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Tech firms help workers freeze eggs

Women working for Facebook and Apple are being offered an additional perk: they can have their eggs frozen.

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FTSE falls as Shire shares slump

The FTSE 100 falls, with shares in Shire plunging 26% after US firm AbbVie says it is reconsidering its takeover offer for the UK pharmaceuticals company.

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Toyota to recall 1.75 million cars

Japanese carmaker Toyota issues a recall of 1.75 million cars worldwide over faulty brake installations and fuel component issues.

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Costco enters China with Alibaba

US warehouse retailer Costco is opening an online store in China through e-commerce giant Alibaba's Tmall website.

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AbbVie to reconsider Shire deal

US drug firm AbbVie says it is reconsidering its estimated £32bn takeover of UK rival Shire following new tax rules announced by the US Treasury.

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Converse sues over trademark shoe

US shoemaker Converse is suing 31 companies for allegedly copying the design of its trademark shoe.

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