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YouTube took down more than 8 million videos in 3 months

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YouTube is once again trying to clean up its platform.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Q1 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

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GOOG earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2018.

Gender Pay Gap? Maybe Not in the Corner Office, a Study Shows

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Women still earn far less for every dollar that men earn, but two professors say their research shows no significant difference at the chief executive level.

Richard Jenrette, 89, Wall St. Power and Preservationist of Homes, Dies

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He helped found a groundbreaking firm, nursed an insurance giant back to health and created a trust devoted to restoring historic American homes.

Uber faces a new threat in Mexico

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"Viaja con Didi" -- "Ride with Didi."

Brent crude oil rises for a sixth day as supplies tighten

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Brent crude passes $75 a barrel.

The 3 Top Silver ETFs

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These exchange-traded funds offer two very different ways to get exposure to silver in your investment portfolio.

What Might Happen to Amazon's Profit if It Paid Its Workers More?

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Amazon does not disclose its total compensation expense, but its disclosure of median pay provides some insight on the impact of paying its employees more.

During a recession, these workers actually see an increase in salary

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Some jobs react differently to a downturn in the economy than others.

Halliburton Writes Off Remaining $312 Million Invested in Venezuela

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The move was expected because the country's state-owned oil company had fallen behind on paying its bills from companies that maintain and operate its oil and gas wells.

Sears C.E.O. Seeks to Buy the Retailer's More Valuable Parts

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Edward Lampert made the unusual move of offering to have his hedge fund buy parts of Sears, including its Kenmore brand, as it struggles to pay down debt.

Thousands protest against Nicaragua government, urge calm

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Tens of thousands of Nicaraguans are marching in the capital to protest government repression and call for peace after several days of violent demonstrations set off by a social security overhaul.

Bed Bath & Beyond's Earnings Report Confirms the Worst Fears You Had

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Management doesn't seem to have a coherent plan to turn the company around.

Asia Markets: China stocks get a lift after government talks reforms

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Stocks in China rebound after government talks of economic, market reforms, but tech continued to lean on indexes in South Korea and Taiwan, but a weaker yen boosted Japanese shares.

Don't Worry About Cash Burn -- Netflix Should Be Cash Flow Positive in 5 Years

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So says the Moody's analyst who raised Netflix's credit rating.

Stock futures rise as six Dow members prepare to report

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Google's parent company's shares rose after hours as six Dow stocks prepare to report.

The New York Post: Carnage in Toronto: Van mows down pedestrians, killing at least 10

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A man in a white rental van killed 10 pedestrians and injured 15 others as he tore through the streets of Toronto on Monday, and video showed him minutes later in a chilling stand-off with police, according to reports.

What Contango Is (and Why Every Investor Should Know About It)

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Whether you invest in ETFs or futures contracts, you can't afford to ignore the risk this phenomenon poses.

Kate Middleton and Prince William now have more children than the average American family

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The royal baby, born Monday, is the third child for the British couple.

Mystery grows over pro-Saudi tabloid: Embassy got sneak peek

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It landed with a thud on newsstands at Walmart and rural supermarkets last month: Ninety-seven fawning pages saluting Saudi Arabia, whose ambitious crown prince was soon to arrive in the U.S. on a PR blitz to transform his country's image.

: Google made a lot more profit, and spent a LOT more money - here's why

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Alphabet Inc. reported a huge swing in profit and spending Monday, with earnings jumping more than 70% in the first quarter and capital expenditures nearly tripling from the year before.

Aimed at China, Trump's tariffs are hitting closer to home

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President Donald Trump's escalating dispute with China over trade and technology is threatening jobs and profits in working-class communities where his "America First" agenda hit home.

NBA star Stephen Curry signs TV, movie, VR deal with Sony

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Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Stephen Curry has signed a development deal for TV, movies and potentially gaming and virtual-reality projects

How Looming Privacy Regulations May Strengthen Facebook and Google

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Facebook and Google are dealing with a privacy backlash and new European rules on data collection. The rules, though, may not be as damaging to the companies as they appear.

Professor Apologizes for Helping Cambridge Analytica Harvest Facebook Data

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Aleksandr Kogan, the academic who helped harvest tens of millions of Facebook profiles in 2014, said he "never heard a word" of objection from the social media giant.

In Brexit, Economic Reality Competes With Nostalgia for Bygone Days

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Branded "idiots," residents of Grimsby, England, choose romance for a dying fishing industry over another that is thriving.

Google: Profit and sales surge as tax rate falls

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Google's business is humming along despite mounting concerns over data privacy.

This Start-Up Says It Wants to Fight Poverty. A Food Stamp Giant Is Blocking It.

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Propel, a start-up, was begun to bring convenience and new services to food stamp recipients. A big government contractor is getting in the way.

Despite overall sustained GDP growth in US, some cities still hit hard by extreme poverty

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The US is in a period of historic economic growth. Major stock market indices have hit record highs and unemployment is at a near two-decade low. Yet, the poverty rate is on the rise, and several U.S. cities are becoming increasingly geographically and sociall…

Why the retirement hurdle is getting even harder

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We all dream of the day we can say goodbye to the 9-5 grind. But saving enough to enjoy our golden years is an increasingly monumental task.

Hawaiian Food Is Flourishing … in Utah?

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The restaurant chain Mo' Bettahs has found success appealing to Utah's dominant religious group: Mormons, who have long had ties to Polynesia.

Kate and William can afford 3 kids. Many Brits cannot

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For the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, having three kids won't break the bank. For many other Millennial Brits, a family of that size just isn't an option.

Feds expand Ford, VW and Nissan safety probes

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Investigators are looking into a potential brake problem in some Ford cards and air bag issues for VW

United CEO Oscar Munoz is skipping his bonus after rocky 2017

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United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz is skipping his annual bonus after a rough year.

Google parent's first-quarter results top expectations

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Alphabet's net income, earnings per share and revenue all exceeded Wall Street analysts' forecasts

Jeff Bezos's $12M home renovation: 25 bathrooms and a whiskey cellar

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Jeff Bezos may own the largest home in the nation’s capital, a 26,900-square-foot former museum-turned-residential home in Washington, D.C.’s ritzy Kalorama neighborhood, but the Amazon founder and CEO isn’t done with his $23 million homestea…

7 things to know about Sears CEO Eddie Lampert

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Sears CEO and hedge fund investor Eddie Lampert has gained more control over the most valuable pieces of the department-store empire. What's next?

Online privacy myths, exposed

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Just because everyone uses public Wi-Fi doesn't mean you should. And you need to go the extra mile to wipe hard drives. Columnist Marc Saltzman has tips for making your surfing safer.

Korean Air's "nut rage" sisters step down

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FOUR years ago, Cho Hyun-ah, an executive at Korean Air made headlines around the world when she threw a fit because she was served macadamia nuts in their packaging rather than on a serving dish in first class on the airline. She reportedly insulted the cabin…

Apple's Deal for Shazam Is Delayed in Europe Over Data Concerns

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European authorities are testing the idea that data can give companies an unfair edge over rivals.

Rue St. Denis, Longtime Outfitter to TV and Chic People, Is Closing

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For 25 years, a time capsule of perfectly preserved clothing in Alphabet City.

Spotify will unveil what's next for the newly public streaming service at an event in NYC

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Just three weeks after going public, the Swedish streaming service is set to update its mobile app. Will there also be new hardware?

Google Can't Keep Its Success Secret

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Strong advertising growth shines fresh light on a controversial business, as spending jumps.

Still Waiting for the Tax-Cut Boost

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The economy weakened in the first quarter despite stimulus, leaving it unclear how much government stimulus will ramp up growth.

BookWatch: Artificial intelligence is too powerful to be left to Facebook, Amazon and other tech gia…

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Federal oversight is needed to keep Americans safe from AI abuses, writes Hemant Taneja.

Deep Dive: These 3 cutting-edge stocks can sharpen your investment portfolio

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Buffalo Discovery Fund manager taps companies with strong growth potential.

Front Burner: McIlhenny Co. Marks Its 150th Anniversary With Special Tabasco

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Tabasco Diamond Reserve Sauce looks more like a small bottle of Champagne, and costs just as much.

AT&T's Defense Invokes Big Tech Terror

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In the U.S. government's lawsuit to block the merger of AT&T with Time Warner, the two companies say the deal needs to be approved for them to survive an onslaught from big tech. Yet, the imminent doom they conjure doesn't entirely hold up.

Hasbro blames Toys R Us for dismal first quarter

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Toymaker Hasbro fell short of Wall Street expectations for profit in first quarter as bankruptcy of Toys 'R' Us spurred nearly $100 million shortfall in revenue. Aleksandra Michalska reports.

This gourmet Tabasco sauce will set tongues and wallets on fire

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The sauce, which comes in a Champagne-style bottle, is made with sparkling white wine vinegar and select tabasco peppers aged for up to 15 years.

Wall Street ends flat as bond yields weigh

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Wall Street closed flat Monday, but stocks managed to hold off a rise in bond yields. Fred Katayama reports. Video provided by Reuters

FA Center: Take a long look before becoming a short-term stock-market timer

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Even the pros are buying at the highs and selling low, writes Mark Hulbert.

The Next Winners From the Oil Rally

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Oil-field-service providers like Halliburton, Schlumberger and Baker Hughes haven't benefited from the shale boom as much as investors hoped, but that will change.

Aluminum stocks fall as US considers easing sanctions on Russian company

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What Happened to Matthew Mellon

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A proud father. A brilliant friend. Lucky in love. Inherited wealth. And an opioid addict, dead at 54.

This popular DNA kit is at its lowest price of the year right now

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A deal for DNA Day!

Billionaire investor: It's time to short Facebook

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Jeff Gundlach, the billionaire investor, isn't buying Mark Zuckerberg's apology tour.

How to make your retirement money last

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Worried about outliving your savings after your retire? A little planning can put those fears to rest

Net-neutrality is over. Now California, Oregon are stepping in

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Very soon, the FCC’s overturning of the 2015 net neutrality rules will become official. States have already started to craft their own laws.

Wells Fargo fined $1 billion for abusive consumer loans

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Financial regulators say the bank pushed unwanted car insurance on customers and wrongly charged mortgage fees

Lab-grown meat

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The meat industry, a major contributor to CO2 emissions and deforestation, is facing competition.

Money Brain: Why you're more likely to trust a financial adviser who acts like your doctor

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Investors want money managers to be expert with communication as well as portfolio allocation.

Sephora's having a massive sale on all the expensive makeup you love

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It's the perfect time to restock your makeup bag

Is Facebook's Campbell Brown a Force to Be Reckoned With? Or Is She Fake News?

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As Facebook's head of news partnerships, Ms. Brown, a former CNN and NBC anchor, is emerging as a surprisingly adept negotiator for her publishing vision at the social network.

Craft Distillers, Facing Lower Taxes, Invest in Themselves

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A little-publicized amendment in the new tax law shows the growing political clout of American spirits producers, particularly the smaller ones.

Walmart's CEO earns 1,188 times as much as the company's median worker

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Walmart's CEO makes a lot more than the company's median worker. 1,188 times more, to be exact.

GM avoids bankruptcy for South Korean unit with union deal

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Finance expert sues Facebook, says it does too little to stop scam ads with his name

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A personal finance expert launched a lawsuit against Facebook ,claiming the social media company allowed publication of scam ads featuring his name.

Google owner Alphabet sees profits soar

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Net earnings jump almost 73% in the first quarter as revenues from internet advertising climb.

Mustang is a hit with Chinese buyers, Ford says

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It's the top selling two-door sporty car for a second year, the automaker says

10 things under $16 every wine lover should have in their home

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Don't uncork a bottle of wine without these essentials

Retail woes force hundreds of store closures

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Almost 650 shops and restaurants have shut their doors since the start of the year, BBC analysis reveals.

Banker Finds He Has 'Even More Enemies Than I Thought'

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Accused of bribery, Ilmars Rimsevics, Latvia's widely disliked central banker, seems headed for a fall, along with one of the nation's largest banks.

These are the 5 best Amazon deals you can find right now

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It's Monday. Treat yourself.

Why everyone is stressing about the 10-year Treasury yield

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Workplace drama: Nearly half of U.S. workers have sought revenge on a co-worker

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Sometimes, no matter how much we think we have grown, the workplace can turn into high school with its high drama, pettiness, and narrow view of the world. More than 4 in 10 (44%) of 1,000 people surveyed in a new study admit they have sought workplace revenge…

Sears CEO Eddie Lampert offers tentative deal for real estate, Kenmore

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If it happened, the move by Eddie Lampert could speed up the downsizing of Sears, which has closed hundreds of Sears and Kmart stores in recent years.

Analysis: A tale of two Hannitys

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Fox News host Sean Hannity probably wouldn't like this guy Sean Hannity.

20 desserts you didn't know you could make in an Instant Pot

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Pressure cooking isn't just for dinner.

Billionaire CEO won't stop trying to save Toys 'R' Us

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The CEO who wants to save Toys "R" Us is not giving up.

Trump tax cuts don't affect plans for 2/3 of businesses

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Business economists are upbeat on the country's future but it's due largely to global growth and low unemployment

CenterPoint Energy to buy Vectren in a $6B merger deal

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CenterPoint Energy-Vectren merger would create a combined company that serves more than 7 million energy customers across the U.S. The deal is expected to close by the first quarter of 2019.

How the Fed Keeps Bank Stocks Down

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Bank shares are being held back by uncertainty over how the Federal Reserve's stress tests would affect dividends and buybacks.

U.S. 10-year yield at highest in four years

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U.S. bond prices fell, with the 10-year yield hitting its highest in over four years, amid worries about growing government debt and inflation as oil and commodity prices climb. Aleksandra Michalska reports.

Sears CEO pushing to sell Kenmore, real estate

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Sears CEO Eddie Lampert is looking to sell the distressed retailer's Kenmore appliance brand and real estate. Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

Toys 'R' Us liquidation kills Hasbro sales

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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings was paid $24 million last year

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Angry shareholders and protesters are ready to unload on Wells Fargo

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Wells Fargo is still under fire from shareholders, angry activists and assertive regulators, a year and a half after the fake-accounts scandal erupted.

EU hits pause on Apple's deal to buy Shazam

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Read full story for latest details.

Hasbro feels the pain of Toys R Us closings

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The toymaker's shares tumble as its earnings show revenues falling far below what Wall Street was expecting

After-hours buzz: CDNS, GOOGL & more

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See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell on Monday.

Government could probe Star and Express newspaper takeover

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Government says it is "minded" to investigate Trinity Mirror deal to buy the Star and Express newspapers.

The internet's favorite mattress brand is having a huge sale right now

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Get 10% off with the code "NUMBERONE."

16 kitchen gadgets under $25 we can't live without

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A garlic press? Yes, it's a life saver.

Amazon is reportedly making a home robot

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Amazon is making a home robot, according to Bloomberg. Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

Experts say this is one of the best ways to maximize your retirement income

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If your savings aren't quite where you hoped they'd be, there's another way to boost your retirement income.

Wells Fargo faces shareholders in Des Moines on Tuesday in wake of record $1 billion penalty

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Embattled Wells Fargo is tightening oversight after revelations of consumer abuses, but will shareholders think it's enough at annual meeting?

PACIFIC for April 23: Google's Facebook turn

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What's Next: Robots: Amazon is ramping up development on Vesta, an in-home robot that moves around the house and provides Alexa-like features, per Bloomberg. Vesta is named after the Roman goddess of the hearth, home and family, and could be in your home by 20…

India's top tech company is worth $100 billion

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Read full story for latest details.

This movie theater won't let customers wear onesies or pajamas

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It doesn’t matter if it’s a late night showing, if you’re wearing a onesie or pajamas, one movie theater in New Zealand won’t let you in! Buzz60's Sean Dowling has more.

15 ways to make eating lunch outside easier

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Al fresco lunching, here we come

Being your own boss: How to overcome the financial instability of freelancing

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While there are many benefits to being your own boss, including the flexibility of how and when you work, this freedom doesn’t come without a price: missing out on employer benefits and having to deal with an unpredictable income. …

Sears brand name deteriorates in value as sales suffer

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If Sears fails to execute a turnaround and ends up in bankruptcy, the company's storied brand name could yet live on.

Apple's Shazam deal faces European probe

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Seven countries asked the European Commission to review the purchase of the music identification app.

How Sears CEO Lampert cashes in as stores cash out

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Lampert maintained ownership in real estate and other assets as Sears declined.

Why The Fun Is Already Fading for Investment Banks

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UBS's first quarter was boosted by strength in its investment-banking division, but activity has already slowed.

Harley-Davidson’s internship is one wild ride

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You even get your own bike.

The EU has one week to avoid a trade fight with the US

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Read full story for latest details.

Capita to raise £700m as losses deepen

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The outsourcing firm is undergoing a major overhaul but its boss says it is not the same as Carillion.

Target stomps out its Hunter boots deliveries, says product was not good enough to sell

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Target's plan to offer the fashion boots at a steep discount didn't work out, and now it's canceling orders.

Cities hit hardest by extreme poverty

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Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd: How to build a workplace where women can thrive

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As my company grew and began to hire folks with the skills and training my team lacked, I struggled with what to do about pay. When women fight for a higher salary, they feel guilty. When men fight for more pay, they feel empowered. I want to encourage women t…

Finland's basic income trial falls flat

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The experiment in paying a basic income to 2,000 jobless Finns will not be expanded.

Shark Tank loser's invention now worth millions

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A Shark Tank reject is now a player in a $19 trillion market.

Could the royal baby boost the economy?

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Will the new royal baby encourage people to loosen their purse strings?

96% of Americans are not taking advantage of this Social Security benefit

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Boosting your monthly Social Security check is easier than you may think.

A former top Wall Street regulator turns to the blockchain

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Gary Gensler, who once led the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has joined M.I.T., where he is warning about potential problems for virtual currencies, the New York Times reports.

Sale at Heathrow Terminal 1. Everything Must Go.

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The entire contents of the aged building, which opened in the 1960s, will be up for auction before it's torn down to make way for Terminal 2's expansion.

'I shouldn't have to police Facebook'

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Martin Lewis is taking Facebook to court because of fake adverts showing his face.

Amazon wouldn't have happened if it weren't for Bernie Madoff

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Jeff Bezos would never have founded the e-commerce giant if Madoff hadn't been kicking his ass

Goldman Sachs makes first hire in cryptocurrency markets unit

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The Wall Street giant enlisted Justin Schmidt, a former trader, to be the first head of digital asset markets in Goldman's securities division.

Tencent Music: Tune In, But Don't Turn On Yet

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The Chinese answer to Spotify will need to fill in a lot of gaps to justify a $25 billion valuation when it floats.

Early investor in Tesla, Skype and Hotmail says bitcoin will be bigger than all those combined

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Early internet investor Tim Draper says bitcoin will be bigger than his early investments in Tesla, Hotmail and Skype combined.

Japan will reach 2% inflation target and can begin reducing stimulus in five years, BOJ's Kuroda say…

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The BOJ will be able to begin winding down its monetary stimulus in the next five years, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said.

Bitcoin extends post-Tax Day rebound to $9,000

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The price of bitcoin rose above $9,000 over the weekend as the cryptocurrency extended post-Tax Day gains.

Alcoa posts worst day since 2009 after US reconsiders penalties against Russian competitor

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Alcoa posted its worst day since 2009 after the U.S. Treasury Department issued a reprieve on sanctions levied on a top Russian aluminum competitor.

Under Armour shares jump after upgrade by Deutsche Bank amid 'rapidly growing' overseas business

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Under Armour's 'robust' international growth should help the athletic apparel retailer reach attainable earnings goals, according to Deutsche Bank.

Caterpillar shares rise after Citi upgrades, citing a construction rebound in China

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Citi upgrades Caterpillar, saying it will benefit from improvements in the Chinese construction sector.

Lululemon, a huge winner this year, is downgraded as sales growth set to slow in second half

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Needham downgrades Lululemon to hold from buy, saying the company is facing tough year-over-year comparisons.

Chances of a fourth rate hike this year just took a big jump higher

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The fed funds futures market gave almost a 50 percent probability that the central bank would move four times in 2018.

Verizon shares rise after Barclays upgrades the stock and calls it cheap

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Verizon shares should outperform the market in 2018 thanks to 'any number of factors,' Barclays says.

Vaping firm Supreme to join London stock market

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Manchester-based Supreme will raise £10m to build a new factory to make vaping liquid.

Brexit: Five steps to understanding the EU customs union

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Five steps to understanding it, ahead of a symbolic vote on the issue this week.

Paradise Papers: Ukraine crime gang hid proceeds in luxury London flats

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Details from the Paradise Papers show millions were secretly invested in the UK via offshore firms.

Safestyle UK: Bradford-based windows firm issues profits warning

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Safestyle UK, based in West Yorkshire, blamed "aggressive" new competition in the market.

Modi May Pay the Price as India's A.T.M.s Run Out of Cash Again

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The shortage, caused by government policies, poses a challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was also responsible for India's last cash crisis.

A Former Top Wall Street Regulator Turns to the Blockchain

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Gary Gensler, who once led the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has joined M.I.T., where he is warning about potential problems for virtual currencies.

Korean Air Heiresses, One Known for 'Nut Rage,' Lose Their Jobs

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The conglomerate removed the two sisters after they were accused of abusing employees, and the family is vilified in South Korea.

'TSB gave me access to someone's £35,000'

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Computer chaos for customers continues as one man gets access to someone else's accounts.

The US is losing an unassailable $600 billion trade case

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China, Japan and the EU are defying Trump's trade policies – and are getting away with it, Michael Ivanovitch writes.

Flattening Yield Curve Isn't Just the Fed's Problem

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The flattening U.S. yield curve, a harbinger of possible economic trouble, has caught the eye of officials at the Federal Reserve. But a potential problem for the Fed is a worry for the rest of the world, too-especially the European Central Bank.

Tariff Dodgers Stand to Profit Off U.S.-China Trade Dispute

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Chinese brokers send goods around the world to disguise their origin and escape penalties. Tougher trade rules may end up only helping them.

Public Servants Are Losing Their Foothold in the Middle Class

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Even as private employers have rebounded from the recession, the public sector's ranks have withered, and pay and benefits have lagged.

Overseer Faults Volkswagen's Reform Efforts Since Emissions Scandal

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Larry Thompson, a former U.S. deputy attorney general, said the carmaker had not held wrongdoers accountable or been serious enough about change.

Zelle, the Banks' Answer to Venmo, Proves Vulnerable to Fraud

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The personal payment platform Zelle is flourishing. But so are fraudsters, who are exploiting weaknesses in the banks' security.

Prominent Exit From Ad Industry Sets Off Questions About Future

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The resignation of WPP's Martin Sorrell shocked the industry and also highlighted the question of what's next for advertising companies in a dynamic era.

Why I live in a plastic bottle castle

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The man building a four-storey castle out of recycled plastic bottles.

Makeup makeover

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Australian entrepreneurship Jo Horgan turned a love of makeup into 87-strong chain of cosmetics stores.

Carolyn Jacobson, Champion of Women's Union Rights, Dies at 67

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She helped place equal rights and health and social issues of particular concern to women workers on the agenda of organized labor.

The Week Ahead: Tech Companies Report Earnings and Economic Growth Data Is Released

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Detroit automakers are also reporting results, while President Trump will discuss trade with French and German leaders but skip the White House Correspondents' dinner.

Interest rates to rise twice this year, says EY Item Club

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The EY Item Club predicts two rises this year and two next year, despite sluggish economic growth.

Cannabis Flowers Are Legal in Italy. You Just Can't Eat or Smoke Them.

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The new cannabis product has created a booming but unregulated economy in Italy. Is it a bubble waiting to be burst?

Tesla Factory Safety Under Scrutiny After Worker Is Injured

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Days after a news report focused on conditions at the plant, a California agency said it was investigating an episode that left a millwright's jaw broken.

Your Money Adviser: For Workers Without Retirement Savings, State-Run I.R.A.s Can Pay Off

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A Pew study found that people could use the money in their state accounts to delay taking Social Security benefits. That would lead to higher federal payments.

F.A.A. Orders Closer Engine Inspections After Southwest Airlines Failure

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The agency's order recommends ultrasonic inspections be performed in the next 20 days on fan blades with the most use.

U.S. Investigating AT&T and Verizon Over Wireless Collusion Claim

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Complaints to the Justice Department allege that the companies and a standards group worked together to restrict eSIM technology, a cardless way to easily switch carriers.

With a Glance Backward, Brooks Brothers Looks to the Future

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The reinvention of the 200-year-old American brand by its brash Italian owner, Claudio Del Vecchio, has meant staying true to its past.

Trump Criticizes OPEC, Calling Oil Prices 'Artificially' High

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The president's remarks came with gasoline prices at their highest point in three years after an effort by the oil cartel and Russia to restrain output.

How whisky tasting 'plays a tune'

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A whisky master blender explains how she detects an orchestra of flavours and aromas in Scotland's national drink.

Scott Pruitt Before the E.P.A.: Fancy Homes, a Shell Company and Friends With Money

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The E.P.A. chief is under scrutiny for high spending and interactions with lobbyists. Many of the pitfalls he has encountered in Washington have echoes in his past.

Relatives win injunction stopping sales of Frida Kahlo Barbie doll

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"This Barbie doll is meant to honor Frida Kahlo's great legacy and story," Mattel said in a statement. "We followed the correct steps ... and look forward to the matter being resolved in court"

Brazilian saga

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Brazil's Odebrecht scandal is one of the biggest corporate corruption cases in history.

No Bad News Counts as Good News at GE

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General Electric beat lowered expectations for first-quarter earnings and maintained its full-year guidance, but further recovery would hinge on concrete signs of improvement in cash flow at its power unit.

Wells Fargo Pays $1 Billion to Federal Regulators

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The fines against the bank settle investigations into its lending practices. They are the biggest bank penalties imposed under the Trump administration.

Amazon shares to rally another 15% as it captures the 'next wave' of online retail: Credit Suisse

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Amazon's burgeoning cloud computing platform and central retail business should lead to gains, Credit Suisse says.

'Gradual' pace of rate hikes likely to hold for years, Fed's Williams says

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The Fed is likely to stick to a 'gradual' path of rate hikes, San Francisco Fed President John Williams said Friday.

Kushner Cos. subpoenaed by feds after filing false reports

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While Jared Kushner ran the company, it had filed dozens of false documents about its New York buildings

Fed governor Brainard: Rising trade tensions are a 'material uncertainty' to the economic outlook

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Further escalation of trade tensions could raise worries about the global economic recovery, a top Federal Reserve official said Friday.

Reports: Wells Fargo to be fined $1 billion for abuses

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The bank may be fined as early as Friday for charging unnecessary mortgage fees and selling unwanted car insurance

Will Africa's open skies project take off?

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Challenges lay ahead for Africa's airlines as they are granted greater access to the continent.

Cars Americans didn't want to buy in 2017

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SunTrust Bank says information on 1.5 million customers may have been exposed

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Atlanta-based bank is offering free credit monitoring to all current and future customers.

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