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Fri, Aug 17th, 2018
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Privacy group tells FTC Google tracking violated 2011 order
A privacy group said in a letter sent to the Federal Trade Commission on Friday that Google has violated the terms of a 2011 settlement because of practices exposed in an this week.
By The Associated Press - AP - 10 minutes ago
As Musk admits to job stress, Tesla's board may have to act
Elon Musk's erratic behavior was front and center again this week as the CEO of Tesla conceded that he's overwhelmed by job stress, pushing his electric car company's stock down and bringing pressure on its board to take action.
By TOM KRISHER and STAN CHOE - AP - 1 hour ago
Stocks jump as hopes rise for progress on China trade talks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose late in the day Friday as investors welcomed signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. The Wall Street Journal reported that the countries hope to have a resolution by November.
By MARLEY JAY - AP - Fri Aug 17, 3:43PM CDT
Trump asks SEC to consider ending required quarterly reports
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is calling on federal regulators to consider scrapping the requirement for public companies to report quarterly results, after business executives told him twice-yearly reports would make better economic sense.
By MARCY GORDON - AP - Fri Aug 17, 3:20PM CDT
US regulators target Facebook on discriminatory housing ads
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators are alleging that Facebook's advertising tools allow landlords and real estate brokers to engage in housing discrimination.
Associated Press - Fri Aug 17, 4:02PM CDT How major US stock indexes fared Friday
U.S. stocks rose late in the day Friday as investors hoped the U.S. and China are making more progress in trade talks. The Wall Street Journal reported that the countries hope to resolve their dispute by November.
Associated Press - Fri Aug 17, 3:46PM CDT Zoe's and Nordstrom rise while Tesla and Nvidia skid
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday:
Associated Press - Fri Aug 17, 3:40PM CDT The Latest: Tesla shares drop 9 percent after Musk interview
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Tesla CEO Elon Musk (all times local):
Associated Press - Fri Aug 17, 3:14PM CDT Sectors sorted by Daily Weighted Alpha Change
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