Australian climate wars truce is cause for hope, as long as it doesn’t lead to bipartisan inaction 
Nokia explores strategic options: Bloomberg News 
NS Securities Commission warns against COVID-19 investment scam On the campaign trail: ‘Super Bowl of campaigns’ caps Democrats’ final Iowa push
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India court stalls Amazon, Flipkart antitrust probes: lawyers
Amazon this week challenged the investigation in a court in Bengaluru and the court has granted a stay of two months, according to a lawyer from P&A Law Offices representing Amazon and two other legal counsels involved in the matter.
IBM withdraws from RSA conference over coronavirus fears
“The health of IBMers is our primary concern as we continue to monitor upcoming events and travel relative to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)”, the company said in a tweet here
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors bet emerging markets will weather coronavirus impact
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index .MSCIEF, which measures stock performance, has rebounded 4% from its early February low, though it remains down on the year. Another index measuring emerging markets currency performance .MIEM00000CUS was still sharply lower, reflecting the slide in a range of currencies from Asia to Latin America.
Boeing tells FAA it does not believe 737 MAX wiring should be moved: sources
The FAA confirmed Friday it had received a proposal from the planemaker regarding the wiring issue.
Injured by China’s trade practices? Call 202-395-3900, USTR says
Deputy USTR Jeffrey Gerrish will head the new office, which will field complaints about China’s implementation of the agreement from companies and other interested parties, the agency said in a statement.
S&P 500, Nasdaq gain on Nvidia, White House stock incentive report
But a CNBC report that the Trump administration could introduce a tax incentive for people earning less than $200,000 to invest up to $10,000 in U.S. stocks gave the markets a late boost.
American, United push back 737 MAX return amid new approval delays
American is cancelling 737 MAX flights until Aug. 18 and United until Sept. 4, the two said in separate statements on Friday. The other U.S. 737 MAX operator, Southwest Airlines Co (LUV.N), has extended its flight cancellations until Aug. 10.
Saks Fifth Avenue plans expansion into bankrupt Barneys shop in Los Angeles
The move comes ahead of a shareholder vote later this month to approve Hudson’s Bay Executive Chairman Richard Baker’s C$2 billion ($1.51 billion) bid to take the retailer private. As a private company, Hudson’s Bay will be able to invest in its business without facing scrutiny from public shareholders.
Stocks edge up with positive chipmaker forecast, oil gains for the week
Wall Street climbed late in the session following a CNBC report, citing sources, that the White House was considering a tax incentive for Americans to buy stocks.
Citigroup CEO Corbat’s 2019 compensation unchanged at $24 million
Corbat’s total compensation included a base salary of $1.5 million plus cash bonuses of about $6.75 million, equity awards of nearly $7.9 million, and a long-term performance based pay worth $7.9 million. (bit.ly/2uPC4Jd)
Factbox: Trump impeachment – What happens next?
* Speeches by senators, which are limited to no more than 10 minutes and began on Monday, continue. Chief Justice John Roberts will not preside, as the Senate technically is hearing these speeches in a regular session and not a special impeachment trial session.