pitcher NewsdayWhat Encarnacion trade really means for Clint Frazier: Yankees GM New York Post Tipsheet: Yankees jolt trade market by adding Encarnacion STLtoday.comView full coverage on Google News
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It can pay to go against the stock market's initial reaction to the Fed's decision, writes Mark Hulbert.
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There's a price tag on breaking domestic ties with mom and dad.
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The companies said the effort, called the Global Alliance for Responsible Media and announced during the ad industry's annual Cannes Lions festival, will develop specific steps to protect both people and brands from what marketers call "unsafe" content
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Cash-flush direct-to-consumer businesses are boosting marketing budgets and buying spots in many venues.
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Asian markets mostly gained in muted early trading Tuesday, as investors awaited key central bank meetings later this week.
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 AT&T's WarnerMedia is close to a deal worth around $500 million with Hollywood hit maker J.J. Abrams, the New York Times reported Monday. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions has been behind popular TV shows such as "Lost," "Alias" and "Westworld," and blockbuster movies such as "Star Trek: Beyond" and "Mission: Impossible -- Rogue Nation." Abrams also directed the Walt Disney Co.'s "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and the upcoming "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Under the deal, WarnerMedia would reportedly get the right of first refusal for Abrams' future productions. It is unclear if Abrams will still be able to direct films for other studios. WarnerMedia is expected to launch a streaming service later this year, and is seeking content creators for future competition with Netflix Inc. and Disney Plus, among others.
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* Company aims to maintain market share amid fierce
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MoneyGram International Inc. is officially getting on the blockchain, and will be rewarded handsomely by a prominent company in the cryptocurrency space.
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Blockchain company Ripple announced an investment in and partnership with MoneyGram International Inc. Monday afternoon, sending MoneyGram shares soaring more than 100%. Ripple, which is known for its XRP cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, agreed to purchase $30 million worth of freshly created MoneyGram shares at $4.10 apiece, and can purchase another $20 million more at its discretion at a minimum of $4.10. MoneyGram shares closed Monday at $1.45, but exploded higher after the announcement, recently topping $3 in after-hours trading. The cost of an XRP coin jumped more than 5% immediately after the announcement. MoneyGram will use Ripple's XRP technology to handle cross-border transfers of digital funds for at least two years under the deal. "Through this strategic partnership, MoneyGram will be able to settle key currencies and match the timing of funding with its settlement requirements, reducing operating costs, working capital needs and improving earnings and free cash flow," MoneyGram said in the announcement.
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Pfizer Inc. agreed to buy Array BioPharma Inc. for $10.64 billion in cash, as the pharmaceutical company looks to expand its pipeline of cancer therapies.
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