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China to significantly increase U.S. soybean imports after Phase 1 deal: Global Times

China will significantly increase imports of U.S. soybeans after the Phase 1 trade deal is signed, the Global Times reported on Wednesday, citing comments from a senior Chinese economist at a state think tank.



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Even the most financially savvy savers are getting this wrong

You may be squirreling money away toward savings and paying your credit card off religiously, but if you're not mastering your budget, your plans may be falling short. Here's how to get on track.

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Oil extends losses after data shows U.S. crude output at record high

Oil prices on Wednesday extended losses, falling to their lowest in over a month, after a U.S. report showed that crude production rose to a new record, overshadowing a bigger-than-expected draw in crude inventories.



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S&P, Dow notch record highs ahead of signing of trade deal

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones indexes set new record highs on Wednesday on a positive tone around trade talks with China from Trump administration officials ahead of the signing of an initial deal later in the day.



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General Motors moves over 1,350 temporary workers to full-time jobs

General Motors Co. said on Wednesday more than 1,350 hourly employees at its assembly plants in the United States will transition into full-time roles in the first quarter of 2020.



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Kudlow says U.S. will eye success of Phase 1 China trade deal

U.S. tariffs will remain on Chinese imports while the Trump administration sees how enforcement plays out under the Phase 1 trade deal with Beijing, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Wednesday.



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U.S., China look to reset trade relations with signing of Phase 1 deal

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will sign an initial trade deal on Wednesday that will roll back some tariffs and see China boost purchases of U.S. goods and services, defusing an 18-month conflict between the world's two largest economies.



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BlackRock profit beats estimates as assets top $7 trillion

BlackRock Inc , the world's largest asset manager, beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by strong flows into its exchange-traded fund business that boosted overall assets under management to a record $7.43 trillion.



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BlackRock CEO Fink: Investors not 'overzealous' on equities despite rally

Even as the stock market enjoyed a sharp rally recently, many of BlackRock's clients were under-invested in equities and remained heavily oriented towards fixed-income securities, BlackRock Inc Chief Executive Larry Fink said on Wednesday.



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Low rates bruise Bank of America profits into 2020

Bank of America Corp got stung by lower interest rates in the fourth quarter, sending its profit down 4%, a trend that management expects to continue this year.



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Citigroup female employees earn 27% less than men

Citigroup's female employees earn 27% less than male employees on a global median basis, the Wall Street bank said on Wednesday.



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Holiday shock for Target as toys, electronics disappoint

Target Corp fell short of its own expectations for holiday season sales on Wednesday, reporting a drop off in online growth and demand for toys and electronics that sent a shiver through the wider U.S. retail sector.



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Macron hopes China-U.S. trade deal will not bring new U.S.-EU tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he hoped a new agreement between China and the United States on trade will not lead to new tensions between the United States and Europe.



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U.S. states tell court prices to rise if Sprint, T-Mobile allowed to merge

A group of U.S. states suing to block T-Mobile US Inc from merging with Sprint Corp on Wednesday told a federal judge that the deal would violate antitrust laws and raise wireless prices for consumers.



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Trump says he has no doubt new Boeing CEO will address 737 Max issues

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he had no doubt that Boeing Co's new chief executive, David Calhoun, would be able to turn the company around as it grapples with the two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX plane.



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