Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

“Going forward, the government has clarified we will retain the ability to decide if news appears on Facebook so that we won’t automatically be subject to forced negotiation,” said Campbell Brown, vice president of global news partnerships at Facebook. Source link

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U.S. Stock Futures Post Tepid Gains

In the U.S., futures on the S&P 500 rose 0.1% and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures strengthened 0.1%. Changes in futures don’t necessarily predict moves after the markets open. In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 was down 0.2% in morning trade. Consumer staples and information technology sectors led the losses …

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UK lockdown plan jolts stocks, unemployment rises

Ocado stocks fell on Tuesday. Photo: PA Here are the top business, market, and economic stories you should be watching today in the UK, Europe, and abroad: Delivery and tech stocks hit as ‘end in sight’ for UK lockdown Shares in delivery companies took a hit on Tuesday after UK …

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Stock Futures Edge Down Ahead of Powell’s Comments

U.S. stock futures edged lower Tuesday as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony in Congress on the health of the economy. Futures tied to the S&P 500 ticked down 0.1%. The benchmark stocks gauge on Monday fell for a fifth consecutive day, its longest losing streak since last …

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