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Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in more than a year, continuing a precipitous decline spurred by economic uncertainty and growing global supplies.

U.S. stocks bucked the slide in oil prices, with the Dow rising 0.4% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.5%. The S&P 500 was little changed.

Consumers' cellphone and utility payments will soon be added to one of their credit reports, likely boosting the scores of millions and increasing loan approvals.

Former Walt Disney Chief Operating Officer Tom Staggs has emerged as a top candidate to become the new chief executive of CBS.

FedEx said it was starting a voluntary buyout program for some U.S. workers after profits took a hit.

SpaceX is set to raise $500 million at a $30.5 billion valuation in a bid to help get its internet-service business off the ground.

Ghosn's drive to increase Nissan's market share in the U.S. created tension with the auto maker's management.

Banks received a reprieve from a new accounting rule that requires them to book losses on soured loans more quickly.

U.K. regulators proposed sweeping changes to the rules governing British audit firms in the wake of a scandal.

The EU approved plans from France, Germany, Italy and the U.K. to fund a multibillion-dollar research project in microelectronics.

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December 19, 2018 02:47 ET (07:47 GMT)

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