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In their words: Why Mar-a-Lago customers are walking away from Trump

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Prominent organizations are canceling events at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's resort in Florida.

'The Hitman's Bodyguard' outdoes 'Logan Lucky' at box office

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The Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds action comedy "The Hitman's Bodyguard" has taken the top spot at the box office this weekend with an estimated $21.6 million in grosses from 3,337 theaters according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Moral Voice of Corporate America

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C.E.O.s are speaking out on social and political issues in sometimes startling ways, recasting the role business plays in the national debate.

Market Extra: 7 signs the stock market is ready to run smack into a wall

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The stock market's relentless rally to records may be facing its fiercest test of late.

Why Disney Is the Best Buy in the Entertainment Sector

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It's all about what the company owns in intellectual property.

Carl Bernstein: This is the Trump story reporters need to cover

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Is President Trump stable and competent enough to do his job?

Yet another group pulls event out of Trump's Mar-a-Lago

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Another group has ditched plans to host an event at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

The Wall Street Journal: Dick Gregory, comedian activist, dies at 84

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Dick Gregory, the comedian and activist who broke racial barriers in the 1960s and used his humor to spread messages of social justice and nutritional health, has died. He was 84.

The Wall Street Journal: Jerry Lewis, famed comedian and actor, dies at 91

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Jerry Lewis, the frantic funnyman whose knack for broad comedy took him from the Borscht Belt of upstate New York to the pinnacle of 20th-century stardom, has died, according to his manager. He was 91.

Economic Preview: U.S. economy is still missing this one critical piece to happier days

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The U.S. economy is gliding ahead like a sailboat on the mildly windy day, but it can't race forward like a cigar boat unless businesses gun the throttle on investment.

Oversatuation Is the Story Now, But Premium Is the Future for Starbucks

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The coffee chain can grow same-store sales by growing its higher-end business.

Market Extra: One of the most successful hedge-fund pros says we're 'nowhere near an overheated' sto…

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Billionaire David Tepper thinks comparing this current stock-market environment with the overheated markets of 1999 is ridiculous.

Why Tesla Fans Should Cheer This Gorgeous Mercedes-Benz Show Car

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The new Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is long, exquisitely detailed, fast -- and all-electric. That's significant.

Can JD.com Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 12% Drop?

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The Chinese online retailer stumbles after posting mixed second-quarter results.

How Do You Invest in Lyft Stock? Let Me Count The Ways

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Lyft stock is not public, and may never IPO -- but you can still own a piece of it.

2 Big Concerns Coming Out of Priceline's Q2 Earnings Report

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While conservative guidance is the standard at Priceline, slowing growth and succumbing to competition is not.

Don't Have Enough Saved for Retirement? Consider Retiring Abroad

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Retirement can be expensive, but by retiring abroad, you can live in paradise for a fraction of the cost.

Will GameStop Corp. Show Signs of a Turnaround This Week?

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The video game retailer has a lot to prove with its second quarter results on Thursday.

What Are the Required Minimum Distribution Percentages

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Retirees must begin withdrawing money from certain tax-advantaged retirement accounts once they reach age 70 1/2.

PayPal's Plans to Monetize Venmo Are on Schedule

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The Pay with Venmo platform is currently being rolled out to retail locations nationwide and will reach millions of merchants by year's end.

Key Words: Some Confederate monuments are from the 19th century, and some are from the 20th

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'Let's at least draw a line between the statues that were put up in the civil-rights era vs. the Civil War era,' suggests Lehigh University professor.

Amazon's Strategy Is a Perfect Example for Growth Investors

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The company operates much like a growth investor, searching for new markets and technologies, and that's a key reason for its success.

Edmunds: Many car buyers make wrong turn on financing

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If you consistently switch cars after three or four years but you always finance for five or six, it may be time to change direction.

Which Chains Have Eclipse Deals and Promotions?

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Celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime event by saving money on snacks or getting some free stuff.

NewsWatch: Stock market's record-setting rally at risk as doubts grow over Trump agenda

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Almost seven months to the day President Donald Trump took office, his ambitious pro-growth agenda has been eclipsed by political turmoil that is threatening to unravel a record-breaking rally in stocks.

Is a Phased Retirement Right for You?

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Retirement doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing prospect. Here's why a phased approach might work better.

Market Snapshot: Stock market's record-setting rally at risk as doubts grow over Trump agenda

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Almost seven months to the day President Donald Trump took office, his ambitious pro-growth agenda has been eclipsed by political turmoil that is threatening to unravel a record-breaking rally in stocks.

Wreckage of U.S.S. Indianapolis, Lost for 72 Years, Is Found in the Pacific

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A search team led by Paul G. Allen, a founder of Microsoft, found the Navy cruiser, whose sinking is among the worst disasters in American naval history.

How to prepare for retirement in your 50s

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If you're in your 50s, it's the ideal time to revisit your retirement plans and make sure they're on track.

Can Vipshop Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 13% Drop?

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Wall Street analysts downgrade the Chinese provider of online flash sales after a disappointing quarterly report.

NAFTA talks: Round 1 is over. Here's what's next

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Buckle up: Negotiators from the United States, Canada and Mexico are trying to rewrite NAFTA by the end of the year. That won't be easy.

Key Words: Elon Musk and other tech luminaries urge the U.N. to take action against 'killer robots'

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Tesla's Elon Musk and 115 other artificial intelligence experts from 26 countries signed a letter urging the U.N. to take strong action against the threat of autonomous weapons.

Why Disney Is Going Over-the-Top With Sports Streaming

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Cord-cutting has caused Disney to lose millions of ESPN subscribers in recent years. But the king of content's new digital-streaming solution could actually be a huge win for shareholders going forward.

The Wall Street Journal: Mnuchin rejects calls to resign and defends Trump

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin rejected calls for him to resign in protest of President Donald Trump's response to violence at a white-nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend, and defended the president in a statement Saturday evening.

Facebook Inc Is Gunning for YouTube, not TV

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For all the talk about Facebook taking on TV and streaming video, the answer is much simpler -- and potentially lucrative.

This Stock Could Be the Tesla of Healthcare

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A little-known gene-editing pioneer, Editas Medicine, could have what it takes.

What Are the Required Minimum Distribution Percentages

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Retirees must begin withdrawing money from certain tax-advantaged retirement accounts once they reach age 70 1/2.

Can JD.com Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 12% Drop?

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The Chinese online retailer stumbles after posting mixed second-quarter results.

Too few patients shop around for health coverage

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Despite having more financial "skin in the game" than ever, many consumers don't make any attempt to compare prices for health care services, a newly released study found.

Don't Have Enough Saved for Retirement? Consider Retiring Abroad

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Retirement can be expensive, but by retiring abroad, you can live in paradise for a fraction of the cost.

2 Big Concerns Coming Out of Priceline's Q2 Earnings Report

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While conservative guidance is the standard at Priceline, slowing growth and succumbing to competition is not.

Oversatuation Is the Story Now, But Premium Is the Future for Starbucks

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The coffee chain can grow same-store sales by growing its higher-end business.

Facebook Inc Is Gunning for YouTube, not TV

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For all the talk about Facebook taking on TV and streaming video, the answer is much simpler -- and potentially lucrative.

Is a Phased Retirement Right for You?

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Retirement doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing prospect. Here's why a phased approach might work better.

3 Stocks You Can Safely Own Until 2030

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Looking for companies built to thrive over the long haul? We've got three good ones.

Are You Invested in Either of Warren Buffett's Top Two Dividend Stocks?

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Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds positions in Verizon and STORE Capital, and is being paid handsomely for this.

A Record Number of Americans Have Tried Marijuana, New Survey Shows

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Approximately 112 million adults have tried cannabis at least once.

2 Ways That Zynga Is Losing to the Competition

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Zynga still needs to make some strides in order to deliver long-term success in the mobile games industry.

3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week

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Why Autodesk, Lowe's, and GameStop stocks could make big moves over the next few trading days.

How Sturm, Ruger & Company Makes Most of Its Money

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Find out how a diverse product line-up and surging long-term demand for firearms has helped this company lead the firearms industry.

Can Vipshop Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 13% Drop?

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Wall Street analysts downgrade the Chinese provider of online flash sales after a disappointing quarterly report.

Which Chains Have Eclipse Deals and Promotions?

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Celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime event by saving money on snacks or getting some free stuff.

MoonPies and more: Eclipse food, fun deals abound Monday

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Everyone from Krispy Kreme and Denny's to MoonPie and a solitary McDonald's are into it.

Beer Man: Deschutes marks 29th anniversary with bold porter

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Black Butte XXIX is full of dark chocolate, cocoa, caramel, cinnamon, vanilla, cayenne pepper.

Snap Stock Just Had Its Best Week Ever

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Snapchat's parent company sees its stock soar 19% for the week on encouraging analyst notes and video engagement news.

Are You Missing Out on the Hot Tech IPO of This Summer?

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Redfin made a splashy debut on the market, and its stock has more room to grow.

YouTube video tricking consumers on how to pay bills using Social Security numbers

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Consumers are falling for crazy bill paying schemes to pay their old tax bills. But state treasurers warn it won't work.

This Could Be the Worst News for Marijuana Stocks Since Jeff Sessions' Appointment

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Could marijuana be worse than tobacco? A recent study suggests that could be the case.

I Built an Artificial-Intelligence System for Investing -- and It Showed How Smart Warren Buffett Is

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One Fool's AI system for investing turned out to be a Buffet-bot.

The Worst Summer Jobs We've Ever Had

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Most summer jobs aren't rosy. Here's what some of us had to suffer through.

3 Reasons Obamacare Premiums Are Set to Skyrocket in 2018

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A preliminary estimate suggests Obamacare's most popular plan type could increase by an average of 18%.

5 Smart Things You Can Do With $1,000 Right Now

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Congrats, you're $1,000 richer. Here are some of your next steps.

9 401(k) Tips That Could Earn You Thousands

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Here's how to maximize the potential of your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan.

How Safe Is Colgate-Palmolive's Dividend?

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The consumer products company has treated investors well with its dividends. Can the good times last?

HomeGoods Continues to Excel for Off-Price Giant TJX

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Sales surged 17% year-over-year at HomeGoods last quarter -- and there's plenty of room for TJX to continue growing in the home furnishings market.

Why Leveraged ETFs Are More Dangerous Than Ever

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Straight-up market movements have hidden some of the pitfalls of these exchange-traded funds.

Don't Take a Job That Doesn't Offer These 3 Benefits

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Salary isn't everything when it comes to accepting a position,

3 Things Activision Blizzard's Management Wants You to Know

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The gaming specialist is looking to close the year strong after a record first half of 2017.

7 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn't Know About Nucor Corp.

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Nucor is a giant in the steel industry, but there's so much more to understand about how it got to where it is today

Will Blue Apron Ever Turn a Profit?

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So far, its first earnings report as a public company doesn't bode well for the meal kit delivery service.

Pfizer's Besponsa Is Yet Another Win for the Biopharma Giant

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Besponsa's FDA approval for use in some leukemia patients continues to position the company as a leading player in cancer treatment.

2 Rules for Investing in the Retail Apocalypse

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If you don't want to get burned by failing retailers, stick to these guidelines.

Intuitive Surgical Stock Split: Everything You Need to Know

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With a 3-for-1 stock split in the works, here's what's happening, and why.

Warren Buffett's Top 10 Stocks

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Here are the largest stock holdings currently in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio.

The Little Understood Competitive Advantage That's Propelling Amazon Studios

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Little bets can make for big gains when it comes to independent films, and Amazon deserves more credit for how it funds winners than most investors are willing to give.

3 Tips to Help You Find Your Retirement Age

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Not sure when to retire? These questions will help guide your decision.

NVIDIA CEO: Here's Our Road Map for Growth From Autonomous Cars

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Driverless cars are coming fast -- and should rev up growth for the artificial-intelligence company's auto platform.

The Netherlands Is Taking Aim at One of America's Fastest-Growing Sectors

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The Netherlands is taking a drastically different approach to cultivating innovation in biotech. The United States could learn a thing or two.

Uber's next CEO inherits a board at war and a combative ex-CEO

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Legal squabbles, internecine skirmish and advancing rivals cloud future of ride-hailing giant, which is in search of a CEO.

Samsung's new Note; Tiffany and Lowe's report earnings

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1. Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note: Last year, Samsung recalled the Galaxy Note 7 because it kept bursting into flames.

The 3 Biggest Misconceptions About Financial Planning

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A lot of investors fall into these traps. Make sure you're not one of them.

How seniors can save with discounts

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As Americans get older, their budgets typically get tighter. But discounts make fun on a fixed income easier.

India Could Be Solar Energy's Next Oasis

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India's solar market has gone from nothing to one of the biggest in the world in just two years.

Everything About Your Paycheck That You Were Afraid to Ask

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Your paycheck may be more powerful than you think -- it can help you save lots of money. You need to understand its components, though.

Here's How Much $10,000 Invested in Pfizer in 1977 Is Worth Now

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Pfizer's last 40 years show what it takes to become a millionaire: Buy, hold, and reinvest.

3 Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Right Now

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What dividend stocks look like buys right now? Check out AT&T, Intel, and AbbVie.

Pension cold-calling ban to include texts and emails

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The government is cracking down after 3,000 savers were conned out of an average of £15,000 each.

When are those penny stock spam emails a good idea? Pretty much never.

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Some of us can't resist trying to win big at the gains spam emails touting penny stocks promise, but these are essentially pump and dump schemes

American Girl to debut Native Hawaiian doll

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Her character grows up during World War II. Her wardrobe includes 1940s-era outfits, hula attire and many accessories

'Hard' Brexit offers '£135bn annual boost' to economy

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But opponents say the proposal to unilaterally ditch tariffs and barriers is "economic suicide".

Powerball jackpot jumps to $650M after no winner drawn

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Here's a bit of good news: There's a $650 million lottery prize up for grabs.

Stephen Bannon's Path From Breitbart to the West Wing, and Back

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A guide to reporting by The New York Times about the former White House chief strategist and the news he generated during his 366 days working for President Trump.

Steven Mnuchin to Yale classmates: I stand by Trump

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin released a full-throated defense of President Trump on Saturday.

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin defends decision to stay on Trump cabinet

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin released an extraordinary letter Saturday explaining why he's staying in the Trump administration after Charlottesville.

The Benefits of Standing by the President

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Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone is among President Trump's most reliable Wall Street allies. His Washington profile helped nail a big deal in Saudi Arabia.

More Mar-a-Lago customers dump Trump

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Some of the biggest-named charities in America walked away from President Trump this week. The exits continued into the weekend, making eight cancellations.

Far out: VW plans an electric hippie bus

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Volkswagen will revisit its Microbus history, but with a twist.

These 7 work stereotypes about Millennials are not necessarily true

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Millennials have been told for a decade just how bad they are at life.

What’s the best way to expand iPhone storage?

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You’ve decided to go with the new iPhone, and chosen a color, but there’s still one more thing to figure out: how much storage to go with.

Should you buy more iPhone storage?

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Columnist Marc Saltzman explains options for better storage, from buying a pricier iPhone to Apple's plans to cloud storage to peripherals.

President Trump's very bad week with business: A timeline

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The businessman president had a really bad week with the business world.

Tired of the office? 3 in-demand jobs that let you work remotely

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Staying at home for your job has some major advantages and it's more possible than it ever has been.

Volkswagen I.D. Buzz

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Sold! Aston Martin draws record $22.6 million

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James Bond's favorite car company just made a splash on the auction scene.

Volkswagen to revive popular microbus as electric vehicle

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Seeking to reignite Americans' affair with the microbus, Volkswagen Group said Saturday that it would bring the beloved vehicle back to its lineup.

Unemployment is down, but millions of Americans remain sidelined

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Despite a jobless rate that's at a 16-year low, many working-age adults are still out of the labor force -- here's why

Retiring: Aging Parents With Lots of Stuff, and Children Who Don't Want It

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How to dispose of a lifetime of memories and keepsakes? These days, it pays to ask a professional, not your heirs.

Why ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is lashing out

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The ousted CEO filed legal documents that are setting the stage for a bitter court battle over the ride-hailing company

Lamborghini revs up its fastest supercar

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Italian automaker's Aventador S adds some refinements to go with sinuous lines and brute speed

New bill seeks to curb tech's sexual harassment problem

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The tech industry is rife with accusations that women are harassed -- and one California senator is taking action.

How to spot and deal with horrible bosses

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Even if you're happy with your job, having problems with your boss can make you miserable.

Lamborghini is testing its fastest-ever supercar

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Lamborghini's new Aventador S is one of the fastest and most powerful supercars on the market. CBS Reporter Betty Yu took one for a test drive.

Palm Beach chamber leader to charities: Rethink your business with Trump

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A leader of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, of which President Trump's Florida resort Mar-a-Lago is a member, wants all charities to do a moral gut check before doing business at the club.

Hot stock tip: Chicken Soup for the Soul

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Bad news for the entertainment company famously devoted to positive content: Its shares fell in first day of trading

What happens to solar power during the eclipse?

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Solar utilities in the path of the eclipse are preparing for the moment their power source is wiped out

How to answer 'walk me through your resume' in a job interview

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You’re all excited for your interview and then you get the dreaded question: “Walk me through your resume.”

Pawnbrokers' secrets

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Only 4% of the UK's adult population - and more women than men - now use a pawnbroker to get a loan.

The solar eclipse could cost employers big bucks

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With the cosmic event visible at midday, employers are likely to see a slowdown in productivity as workers sky-gaze

'Bitcoin cash' soars to record high above $900 as 'mining' profits jump

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The bitcoin offshoot surged to a record, helped by strong demand from South Korea and increased profitability for digital currency 'miners.'

Carl Icahn steps down as special regulatory adviser to President Trump

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Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn said he's leaving to as regulatory adviser to avoid "partisan bickering" over his role

James Murdoch's Rebuke of Trump May Signal a Shift

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An email Thursday night from Mr. Murdoch was a repudiation of President Trump. It may signal a shift at Murdoch-controlled media outlets.

Foot Locker stock plummets as customers spurn latest high-end sneakers

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The stock was down close to 25% in morning trading.

One in 10 adults owns second home, says think tank

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By contrast, four in ten UK adults have no property wealth at all, the Resolution Foundation says.

Dow ends volatile week in red as political jitters give investors pause

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Stock market nervousness continues amid trader angst over President Trump's political woes, poor retail earnings and fears overvalued market is due for drop.

Steve Bannon returns to Breitbart after ouster from White House

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That didn't take long.

Mercedes-Benz shows off its Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

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A Foolish Take: The 2 ways to found a company

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The people who introduced Starbucks and McDonald’s to the wider world weren’t technically their founders.

11 easy ways to remodel your kitchen without ticking off your landlord

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Renting doesn't mean you can't renovate. You just have to choose wisely. Here are 12 different easy ways to 'renovate' the kitchen in your rental that won't get your evicted.

Wealth Matters: Squabbles Over the Family Summer Home? Don't Hire a Lawyer Just Yet

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Transformative mediation, which aims to resolve underlying conflicts, is one alternative to litigation. It's even used by the United States Postal Service.

Buying a home? Strategies for lowering your closing costs

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The bill for closing costs is the final hurdle between home buyers and their new homes, and it can represent a surprising chunk of money.

Mercedes-Benz debuts new concept with '30s flair

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The concept car is being introduced at Pebble Beach as part of a weekend of car shows

Pot sellers' payment problems

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The marijuana business is booming in California. But to the feds, it's still illegal -- which makes banking the money tough for business owners

With code name, how Toyota-Mazda set off secret race for 4,000-job plant

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Toyota and Mazda dangled a tantalizing economic prize when they announced plans to build a new 4,000-job plant, setting off a race among the states.

If you cross the line on hate speech, Facebook will ban you

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One tech industry CEO says he "felt angry" and banned neo-Nazis, but questions whether it was the right decision

Simple portfolios to get you to your retirement goals

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If you feel like the opposite of a savvy stock picker, there's good news. You can create a smart, diversified portfolio with just a handful of mutual funds.

Billionaire Carl Icahn steps down as adviser to President Trump

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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said Friday he has stepped down as a special adviser to President Trump on regulatory reform.

Long trek

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The average UK shoe size of men and women has gone up by two sizes since the 1970s - but women's footwear makers have not kept up.

How to manage your finances as an on-demand worker

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Learn how to manage your business finances and taxes as an on-demand worker.

Watch and learn: How to win thousands in scholarship money

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College educations are more expensive than ever. Get the help you need to reduce or eliminate the cost.

Robert P. Jones: Charlottesville, Trump presidency inspired by fear of 'cultural replacement'

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Imagining America as a dining room table, there was a time when white Christians felt entitled to the patriarch's chair -- the one with armrests, the one that looks like a throne.

Sports retailers are sinking on Wall Street

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Shares of Foot Locker and Hibbett Sports plummeted after both reported declining sales

Want to be a nurse? 10 of the top nursing programs in the U.S.

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So you want to be a nurse? That’s great! You’ll have to study up and get certified as the first few steps on the exciting journey to come. That’s where a nursing program comes in. We've compiled a list of the best places to complete your…

The best jobs you can work during the graveyard shift

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Not everyone is meant for a 9-to-5 life. Or maybe you’re looking for a side hustle to supplement your 9-to-5 life. Or…maybe you’re a vampire. Whatever the case may be, we don’t judge—and we have some of the best jobs out there fo…

Wall Street sees 50/50 chance of government shutdown

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A budget impasse in Congress now a coin toss, the Wall Street bank says, as White House rift with lawmakers deepens

Pete the Planner: On money matters for college kids — parents just don't

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When parents make financial decisions based on the college financial realities they once knew, gigantic mistakes are made.

Investors have become skeptical about online lending since early pioneers flamed out

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Bluevine CEO Eyal Lifshitz says every investor asks how your online lending startup is different from public market peers like Lending Club and OnDeck.

What to do with the Powerball prize

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Anyone who takes home the $510 million jackpot faces a big choice: take the money all at once or disbursed over 30 years

Biogen Treads Tricky Path Between Politicians, Investors

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Biogen is taking a political risk with aggressive multiple sclerosis drug pricing, but the company is under pressure to boost its share price.

Often missing in the health care debate: Women's voices

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Women, in particular, have a lot at stake in the fight over the future of health care.

Low Price Is the Only Winner in Retail

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It might seem like the most basic retail maxim, but the second-quarter drilled it home for investors: low prices matter. The only winners in an otherwise bleak retail landscape were the ones offering the lowest ones.

Echo Dots briefly sold for free on Friday

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Online shoppers got Amazon's Echo Dot speaker for free on Friday.

Economic View: Evidence of a Toxic Environment for Women in Economics

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A new study analyzes how economists talk about each other in an online forum, and finds unmistakable signs of hostility toward women.

US to review China intellectual property policies

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China has voiced "serious concern" over the investigation, which could result in US trade sanctions.

How to stop comparing yourself to others

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How much time do you spend obsessively comparing yourself to your friends or colleagues?

Experts dismiss Bannon's call for economic war with China

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The White House adviser's views put him far outside the economic mainstream, with skeptics calling them "simplistic and arrogant"

Steve Mnuchin's Yale classmates want him to resign: 'You are better than this'

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Hundreds of members of Yale's Class of 1985 want former classmate Steven Mnuchin to resign as President Trump's Treasury secretary.

Strategies: The Stock Market Has Been Magical. It Can't Last.

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Even with periodic scares, the market in 2017 has been operating in a rarefied world of heightened calm. That isn't likely to continue.

Fair Game: Wells Fargo Borrower Got Unneeded Insurance, and Ruined Credit

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Allan Dunlap was among 800,000 Wells Fargo borrowers wrongly charged for auto coverage. The bank admits errors, but he's had to fight to be made whole.

McDonald's could face first UK strikes

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Staff at two UK outlets vote for action over secure working hours and a £10 per hour wage.

Here's how to stop anyone from forcing you to unlock your iPhone

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A quick and easy way to maintain your privacy

Are small-cap stocks the canary in the coal mine?

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Concerns are rising over the so-called "Hindenburg Omen," or when high levels of stocks are hitting both 12-month highs and lows

Lawsuit claims Poland Spring water isn't from a spring

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Nestle accused of misleading consumers by using regular groundwater and deceptive labeling

Brexit bounce?

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The UK's tourism industry reports a big rise in visitor numbers, helped by the weaker pound making the country a more affordable place to holiday.

Mystery third bidder said to challenge Buffett, Singer over Texas power company

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Warren Buffett and Paul Singer are competing to buy Energy Future Holdings' Oncor.

Shares surging 20% for Jack Ma-backed firm behind $1.7 billion acquisition of MassMutual unit

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Jack Ma-backed Yunfeng said it will lead $1.7 billion acquisition of U.S.-based insurer MassMutual's Asia unit

SEC drops case against ex-JPMorgan traders over 'London Whale'

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SEC drops case against ex-JPMorgan traders after testimony from the man dubbed 'London Whale' proved unreliable.

Hyundai hydrogen SUV

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The Trump administration is investigating Chinese trade practices

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BEING tough on China was a constant theme of President Donald Trump's election campaign. On August 14th he had another chance to wield his presidential pen to show that he is making good on his promises-in this case of a "zero-tolerance policy on intellectual-…

Cyber pirates

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Weak defences are leaving cargo vessels vulnerable to cyber-attacks, say experts.

Jack Ma Works His Magic With MassMutual Bid

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For Alibaba's Jack Ma, joining in a $1.7 billion bid for the Hong Kong and Macau businesses of MassMutual looks like a slick way to get into the insurance line.

Heineken-Punch Taverns pub deal cleared by CMA

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The brewer avoids an in-depth investigation of its takeover of Punch by offering to sell off some pubs.

Wrestling bids to boost interest in China

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Is it real or is it fake? The fans don't care in the US, and the WWE hopes they won't in China.

Infiniti tries its own version of roadster

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Northern, Southern and Merseyrail strikes set for September

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