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US factory activity picks up in March; cost pressures building: IHS Markit

US factory activity picked up in early March amid strong growth in new orders, but supply chain disruptions because of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to exert cost pressures for manufacturers, which could keep inflation fears in focus.

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Facebook, Google CEOs suggest ways to reform key internet law

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg laid out steps to reform a key internet law on Wednesday, saying that companies should have immunity from liability only if they follow best practices for removing damaging material from their platforms.

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Fourteen US states sue Biden administration over oil and gas leasing pause

Fourteen U.S. states including Louisiana and Wyoming filed suit on Wednesday against President Joe Biden's administration to challenge his pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters.

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US SEC begins rollout of law aimed at delisting Chinese firms

The top U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday adopted measures that would kick foreign companies off American stock exchanges if they do not comply with U.S. auditing standards, and require them to disclose any governmental affiliations.

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Mastercard links executive bonuses to environmental, social and governance goals

Mastercard will link bonuses for its senior executives to environmental, social and corporate-governance initiatives, Chief Executive Officer Michael Miebach said in a note on the payment processor's website on Wednesday.

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Facebook may have to disclose some app records in privacy probe, Massachusetts court rules

BOSTON: Massachusetts' top court on Wednesday reversed an order requiring Facebook Inc to turn over to state Attorney General Maura Healey records identifying apps the company suspected had misused customer data, but the justices said she ultimately could obtain some materials. The ...

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Novartis corrects chairman’s comments about kickbacks case

Novartis on Wednesday had to correct comments made by Chairman Joerg Reinhardt to a Swiss newspaper, because his portrayal of conduct that led to a US$678 million U.S. settlement over kickbacks last year risked violating the agreement.

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GM further cuts production in North America due to global chip shortage

DETROIT :General Motors Co extended production cuts in North America on Wednesday due to a worldwide semiconductor chip shortage that has impacted the auto sector.

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Financials lift S&P 500, Dow; Powell, Yellen on deck

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as Intel's shares surged on plans to expand advanced chip making capacity, while investors looked to business surveys for March and another day of testimonies from the top two U.S. economic officials.

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Facebook’s Zuckerberg lays out steps to reform internet rules

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg laid out steps on Wednesday to reform internet rules, saying that companies should have immunity from liability only if they follow best practices for removing damaging material from their platforms.

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