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What to buy over the Labor Day weekend as the next round of tariffs kicks in

For consumers, Labor Day sales may be the last chance to avoid higher prices on some products.

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Automaker discounts are bigger heading into the Labor Day weekend sales push. How to snag a deal

With cars sitting on lots longer and dealerships needing room for next year's models, consumers may be able to find sizable discounts on certain models.

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'Hidden sales tax': How Trump's tariffs will impact prices — and what consumers can do about it

For consumers, Labor Day sales may be the last chance to avoid higher prices on some products.

7 years ago

Here's what happened during August's wild month for the stock market

Stocks were so volatile in August they gave Wall Street a collective case of whiplash.

7 years ago
Delays expected at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport as KLM ground staff strike

Delays expected at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport as KLM ground staff strike

Ground staff for the Dutch arm of Air France KLM SA are set to strike on Monday morning at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, likely causing delays and canceled flights, the Dutch union FNV said Saturday.



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'It's an unjustified tax': Craft beer brewers face rising prices as Trump escalates China trade war

Independent brewers are increasingly concerned about headwinds as President Donald Trump's tariffs increase prices on everything from aluminum cans to brewing equipment.

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If you're looking to retire early, think about moving to one of these 10 US cities

The 10 best U.S. cities for early retirement are ranked by effective income tax rate for retirees, the average cost of a silver health insurance plan for a 60-year-old, the concentration of nearby medical facilities, crime statistics and more.

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Freenet-led revolt against Sunrise's UPC deal gains allies

Freenet-led revolt against Sunrise's UPC deal gains allies

Sunrise Communications' proposed takeover of Liberty Global's Swiss UPC business faces a revolt with at least two big investors joining top shareholder Freenet in opposing the 6.3 billion Swiss franc ($6.46 billion) deal, sources said.



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China to exempt Tesla cars from 10% purchase tax

China to exempt Tesla cars from 10% purchase tax

China will exempt Tesla Inc's electric vehicles from its purchase tax, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said on Friday, a concession made amidst trade tensions with the United States.



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Oil prices fall but set for weekly gain as trade row rhetoric eases

Oil prices fall but set for weekly gain as trade row rhetoric eases

Oil prices gave back some of their recent gains on Friday, but were still headed for the biggest weekly increase since early July, boosted by an easing of China-U.S. trade rhetoric, a decline in U.S stockpiles and a looming hurricane in Florida.



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Stock futures rise on U.S.-China trade optimism

Stock futures rise on U.S.-China trade optimism

U.S. stocks index futures rose on Friday, as investors took comfort from signals that the United States and China will resume trade talks.



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Some temporary weights on U.S. inflation ease in July

Some temporary weights on U.S. inflation ease in July

The U.S. Federal Reserve's favored measure of inflation increased last month at the pace expected by Wall Street for the first time this year.



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China will exempt Tesla cars from purchase tax

China will exempt Tesla cars from purchase tax

China will exempt Tesla Inc's electric vehicles (EV) from purchase tax, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said on its website.



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Campbell's profit beats estimates on cost cuts, shares rise

Campbell's profit beats estimates on cost cuts, shares rise

U.S. food company Campbell Soup Co reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, benefiting from cost cuts, sending shares up 5% before the bell.



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Trump prods General Motors over its auto plants in China

Trump prods General Motors over its auto plants in China

U.S. President Donald Trump, who is engaged in a trade war with Beijing, said on Friday that American automaker General Motors had opened major plants in China before he took office and should begin moving its operations back to the United States.



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