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  • Even as markets shake, investors seek the riskiest corners

    Even as stock markets struggle around the world, investors are continuing to pour money into funds that invest in stocks from China, Brazil and other...

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  • Markets Right Now: Tech drop pull stock US indexes lower

    U.S. stocks are moving lower in midday trading, weighed down by losses in technology and consumer products companies.

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  • Proper use of oxygen mask could be lifesaving

    If airline oxygen masks drop, putting one over your mouth and nose for best results

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  • Cell phones, biometrics fuel jump in bank account ownership

    Roughly seven out of every 10 adults worldwide now has some form of a bank account, the World Bank said, fueled by the proliferation of cell...

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  • Tech companies help pull US stocks lower in morning trade

    U.S. stocks are moving lower in morning trading, weighed down by losses in technology companies and makers of consumer products

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  • Ghost in the machine: Indian motorcycles may self-start

    Ghost in the machine: Faulty switch can cause some Indian motorcycles to start by themselves

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  • Average US 30-year mortgage rate rose to 4.47 percent

    Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed upward this week, slightly worsening affordability for homebuyers

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  • When to ignore credit card advice

    Credit card advice isn't one-size-fits-all, and in some cases generic tips could hurt more than help

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  • A glance at US mortgage rates

    A glance at US mortgage rates

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  • P&G reports flat 3Q profit, buys Merck unit

    P&G reports flat 3Q profit on tougher competition as it expands with Merck unit purchase

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• Apr 19

  • Global stocks take a breather as oil price rally continues

    Global stock markets traded in fairly narrow ranges Thursday following a solid rebound based on waning fears about a trade war

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• Apr 19

  • Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sets plans for Thailand

    Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to step up investments in Thailand

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• Apr 19

  • Unilever announces share buyback, dividend boost

    Unilever, the consumer goods multinational whose brands include Dove, Knorr and Ben & Jerry's, says that it is planning a share buyback worth up to 6...

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  • Novartis 1Q profit jumps 12 percent as heart drug sales soar

    Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis says net income jumped 12 percent in the first quarter, pointing to explosive growth in its heart-failure drug...

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• Apr 18

  • Asian shares higher on optimism about global growth

    Asian shares higher as optimism on global economy helps investors shake off worries about geopolitical risks

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• Apr 18

  • North Korea has a new budget and it's full of fiscal hijinks

    North Korean Economics 101: Pyongyang's new national budget reflects steady growth, gives big boosts to just about everything and perplexes experts...

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  • US sorghum growers fear China tariffs could cost them dearly

    American sorghum farmers fear they will lose their largest export market if China follows through with a tariff on their crop

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  • American Express 1Q profits rise 31 percent, helped by taxes

    Credit card giant American Express says it had the second-highest quarterly profit in its history last quarter, driven by strong customer spending on...

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  • Amazon says it has more than 100 million paid Prime members

    Amazon says it has 100 million paid Prime members, the first time the company has given out a specific number on its paid subscriber base

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  • Liquidation firms win bid for The Bon-Ton Stores

    Department store operator The Bon-Ton Stores facing liquidation after bankruptcy auction

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  • Business Highlights

    Business Highlights

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  • US manufacturers seek relief from steel and aluminum tariffs

    Small and medium-size US manufacturers seek exemptions from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

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• Apr 18

  • How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

    The major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Wednesday, led by gains in energy and industrial companies

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  • Textron and CSX rise while IBM and Lam Research skid

    Textron, CSX and Best Buy climb while IBM, Lam Research and Adtran tumble

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  • Road to homeownership gets rockier this spring as rates rise

    A dearth of homes for sale, rising prices and a recent climb in mortgage rates dim prospects for buyers this spring homebuying season

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  • Fed survey finds worries about higher tariffs

    Federal Reserve latest business survey finds concerns about impact of Trump's trade policies

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• Apr 18

  • Markets Right Now: Solid earnings help lift US stock indexes

    Stocks are closing broadly higher on Wall Street as investors respond to some positive company earnings reports.

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  • 3 more Nike execs depart amid probe into workplace behavior

    3 more Nike execs leave amid investigation into workplace behavior

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  • IRS: millions able to file taxes with system working again

    IRS says website and systems are fully operational after Tax Day outage

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• Apr 18

  • Trump's actions and threats involving tariffs, at a glance

    Trump's actions and threats involving tariffs on imports to the US, at a glance

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• Apr 18

  • Bump stock maker shutting down business

    Slide Fire, the maker of bump stock devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to shoot continuously, is shutting down its business

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• Apr 18

  • Tradeoff: No cash but faster lines as restaurants forgo cash

    A small but growing number of restaurants are cashless, telling customers they can pay by credit or debit cards or smartphones, but not bills or coins

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  • Amazon partners with Best Buy on smart TVs, a "win-win"

    Amazon partners with Best Buy to get its burgeoning suite of tech products in front of customers

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  • GM replaces Cadillac president after US sales decline

    General Motors has replaced the head of its Cadillac luxury brand, which has struggled for years to compete against German and Japanese luxury...

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  • Landing the right house in a tough market for homebuyers

    Shoppers need nerve, savvy and preferably cash to survive this home-buying season

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• Apr 18

  • Review: Amazon brings fitting room home with Prime Wardrobe

    Review: Amazon's Prime Wardrobe offers lots to choose from, but accessories may make the difference

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• Apr 18

  • Road to homeownership gets rockier this spring as rates rise

    A dearth of homes for sale, rising prices and a recent climb in mortgage rates dim prospects for buyers this spring homebuying season

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• Apr 18

  • Eni investing 7 billion euros in Italy over 4 years

    Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi says that the oil giant will invest 7 billion euros ($8.6 billion) in activities in its home country of Italy over the next...

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  • Ford uses van service to enter medical transport business

    Ford is getting into the non-emergency medical transportation business as it moves toward making money off its experimental ventures in new mobility

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• Apr 18

  • Morgan Stanley posts record 1Q profit, helped by trading

    Investment bank Morgan Stanley posts record profit in the first quarter, helped by a lower tax bill and a boost in revenue from last quarter's...

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• Apr 18

  • Global stocks rise after Wall Street gains for 2nd day

    Global stocks have followed Wall Street higher despite a Chinese tariff hike on U.S. sorghum in a swelling trade dispute

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• Apr 18

  • Edmunds: How straight talk can land you a good deal

    The difference between a good and a great deal may simply come down to a few things that you tell your salesperson in the days leading up to your...

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  • Japan fiscal year trade surplus with US up nearly 6 percent

    Japan is reporting its trade surplus with the U.S. grew nearly 6 percent in the fiscal year through March

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  • Asian stocks rise after Wall Street gains for 2nd day

    Asian stock markets track Wall Street gains despite Chinese tariff hike on U.S. sorghum in worsening trade dispute

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• Apr 18

  • Wayfair follows Amazon with its own made-up holiday: Way Day

    Wayfair follows Amazon with its own made-up holiday: Way Day

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• Apr 17

  • IRS gives taxpayers extra day to file after website issues

    IRS gives taxpayer an extra day to file after websites for payment and other key services are out of commission on tax day but extensions will be...

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • The Latest: Taxpayers get 1-day extension due to IRS glitch

    The IRS is giving all taxpayers an extra day to file after its website went down on deadline day

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • The IRS extends tax-filing deadline for all filers to midnight Wednesday, April 18, due to glitch with agency's website

    The IRS extends tax-filing deadline for all filers to midnight Wednesday, April 18, due to glitch with agency's website

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • The IRS extends tax-filing deadline for all filers to midnight Wednesday, April 18, due to glitch with agency's website

    The IRS extends tax-filing deadline for all filers to midnight Wednesday, April 18, due to glitch with agency's website

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • CSX railroad's first-quarter profit jumps to $695 million

    CSX's first-quarter profit nearly doubled thanks to further cost cuts at the railroad and a restructuring that weighed on its earnings a year ago

    Apr 17