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Wall Street rises on strong Chinese data, easing geopolitical concerns

Wall Street rises on strong Chinese data, easing geopolitical concerns

Wall Street's main indexes rose on Wednesday as fears of a global economic slowdown were calmed by robust economic data from China, while easing tensions in Hong Kong added to an upbeat mood.



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In a world of disappearing income, these stable stocks pay a high dividend yield

These stocks gives investors a higher yield than the market and the 0-year Treasury, thanks to their high and growing dividends and low credit risk.

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How to save a million dollars on a $50,000 salary, broken down by your age

The thought of retiring with $1 million when you're making $50,000 a year can seem daunting, but you can get there with time. Taking your age into consideration, here's what portion of your income you need to stash away to reach that mark.

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Effort to disqualify lawyer part of U.S. campaign against Huawei: counsel

Effort to disqualify lawyer part of U.S. campaign against Huawei: counsel

The effort to stop a former U.S. Justice Department official from representing Huawei is another step in a broader U.S. government campaign against the Chinese company, a lawyer for Huawei argued on Wednesday.



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Bank of America recognizes pretax impairment charge of $2.1 billion

Bank of America recognizes pretax impairment charge of $2.1 billion

(Reporting by Abhishek Manikandan in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)



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Weak sales growth hits American Eagle outlook; shares slide

Weak sales growth hits American Eagle outlook; shares slide

American Eagle Outfitters Inc forecast disappointing current quarter profit after its same-store sales missed quarterly estimates on Wednesday, hurt by weak demand for warm weather apparel and a late start to the back-to-school season.



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Equities advance, U.S. Treasury yield curve steepens on easing geopolitical fears

Equities advance, U.S. Treasury yield curve steepens on easing geopolitical fears

Stocks rebounded worldwide on Wednesday, and the U.S. Treasury yield curve steepened as upbeat geopolitical news and positive economic data from China helped revive risk appetite.



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U.S. judge approves CVS purchase of insurer Aetna

U.S. judge approves CVS purchase of insurer Aetna

A federal judge reviewing a Justice Department decision to allow U.S. pharmacy chain and benefits manager CVS Health Corp to merge with insurer Aetna said on Wednesday that the agreement was legal under antitrust law.



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Slack loss forecast bigger than expected, shares plunge

Slack loss forecast bigger than expected, shares plunge

Slack Technologies Inc forecast a bigger-than-expected loss for the third quarter on Wednesday, as the workplace messaging and communication platform invests heavily to attract paid customers and organizations in the face of competition from companies like Microsoft Corp .



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Wall Street rises on strong Chinese data, Hong Kong and Brexit news

Wall Street rises on strong Chinese data, Hong Kong and Brexit news

Wall Street's main indexes rebounded on Wednesday, after robust economic data from China, easing tensions in Hong Kong and British lawmakers' approval of a law to delay Brexit provided a dose of optimism to investors worried about global growth.



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Global stocks rally, U.S. Treasury yield curve steepens on upbeat geopolitical news

Global stocks rally, U.S. Treasury yield curve steepens on upbeat geopolitical news

Stocks rebounded worldwide on Wednesday, and the U.S. Treasury yield curve steepened as easing geopolitical concerns and upbeat economic data from China helped revive investor risk appetite.



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Hurricane Dorian churns northward. How homeowners can prepare for insurance claims

Homeowners can take steps now to help the insurance claims process go more smoothly, experts say.

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EU looking to see if Facebook's Libra currency poses competition risks

EU looking to see if Facebook's Libra currency poses competition risks

EU regulators are examining Facebook's proposed Libra cryptocurrency to see if it harms competition, Europe's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday, the latest watchdog to voice concerns about the social network's move into financial services.



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U.S. trade deficit shrinks, gap with China remains elevated

U.S. trade deficit shrinks, gap with China remains elevated

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly in July, but the gap with China, a focus of the Trump administration's "America First" agenda, surged to a six-month high.



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U.S. economy growing modestly as trade war dents activity: Fed

U.S. economy growing modestly as trade war dents activity: Fed

The U.S. economy grew at a modest pace in recent weeks, with manufacturing buffeted by a global slowdown while consumer purchases gave mixed signals on the strength of household spending, the Federal Reserve reported on Wednesday.



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