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Business travelers now use Uber more than taxis, according to a study of corporate expense reports.

Germany’s automotive watchdog has ordered Volkswagen to recall 2.4 million vehicles, Reuters reported Thursday.

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– banks stable but pressure on domestic profitability
– stable outlook reflects banks’ operating environment
– asset risk, liquidity will remain stable
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An Australian regulator raised antitrust concerns over a planned $6.5 billion takeover by Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management (BAMa.TO) of freight firm Asciano Ltd (AIO.AX), potentially jeopardizing the country’s biggest inbound deal in four years. The proposed deal, which would be the largest-ever purchase of an Australian firm by a Canadian company, would give Brookfield Asciano’s rail network and train operations in two of the country’s eight states, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said in a statement on Thursday.

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In court documents filed on Wednesday, the state of Alaska and U.S. Justice Department said they were dropping remaining judicial action and would no longer seek the additional money from Exxon due to the recovery of several species, including ducks and sea otters, living in Alaska’s Prince William Sound. “Although we will not be pursuing Exxon for additional damages, our decision today does not close the book on lingering oil,” Alaska Attorney General Craig Richards said in a statement.

Squawk Box Live is keeping an eye on corporate news as Wal-Mart stock fell on its profit warning, and HSBC notified staff of a pay cut.