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Amazon may need to raise prices to offset latest tariff blow: BofA

Amazon may need to raise prices to offset latest tariff blow: BofA

Amazon.com Inc will need to raise prices in the United States by about 2.1%-2.6% on average to offset the impact of fresh tariffs slapped by the Trump administration on various Chinese goods, Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts estimated.



7 years ago
Starbucks sees slower profit growth in 2020

Starbucks sees slower profit growth in 2020

Starbucks Corp said on Wednesday it expects 2020 adjusted profit growth to be lower than 2019 as it factors in the impact of a one-time tax benefit that has inflated its bottom line this year.



7 years ago
In subtle differences, hints of robust Fed rate-cut debate

In subtle differences, hints of robust Fed rate-cut debate

With just two weeks to go before their next policy-setting meeting, leading Federal Reserve officials are describing the U.S. economy and what they should do about it in subtly different ways, hints that a robust debate about whether and how much to cut interest rates is underway.



7 years ago
U.S. NTSB cites driver error, Tesla Autopilot design in crash report

U.S. NTSB cites driver error, Tesla Autopilot design in crash report

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Wednesday cited driver errors and Tesla Inc's Autopilot design as the probable cause of a January 2018 crash of a Model S into a parked fire truck on a highway in California.



7 years ago
Republican, Democratic U.S. lawmakers ask Google to expand copyright protections

Republican, Democratic U.S. lawmakers ask Google to expand copyright protections

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday asked the chief executive of Alphabet's Google to expand its use of technology that prevents copyright infringement to smaller creators who are "at a significant disadvantage."



7 years ago
Fed's Williams says will act as appropriate to keep economy on track

Fed's Williams says will act as appropriate to keep economy on track

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams on Wednesday said he is ready to "act as appropriate" to help America avoid an economic downturn but so far the economy appeared to be in a good place.



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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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Google's YouTube to pay $170 million penalty for collecting data on kids

Google's YouTube to pay $170 million penalty for collecting data on kids

Google, which is owned by Alphabet Inc , and its YouTube video service will pay $170 million to settle allegations that it broke federal law by collecting personal information about children, the Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday.



7 years ago
BAT launches more vaping products in Japan to take on Philip Morris

BAT launches more vaping products in Japan to take on Philip Morris

British American Tobacco said it would launch two new tobacco heating products in Japan under its glo brand, as it seeks to close the gap with market leader Philip Morris International Inc in the country's fast-growing vaping industry.



7 years ago

NY Fed President John Williams says low inflation is 'the problem of this era'

New York Fed President John Williams says sluggish inflation is one of the central bank's most pressing issues

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U.S. trade deficit shrinks, but shortfall with China widens

U.S. trade deficit shrinks, but shortfall with China widens

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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GM CEO Barra set to hold White House meetings on Thursday: sources

GM CEO Barra set to hold White House meetings on Thursday: sources

General Motors chief executive Mary Barra is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and White House officials on Thursday to discuss a variety of issues including trade, ongoing contract talks and revising fuel efficiency standards, three people briefed on the matter said.



7 years ago
Charles Schwab to close Singapore office

Charles Schwab to close Singapore office

Discount brokerage company Charles Schwab Corp said on Thursday it will close its Singapore office, less than two years after opening it. "Charles Schwab Singapore will cease to provide services and will close its office in Singapore. We will no longer open new accounts for prospective clients," it said in a statement.



7 years ago
Nissan CEO, others received excess compensation in violation of rules: source

Nissan CEO, others received excess compensation in violation of rules: source

An internal probe at Nissan Motor Co has determined that Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa and multiple other executives had received excess stock performance-related compensation in violation of company rules, a source said on Thursday.



7 years ago
Cathay shares fall nearly 4% after chairman resigns

Cathay shares fall nearly 4% after chairman resigns

Shares in Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd fell nearly 4% in early trade on Thursday following the resignation of its chairman after the market closed on the previous day.



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