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6 ways to dramatically lower your home insurance costs

6 ways to dramatically lower your home insurance costs

About two-thirds of American homes are underinsured, by an average of more than 20%. Knowing what type of coverage you need is critical. To cut costs, you can hike your deductible, get discounts on home upgrades and shop around every few years.

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JPMorgan targets Asia's growing wealth with Singapore trust company

JPMorgan targets Asia's growing wealth with Singapore trust company

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has set up a trust company in Singapore, its first in Asia, to cater for a growing cadre of ultra-wealthy individuals in the region.



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Australian farmer launches legal action against Bayer over weedkiller: report

Australian farmer launches legal action against Bayer over weedkiller: report

An Australian farmer has launched a legal case against Bayer AG's agricultural chemicals unit Monsanto after being diagnosed with a type of leukaemia, the Australian Broadcasting Commission reported on Thursday.



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WeWork to open new co-working sites in Singapore and Manila

WeWork to open new co-working sites in Singapore and Manila

Office-sharing startup WeWork will open new locations in Singapore and the Philippines this year, it said, even as it seeks a $1 billion lifeline from its biggest-backer Softbank Group Corp for a major restructuring.



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Apple pulls police-tracking app used by Hong Kong protesters after consulting authorities

Apple pulls police-tracking app used by Hong Kong protesters after consulting authorities

Apple Inc has removed an app that helped Hong Kong protesters track police movements, saying it was used to ambush law enforcement - a move that follows sharp criticism of the U.S. tech giant by a Chinese state newspaper for allowing the software.



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Dollar takes a dive, euro catapulted higher as U.S.-China talks start

Dollar takes a dive, euro catapulted higher as U.S.-China talks start

A dive in the dollar catapulted the euro higher and flattened stocks on Thursday, as the first U.S.-China trade talks since July and a report accusing the European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi of going rogue jostled for attention.



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Oil prices dip despite latest U.S.-China trade talks

Oil prices dip despite latest U.S.-China trade talks

Oil prices dipped on Thursday as the U.S.-China trade war continued to cloud prospects for the global economy and fuel demand despite a resumption in talks seeking a resolution to the 15-month conflict.



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LVMH eases fears over Hong Kong hit, lifting luxury stocks

LVMH eases fears over Hong Kong hit, lifting luxury stocks

Shares in LVMH rose on Thursday, lifting other European luxury goods stocks as the Louis Vuitton owner's stronger-than-expected sales update eased fears of any major fallout from protests in Hong Kong on high-end brands.



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Houston Rockets Nike merchandise disappears from China stores

Houston Rockets Nike merchandise disappears from China stores

Houston Rockets sneakers and other merchandise were pulled from several Nike stores in major Chinese cities amid the furor surrounding a tweet from the team's general manager in support of anti-government protests in Hong Kong.



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Pompeo says China's treatment of Muslims 'enormous human rights violation'

Pompeo says China's treatment of Muslims 'enormous human rights violation'

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that China's treatment of Muslims, including the Uighurs, in western China was an "enormous human rights violation" and Washington will continue to raise the issue.



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LVMH's strong third-quarter numbers lift European luxury good stocks

LVMH's strong third-quarter numbers lift European luxury good stocks

Shares in LVMH rose on Thursday, lifting up other European luxury goods stocks, after the Louis Vuitton owner posted higher-than-expected third quarter sales.



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Oil prices dip on wilting hopes for U.S.-China trade deal

Oil prices dip on wilting hopes for U.S.-China trade deal

Oil prices eased on Thursday on the expectations that the resumption of U.S.-China talks will not end the trade war between the world's two largest oil consumers, exacerbating anxiety over the global economy and fuel demand.



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China urges U.S. to halt pressure on Chinese companies, including Huawei

China urges U.S. to halt pressure on Chinese companies, including Huawei

China has urged the United States to stop unreasonable pressure on Chinese companies, including Huawei Technologies, foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily press briefing on Thursday.



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Tire maker Michelin to close French site that has 619 staff

Tire maker Michelin to close French site that has 619 staff

French tire maker Michelin said on Thursday it would close down a site in the town of La Roche-sur-Yon, which has 619 staff, as the auto industry grapples with tough market conditions.



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Strengthening Renault-Nissan alliance is crucial: French minister

Strengthening Renault-Nissan alliance is crucial: French minister

Strengthening the alliance between car makers Renault and Nissan is crucial, said French junior economy minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher on Thursday, amid signs of a possible management shake-up at Renault.



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