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By Aastha Singal

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1. Amazon might have big plans for 2019. The e-commerce giant could benefit from expanding its portfolio of physical stores and whole foods grocery chain.

2. Warren Buffet's wish comes true. The global investor has recently expressed that he'd love to see Apple go down in price, so he could buy more shares at a bargain. Unfortunately for Apple, the tech company plunged 8% in after-hours trading.

3. Hyundai scion Chung Euisun looks to take over the throne from his father. In a recent address, he promised a complete structural revamp of the company to stabilise it in major markets like the US and China.

4. Amid various initiatives to curb smoking, the world's largest cigarette company plans an IPO. China National Tobacco Corp is considering listing its international unit on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

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Aastha Singal

Entrepreneur Staff

Former Features Writer

A business journalist looking to find happiness in the world of startups, investments, MSMEs and more. Officially started her career as a news reporter for News World India, Aastha had short stints with NDTV and NewsX. A true optimist seeking to make a difference, she is a comic junkie who'd rather watch a typical Bollywood masala than a Hollywood blockbuster. 

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