Comcast drops out of bidding war for Fox, paving way for Disney deal

Comcast is abandoning its contest with the Walt Disney Co. to acquire a collection of Twenty-First Century Fox assets including the Fox movie and TV studios, and stake in streaming service Hulu. Over the last two months, Comcast has countered Disney in

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Larry Kudlow Blames China's Xi for Stalling Trade Deal

China accused American officials of making false accusations as it fired back against a claim Xi Jinping is blocking talks with the U.S. over the trade war between both nations. The rebuke from China's foreign ministry highlights the deepening impasse ... Kudlow Overstates American, Chinese and European TariffsNew York Times Larry Kudlow: No recession in sight, maybe not until 2024CNNMoney 'I Don't Think the Market Always Has the Right Idea' Says Bannon TheStreet.com

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US, Boeing Complete $3.9 Billion Air Force One Deal

Boeing Co. on Tuesday secured a $3.9 billion deal to build the new jets that will fly as Air Force One, with only one wrinkle yet to be resolved: their color. The award follows 18 months of an at times tortuous to-and-fro between the aerospace giant

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BJP asks Rahul to back 'new deal' for Indian women

NEW DELHI: The government upped the ante over Congress's demand for passage of the women's reservation bill, throwing down the gauntlet to Rahul Gandhi to back a “new deal” for Indian women by getting his allies to back the gender quota legislation ... Govt puts ball in Opposition court, seeks Congress support for women-related BillsThe Indian Express Rahul Gandhi Rejigs Congress Party Panel; New Faces In, Some Veterans Out NDTV PM Modi has no intention to legislate on political empowerment of women: CongDaily News & Analysis Hindustan Times -Business Standard -The Telegraph India -India Today

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Japan, EU Sign Trade Deal: 'We Stand Together Against Protectionism'

TOKYO—The leaders of Japan and the European Union signed a deal to create one of the world's largest liberalized trade zones, a contrast to escalating trade disputes between the U.S. and several of its trading partners. While the signing in Tokyo on ... EU, Japan sign major trade deal in 'message against protectionism'Yahoo News European Union and Japan ink free trade agreementUSA TODAY

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