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Fed's Daly says her 'bias' is to run hot U.S. economy

Fed's Daly says her 'bias' is to run hot U.S. economy

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday signaled support for continued U.S. monetary policy accommodation, saying she believes the benefits of running a "hot" economy currently outweigh the potential costs.



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Forever 21 prepares for potential bankruptcy filing: Bloomberg

Forever 21 prepares for potential bankruptcy filing: Bloomberg

Fashion retailer Forever 21 Inc is preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the plans.



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Retailers howl as U.S. trade agency locks in 15% tariffs on Sept. 1

Retailers howl as U.S. trade agency locks in 15% tariffs on Sept. 1

The Trump administration on Wednesday made official its extra 5% tariff on $300 billion in Chinese imports and set collection dates of Sept. 1 and Dec. 15, prompting hundreds of U.S. retail, footwear, toy and technology companies to warn of price hikes.



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Struggling jewelry maker Pandora to relaunch brand at LA event

Struggling jewelry maker Pandora to relaunch brand at LA event

Pandora , the world's biggest jeweler maker, will relaunch its brand at an event in Los Angeles later on Wednesday as it tries to attract middle-class shoppers seeking affordable luxury back to its stores.



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U.S. agriculture secretary says Trump will announce way to boost biofuel demand soon

U.S. agriculture secretary says Trump will announce way to boost biofuel demand soon

U.S. President Donald Trump will announce a plan to boost demand for biofuels within weeks, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said on Wednesday, as the administration seeks to assuage farmers angered by its expanded use of waivers freeing refineries from their obligation to blend ethanol into the fuel supply.



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Federal corruption probe hits home for UAW boss, contract talks under 'storm cloud'

Federal corruption probe hits home for UAW boss, contract talks under 'storm cloud'

The FBI on Wednesday conducted searches at the home of United Auto Workers President Gary Jones, a union retreat and multiple other locations as part of a corruption probe into illegal payments to union officials, posing fresh problems for the union at a pivotal time.



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NFL should let players use CBD for pain management, says Hall of Fame rusher Terrell Davis

"It's worked for me. It's worked for a lot of players," the two-time Denver Broncos Super Bowl champion says.

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Third Point, U.S. settle over antitrust filing in DowDuPont stake

Third Point, U.S. settle over antitrust filing in DowDuPont stake

Third Point LLC has agreed to pay more than $600,000 to settle allegations the hedge fund failed to properly file for antitrust clearance when it bought DowDuPont stock two years ago, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday.



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Stocks shed early losses; sterling tumbles on Brexit jitters

Stocks shed early losses; sterling tumbles on Brexit jitters

A gauge of equities worldwide shed early losses on Wednesday as Wall Street stocks rose despite looming recession jitters, while sterling tumbled as Britain's prime minister moved to restrict parliamentary time before the country's planned departure from the European Union.



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Wall Street rebounds as financial shares gain

Wall Street rebounds as financial shares gain

Gains in financial shares helped U.S. stocks reverse early losses on Wednesday, although investors were guarded amid worries about a recession and trade tensions between the United States and China.



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Over 200 U.S. footwear companies urge Trump to scrap proposed tariff hike

Over 200 U.S. footwear companies urge Trump to scrap proposed tariff hike

More than 200 U.S. footwear companies on Wednesday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to cancel proposed higher tariffs on Chinese imports that take effect beginning next month, calling them hidden taxes that will jack up consumer prices.



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Tiffany says sales could miss estimates if Hong Kong protests continue

Tiffany says sales could miss estimates if Hong Kong protests continue

Tiffany & Co warned on Wednesday of the impact the ongoing protests in Hong Kong are having on the company's sales, and said any deterioration in the situation may result in the jeweler's full-year sales coming in below its own forecasts.



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Burger King's China franchisee hires Citi for stake sale: sources

Burger King's China franchisee hires Citi for stake sale: sources

Tab Food Investments (TFI), the biggest worldwide franchisee of Burger King, has asked Citigroup to help to sell a minority stake in the business in China and Turkey, a deal which could fetch at least $200 million, two sources familiar with the matter said.



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Amazon in talks for stake in Indonesia's ride-hailing startup Go-Jek: source

Amazon in talks for stake in Indonesia's ride-hailing startup Go-Jek: source

Amazon.com Inc is in early talks with Go-Jek Group to buy a stake in the Indonesian ride-hailing startup, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.



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Gas prices drop to a 3-year Labor Day low, as more drivers hit the road this weekend

With gas prices at a 3-year low for the Labor Day weekend, more Americans will head out on road trips for the holiday. Depending on where they live, they might have more cash to spend.

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