EU reprimands ex-commissioner Kroes, recoups cash
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-ethics-kroes-idUSKBN14A1L1
Viacom unit head overseeing MTV, Comedy Central to leave
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-viacom-executives-herzog-idUSKBN14A20E
U.S. existing home sales rise to near 10-year high
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-housing-idUSKBN14A1LD
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Trump to name Icahn as special adviser on regulatory overhaul
Donald Trump will name billionaire investor Carl Icahn an advisor for regulatory overhaul. This story is developing. Please check back for further updates.
Uber’s Loss Exceeds $800 Million in Third Quarter on $1.7 Billion in Net Revenue
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-20/uber-s-loss-exceeds-800-million-in-third-quarter-on-1-7-billion-in-net-revenue
Orlando nightclub victims’ families sue Twitter, Google, Facebook
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-florida-shooting-lawsuit-idUSKBN14928Y
Thiel, Others Push for Trump NASA Team Expansion @FoxBusiness
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2016/12/20/thiel-others-push-for-trump-nasa-team-expansion.html
CalPERS Cuts Pension Benefits For First Time @FoxBusiness
http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2016/12/20/calpers-cuts-pension-benefits-for-first-time.html
Monte dei Paschi’s new debt swap offer raises 500 million euros:
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eurozone-banks-monte-dei-paschi-idUSKBN1492E1