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US hikes tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing vows retaliation
Trump's tariff hike on Chinese imports takes effect, Beijing says it will retaliate1h ago![A man browses an iPhone unit on display at a section selling Apple's products together with Chinese made electric appliances at a hypermarket in Beijing, Thursday, May 9, 2019. Ratcheting up tension ahead of talks in Washington, China vowed Thursday]()
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Global shares mostly gain after US tariff hike
Global shares are mostly higher in volatile trading, with mainland Chinese stocks bouncing more than 3% as regulators stepped in to support the...1h ago![Andrew Silverman]()
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The Latest: China hoping US will meet it halfway on trade
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says Beijing hopes Trump administration will meet China "halfway" in trade dispute2h ago![In this Feb. 24, 2017, photo, factory workers use gas torches on air conditioning condenser units on an assembly line at a Haier factory in Jiaozhou near Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong Province. U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff hike o]()
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May 10
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China says it will take 'necessary countermeasures' after U.S. tariff increase but gives no details of retaliation
China says it will take 'necessary countermeasures' after U.S. tariff increase but gives no details of retaliationMay 10
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May 10
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Trump's tariff increase on $200 billion in Chinese imports takes effect, heightening US tensions with Beijing
Trump's tariff increase on $200 billion in Chinese imports takes effect, heightening US tensions with BeijingMay 10
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May 9
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Asian shares give up early gains on China-US trade jitters
Asian shares cede strong early gains on China-US trade jittersMay 9![Gregg Maloney, Tommy Kalikas]()
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May 9
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Escalation in Trump tariffs looms over US-China trade talks
The United States and China to resume talks to try to back off an escalating trade warMay 9![Liu He]()
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May 9
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The Latest: China trade envoy hoping for rational talks
China's chief envoy to high-stakes trade talks with Washington says he came "with sincerity" and said more tariff hikes is "not a solution to the...May 9![A container ship sails off the dockyard in Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong province Wednesday, May 8, 2019. China's exports fell unexpectedly in April, adding to pressure on Beijing ahead of negotiations on ending a tariff war with Washington ove]()
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May 9
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Chinese companies brace for tariff hike as trade talks begin
Chinese companies brace for tariff hike as trade talks beginMay 9![A man looks at power banks at a section selling digital accessories at a hypermarket in Beijing, Thursday, May 9, 2019. Ratcheting up tension ahead of talks in Washington, China vowed Thursday to defend its own interests and retaliate if President Do]()
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May 9
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Occidental seals deal with Anadarko after Chevron drops out
Chevron bows out, won't boost offer for Anadarko after Occidental challenged its bidMay 9![FILE - In this April 12, 2019, file photo the logo for Anadarko Petroleum Corp. appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway is financing a bid by Occidental Petroleum for Anadarko, pote]()
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May 9
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Juul's 'switch' campaign for smokers draws new scrutiny
E-cigarette giant Juul is pushing into television with a multimillion-dollar campaign touting its vaping device as an alternative for middle-age...May 9![FILE - In this April 16, 2019, file photo, a woman exhales a puff of vapor from a Juul pen in Vancouver, Wash. Under intense scrutiny amid a wave of underage vaping, Juul is pushing into television with a multimillion-dollar campaign rebranding itsel]()
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May 9
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The Latest: Anadarko says it has a deal with Occidental
Anadarko takes buyout offer from Occidental Petroleum after Chevron declines to improve its offer, ending a rare bidding war in the oil patchMay 9![FILE - In this April 12, 2019, file photo the logo for Anadarko Petroleum Corp. appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway is financing a bid by Occidental Petroleum for Anadarko, pote]()
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May 9
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Walmart reveals salaries -- and they may not be what you think
The average store manager makes $175,000 year.May 9![PHOTO: An employee scans a customer's purchases at a Walmart Inc. store in Secaucus, N.J., May 16, 2018.]()
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May 9
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Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos unveils plans for space colonization
“It’s time to go back to the moon, this time to stay.”May 9![PHOTO: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announces Blue Moon, a lunar landing vehicle for the Moon, during a Blue Origin event in Washington, DC, May 9, 2019.]()
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May 9
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Business Highlights
Business HighlightsMay 9
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May 9
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Uber prices long-awaited IPO at $45 per share, valuing world's largest ride-hailing company at $82 billion
Uber prices long-awaited IPO at $45 per share, valuing world's largest ride-hailing company at $82 billionMay 9
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May 9
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Stocks recovered much of an early swoon and ended moderately lower Thursday as a midnight deadline approached for the U.S. and China to reach a trade...May 9
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May 9
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Fossil, Tapestry rise while Stamps, Etsy fall
Fossil, Tapestry rise while Stamps, Etsy fallMay 9
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May 9
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Markets Right Now: Stocks sink as tariff deadline approaches
Stocks recovered much of an early swoon and ended moderately lower as a midnight deadline approached for the U.S. and China to reach a trade deal.May 9
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May 9
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Schick owner buys Harry's in new shaving war alliance
Harry's, which shook up the shaving industry, is acquired by the owner of SchickMay 9![Razors]()
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May 9
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A glance at US mortgage rates
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week for a second straight week, reversing the upward trend in April as a lure to potential home buyersMay 9
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May 9
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Powell: Policies needed to address slowdown in income growth
Fed Chairman Powell says policies needed to address slowdown in income growth and upward mobilityMay 9![Jerome Powell]()
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May 9
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US trade deficit edges up to $50 billion in March
US trade deficit up 1.5% to $50 billion in March but deficit with China falls to lowest point in 5 yearsMay 9![Xi Jinping]()
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May 9
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US long-term mortgage rates decline; 30-year average 4.10%
US long-term mortgage rates decline; 30-year average down to 4.10%May 9![FILE - This Jan. 14, 2019, photo, shows a sign outside a home that has been sold, in Mount Lebanon, Pa. On Thursday, May 9, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)]()
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May 9
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You got the new house! Now, how do you afford to furnish it?
Furnish your new home without overspending by sticking to cash, prioritizing essentials and learning when, where and how to spot dealsMay 9
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May 9
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Wholesale prices edge up 0.2 percent in April
Wholesale prices edge up 0.2% in April, led by jump in energy costsMay 9![FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2019, photo Chardonnay wine ages in barrels at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner, Ore. On May 9, the Labor Department reports on U.S. producer price inflation in April. (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky, File)]()
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May 9
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Health care debate hobbles stock in drugmakers, insurers
Drugmakers and health insurers have been on the defensive most of the year as politicians criticize the high cost of prescription drugs and medical...May 9![FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, bottles of prescription medicines ride on a conveyor belt at a pharmacy warehouse in Florence, N.J. While much of the stock market sprints ahead powered by economic gains and investor confidence, the health ca]()
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May 9
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US trade deficit up 1.5% to $50 billion in March but deficit with China falls to lowest point in 5 years
US trade deficit up 1.5% to $50 billion in March but deficit with China falls to lowest point in 5 yearsMay 9
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May 9
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Chevron bows out of the fight for Anadarko and its energy rich holdings in Texas and New Mexico
Chevron bows out of the fight for Anadarko and its energy rich holdings in Texas and New MexicoMay 9
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May 9
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Reports: Court denies Ghosn appeal on no contact with wife
A Japanese court has turned down an appeal from the lawyers of Nissan former Chairman Carlos Ghosn about his bail conditions that ban contact with his...May 9![Carlos Ghosn]()
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May 9
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China-US trade worries weigh on stock markets again
Global stock markets remained under pressure Thursday after China's Commerce Ministry said Beijing would retaliate if the U.S. follows through with a...May 9![Currency traders watch the computer monitors near the screen showing the foreign exchange rate at the foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, May 9, 2019. Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday amid investor jitters ahead of t]()
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May 9
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SoftBank profits rise, partly on gains from Saudi-tied fund
SoftBank reported a 36% increase in profit for the fiscal year, partly on gains from its Saudi-tied Vision FundMay 9![In this Jan. 29, 2019, photo, a man walks in front of an advertisement of Softbank in Tokyo. Japanese internet company SoftBank on Thursday, May 9, 2019 reported a 36% increase in profit for the fiscal year through March from the previous fiscal year]()
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May 9
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China vows retaliation if Trump raises tariffs
China vows retaliation if Trump goes ahead with tariff hikes, raising tensions ahead of Washington negotiationsMay 9![Workers share cigarettes near a booth promoting Made in China with Chinese calligraphy for]()
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May 9
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Trade dispute with US a political challenge for China's Xi
Trade dispute with US a political challenge for Chinese leader XiMay 9![Xi Jinping]()
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May 9
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What market tumble? Workers up 401(k) savings to record
Last year's scary tumble for the stock market wasn't enough to scare workers off of saving for retirementMay 9
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May 8
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Business Highlights
Business HighlightsMay 8
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May 8
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How major US indexes fared on Wednesday
Major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly lower Wednesday after a late wave of selling wiped out what was left of a modest midday rallyMay 8
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May 8
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US stocks slide as modest rally fades ahead of trade talks
A modest rally faded in the last few minutes of trading on Wall Street, leaving stocks slightly lower Wednesday ahead of the latest round of trade...May 8![Peter Mazza, James Riley]()
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May 8
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Scientific Games, Zayo rise while Inogen, TripAdvisor fall
Scientific Games, Zayo rise while Inogen, TripAdvisor fallMay 8
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May 8
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Qantas flies first zero-waste flight amid growing concerns about single-use plastics
Goodbye mini Vegemite!May 8![PHOTO: A crew member serves a meal wrapped in Qantas' new biodegradable and recyclable food and beverage packaging on Qantas flight QF739 from Sydney to Adelaide, Australia, May 8, 2019, for the world's first zero waste to landfill flight.]()
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May 8
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Markets Right Now: Late selling leaves stocks slightly lower
Stocks ended mostly lower on Wall Street after a late wave of selling wiped out what was left of a modest midday rally.May 8![Peter Mazza, James Riley]()
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May 8
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Oops! Small businesses are vulnerable to marketing mistakes
Companies of any size can make marketing mistakesMay 8![In this Monday, May 6, 2019, photo Jamie Masters shows her beauty products with the new labeling, at right, and old labeling, at left, in her home in Kansas City, Mo. At first Masters sold her products under the name Trinite Organiques, but people di]()
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May 8
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GM in talks to sell shuttered factory in Lordstown, Ohio
General Motors negotiates sale of shuttered factory in Lordstown, Ohio, to a company that builds electric trucksMay 8![Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks on the cellphone with GM CEO Mary Barra, Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, about the company's plans to sell its shuttered factory in Lordstown, Ohio, to a company that builds electric trucks. De]()
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May 8
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Walmart raises minimum age to buy tobacco to 21
Walmart says that it will raise the minimum age for tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21 in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minorsMay 8![FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2007, file photo, an American flag flies in front of the Walmart Stores Inc. headquarters in Bentonville, Ark. Walmart said Wednesday, May 8, 2019, that it will raise the minimum age for tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21]()
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May 8
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Walmart bans cigarette sales to anyone under 21 years of age starting in July
Walmart bans cigarette sales to anyone under 21 years of age starting in JulyMay 8
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May 8
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US files plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports
US files plans to raise tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports to 25%May 8
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May 8
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Trying to market a small business? Here's where to get help
Small business owners who are in the dark about how to market their companies can get help and training, some of it at low or no costMay 8
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May 8
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Health claim rejected? Some steps to appeal a denial
Health insurance claim rejected? Here are some steps to appeal a denialMay 8
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May 8
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Marathon Petroleum combines midstream operations for $9B
Marathon Petroleum combines two pipeline and storage operations in $9 billion dealMay 8![FILE - This Feb. 1, 2010, file photo shows a Marathon gas station pump in Indianapolis. Oil refiner Marathon Petroleum Corp. is buying Andeavor Logistics in a deal worth about $9 billion that’ll grow its pipeline and storage business and expand its g]()
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May 8
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World shares decline again as trade anxiety continues
Global shares falling again after trade tensions spark Wall Street sell-offMay 8![Visitors stand in front of stock trading boards at a private stock market gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 470 points Tuesday amid a broad sell-off on Wall Street. (AP Photo]()
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