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Thousands of American Airlines fliers stranded after partner's meltdown

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American has said a computer glitch at regional subsidiary PSA Airlines is causing cancellations for many of its customers.

Trade Wars: What 401(k) investors, consumers need to know

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How a trade war could affect your 401(k), your job and the prices you pay for products you buy.

Tech hacks can help new entrepreneurs spend wisely from the start

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The Kauffman Foundation says it takes a healthy dose of cash - around $30,000 to be exact - to get a company off the ground today.

Domestic workers at the border: Abuse, wage theft, and injuries

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They're "hemmed in" by the adversity of Mexico's poverty and the intensive policing of citizenship on the U.S. side

Wealth of millionaires surges 10.6% to top $70 trillion for the first time

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The combined wealth of the world’s millionaires rose for a sixth straight year and grew 10.6 percent to a record $70.2 trillion.

Stocks Fall as Wall St. Turns Its Focus to Escalating U.S.-China Trade War

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Investors are worried that worsening relations between the world's two biggest economies will affect global growth.

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. chains part ways in fast-food image shakeup

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The parent of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, CKE, sees them now as distinct brands after spending heavily to co-brand them

White House Says China Has More to Lose in Trade War

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Threatening tariffs on as much as $450 billion worth of goods, the Trump administration is betting Beijing will blink first. Companies, investors and markets are increasingly worried.

Huawei's New Front in the Global Technology Cold War: Australia

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The Chinese telecom giant fears U.S. skepticism over the security of its products will spread to countries that have long been dependable customers.

IBM Unveils System That 'Debates' With Humans

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Under development for six years, IBM Debater reflects a push toward machines that talk like humans. But it may have to work on getting to the point.

Amazon Urged Not to Sell Facial Recognition Technology to Police

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Some Amazon shareholders say the technology raises privacy concerns. The company joins other big tech firms coming under increasing scrutiny for their government work.

Commerce Secretary Shorted Stock as Negative Coverage Loomed

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Wilbur L. Ross Jr. says his bet against the stock in a Kremlin-linked shipping firm was an effort to divest, not to profit from forthcoming news articles.

Starbucks' newest menu addition: The Mango Dragonfruit Refresher

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The drink is now available in the U.S. and Canada at participating Starbucks locations.

US market overpriced? This Harvard economist thinks so

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Even without U.S.-China tensions, Martin Feldstein would be nervous about investing in American stocks.

Mini Sears could be coming to a Kmart near you

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The plan to merge the two brands under one roof is the latest stunt for the struggling retailer.

Stocks end lower, wiping out Dow's gains for year after new Trump tariff threat

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U.S. stocks were under pressure Tuesday after President Trump issued fresh tariff threats at China. The U.S. is eyeing an additional $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods.

Alexa, what time's checkout? Amazon introduces Alexa for hotels

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Alexa? What time is checkout? This summer, guests at some Marriott International hotel rooms will have access to a new virtual concierge. Amazon announced Tuesday, Alexa for Hospitality, a new version of the Amazon Echo smart speaker. &#…

NewsWatch: U.S.-China trade spat isn't why stocks are stumbling

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Market-timers, not free markets, are the real cause of stocks' current slump, writes Mark Hulbert.

FA Center: This DIY investor says there are 5 good reasons to hire a financial adviser

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Chris Mamula thought everyone could and should be a DIY investor when he started writing about these topics. Now he admits he was wrong.

The Tell: Hedge-fund boss who predicted '87 crash says next recession will be 'really frightening'

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Paul Tudor Jones, a hedge-fund luminary, says the next economic downturn confronted by the U.S. could be an ugly one.

Elon Musk Accuses Tesla Employee of Sabotage

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In an email to workers, he said the operation was "quite extensive and damaging" at a time when the automaker was scrambling to ramp up production.

After nearly 35 years, HED Cycling continues to spin out innovation and growth

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HED Cycling has grown from a two-person operation in a garage into a 50 employee manufacturing facility in the last 30+ years.

Trump tariffs: Markets fall as trade war fears mount

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Stocks continue to slide as investors are rattled by the escalation of the US-China trade dispute.

Apple iPhones won't face tariffs amid China trade dispute: report

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Apple reported more than $13 billion in sales in China in its most recent quarter.

Rising tides could ruin pricey real estate

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Thousands of homes along Northern California's expensive coastline may be at serious risk of flooding, according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. KPIX reporter Kiet Do has the story.

Trump Threatens Tariffs on $200 Billion in China Goods, Escalating Fight

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President Trump's threat was the latest volley in a dizzying trade dispute that has pitted the world's two largest economies against each other.

The Wall Street Journal: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint to stop sharing users' locations with data brokers

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Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc. and Sprint Corp. pledged to stop sharing customer locations with two data brokers after at least one company revealed individuals' whereabouts without their consent.

Q: Pay off debt or Save for Retirement? A: Both

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Many experts suggest getting a start on retirement and then focusing the bulk of your money on high-interest debt.

Netflix hits all-time high as analysts tout subscriber growth

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Netflix shares the $400 threshold for the first time on Tuesday.

US economy is the 'good house in a challenged global neighborhood': Mohamed El-Erian

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America's economy is being powered by favorable policies.

Believe it: Chicago has a bridge to give you

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As Windy City updates aging infrastructure, it's looking to unload a landmark crossing the Chicago River -- just one catch

Verizon, AT&T halt practice of selling cell phone owners' location to data brokers

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The practice was criticized for endangering privacy, allowing outside companies to pinpoint cell phone users' data without their knowledge or consent.

SEC busts $102M Ponzi scheme that defrauded 600 investors

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The SEC filed charges against multiple companies and individuals allegedly behind an elaborate Ponzi scheme.

CVS launches prescription delivery nationwide

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CVS also is starting same-day delivery in Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Until now, it was just in New York.

Key Words: How to thrill movie audiences with superhero action on the cheap

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Albert Pyun has made dozens of ambitious movies on very low budgets - and developed a cult following.

Market Extra: What time is the OPEC meeting?

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OPEC will host meetings Friday and Saturday that are expected to yield decisions on crude production that could shake up the oil market.

Discovering the Art of Craft

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Behind every great restaurant is a finely tuned team - and hours and hours and hours of work. A New York Times photographer shadowed the staff at the chef Tom Colicchio's Manhattan flagship.

Home price insanity: $2.6 million for 900 sq. ft.

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A two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage in Palo Alto, Calif., is the latest example of skyrocketing home prices

Entertainers in Murdoch's Media Empire Speak Out Against Fox News

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Steve Levitan, the creator of "Modern Family," and the film director Paul Feig each expressed disgust with the news network's coverage of the Trump administration's border security policy.

Key Words: What Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other tech leaders have said about separating immigrant fami…

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Public company chiefs generally stick to a script and avoid wading into political topics, but the current practice of separating immigrant children from their parents at the border has prompted several notable tech executives to speak out.

FedEx making strategic use of blockchain technology

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It's not surprising that technologies like blockchain excite accountants like me. My world is one of ledgers and transactions and internal controls and blockchain is exactly that.

Rich people in high-tax states are using this strategy to evade SALT caps

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Americans are using non-grantor trusts to get around the $10,000 SALT deduction cap.

Stocks sink as new Trump tariff threat spooks investors

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Investors worry that a trade war between the U.S. and China could prompt losses on both sides

Market Snapshot: Dow closes lower for a 6th straight session as tariff tantrum drags stock market lo…

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U.S. stocks finish lower Tuesday, albeit, off session lows, as investors shed stocks following President Donald Trump's late-Monday threat to slap an additional $400 billion in tariffs on China goods,

Deep Dive: 10 pure-play cloud companies to put on your watchlist

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A venture capital firm that specializes in cloud companies has an index that focuses on the explosive industry.

Monsanto faces its first trial over Roundup cancer claims

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CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman told "CBS This Morning" that the trial's outcome will serve as a "bellwether" for the thousands that could follow

'We need to stop this policy right now,' Zuckerberg says, urging donations to reunite immi…

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More than $5 million has been donated to the campaign, set up by Silicon Valley couple Charlotte and Dave Willner, the largest ever on Facebook to benefit RAICES, a Texas nonprofit that provides free legal services to immigrants and refugees. …

Report: Elon Musk launches investigation into Tesla 'sabotage'

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Elon Musk is reportedly launching an investigation into an employee who sabotaged the company. Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

IBM has an A.I. that can debate a human

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IBM shows off an artificial intelligence that can debate a human and it does it surprisingly well.

China bearing the brunt of trade tensions

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Chinese stocks nearing a bear market.

The Wall Street Journal: Icahn poised to win majority of seats on SandRidge Energy board

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Carl Icahn is poised to win a majority of seats on SandRidge Energy Inc.'s board, a person familiar with the matter said.

CVS launches a prescription delivery service

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Available at almost 9,800 stores nationwide.

Report: There are even more millionaires in the world

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The number of millionaires is growing, according to a new report. Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

Soybean futuress plunge to nine-year low on US-China trade war fears

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Soybean futures for July delivery drop more than 7 percent to a low of $8.415 a bushel, their lowest since March 2009. A war of words between the U.S. and China picked up overnight, following announcements of tit-for-tat tariffs on $34 billion worth of imports…

All CVS customers can now get their prescriptions delivered

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The country's largest pharmacy is the first drugstore chain to offer nationwide delivery.

HED Cycling reinvents the bicycle wheel

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Thief returns train station clock, thanks Ford for believing in Detroit

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Thief leaves precise instructions about pickup, careful transportation of the stolen clock, urging Ford – which bought the train station – to take the timepiece home where it belongs.

Markets drop as Trump threatens more tariffs

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Global stock markets slumped Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to put tariffs on another $200 billion in imports from China, and the Chinese government said it would retaliate. (June 19)

Alaska Airlines adds new Hawaii route from California

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Alaska’s new Sacramento-Kona route comes ahead of possible service on rival Southwest, which competes fiercely with Alaska in the California market.

Alexa, send up breakfast: Amazon debuts Echo for hotels

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Amazon's version of Alexa for hotels allows guests to order room service or fresh towels

Audi Names Interim C.E.O. After Rupert Stadler Is Arrested

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Mr. Stadler, a member of Volkswagen's management board, had been placed under formal investigation days earlier in relation to a diesel emissions scandal.

Can't Anyone Here Cook Anymore?

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Delivery apps like Grubhub, meal kits and takeout are a rising threat to supermarkets like Kroger and Walmart and packaged food companies like Kraft Heinz

Goldman Sachs CEO says the US and China are not in a 'suicide pact' on trade

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Goldman Sachs CEO says the US and China are not in a 'suicide pact' on trade

DealBook Briefing: Wall Street Should Look to Hollywood for Equality Tips

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"Inclusion riders" of the sort stars are pushing for in the movie industry could also help boost the number of women in the upper echelons of finance.

Here are the 5 best deals on Amazon right now

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These deals make life easier.

Maryland crab houses may shutter amid "broken" visa system

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Visas for seasonal workers were awarded by lottery for the first time, leaving many crab houses short handed

US housing starts jumped 5 percent in May off pop in Midwest building

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The Commerce Department said Wednesday that housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.35 million, the strongest pace since July 2007. All of May's construction gains came from a 62 percent jump in the Midwest. …

Sears will close more stores in 2018 and this mall operator is happy about it

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275 Sears and Kmart stores could close during 2018. As a result, many malls across the U.S. are about to be left with massive amounts of vacant square footage. However, massive mall REIT Simon Property Group is excited to get those blank canvases back to add v…

Elon Musk and Tesla cope with 'sabotage', space crunch for new Model 3 assembly line

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Electric car company Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are battling reported sabotage and a space crunch for a new assembly line amid efforts to ramp up production of Model 3 vehicles. Tesla is trying to meet a goal of 5,000 cars per week by the end of June. …

Roche paying $2.4B to acquire rest of US-based Foundation Medicine

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Swiss drugmaker Roche's $2.4 billion deal for U.S.-based Foundation Medicine represents an increased bet on gene-guided treatments to fight cancers. The agreement represents a a 29% premium over the June 18 value of Foundation Medicine's shares. …

Big investors - including Buffett and Tudor Jones - aren't worried about a trade war with China

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Several experienced market veterans predict the U.S. and China will eventually reach a satisfactory trade deal.

America’s favorite grocery store chain is...

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Move aside, Publix and Trader Joe’s! America has once again chosen Wegmans as its favorite grocery store for the third year in a row. Buzz60's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.

How the Koch Brothers Are Killing Public Transit Projects Around the Country

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In communities across the country, the billionaire conservatives are waging a sophisticated fight against new rail projects and bus routes.

Follow the dollar signs: 12 jobs with the highest starting salary

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Want to start off making some serious bucks? Here are 12 positions with strong starting salaries that’ll make your entry into the working world far more lucrative.

The Other Yield Curve Investors Should Watch as Trouble Mounts

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Escalating trade tensions have helped push the U.S. Treasury yield curve to its flattest in more than a decade. But another curve deserves attention-and it is getting steeper.

BJ's Wholesale Club hoping to raise as much as $637.5 million in upcoming IPO

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In a regulatory filing Monday, BJ’s Wholesale Club expects its initial public offering to be priced between $15 and $17 per share. Offering 37.5 million shares, the company could garner as much as $637.5 million with this move. &…

In the short history of Trump trade conflicts, it has paid to buy the market dip

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The Trump administration's history on trade has been volatile for stocks.

Trump threatens China with new tariffs on another $200 billion of goods

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Dow set to fall 325 points as trade war fears escalate

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Video game addiction is a mental health disorder, WHO says, but some health experts don't agree

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WHO officially classifies video game addiction as a mental health condition called 'gaming disorder' Monday. But a some mental health experts don't agree.

Audi names new leader after CEO arrested

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Audi has tapped its top sales executive to lead the company temporarily after the CEO was arrested.

JP Morgan says buy small cap stocks because of their 'lower sensitivity' to a trade war

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J. P. Morgan analysts recommended investors continue to overweight small-cap stocks, seeing them as shielded from the escalating risk of a trade war and U.S. dollar volatility

Tiffany is giving cool a try. And it's working

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Tiffany is rebranding as a company for the young and hip. And actually pulling it off.

KPMG slammed over 'unacceptable' decline in work quality

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KPMG was slammed Tuesday by a UK regulator over an "unacceptable decline" in the quality of its accounting work.

There's one Dow stock having a great day - Verizon

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Deutsche Bank upgrades Verizon, saying its stock price is cheap.

Ask HR: What can you do about workplace vulgarity? And how many work hours is too many?

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At the end of the day, you should assess whether management tolerates this kind of behavior and doesn’t “walk the talk.” If you continue to witness such actions, you might consider changing employers. …

Xiaomi Will Have to Dial Down Valuation Hopes

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The tech company has postponed plans for a mainland Chinese listing-a blow to its hopes of a high valuation.

Fujifilm is suing Xerox for more than $1 billion over failed merger

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Fujifilm wants more than $1 billion from Xerox for backing out of a merger between the two companies.

Your first trade for Tuesday, June 19

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The 'Fast Money' traders share their first moves for the market open.

Soybean prices plunge to nine-year low on US-China trade war fears

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Soybean futures plunge to their lowest in more than nine years following renewed concerns about a U.S.-China trade war.

What's the most popular age to take Social Security? A Foolish Take

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Despite the prospects of getting larger payments from Social Security, 62 is still by far the most popular age for people to claim their Social Security, according to the government's most recent data.

Trump doubles down on trade war with China by rolling out new tariffs

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The tariffs would be latest round of punitive measures in an escalating dispute over large trade imbalance between the two countries

Chip stocks dive on trade war fears as industry gets a majority of its revenue from China

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By revenue, chipmakers face the greatest risks in escalating trade tensions with Beijing, according to Morgan Stanley.

Global stocks sink as Trump ups the stakes in China trade fight

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Global stock markets fell sharply on Tuesday as the trade clash between Washington and Beijing intensified.

A dangerous dot-com era phenomenon is back and it's going to inflict pain, Jim Paulsen warns

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Too many investors are mistakenly leaving defensive names for dead, according to a new Leuthold Group research note.

Millennials most likely to stiff restaurant servers

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Survey finds 10 percent of Americans ages 18 to 37 routinely leave no tip, and nearly 1 in 3 leave less than 15 percent

Marriott checks in Alexa for room service

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Marriott says digital assistant Alexa will be installed in some of its US properties.

Senate passes defense policy bill that would block Trump admin's deal with ZTE

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Trump administration announced a deal with ZTE earlier this month, but Senate leaders sought to reverse it by tucking a provision into the must-pass defense package

Poundworld cuts 98 head office staff in Normanton

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The discount retailer, which started in Wakefield in 1974, collapsed into administration last week.

Asos to ban silk, cashmere and mohair from its website

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The fashion retailer updates its animal welfare policy to say its site will be free of the materials by 2019.

$200 billion trade threat; Markets hit; Volkswagen trouble

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1. More trade threats: The White House is threatening even more tariffs on China.

ZTE stock drops 25% after US Senate pushes to keep ban

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Shares in Chinese tech firm ZTE plummeted more than 25% Tuesday after US lawmakers sought to uphold a ban that prevents the company from buying crucial American parts.

Pure Gym boss calls for VAT-free memberships

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The head of Britain's biggest gym chain says the 20% tax on memberships is bad for people's health.

E.On announces 4.8% dual fuel price rise

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Customers using both electricity and gas will pay an average of £55 more a year from August.

As Trade Fight Escalates, Beer Makers Fret Over the Cost of Aluminum

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Brewers want the government to examine the way a benchmark measure of the thinly traded physical aluminum markets is calculated, saying it could be manipulated.

Debenhams warns on profits for third time this year

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Chain's third profit warning this year comes amid "exceptionally difficult times" for UK retailers.

China's Official News Media Sharply Criticize Trump

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The newspaper that serves as the Chinese Communist Party's mouthpiece, and other state-controlled outlets, had harsh words for the president's tariff move.

Northern Rail: Guards row sparks fresh strikes

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The RMT union says imposing driver-only services is a risk to public safety.

To boost diversity, pension funds and college endowments could insist on equitable hiring practices …

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To promote diversity, big pension funds and college endowments could insist on equitable hiring practices at investment firms.

Tesla chief Elon Musk accuses worker of sabotage

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Tesla chief Elon Musk says an employee carried out "extensive and damaging sabotage".

Wells Fargo considers combining wealth management divisions

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Wells Fargo is considering restructuring and possibly combining two of its retail brokerage businesses, a move to increase efficiency among the two legacy units.

Los Angeles Times, Searching for Stability, Names Norman Pearlstine Top Editor

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Mr. Pearlstine, a veteran of Time Inc., Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, was appointed by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who took ownership of the paper on Monday.

As Trump Escalates Trade Fight, China Can Take the Hit

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The trade measures President Trump is imposing will do little to hurt China's growth, though they could add to Beijing's problems down the road.

Ignore the OPEC Drama, More Oil Is Coming

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OPEC is back to its squabbling ways. But investors who are bidding up oil prices in the expectation of a split are misunderstanding both the history of the cartel and the current state of the oil market.

DealBook: Financial World's A-List Could Take Hollywood's Cue on Inclusion

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To promote diversity, big pension funds and college endowments could insist on equitable hiring practices at investment firms.

In China Trade War, Apple Worries It Will Be Collateral Damage

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Caught in the trade fight between Washington and Beijing, Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive, has become something of an envoy while trying to protect the company's business in China.

New York Fed Will Remain Focused on Bankers' Ethics

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The new president of the Wall Street regulator said good times such as these can lead to scandals.

Water firms failed customers during 'Beast from the East'

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The water industry regulator says firms did not support customers properly during the "Beast from the East".

Ex-wife says Bill Gross left dead fish in air vent

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Former spouse wins temporary restraining order against billionaire hedge fund manager, claiming he's harassing her

White Collar Watch: What's Next for Elizabeth Holmes in the Theranos Fraud Case?

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Proving a criminal case against Ms. Holmes, the founder of Theranos, and Ramesh Balwani, its former president, may not be as easy as it appears.

Tesla spontaneously catches fire with no crash

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A Tesla Model S being driven by the husband of actor Mary McCormack caught fire on a Los Angeles street last week, McCormack tweeted Friday night.

Stocks are sinking as trade tensions flare up

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Stocks in the U.S. dipped early in the day before gaining into the close, as trade disputes continue to loom

With Two Suitors for Fox, the Murdochs Consider Next Steps

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Disney's deal for Fox's assets faces a new challenge from Comcast. No matter which comes out on top, it is Rupert Murdoch who will be the real winner.

Fed hikes push saving account rates to 5-year highs

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Finally, some noticeable rise is filtering into the wallets of consumers, and the best rates are at internet banks

Apple fined for misleading customers in Australia

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The company breached consumer law by refusing to fix devices once serviced by third parties.

900-square-foot bungalow just listed for $2.6 million

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The two bedroom, one bathroom cottage in Palo Alto is the latest example of the area's skyrocketing home prices. KPIX's Jackie Ward reports.

NTSB wants to learn more about Tesla battery fire

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The safety board will observe as the electric car company investigates what caused a Model S to burst into flames

Microsoft urges Trump administration to change its policy separating families at border

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Read full story for latest details.

C.E.O.s Think the Kim Meeting Was a Bad Deal for Trump

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A survey at the Yale C.E.O. Summit showed what many corporate chieftains took away from the Trump-Kim talks, the AT&T ruling, and more.

Google's JD.com Deal Shows Silicon Valley Still Wants In on China

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The company's $550 million investment is another sign of how American tech giants still want to do business in China, despite the many hurdles.

How auto tariffs could hike prices and cut jobs

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That's how industry experts are assessing the likely impact if President Trump follows through on his threat

Iowa farmers face hefty losses from U.S.-China trade war

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Already under financial duress, Heartland soybean growers fear the worst amid dueling tariffs

Google's Diversity Efforts, Charted

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The technology company is struggling to move the needle when it comes to increasing diversity in the workplace. Here are some charts.

It Was Supposed to Be an Unbiased Study of Drinking. They Wanted to Call It 'Cheers.'

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Buried in a new N.I.H. report are disturbing examples of coordination between scientists and the alcohol industry on a study that could have changed America's drinking habits.

Google, Rebuilding Its Presence in China, Invests in Retailer JD.com

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Its search engine has been blocked in the country for years, but the company is looking for other ways to be part of the flourishing internet scene there.

Smartphone maker Xiaomi to postpone mainland China listing until after Hong Kong IPO

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Xiaomi did not say when it would restart its CDR application process or why it was postponing the mainland listing.

Goodbye, Denver Post. Hello, Blockchain.

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A group of journalists leaves a shrinking daily to start a new outlet, The Colorado Sun, in partnership with a blockchain company.

PACIFIC ? Google takes on Amazon ... in China

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What's Next: How Google's China investment explains the future: Google's $550 million investment in Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com, which will enable both companies to sell goods online across Southeast Asia, the United States and Europe, tells you three thing…

Millennials are the worst when it comes to tipping

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Nearly two-thirds of millennials tip below the standard 20 percent suggestion at restaurants. Many don't tip Uber and Lyft drivers at all, according to a Creditcards.com study.

The personal stylists helping out-of-work women

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Smart Works charity offers styling and interview coaching for women who are struggling to find work.

Airlines cut operating costs by helping planes lose weight

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To reduce fuel use, airlines are trimming the weight on everything from beverage carts and seats to in-flight magazines

L.A. Times is under local ownership for the first time in nearly 20 years

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Biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong took control of the Los Angeles Times on Monday, bringing the newspaper back under local ownership for the first time in nearly two decades.

Tesla's stock keeps rising as Elon Musk tweets

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Elon Musk's tweets might be the best indicator of Tesla's stock.

Comcast will become one of the world's most indebted companies if it buys Fox

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Comcast is on the verge of maxing out its credit card to win 21st Century Fox.

Feeling the heat?

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As demand for air conditioning goes through the roof, what are the implications for our planet?

Jury Awards $45 Million to Woman Struck by Falling Shopping Cart

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Marion Hedges had been shopping for Halloween candy when two boys pushed a cart off a fourth-story walkway. It hit her head, leaving her with brain damage.

Fed official: Trade fears are hurting business optimism

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Escalating trade tensions have all but wiped out the optimism that businesses felt because of tax cuts, a Federal Reserve official says.

After-hours buzz: TELL, AMC & more

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See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

Focusing on big bank stocks is 'missing the whole ballgame': Analyst Dick Bove

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The big bank stocks aren't having a great year, but there are plenty of opportunities beyond the largest names, says Dick Bove.

Ikea was shut out of India for years. Now it's going big

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Before moving to India, John Achillea managed an Ikea store in St. Louis, Missouri, that got 1.6 million visitors a year.

The Disney magic that made 'Incredibles 2' a hit: animation and superheroes

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"Crushes," "shatters," "smashes."

Big Banks Could Use More Excitement

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Trading revenue is likely to disappoint in the second quarter, despite a rise in market turbulence.

Sears, Kmart stores ailing as CEO Eddie Lampert's hedge fund gets hundreds of millions

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As many Sears and Kmart stores appear to be on life support, CEO Edward Lampert's hedge fund, ESL Investments, is getting $200 million to $220 million in annual loan payments while Sears has steadily lowered spending on its struggling stores. At the same …

When Past Performance Actually Is a Guide to Future Results

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Past performance isn't necessarily a guide to the future. Investors in public stock markets and mutual funds have heard this for years, and academics have shown it to be true. But it isn't so in private markets.

Fed's Bostic says economic optimism has 'almost completely faded' because of trade fears

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Fears over a trade war are dampening prospects for above-trend growth, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said.

Starbucks's C.E.O. Isn't Leaving. Only Howard Schultz Is.

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After serving in his predecessor's shadow, Kevin Johnson will be on his own. In his first interview since the announcement, Mr. Johnson talks about his priorities.

Video Game Addiction Tries to Move From Basement to Doctor's Office

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Gaming disorder is being recognized for the first time by the World Health Organization. But of the few treatment options available, most are uninsured and unproven.

The world's biggest advertiser wants women to produce half of its ads

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The world's biggest advertiser is pushing for gender equality in the ad business.

UAE gives Ethiopia $1 billion lifeline to ease foreign exchange crisis

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The sum is part of a total of a $3 billion aid and investment pledge from the UAE to Ethiopia announced Friday.

Virgin Money bought by CYBG for £1.7bn

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The combined group will be the UK's sixth-largest bank, with about six million customers.

Hedge funds are already starting to bet on the next financial crisis

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A growing number of US hedge funds specializing in distressed debt are raising money in anticipation that the next economic downturn will punish companies that have borrowed record amounts since the financial crisis, according to The Financial Times.

KPMG's audit work unacceptable, says watchdog

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The accounting industry regulator slams the deteriorating quality of KPMG's auditing of UK firms.

The Week Ahead: Central Bankers Will Debate Policy, and OPEC Meets on Output

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The Senate will also vote on an amendment that would block President Trump's ZTE deal, and the Fox board will weigh Comcast's $65 billion offer.

Square shares jump to a record after company gets regulatory green light for cryptocurrency trading …

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Square shares hit a 52-week high after the announcement that New Yorkers can now trade cryptocurrency on the Cash app.

UBS CEO: Blockchain technology almost a must-have for business

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Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies, is 'definitely an opportunity' in the long term, says UBS Group CEO Sergio Ermotti.

Investors fret about a trade war, but they aren't fleeing the stock market

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Investors have not been running for the exits despite the fact that Trump has stepped up trade brawls with China, Canada and the European Union, according to The New York Times.

Bitcoin jumps after New York approves Square's Cash app for crypto trading

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New York's Department of Financial Services granted Square a virtual currency license, allowing users of the Cash app in the state to trade bitcoin.

FDA rejects Valeant treatment for psoriasis

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Drugmaker's shares slide as regulators decline to approve a lotion for common skin condition

Avoiding freelance financial pitfalls: 9 tips for side gig success

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Important tips to help you avoid the most common pitfalls of freelancers. The recommendations below helped me get through difficult situations, grow my clientele, and become a better freelancer.

DealBook Briefing: C.E.O.s Think Kim Played Trump at Their Meeting

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Here's what top business executives at the Yale C.E.O. Summit thought about last week's Trump-Kim meeting and the AT&T court ruling.

BMW brings back its 8 Series name as sexy coupe

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Investors Fret About a Trade War, but They Aren't Fleeing the Stock Market

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Wall Street is betting that the trade frictions won't derail the United States' strong economy. But will investors shrug off an escalation?

With Twitch, Amazon Tightens Grip on Live Streams of Video Games

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Google and Facebook are struggling to catch up with Twitch, a service that Amazon bought four years ago for $1.1 billion.

Transforming Asia's skylines

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The architect behind some of Asia's most spectacular new buildings discusses his designs.

The Fed made a move, trade wars are on, and home prices out west are heating up

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Goldman Sachs: Chances of a Democrat 'blue wave' in November are diminishing

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Goldman analysis of the current prediction market concluded that November will be a closer election than earlier forecast.

The US should break the German lock on the European economy

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The German trade surplus is stifling the economic growth in the rest of Europe, Michael Ivanovitch writes.

The bigger cryptocurrencies get, the worse they perform, says global central banking group

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Cryptocurrencies are more likely to suffer a breakdown in trust the greater the number of people using them, BIS said.

It's time for corporate boards to tackle #MeToo

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Even at the very top of American business, people hesitate to openly discuss sexual harassment.

Rent-A-Center shares surge 22% in single day on buyout

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Rent-A-Center shares soar after the company announces it's being acquired by Vintage Capital Management.

UBS Group CEO: I'm really worried about Trump-China trade war threats getting 'out of control'

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Wealthy investors are holding more cash just in case of a full-blown trade war, says UBS' Sergio Ermotti.

Cancer and career

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How one entrepreneur had to quit work to battle cancer, leaving his co-founder to grow their company on his own.

3 reasons your Social Security payments could rise in retirement

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Find out what can give your monthly checks a boost.

Audi chief Rupert Stadler arrested in diesel emissions probe

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There was a danger that Rupert Stadler could seek to suppress evidence, prosecutors say.

Don't bank on it: Why we fail to switch our accounts

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The buyer of Virgin Money is likely to find winning customers from the "big four" banks a challenge.

Think about your customers' needs from the start

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Medical app designer: to get your business off the ground quickly, think about your customers' needs right from the start.

Advertising: Mobile Apps Are Musts for Most Brands, as Long as Users Like Them

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Apps have become a critical part of companies' financial strategies, but people are getting savvier about them and less forgiving if they think their performance is subpar.

A Revival of Black Business, and Pride, in Brooklyn

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The website Black-Owned Brooklyn has become an unexpected barometer of a black renaissance in areas of the city notorious for gentrification.

Investors still love equities but 'market fragility' could be ahead in the second half of 2018

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As the second half of the year approaches, investors are looking at what might impact their investments.

'Baby Daddy' Father's Day Card Pulled From Stores After Criticism

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After the card, featuring a black couple, drew complaints about racial stereotyping, Target and American Greetings pulled it from thousands of stores.

Tarot vs Trump

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Tarot cards are growing in popularity as a way to cope with uncertain times.

Stocks are in 'reset,' but these 2 groups could deliver solid profits

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PNC's Jeffrey Mills lists where to find the biggest upside as the bull market enters a new phase.

Boston Globe Columnist Suspended After Review Finds Fabrications

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The review uncovered "significant problems" with remarks that Kevin Cullen made in radio interviews and public appearances after the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013.

Ford Aims to Revive a Detroit Train Station, and Itself

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By renovating a symbol of the city's decline, the company hopes to create a magnet for the talent needed to prevail in the next automotive era.

Just the Fear of a Trade War Is Straining the Global Economy

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As President Trump intensifies trade hostilities, the potential for conflict has begun to disrupt business, sowing worries about global economic growth.

Chris Hardwick's AMC Talk Show Yanked After Abuse Allegations

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Mr. Hardwick, a comedian and television personality, denied allegations from his ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra that he sexually assaulted her.

Paris Bistros Became Symbols of Resilience. But Are They Unesco Worthy?

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A campaign to get the street cafes the status of "intangible cultural heritage" is underway. Supporters cite the role they played after the 2015 terrorist attacks.

AT&T Executive Taking Over HBO and CNN Promises a Hands-Off Approach

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John Stankey, a 30-year veteran of AT&T, will now oversee the rechristened WarnerMedia after the telecom company's acquisition of Time Warner.

The Fed said it's hiking rates four times this year, but here's why the market's not convinced

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The Fed may have telegraphed a fourth interest rate hike this year, but markets didn't quite get the message.

An Oil Giant Is Taking Big Steps. Saudi Arabia Can't Afford for It to Slip.

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As the kingdom prepares for its next evolution, Saudi Aramco is central. But a planned public listing leaves the company, and the country, at risk.

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Indicted on Fraud Charges

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The former darling of Silicon Valley and the former president of her blood testing company are accused of defrauding investors, doctors and patients in a federal indictment.

Big Tech Already Has the Best Show in Town

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Tech companies have shown they don't need to own large media agencies to establish a strong presence in the business.

Apple's Display Plan Won't Give Screen Makers Much Relief

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The iPhone maker is delaying its full transition to a new screen technology, but that won't help most Asian manufacturers for long.

Ford updates its Shelby GT350 version of its famous Mustang

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Going underground

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In order to protect crops from drought, flash floods and increasing temperatures, Bolivian farmers are moving their farms underground.

What's it thinking?

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"Deep learning" algorithms are becoming so complex their creators don't understand how they work.

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24 hours from Yorkshire

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The 24 hour race at Le Mans is usually dominated by big car manufacturers. But this year smaller teams are in with a chance of victory.

Goodbye ECB Bond-Buying, Hello Forward Guidance

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The ECB hasn't finished surprising investors yet. Thursday it brought the end of its massive bond-buying program closer, but pushed any interest-rate increases further out. The more dovish message won, sending the euro sinking against the dollar.

Aero engine-maker Rolls-Royce to slash 4,600 jobs

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"A shame for Derby", as Rolls-Royce announces thousands of jobs will go at its headquarters in the city.

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Move aside Trump

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Why South Korean TV shows - so-called K-dramas - are growing in popularity around the world.

Moana, Rapunzel and sport

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The business model for women's sport can't merely be a smaller version of that found in men's sport.

Hidden writing

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Cutting-edge tech is examining ancient manuscripts for earlier texts written below the surface.

Female unfriendly

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How using off-putting language can mean people you want to apply for a job don't bother.

Business owners worried about Network Rail arches sell-off

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Traders tells BBC Radio 5 live they're concerned about rising rents and the local community impact.

This car is on Autopilot. What happens next?

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Semi-autonomous vehicles, which can partly drive themselves, are already on our roads. But experts are worried that drivers don't understand what they can do.

'To live a dream, plan it very carefully'

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Fashion designer Audrey-Laure Bergenthal advises would-be CEOs to "plan your dream carefully".

Glittering career

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How US entrepreneur Kendra Scott set up and grew her eponymous jewellery company.

President Trump's continued engagement with North Korea raises curiosity over its economy.

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President Trump's continued engagement with North Korea raises curiosity over its economy - how do North Koreans live?

Discount crisis?

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Does the collapse of Poundworld into administration suggest the day of the pound shop is over?

How to Wring the Most Business Value From a Personal Loan

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When it comes to starting your business not all credit is created equal A recent study found that companies that borrow under the business name have higher revenues and longer survival rates than those that take out debt in the name of the business owner But u…

What's love got to do with your business?

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In her second-most-popular song, Tina Turner sang, "What's love got to do with it?" Out here in the Main Street Marketplace, the answer is a lot. Indeed, love is the reason people start businesses. We love to make and sell things: shoes, tires, hamburgers, …

I know what I was feeling, but what was I thinking?

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"I know what I was feeling, but what was I thinking?" This title lyric of a country song by Dierks Bentley is about a boy letting a pretty girl get him into a whole lot of trouble on their first date. Of course, there's often no accounting for the unintende…

Money (and Other) Lessons I Learned From the Restaurant Business

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Shutterstock photo You can take classes, gain experience working with others, learn from mentors, and prepare marketing and business plans. However, like a marriage or parenting, no amount of advice or training will ready you for the emotions, exhaustion o…

Should Mamas let their babies grow up to be entrepreneurs?

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"Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys." Country music fans recognize this title and opening passage from the Ed and Patsy Bruce song made famous by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. If there ever was a honky-tonk anthem, this is it. Every good…

How to start taming your budget-busting bills

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What can you do to make sure you have enough money each month to not only pay your bills but also save for your future? Start by creating a budget.

3 Tips For Long-Term Business Planning

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One of my students in my group coaching program recently asked about how to do long-term business planning. In her experience, every time she tries to make a detailed plan for her business she is never able to follow through with it. While I'm not a huge fan …

Four business buying factors to keep in mind

more than 30 days ago

Continuing my series on buying a business, here are summaries of four critical factors to consider when acquiring a small business. Old sellers are the best sellers One of the best opportunities to acquire an existing business is when you can buy one fr…

6 Ways Cloud Computing Technology Is Changing

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Sometimes we forget the luxuries of cloud computing technology didn't always exist. It wasn't long ago that we had to carry USB drives everywhere we went. Or, dare we recall the famed floppy disk days. Over the past decade, we've gone from carrying hardwa…

Buying a business? Consider these principles first

more than 30 days ago

Recently I wrote an article on how to "Buy Your American Dream" by buying a business from someone else. Let's continue that theme with a few more principles to employ when considering this ownership option. Thanks to my friend, Russell Brown, and his book, "La…

4 Things Every Business Website Should Do

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As a business, your business website is essentially your company's own little slice of virtual real estate. What you do with that real estate is totally up to you. You can either take advantage – reinforcing your brand image and driving sales – or you can wa…

Why Should Modern Business Owners Accept Bitcoin?

more than 30 days ago

Thanks in part to the excitement generated from its skyrocketing price, Bitcoin (along with similar types of digital currency) is gradually entering the mainstream. Consumers are scrambling to get in on the action. They are driving up the price of GPUs wit…

Don't be a victim of key employee poaching

more than 30 days ago

There's a qualified employee crisis in America today. Companies of all sizes are reporting they can't find qualified workers to fill the good-paying jobs they have. Some research indicates the number of unfilled assignments may be as many as six million, with …

3 Ways Business Leaders Can Help With Boosting Local Economies

more than 30 days ago

Cities, though public entities "owned" by their governments and residents, are dependent upon private businesses. The success of the private sector - and the improvements fueled by businesses - makes many other aspects of community life appealing. This include…

Essential Components for Successful Business Innovation

more than 30 days ago

The focal point of today's market disruption is the collision of traditional corporate giants with the new titans of the entrepreneurial world with their unlimited war chest of funds, plus the vision, talent and intention to change ANY world they choose to ent…

When the UGC says 'Nu-uh,' you've gotta problem

more than 30 days ago

Once upon a time, but not that long ago, a brand message could be successful even if it was close to a work of fiction. Created by Madison Avenue wordsmiths, copy for an ad or brochure was crafted to manipulate and motivate using puffery, a legal term referr…

The grand look of Steinway pianos

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Planning a purchase? How to car shop at an auto show

more than 30 days ago

It's fun to wander an auto show, ogling the new models. But you also can put the event to a more pragmatic use: planning your next car purchase.

Shocking electric bill? Free changes can help you cut costs, save money

more than 30 days ago

Electric bills are kind of a mystery, but there's plenty of big and small changes families can make that will cut energy consumption and save money.

Five steps to cutting your expensive cable TV bill

more than 30 days ago

Tired of paying too much for cable TV? Here's five easy ways to start cutting your bill down to size.

15 cars and trucks going away in 2018

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Among the unlucky models are minivans, tiny cars and some former big sellers.

How we saved for our $20,000 retirement dream vacation

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Shirley and Dan Frye's retirement planning included a line item for adventure

Small business: I'll drink to that. Rhonda Abrams on the best wines under $10

more than 30 days ago

If you’re like me, you’d like to help support a fellow small business owner, choosing a pleasurable wine from a small winery at an affordable price.

The Hype Is True: Digg's New Reader App Blew Us Away

more than 30 days ago

Betaworks, the company that bought news site Digg last summer for $500,000, launched its eagerly anticipated Reader app today. Digg Reader's launch comes less than a week before Google is slated to kill its beloved Google Reader product, which pulls in news fe…

A Replacement For Google Reader Is Coming June 26, Just Days Before Google Pulls The Plug

more than 30 days ago

Back when Google announced that it was shutting down their RSS service, Google Reader, resurgent social news network Digg announced that it was planning on releasing its own take on the service. Google Reader is scheduled to go down on July 1st. Digg promised…

Google Reader Is Closing-And People Are Absolutely Freaking Out (GOOG)

more than 30 days ago

Google, in another push to reduce and rationalize its sprawling lineup of Web apps, is closing a host of products. The only one people care about: Google Reader. (Seriously, will anyone miss the Google Voice App for BlackBerry?) Google is shuttering Reader, a …

Thousands Of Users Beg Google Not To Shut Down Their Source Of News (GOOG)

more than 30 days ago

Google's decision to shut down its RSS aggregator, Reader, has prompted thousands of people to sign online petitions seeking to save the service. Reader allows people to quickly scan through news from a variety of content sources. But Google plans to shut…

A Tale of Two Inboxes: RSS and Twitter

more than 30 days ago

Excluding the one for things to do, the average nerd has 3 inboxes: email, RSS, and Twitter. Your email inbox is bi-directional: items come in and sit there until you volley them back. Your RSS inbox is uni-directional: items come in, stop at the inbox, and si…

News.me's iPad App Will Get You Around The New York Times Paywall For A Fraction Of The Cost

more than 30 days ago

News.me is a confusing product, as outlined in the "for publishers" page on News.me. It's basically like Flipboard for iPad, but you have to pay $0.99 per week for it. News stories are pulled in from links your Twitter friends share or ones pulled i…

HOW TO: Use Google Reader To Keep Up With Your Favorite News Sites

more than 30 days ago

Visiting site after site looking for news and interesting articles is a pain. If you already have a list of websites you visit every day, why not use one web application to see them all at once with minimum distractions? Using RSS (Really Simple Syndication) r…

Bring Me Stuff That's Dead, Please

more than 30 days ago

RSS is dead. Blogs are dead. The Web is dead. Good. Dead means that they are no longer interesting to the drive-by technorati. Dead means that the curiousity factor has been satisfied, that people have gotten the joke. These people rarely do anything of muc…

Here Are The Stylish RSS Readers You Should Be Using

more than 30 days ago

Who says RSS is dead? With apps for smartphones and add-ons for browsers, RSS readers have transformed from lists of drab links to eye candy that displays information relevant to you. Many even let you share your favorite stories over Facebook, Twitter, and ot…

RSS Continued

more than 30 days ago

This is a followup post from yesterday's one on RSS. Two things I want to add. There is now an RSS feed just for MBA Mondays. It is available in the AVC RSS page. But for all of you who want to separately subscribe to MBA Mondays, here is the MBA Mondays feed.…

RSS: Not Dead By A Longshot

more than 30 days ago

I immediately thought of that great Monty Python skit when I read a series of posts in the past week declaring RSS "dead." If you look at the number of refers/visits coming from RSS, you might conclude that services like Facebook and Twitter are taking over th…

The Power Of Twitter In Information Discovery

more than 30 days ago

It surprises me how many really smart people I meet still doubt the power of Twitter. It seems the urge to be a naysayer of Twitter is really strong for some. I think some of this stems from the early days of Twitter when it was presumed that it was a techn…

Thinking Out Loud: What's Driving Groupon?

more than 30 days ago

In the current issue of the New Yorker, columnist James Surowiecki, who I generally admire, gets it exactly wrong when it comes to Groupon. He writes: " But it seems unlikely that it’s going to become a revolutionary company, along the lines of YouTube,…

Hey Bloggers, What Happened To Backlinking?

more than 30 days ago

Remember back in the halcyon days of the Web, when bloggers shared a sense of community with each other, linking back and forth to each other as a matter of social grace and conversation, as opposed to calculated consideration? Well, if not, that's how it …

I'm Hooked On Groupon

more than 30 days ago

I'm hooked on Groupon. In the past year, I have purchased dozens of deals for restaurants, cruises, a dentist, and all sorts of random stuff. The discounts are incredible. There are two main components to their site: 1. Having great deals 2. Getting these de…

10 banks consumers complain about the most

more than 30 days ago

The most common complaint categories in order were related to: mortgages, debt collection, credit reporting, credit card, bank accounts or service.

Target brings new Heyday tech style accessories

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