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PepsiCo drops Aunt Jemima branding; Uncle Ben's, others under review

PepsiCo drops Aunt Jemima branding; Uncle Ben's, others under review

PepsiCo Inc said on Wednesday it will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup which have been criticized as racist amid a national debate over racial inequality in the United States.



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Wall Street oscillates amid COVID-19 spikes, muted data

Wall Street oscillates amid COVID-19 spikes, muted data

Wall Street struggled for direction on Thursday as investors weighed a resurgence in coronavirus infections and the possibility of a new round of shutdowns against data that suggested the U.S. economy might not bounce back with quick, V-shaped recovery.



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U.S. House Democrats unveil $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan

U.S. House Democrats unveil $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan

U.S. House of Representatives Democrats on Thursday unveiled a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that they will seek to pass in coming weeks, arguing it has been made more urgent by the coronavirus pandemic.



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Ford's redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat

Ford's redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat

Ford Motor Co next week will show the next generation of its brawny F-150 pickup truck that offers a new sleeper-seat feature and over-the-air software updates in a machine Ford is counting on to help pay off coronavirus-related debts.



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Stocks drift as second wave virus fears mount

Stocks drift as second wave virus fears mount

Global stocks drifted on Thursday as spiking coronavirus cases in some U.S. states and China crushed hopes of a quick global economic comeback from the pandemic.



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Here's how to get back in the stock market if you sold out of fear when it was down

Here's how to get back in the stock market if you sold out of fear when it was down

If you headed for cash when stocks were down and now have seller's remorse, there are some things you should consider before jumping back in, experts say.

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LATAM Airlines says operations to plunge 50% by year's end

LATAM Airlines says operations to plunge 50% by year's end

LATAM Airlines Chief Executive Roberto Alvo said on Thursday he expects the region´s largest carrier to be operating at half of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2020, and that a full recovery was unlikely for at least 3-4 years.



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Another round of $1,200 stimulus checks? A more targeted plan to get money to those who need it most is better option, experts say

Another round of $1,200 stimulus checks? A more targeted plan to get money to those who need it most is better option, experts say

Democrats have called for sending Americans a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks. But the next move by Congress should be more targeted to individuals and families who really need financial help, experts say. Here's some strategies that may work better.

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U.S. labor market improvement stalling; second wave of layoffs seen

U.S. labor market improvement stalling; second wave of layoffs seen

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the pace of decline has stalled amid a second wave of layoffs as companies battle weak demand and fractured supply chains, supporting views that the economy faces a long and difficult recovery from the COVID-19 recession.



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Trump to nominate lawyer Crenshaw to fill SEC Democratic commissioner slot

Trump to nominate lawyer Crenshaw to fill SEC Democratic commissioner slot

The White House announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump intends to nominate Caroline Crenshaw to fill a Democratic vacancy at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).



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S&P 500 muted as virus cases rise, jobless claims weigh

S&P 500 muted as virus cases rise, jobless claims weigh

The S&P 500 was little changed on Thursday as coronavirus infections picked up again in parts of the United States and data showed an elevated level of weekly jobless claims, lending weight to predictions of a prolonged economic recovery.



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Tesla wants to start building a new U.S. vehicle plant this summer

Tesla wants to start building a new U.S. vehicle plant this summer

Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc wants to start building a new and large vehicle assembly plant in the southwestern United States as early as the third quarter of this year, the company told Texas officials in documents made public this week.



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S&P 500, Dow muted as virus cases rise, jobless claims weigh

S&P 500, Dow muted as virus cases rise, jobless claims weigh

The S&P 500 and the Dow were largely unchanged on Thursday as investors stayed on the sidelines amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in parts of the United States and an elevated level of weekly jobless claims.



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Oil edges up on OPEC output cut compliance; pandemic still weighs

Oil edges up on OPEC output cut compliance; pandemic still weighs

Oil prices rose slightly Thursday as a panel of OPEC and its allies met to review record oil supply cuts, even as the market remained concerned about additional coronavirus cases reported in parts of the United States and China.



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U.S. insurers eye Legionnaires' disease safeguards as buildings re-open from pandemic shutdowns

U.S. insurers eye Legionnaires' disease safeguards as buildings re-open from pandemic shutdowns

Commercial insurers are scrutinizing building managers' efforts to avoid outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease as they re-open movie theaters, gyms, schools and offices that had been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, industry sources told Reuters.



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