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Tesla tries to turn the page, but drama persists

Tesla Inc’s past few months have produced even more drama than usual: CEO Elon Musk’s refusal to answer “dry” analyst questions; his Trumpian media tirade and #Pravduh thingy; Kanye; an alleged saboteur (or wannabe whistleblower). The company’s quarterly results almost feel like a commercial break. Earnings came in short of expectations. This is not a number that, in isolation, means ...

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BOE Brexit groupthink risks a rate-rise reversal

First, the good news: Traders don’t anticipate that Bank of England’s interest-rate increase heralds the start of a series of hikes. Now, the bad: If Brexit sees Britain leaving the European Union without a deal, the UK central bank may have to swiftly reverse course, scaring the horses more than if it had left well enough alone. The Monetary Policy ...

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Google is courting too much trouble in China

Google has some explaining to do. Recently, The Intercept outlined the company’s discussions to possibly resume its internet search service in China, followed by another news report that said Google is also developing a potential digital news app for the country. It has been nearly a decade since Google scaled back operations in the country because cyberattacks on company’s computer ...

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