The resulting competition from both domestic and international financial services companies is supposed to usher in a new era of efficient and world-class banks, insurers and securities dealers.

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But the reality is that big airlines that fly to both Los Angeles and London from New York face low-fare airline competition on the domestic route, but not the international route, and so they charge far more.

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Still, Nike has continued facing competition from well-established international brands, like Adidas, and domestic movers, primarily Li-Ning.

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The International Trade Commission and Trade and Development Agency aid American exporters and domestic firms facing foreign competition.

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Netflix, in short, is in play, with or without the poison pill, as cash flows will continue to be mediocre with rising content costs on a declining DVD business, aggressive international expansion and what the company hopes is a continued rebound in domestic streaming even with increased competition.

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"Clubs are now in a reporting period that will count towards the first assessment of UEFA's financial fair play break-even requirement for international competition and Premier League clubs are also considering the implementation of additional cost control regulation at a domestic level, " added Jones.

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