New details emerge on the office affair that led to Intel CEO Brian Krzanich's surprising resignation on Thursday (INTC)

The office affair which sparked Intel CEO Brian Krzanich's surprise resignation on Thursday started a decade ago and ended before he became CEO in 2013, The Wall Street Journal reported. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigned on Thursday after it was found that he violated a company policy regarding relationships with co-workers. The relationship was with a woman who still works at Intel and started about a decade ago, sources told the Journal.

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• How to Play Intel Stock After the CEO's Resignation

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'Fast Money's bitcoin funeral

The "Fast Money" traders break down their past coverage of bitcoin.

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  Bitcoin Prices Extend Losses, Hit New 2018 Low

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  Bitcoin falls to four-month low in persistent bearish trend

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China Won't Target U.S. Companies in Trade Dispute, SCMP Says

China has no plan to target U.S. companies operating in the nation amid escalating trade tensions, as that would run counter to Beijing’s goal of attracting foreign investments, South China Morning Post reported on Sunday, citing unidentified people. The policy makers sought to reassure foreign businesses in China amid fears that the Beijing government would retaliate for U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Chinese goods by harassing American firms or depriving them of commercial opportunities, the Hong Kong-based newspaper reported, citing "two Chinese government sources." The option of targeting these business "has never been on the cards," according to one of the people. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President David Solomon, United Parcel Service Inc. Chairman David Abney and Pfizer Inc. Chief Operating Officer Albert Bourla were among top executives at the meeting, according to the newspaper.

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  Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is making his first visit to China — here are 6 big issues hanging over his trip

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  US Defense chief to visit China amid S. China Sea tensions

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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's has advice for Facebook and Google: Don't make the mistake we did (FB, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT)

The backlash against Silicon Valley is growing. Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, has some advice for the likes of Facebook and Google: Accept you've screwed up, and work with regulators to fix it. As Silicon Valley battles scandals and increasing regulatory scrutiny, Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has warned Facebook and Google not to make the same mistake Microsoft did.

Oil Price Fundamental Weekly Forecast -Expecting Heightened Volatility Due to Impact of OPEC Decision

U.S. West Texas Intermediate and international-benchmark Brent crude oil futures closed higher last week after spiking nearly 5 percent higher on Friday after OPEC agreed to a modest increase in production to cover output losses from Venezuela and Iraq at a time when rising global demand put the market dangerously close to a short-fall. August WTI Crude Oil settled at $68.58, up $3.73 or +5.75% and September Brent Crude Oil finished the week at $75.32, up $2.24 or +3.07%. The quick decision came about after Saudi Arabia persuaded arch-rival Iran to cooperate in efforts to reduce the crude oil and avoid a supply shortage.

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  US stocks finish mostly higher as energy companies climb

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  Energy stocks gain on oil boost; Dow set to snap losing skid

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Paul Tudor Jones: Here's why the 1987 crash was an accident waiting to happen

Legendary hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones became famous after predicting the market crash of October 19, 1987, known as “Black Monday” when the Dow Jones dropped more than 22%. “The crash of ’87 was really interesting just because the crash of ’87 probably never would have happened except for, again, the market infrastructure at that point in time,” Jones said in a conversation with Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein as part of the firm’s “Talks at GS” series. Jones, 63, began his career at E.F. Hutton as a commodities trader in the cotton pits in 1976 before transitioning to macro trading and founding his hedge fund, Tudor Investment Corp in 1980.

Renewed Focus on Profitability Bodes Well for Tesla Stock

If we sidestep the dramatic sabotage acts going on at Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) right now, we run into the company’s recent solar news. While Tesla stock has been stampeding higher, fueled by a short squeeze, many are still questioning the automaker’s underlying fundamentals. Earlier this month, CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will layoff approximately 9% of its workforce.

Should You Buy Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Right Now?

Shares of Caterpillar CAT closed up marginally on Friday, ending a streak of nearly two straight weeks of losses on the back of heightened trade war tensions between the U.S. and China. With that said, now might be the time for investors to consider buying Caterpillar stock based on its currently stellar valuation picture and strong growth prospects. Caterpillar has been one of the Dow’s worst performers during its recent downbeat stretch, which stands in stark contrast to its standing over the last few years.

Etihad to loan pilots to competing UAE airline Emirates

Long-haul airline Etihad Airways will loan pilots to competing Dubai-based carrier Emirates under a new program, officials acknowledged Sunday, marking a rare cooperation between the two state-owned carriers who operate only 115 kilometers (70 miles) apart. There's always been competition between Emirates, founded by Dubai's rulers in 1985, and Etihad, begun by Abu Dhabi's rulers in 2003. In a statement, Emirates described the move as "a common practice in our industry which gives airlines more flexibility in managing their pilot resources." The Dubai-based airline did not offer specifics on the program, nor say how many pilots from Etihad would be flying with the carrier.

Cramer flags the market's 3 'most worrisome components'

Jim Cramer says a slowing global economy, a strong U.S. dollar and rising raw costs are likely to weigh on next quarter's earnings reports.

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  'It's not economic for us to add more coal' to our business, utility CEO says

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  Cramer's game plan: If you can't handle more combative Trump tweets, raise cash

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GM Announces It Will Build Chevy Blazer in Mexico

The automotive giant is bringing back the Chevrolet Blazer — which it hasn’t manufactured since 2005 — as part of an attempt to create SUVs in all shapes and sizes as Americans desire more personalized vehicles nowadays. The Blazer will be bigger than an Equinox but smaller than a Traverse. The new GM vehicle will not look like the old Blazer as it will instead be modeled after the original Blazer, which is designed to attract a younger audience.

This startup is letting anyone start their own ISP business so they can provide a better alternative to Comcast or AT&T

Necto, a startup which was recently accepted into Silicon Valley incubator Y Combinator, wants to make it easy for users to set up their own ISP. While the type of network Necto is using isn't anything new, the company has an different business model it hopes will set it apart. Necto provides network management resources to "operators," who invest up front for network infrastructure and recruit local customers to pay and sign up for the service.

Trump greets EU trade reprisals with threat of steep auto tariff

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to escalate a trade war with Europe by imposing a 20 percent tariff on all U.S. imports of European Union-assembled cars. Trump posted his threat on Twitter the day European Union reprisals took effect against U.S. tariffs on European steel and aluminum. The EU targeted $3.2 billion in American goods exported to the 28-member bloc.

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  From boat makers to farmers, US-led tariff war inflicts pain

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  Here are the world's biggest exporters

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Netflix Fires Spokesman Over His Use of Racial Slur at Work

Netflix Inc.’s top spokesman is leaving the company after using a racial slur in a work setting. Jonathan Friedland, chief communications officer, said on Twitter Friday that he’s stepping down following “insensitive” comments he made to colleagues. “His descriptive use of the N-word on at least two occasions at work showed unacceptably low racial awareness and sensitivity, and is not in line with our values as a company,” Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings wrote in the memo.

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  Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Admits He “Minimized” N-Word Use By PR Chief

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  Netflix chief communications officer fired after using racist language

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How to outlast a job you hate until you can retire

Filling your mind with pleasing images of retirement — what you’ll do, where you’ll reside — can divert attention from the daily grind. Counting the days until retirement gets easier if you’re used to priming your brain to work to your advantage. Joanne Waldman is director of training at Retirement Options, which certifies retirement coaches and offers retirement readiness assessments.