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Iran says US-sanctions workaround by EU soon to be announcedTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Three European nations appeared poised Thursday to announce they have created a way for Iran to continue trade with them and avoid re-imposed U.S. sanctions, two Iranian officials said, setting up a potential collision with President Donald Trump's maximalist approach against Tehran. France, Germany and the United Kingdom created a state company, known as a 'special purpose vehicle,' to allow Iran to continue to trade vital goods like medicine and food, according to German media reports. That allows companies to be insulated, in theory, from American sanctions by dealing with a third party.
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UK lawmakers call for 'strong sanctions' on social media companies that fail to safeguard usersBritish politicians have called for new legislation that will force social media firms to fulfil a duty of care to their users.
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How A Summer-Camp Company Staked Its Success On Hiring Super-Qualified CounselorsThis summer-camp company staked its success on hiring super-qualified counselors:
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Blackstone agrees to buy majority stake in Tallgrass Energy for about $3.3 billion in cashBlackstone Group L.P. said Thursday its Blackstone Infrastructure Partners unit has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Tallgrass Energy LP for about $3.3 billion in cash. Affiiates of the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC will be a minority investor in the deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter. "This transaction represents a rare opportunity to invest in a large-scale U.S. midstream infrastructure platform that connects high-production supply basins to key markets and is underpinned by long-term contracts," Sean Klimczak, global head of infrastructure at Blackstone said in a statement. Blackstone shares were not yet active premarket, but have fallen 9.3% in the last 12 months, while the S&P 500 has fallen 5.1%.
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Papa John's wants to sell equity stake in the company, report saysAfter offers to acquire the pizza empire fell below expectations, Papa John's is reportedly considering selling equity in the embattled company.
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Cramer's game plan: Be ready to 'buy the next dip' in this 'ideal backdrop for stocks'Jim Cramer shares his game plan for the week ahead and tells investors that 2019 might turn out to be 'surprisingly rewarding.'
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FedEx Stock Is So Cheap That Now Amazon Really Should Buy the Company, Analyst SaysIf tech and retail giant Amazon wants to become a shipping giant, too, buying FedEx could be a cost-effective way to do so, says Loop Capital Markets analyst Anthony Chukumba.
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