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Google Shut Down Translation App in China amid Tension

Google discontinued the services of its Translate application for China, putting an end to one of the remaining US tech operations in the world’s largest internet-using region. According to reports of Chinese users, the services web page now shows a photo of a generic search bar that redirects to Google’s Hong Kong translation, which is …

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Coffee

Arabica coffee hit a two-month low amid Brazil’s wet weather

Arabica coffee faced this week in the red territory, hitting a two-month low, as Brazil’s crops were blessed with beneficial rains. On Monday, the December futures plummeted by 1.20% to $2.09950 per pound, touching their lowest level since early August at $2.08500. Likewise, it declined by 2.71% to $215.55 per metric ton. The commodity was …

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Tencent Seeks Majority Stakes in Overseas Gaming Firms

Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. is reportedly changing its strategy on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by taking an aggressive approach towards investing in overseas gaming companies, as it relies on global expansion to cope with sluggish growth at home. Four sources familiar with the matter stated that the company is now aggressively aiming to …

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Sinopec Plans to Delist ADSs from London by November

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. announced on Monday its plans to pull out its American Depository Shares (ADSs) from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), becoming the latest state-owned firm to cut back ADS activities amid the current audit dispute between the US and China. More widely known as Sinopec, the world’s biggest oil refiner by …

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Small suggestions for stock investing, part 2

6 Essential Things in Investing for the Long Term

With concerns about a potential economic slowdown and global recession, it’s important to ensure that your money grows as much as possible. Professional investors understand that holding different assets can help create a long-term strategy that can fight off inflation. High returns are not a hundred percent certain in the markets. But having a long-term …

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Porsche AG Shares Ended Flat After Frankfurt Debut

German sports carmaker Porsche AG had a shaky start after Volkswagen listed the company at a €75-billion ($72-billion) valuation in one of Europe’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs). Porsche AG’s stock ended its first session at €82.50 ($80.74) to trade back to its indicated range after hitting a peak of €86.76. That pushed its value …

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