Looming U.S. Investment Restrictions on China Threaten Diplomatic Outreach
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Looming U.S. Investment Restrictions on China Threaten Diplomatic Outreach

Any such restrictions are expected to anger Beijing and will be the first test of the new channels of communication that the world’s two largest economies are trying to restore.
What the Microsoft-Activision Ruling Means for Deal-Making
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What the Microsoft-Activision Ruling Means for Deal-Making

Corporate leaders are feeling emboldened by another legal defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, though the agency may still fight to block the takeover.
Bank of America Fined $150 Million Over ‘Junk Fees’
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Bank of America Fined $150 Million Over ‘Junk Fees’

The bank double-charged overdraft fees, withheld card perks and opened unauthorized accounts, regulators said. It will repay customers more than $80 million.
Court Ruling Clears Path for Microsoft to Buy Activision
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Court Ruling Clears Path for Microsoft to Buy Activision

Microsoft could now complete its purchase of the video game giant as soon as this month, but it is still blocked from closing in Britain.