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  • Japan's exports fell in July for 8th straight month

    Worries continue about Trump's trade policies denting Asian economic growth.

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  • Asian shares rise as investors watch trade war, economies

    Investors continue to rejigger their read on President Donald Trump's trade war.

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• Aug 17

  • Stock market gyrates as the economic picture gets blurred

    Stocks gyrate in August as investors try to figure out if a recession is in the cards

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • UPS invests in self-driving trucks, reveals it's already been using them

    The company has been using TuSimple, a self-driving truck startup.

    Aug 17

• Aug 16

  • US stocks end turbulent week with broad gains

    Stocks around the world jumped Friday to cap another tumultuous week

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  • How major US stock indexes fared Friday

    Stocks marched broadly higher Friday as Wall Street capped a turbulent week on an upbeat note, though the market still posted its third straight...

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• Aug 16

  • Nvidia and GE rise while Dillard's and Sasol fall

    Nvidia and GE rise while Dillard's and Sasol fall

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Markets Right Now: Stocks end turbulent week broadly higher

    Stocks ended a wild week with solid gains, but not enough to prevent major indexes from logging their third weekly losses in a row.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Trump appoints student loan industry exec to watchdog job

    The Trump administration appoints longtime student loan industry executive to be the government's top watchdog for the $1.5 trillion student loan...

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • US home building fell 4% in July, slowing housing market

    US housing starts fell 4% in July, driven by decline in apartment building construction

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• Aug 16

  • US home construction fell 4% in July

    US housing starts fell 4% in July, driven by decline in apartment building construction

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• Aug 16

  • Flooding, a trade war and Deere cuts outlook again

    Deere & Co. pulls back on profit forecasts for the year as flooding and a trade fight with China hammers farmers

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • US housing starts fell 4% in July, driven by decline in apartment building construction

    US housing starts fell 4% in July, driven by decline in apartment building construction

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• Aug 16

  • Global stocks recover some ground at end of turbulent week

    Global stock markets looked set to end a turbulent week on a positive note though worries about the U.S. economy and the trade conflict between the...

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Worried about a recession? Protect yourself but don't panic

    Now is a time to prepare, not panic.

    Aug 16

• Aug 15

  • Weak global growth likely to mean US slowdown, not recession

    Weak global growth threatens US with slowdown, but probably not recession

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Whistleblower accuses GE of fraud, misleading investors

    A whistleblower known for warning regulators about Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme is accusing General Electric of misleading investors, sending the...

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• Aug 15

  • What is an inverted yield curve? It's a recession's canary in a coal mine.

    What is an inverted yield curve?

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  • How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

    Stocks ended another roller-coaster day mostly higher on Wall Street, making up just a fraction of the ground they lost in a huge plunge the day...

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• Aug 15

  • US stock indexes end mostly higher after volatile day

    Investors rode out another turbulent day on Wall Street Thursday that kept stock indexes flipping between gains and losses until a final late-day...

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• Aug 15

  • Dow closes flat, holding most of Wednesday's steep losses

    The three major stock indices didn't move much from Wednesday's close.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Walmart and Agilent rise; Tapestry and General Electric fall

    Walmart and Agilent rise; Tapestry and General Electric fall

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Tapestry offers downbeat outlook and its stock tumbles

    Upscale handbag and fashion maker Tapestry offers downbeat earnings, sales outlook

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Markets Right Now: Stocks end a bumpy day mostly higher

    Stocks ended another roller-coaster day mostly higher on Wall Street, making up just a fraction of the ground they lost in a huge plunge the day...

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• Aug 15

  • A glance at US mortgage rates: 30-year loan stays at 3.60%

    A glance at US mortgage rates: long-term average rates remain near historically low levels against a backdrop of volatile financial markets around the...

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• Aug 15

  • US long-term mortgage rates stay near historic lows

    US long-term mortgage rates stay near historic lows with 30-year average at 3.60%

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • JCPenney halves losses, will begin selling used clothing

    JC Penney cuts losses in half, turns to used clothing sales in bid to ramp up sales

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • As bond yields fall, S&P 500 dividends could lure investors

    With bond yields plunging because of worries about the global economy, investors might turn their attention to companies in the S&P 500 paying some...

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • How to bypass ATM fees while you're on the road

    Don't give in to those pricey out-of-network ATMs when you're on the road and need cash

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Retailers wrestle with a volatile trade policy with China

    Retailers and consumer product makers struggle in a world where trade policies change on the dime

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Walmart delivers big in 2Q

    Walmart offers dose of optimism amid concerns over weakening economic growth

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• Aug 15

  • US retail sales up solidly in a sign of consumer optimism

    US retail sales rose a solid 0.7% in July in a sign of consumer optimism

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• Aug 15

  • US industrial output fell 0.2% in July as factories struggle

    US industrial production fell 0.2% in July, as factory activity slumped in a worrisome sign for economy

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• Aug 15

  • Stocks rise on signs U.S. consumers keep spending; Dow gains 100 points a day after dropping 800

    Stocks rise on signs U.S. consumers keep spending; Dow gains 100 points a day after dropping 800

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• Aug 15

  • US industrial production fell 0.2% in July, as factory activity slumped in a worrisome sign for economy

    US industrial production fell 0.2% in July, as factory activity slumped in a worrisome sign for economy

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• Aug 15

  • US productivity grew a healthy 2.3% rate in 2nd quarter

    US productivity rises at a healthy 2.3% pace in the 2nd quarter as growth remained steady

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• Aug 15

  • US productivity rises at a solid 2.3% pace in the 2nd quarter as growth remained steady

    US productivity rises at a solid 2.3% pace in the 2nd quarter as growth remained steady

    Aug 15

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  • US retail sales rose a solid 0.7% in July in sign of consumer optimism

    US retail sales rose a solid 0.7% in July in sign of consumer optimism

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• Aug 15

  • US recession fears stalk markets as stocks fall again

    Global stock markets mostly lower after Wall Street falls on recession fears

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  • Tiffany introduces men's jewelry collection

    Tiffany targets "captive audience" with new line: men's jewelry

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Stocks slide after bond market warns again of recession

    Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower as investors fear possible recession

    Aug 15

• Aug 14

  • Warren Buffett's firm adds to its Amazon, bank investments

    Billionaire Warren Buffett's company has been adding more Amazon shares to its investment cart

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• Aug 14

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    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Retailers wrestle with a volatile trade policy with China

    Retailers and consumer product makers struggle in a world where trade policies change on the dime

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 800 points in a broad sell-off on Wall Street Wednesday after the bond market flashed a warning sign about...

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• Aug 14

  • Macy's and Exxon fall while Newmont and Presidio rise

    Macy's and Exxon fall while Newmont and Presidio rise

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Markets Right Now: Dow drops 800 after bonds flash warning

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 800 points after the bond market flashed a warning sign about a possible recession for the first time since...

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