MW: U.S. stock futures waver as investors gear up for ‘pivotal’ week
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U.S. stock futures struggle for direction on Monday, as investors stay cautious ahead of a busy news week with earnings kicking into high hear and more than a dozen central banks holding policy meetings. See full story.
Verizon agrees to $4.8 billion deal to buy Yahoo
Verizon Communications Inc. has agreed to pay $4.8 billion to acquire Yahoo Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, ending a drawn-out auction process for the beleaguered internet company. See full story.
As convention opens, Democrats face disarray on many fronts
Chaos reigned Sunday ahead of the Democratic National Convention, as the party’s head was forced to quit, thousands of protesters took to the streets and delegates threatened a walk-out over Hillary Clinton’s vice-presidential pick. See full story.
Donald Trump expands his immigrant ban to more than just Muslims
Donald Trump said Sunday that his proposal to suspend immigration from countries “compromised by terrorism” is actually an expansion of his plan to ban foreign Muslims from entering the US. See full story.
