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FCC Faces Funding Shortfall in Effort to Remove Chinese Tech Giants Huawei, ZTE From Networks

A US scheme to pay carriers and ISPs to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks is stalled owing to a $3 billion financing gap.


Russia Reportedly Develops ‘Indiscriminate’ Anti-Satellite Nuclear Weapon, Pentagon Official Warns

US intelligence allegations about Russia's development of a space-based nuclear weapon were a major topic of debate during a Senate hearing on May 1...

Joe Biden Administration Sanctions Hundreds of Companies to Choke Russia's Supplies of Military Technology

The administration of President Joe Biden has announced nearly 300 new sanctions targeting international suppliers of military equipment technology accused of helping Russia in its war against Ukraine..

Walmart Shutters 51 Health Care Services, Ends Virtual Care Services in US Over Lack of Profits

Walmart called the decision to close its health clinics in five states and discontinue its virtual health service "difficult."..


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Paul Taubman earns $75.5 mln as annual award disclosed first time
Former Morgan Stanley banker Paul J. Taubman has received $75.5 million compensation in his first year as Chief Executive Officer at PJT Partners Inc. Taubman led the investment bank as a publicly tra
Facebook sees growth in Asia despite India's ban on Free Basics
Facebook Inc is bullish on Asian market potential. Recently, Facebook's Free Basics service has been banned by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Despite this jolt, Facebook is still optimi
U.S. Stocks Wavered on Tuesday as Investors Wait for Fed Statement
U.S. stocks swung on Tuesday ahead of Fed statement. While Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan warned that similar to Europe and Japan, stimulus program may not be effective to stimulate growth.
US Fed may leave interest rate unchanged for now
A two-day policy meeting of US Federal Reserve will conclude on Wednesday. US Fed Chair Janet Yellen is expected to keep short-term interest rate unchanged for now and may go for a hike in June.
EU grills Google, Apple, other US firms over tax issues
European legislators have started grilling multinational companies such as Google, Apple, Alphabet and McDonald's. European nations are feeling the heat of mounting political pressure to check tax ev
EBay Select Shyp as Partner to Handle Pickup and Delivery
The on-demand shippping company startup Shyp was selected as eBay partner. Shyp will handle packing and shipping for eBay sellers.
Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau to forego stimulu; Budget deficit may be C$30bln
Justin Trudeau, the new Prime Minister of Canada, has ruled out any possibility of new stimulus funds as new budget deficit is expected to be C$30 billion ($22.5 billion). Canada’s Finance Minister B
3D Systems Stock Records Highest One Day Gain In Five Years Indicating Surge In 3D Printing Industry
3D Systems has disclosed its earning scenario which has off beat analysts’ predictions through several parameters. Following disclosure of the earnings report, prices of the printer manufacturer’s sha
SEC slaps fine on AIG units over higher charges
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped penalties on AIG's three affiliates for steering customers to high-fee products. AIG is also offloading its brokerage unit owing to stringent no
New Jersey Will Vote to Decide Casino Expansion in Northern Part of the State
Voters will decide whether to approve the expansion of casino in New Jersey beyond Atlantic City. A referendum will be held in November as state's legislature approved the ballot plan on Monday.
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