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FOX BIZ NEWS: Social media "face" off round #2: Mark Zuckerberg vs Aaron Sorkin

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Social media "face" off round #2: Mark Zuckerberg vs Aaron Sorkin Sorkin wrote a scathing letter criticizing Facebook's policy regarding political ads.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook’s Zuckerberg, Sandberg under fire in Washington and Menlo Park

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Facebook’s Zuckerberg, Sandberg under fire in Washington and Menlo Park Some shareholders are anxious over Zuckerberg and Sandberg's handling of politically sensitive issues

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook's Zuckerberg warns of 'tough year' ahead amid political ad controversy

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Facebook's Zuckerberg warns of 'tough year' ahead amid political ad controversy The call began less than an hour after Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced his company is banning all political ads from its platform.

FOX BIZ NEWS: China trade talks going 'smoothly' despite Chile scrapping APEC: White House Deputy Press Secretary

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China trade talks going 'smoothly' despite Chile scrapping APEC: White House Deputy Press Secretary APEC bust has not impacted US-Trade talks says White House.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Muscular earnings season tempers US recession fears for now

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Muscular earnings season tempers US recession fears for now Many analysts project S&P 500 earnings growth will increase next year.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Apple not the great growth stock it used to be: Gary Kaltbaum

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Apple not the great growth stock it used to be: Gary Kaltbaum Kaltbaum Capital Management president Gary Kaltbaum discusses Apple shares nearing all-time market highs despite the drop in iPhone sales.

FOX BIZ NEWS: You know what's really scary about Halloween? Slow business

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You know what's really scary about Halloween? Slow business Restaurants and businesses are trying to drum up traffic in fun, simple and spooky ways.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US, China working on new site for 'phase one' trade agreement signing: Trump

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US, China working on new site for 'phase one' trade agreement signing: Trump The two sides had planned to sign the deal at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in mid-November.

‘American Dharma’ Review: What Makes Steve Bannon Tick?

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By BEN KENIGSBERG American Dharma (R) Opening November 1, 2019 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/2C1nOwN

FOX BIZ NEWS: US-China trade deal: Beijing's doubts about 'unpredictable' Trump snarl prospects

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US-China trade deal: Beijing's doubts about 'unpredictable' Trump snarl prospects China is worried about President Trump's unpredictability, a report said.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Altria writes down investment in Juul by a third — $4.5 billion

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Altria writes down investment in Juul by a third — $4.5 billion Virginia-based tobacco company Altria said it recorded a pre-tax charge of $4.5 billion during the third-quarter related to its Juul investment.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Carol Roth: Twitter bans political ads - Another loss for free speech

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Carol Roth: Twitter bans political ads - Another loss for free speech This pursuit of fairness concept is where the argument breaks down for me. Whether CEO Jack Dorsey wants to believe it, admit it or otherwise, there isn’t fairness in the 'earned' side of Twitter. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: Hackers plead guilty in data breach that Uber covered up

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Hackers plead guilty in data breach that Uber covered up Uber met the hackers' demand with a $100,000 payment, but waited until November 2017 to reveal that the personal information of both its riders and drivers around the world had fallen into the hands of criminals.

FOX BIZ NEWS: 'Zombie' UK parliament may get Brexit boot

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'Zombie' UK parliament may get Brexit boot Finally, Brexit may be closer to being sorted out.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Riots shove Hong Kong into recession

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Riots shove Hong Kong into recession Hong Kong's economy contracted by 3.2 percent in the third quarter, government data showed.

FOX BIZ NEWS: 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare' posts blockbuster sales after launch: Here's what it earned

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'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare' posts blockbuster sales after launch: Here's what it earned "Modern Warfare" added updated features to the "Call of Duty" franchise, including cross-play multiplayer support among all consoles and PCs.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Tim Cook sees Apple's major focus on customer health

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Tim Cook sees Apple's major focus on customer health Apple is making a larger commitment to medical research.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stocks may add to Fed-fueled gains

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Stocks may add to Fed-fueled gains The Fed cut interest rates for the third time this year.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Apple's iPhone to help collect census data

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Apple's iPhone to help collect census data The census is conducted every ten years.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Former Wells Fargo banker pleads guilty in $60M movie financing fraud

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Former Wells Fargo banker pleads guilty in $60M movie financing fraud The scheme ripped off investors for millions of dollars, federal authorities said.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Fiat Chrysler agrees to merger with Peugeot

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Fiat Chrysler agrees to merger with Peugeot The Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot combination creates an automaker with a value of $48.4B..

FOX BIZ NEWS: PG&E isn't the only company at risk in California fires

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PG&E isn't the only company at risk in California fires Inverse condemnation, says if a power company's equipment starts a fire, it is responsible for paying property damages.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Wearable technology named top health and fitness trend for 2020

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Wearable technology named top health and fitness trend for 2020 Wearable technology was named the top fitness and health for 2020 as the market for Fitbits and Smartwatches grows nationwide.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Ford, auto workers reach tentative deal; Fiat Chrysler talks on tap

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Ford, auto workers reach tentative deal; Fiat Chrysler talks on tap Ford and the United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement, the union and company announced Wednesday evening.

FOX BIZ NEWS: UN climate chief says exploring options for hosting climate talks after Chile withdraws

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UN climate chief says exploring options for hosting climate talks after Chile withdraws The United Nation’s climate chief said the secretariat is exploring a range of options for hosting this year’s round of climate talks in December after Chile withdrew from hosting.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Fed cuts interest rates for third time, but hits pause on future action

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Fed cuts interest rates for third time, but hits pause on future action Economists widely expected the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.

FOX BIZ NEWS: As PG&E works to restore power, stock stabilizes

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As PG&E works to restore power, stock stabilizes The California utility giant is working to restore power.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Samsung teases new, foldable flip phone

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Samsung teases new, foldable flip phone FOX Business' Neil Cavuto, Democratic strategist David Burstein, New York Post editorial page assistant Brooke Rogers and Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member James Freeman provide their perspectives on Samsung's new foldable flip phone.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Congressman scorches Boeing CEO for taking $30M salary after 737 Max crashes

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Congressman scorches Boeing CEO for taking $30M salary after 737 Max crashes Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg has had a rough two days on Capitol Hill.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Americans are still enthusiastic about NASA space missions: Chief flight director

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Americans are still enthusiastic about NASA space missions: Chief flight director NASA chief flight director Holly Ridings discusses future space travel plans and the 20th anniversary celebration of the International Space Station.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Chile scraps hosting APEC as riots rage

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Chile scraps hosting APEC as riots rage APEC will not be held in Chile.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Juul denies ex-executive's claim that it sold 1M contaminated e-cigarette pods

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Juul denies ex-executive's claim that it sold 1M contaminated e-cigarette pods A senior vice president alleged in a lawsuit that the company sold a million contaminated mint-flavored e-cigarette nicotine pods.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Women CEOs find double standards extend beyond the glass ceiling: Study

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Women CEOs find double standards extend beyond the glass ceiling: Study Consumers judge women CEOs more harshly for ethical lapses than their male counterparts.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Here's the single phrase to watch for from the Fed's big decision

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Here's the single phrase to watch for from the Fed's big decision The phrase seems innocuous enough.

FOX BIZ NEWS: You can pay to smell like this American president: Made in America

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You can pay to smell like this American president: Made in America This U.S. president made American fragrance company Caswell-Massey a legacy brand.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Smart bike locks: How cyclists and bike sharers are using tech to fight theft

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Smart bike locks: How cyclists and bike sharers are using tech to fight theft Bike theft is a surprisingly common occurrence in the U.S. Here's how cyclists can implement smart bike locks to protect their rides.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Kevin O’Leary: I'm a huge advocate for Facebook

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Kevin O’Leary: I'm a huge advocate for Facebook O’Shares ETF’s chairman and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary pushes back against criticism of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook given the company’s benefit to American business while advocating market solutions Facebook’s social media monopoly as well as China trade deals.

FOX BIZ NEWS: If Facebook were shutdown, would we be comfortable with the Chinese alternative?

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If Facebook were shutdown, would we be comfortable with the Chinese alternative? Andressen Horowitz co-founder discusses social media being under fire for antitrust, privacy, and free speech concerns as well as market valuations and his new book on business culture.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Amazon's Ring camera sparks concern with police accessing footage

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Amazon's Ring camera sparks concern with police accessing footage Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano breaks down concerns with Amazon's Ring front door camera regarding the process of law enforcement using and accessing footage.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US economy grows at better-than-expected 1.9%

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US economy grows at better-than-expected 1.9% The U.S. economy grew at a 1.9 percent annualized rate in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Private sector added 125,000 jobs in October, slightly beating expectations

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Private sector added 125,000 jobs in October, slightly beating expectations Economists surveyed by Refinitiv were expecting 120,000 jobs. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: Rex Tillerson expected on witness stand at Exxon Mobil fraud trial

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Rex Tillerson expected on witness stand at Exxon Mobil fraud trial Tillerson was CEO of the company from 2006 to 2017.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Ron Paul: No, cryptocurrency is not something the Fed should be getting its 'hands around'

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Ron Paul: No, cryptocurrency is not something the Fed should be getting its 'hands around' In its latest bad idea, movement is building for the Federal Reserve to establish its own cryptocurrency exchange to compete with others in the marketplace and even replace physical cash. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: GE boosts outlook despite 737 Max, tariff headwinds

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GE boosts outlook despite 737 Max, tariff headwinds GE's aviation business supplies engines for Boeing's sidelined 737 MAX.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stocks little changed ahead of interest rate decision

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Stocks little changed ahead of interest rate decision Most investors expect the Federal Reserve to cut short-term rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook/Instagram to ban sexually suggestive veggie emojis

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Facebook/Instagram to ban sexually suggestive veggie emojis Pairing an eggplant or peach emoji now qualifies as "Sexual Solicitation."

FOX BIZ NEWS: Military wants more rules for turbines near nuclear missiles

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Military wants more rules for turbines near nuclear missiles Department of Defense and Air Force officials outlined their concerns in a letter before meeting Tuesday with North Dakota lawmakers and regulatory officials.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook sues Israeli company over WhatsApp spyware

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Facebook sues Israeli company over WhatsApp spyware Facebook sued the Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group on Tuesday in U.S. federal court for allegedly targeting some 1,400 users of its encrypted messaging service WhatsApp with highly sophisticated spyware.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Hollywood director Judd Apatow ready to fight Netflix over speed-watching test

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Hollywood director Judd Apatow ready to fight Netflix over speed-watching test Netflix developments in products and services influence the decisions made by rivals.

FOX BIZ NEWS: China, US to sign trade deal on Nov. 17 in win for Trump

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China, US to sign trade deal on Nov. 17 in win for Trump China on Tuesday appeared eager to meet US demands in the trade negotiations, particularly on the thorny issue of intellectual property theft — a key irritant in its tariff war with Washington.