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Altice Said Buying Cablevision in $17.7 Billion Deal

(Bloomberg) -- Altice NV, Patrick Drahi’s European cable operator, reached an agreement to buy Cablevision Systems Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter, accelerating the company’s expansion in the U.S.

Workers may balk at Fiat Chrysler, UAW contract deal

After weeks of negotiations, Fiat Chrysler and the United Auto Workers have hammered out a new labor agreement.

Asian shares hit 3-week high ahead of crunch Fed meeting

Asian stocks hit a three-week high on Thursday after a jump in oil prices lifted Wall Street, with many investors taking last-minute positions ahead of a crucial U.S. Federal Reserve policy announcement.

The world's second-richest person is closing in on number one

Spain's fast-fashion king Amancio Ortega has added $3.7 billion to his personal fortune after Inditex SA, the world's largest clothing retailer, announced brisk sales.

Is Wall Street ready for the next cyberattack?

"We have to work not just on prevention, but on response and recovery," a CEO said.

UPS must face NY lawsuit over illegal cigarette shipments

A federal judge said New York State and New York City may pursue a lawsuit accusing United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) of illegally delivering more than 683,000 cartons of untaxed cigarettes in the state, depriving them of millions of dollars in taxes.

Russia fines Google for breach of privacy over targeted ads

A Russian court on Wednesday found Google guilty of breaching privacy with its targeted advertising, the latest legal setback for the US Internet giant in the country.

GM Nears Deal With U.S. Over Ignition Switches

The U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce a criminal settlement with General Motors as soon as this week over the auto maker’s failure to recall millions of vehicles equipped with a defective ignition switch, said people familiar with the matter.

Five things to listen for during Janet Yellen’s press conference

Here are five things to listen for during the press conference of Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen after the central bank delivers its verdict on interest rates.