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Big tech's big tax ruse: Industry bosses splurge on buybacks not jobs
The top 10 U.S. tech companies spent more than $169 billion purchasing their shares in 2018, a 55 percent jump from the year before the tax changes, according to data compiled by Bloomberg
 "Big tech's big tax ruse: Industry bosses splurge on buybacks not jobs")
Foxconn set to begin mass production of iPhones in India this year
Foxconn Technology Group Chairman said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited him to India as his Taiwanese company plans its expansion in the country
 "Foxconn set to begin mass production of iPhones in India this year")
'End of my Presidency': Trump's first reaction to Mueller's appointment
Robert Mueller's appointment as Special Counsel came days after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey.
 "'End of my Presidency': Trump's first reaction to Mueller's appointment")
J&J tries to use supplier bankruptcy to fight 2,400 baby-powder lawsuits
J&J is facing more than 14,000 claims its talc products caused ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure. The company denies its products ever contained the carcinogen
 "J&J tries to use supplier bankruptcy to fight 2,400 baby-powder lawsuits")
What we learned & didn't learn from Robert Mueller's report: Key takeaways
The document sheds new light on Mueller's exhaustive investigation into whether Donald Trump or his campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 election and whether the president obstructed justice
Pinterest's IPO valuation a sign of technology demand after Lyft's woes
A key difference between Pinterest and Lyft, however, were their valuation expectations
 "Pinterest's IPO valuation a sign of technology demand after Lyft's woes")
A $6-trillion reason to buy into Asian equities: All you need to know
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index's 11% gain this year, however, still lags the global benchmark
 "A $6-trillion reason to buy into Asian equities: All you need to know")
Blackstone plans to convert to a corporation as assets top $500 bn
Changing the company's structure will increase the firm's 'ability to reach a dramatically larger audience', says CEO
 "Blackstone plans to convert to a corporation as assets top $500 bn")
Mueller found 10 cases of possible obstruction of justice by Trump: Barr
"Game Over," Donald Trump tweets immediately after Attorney General William Barr's news conference.
 "Mueller found 10 cases of possible obstruction of justice by Trump: Barr")
China's $18 billion electric-car market at risk. Will the bubble burst?
There are now 486 EV manufacturers registered in China, more than triple the number from two years ago
 "China's $18 billion electric-car market at risk. Will the bubble burst?")
Monsoon rains will be near normal, predicts IMD in good news for economy
The monsoon season delivers about 70% of India's annual rainfall and is key to the success of the farm sector in India
 "Monsoon rains will be near normal, predicts IMD in good news for economy")
Bad loan recoveries, bank recap to boost India's GDP growth: Goldman Sachs
Analysts estimate the decline in costs will raise loan growth by 140 basis points
 "Bad loan recoveries, bank recap to boost India's GDP growth: Goldman Sachs")
Tiger Woods' Masters win a major boost for the brands still with him
The 43-year-old won his fifth Masters title on Sunday by one stroke. It's his first major victory in over a decade and just his second PGA Tour victory in more than five years
 "Tiger Woods' Masters win a major boost for the brands still with him")
Tiger Woods' win at Masters costs bookies $2 million loss
FanDuel Group, which ran a refund promotion tied to its fantasy product, said it lost $2 million when Woods secured his first major victory in more than a decade
 "Tiger Woods' win at Masters costs bookies $2 million loss")
Tiger Woods wins Masters, once again is Golf's biggest star
It was the first major title since 2008 for Woods, once golf's most dominant figure until a high-profile sex scandal, divorce and multiple injuries led to a very public fall from grace
 "Tiger Woods wins Masters, once again is Golf's biggest star")
Advertising major Publicis to buy Alliance Data's Epsilon for $4.4 billion
Publicis said the acquisition would be fully financed by debt and cash on hand and it would suspend a share buyback program to keep a 45% dividend payout ratio pledge
 "Advertising major Publicis to buy Alliance Data's Epsilon for $4.4 billion")
Elon Musk blames Panasonic battery cell lines for constraining Tesla output
'Tesla won't spend money on more capacity until existing lines get closer to 35GWh,' tweeted Elon Musk
 "Elon Musk blames Panasonic battery cell lines for constraining Tesla output")
Election promises drive surge in India project financing deals
Project financing deals so far this year are already near 2018 full-year levels
 "Election promises drive surge in India project financing deals")
US open to facing penalties in China trade deal, says Steven Mnuchin
US and China would each establish an "enforcement office" to monitor compliance
 "US open to facing penalties in China trade deal, says Steven Mnuchin")
Mario Draghi sounds concern over Fed's independence in rare move
Draghi's intervention is notable given central bankers are usually loath to comment on politics or events in economies other than their own
 "Mario Draghi sounds concern over Fed's independence in rare move")