Amazon to expand Whole Foods stores - WSJ

Amazon.com Inc is planning to expand its Whole Foods Market portfolio by adding more stores to put more customers within its two-hour delivery service range, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing sources.

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UPDATE 1-Tokyo court says extends detention of Nissan's Ghosn until Jan 11

* He has denied the allegations (Changes sourcing to court; adds background)

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Oil prices rise, but set for first annual decline since 2015

Oil prices edged higher on the last trading day of the year on Monday, taking a cue from firmer stock markets, but remain on track for the first yearly decline in three years amid concerns of a supply glut.

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks pin hopes on Sino-U.S. talk, as year ends deep in the red

Asian stocks crept higher on Monday as hints of progress on the Sino-U.S. trade standoff provided a rare glimmer of optimism in what has been a rough year-end for equities globally.

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Wall Street may gain Monday but unlikely to mute December losses

Investors could see one last boost to Wall Street stocks in the final trading session of the year on Monday, but they do not expect gains to offset losses in the worst December since the 1930s.

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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec. 31

The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec. 31

The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks cheer Sino-U.S. trade talk, still see red for the year

Asian stocks crept higher on Monday as hints of progress on the Sino-U.S. trade standoff provided a rare glint of optimism in what has been a disappointing year for equities in the region.

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UPDATE 1-UK watchdog plans to overhaul treatment of whistleblowers

Britain's markets watchdog said on Sunday that it plans to overhaul its treatment of whistleblowers to make it easier for people to come forward.

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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi the only bright spot in a sluggish region

* Year-end holidays cause lowest Saudi trading volume in years

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