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Oil drops 3% on weak global economic data, U.S. crude stocks build

Oil drops 3% on weak global economic data, U.S. crude stocks build

Oil prices shed 3% on Wednesday after fresh Chinese and European economic revived global demand fears and U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly for the second week in a row.



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U.S. curve inverts for first time in 12 years; 30-year yield tumbles

U.S. curve inverts for first time in 12 years; 30-year yield tumbles

The U.S. Treasury yield curve temporarily inverted on Wednesday for the first time since June 2007 in a sign of investor concern that the world's biggest economy could be heading for recession.



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The IRS will waive this 2018 tax penalty for more than 400,000 filers

The IRS will automatically waive a tax underpayment penalty for a handful of 2018 filers. How to find out if you're affected.

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Exclusive: China curbs gold imports as trade war heats up

Exclusive: China curbs gold imports as trade war heats up

China has severely restricted imports of gold since May, bullion industry sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that could be aimed at curbing outflows of dollars and bolstering its yuan currency as economic growth slows.



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U.S. yield curve inverts for first time in 12 years, flags recession

U.S. yield curve inverts for first time in 12 years, flags recession

The U.S. Treasury yield curve inverted on Wednesday for the first time since June 2007, in a sign of investor concern that the world's biggest economy could be heading for recession.



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Trump sees Fed rather than trade war as source of market turmoil

Trump sees Fed rather than trade war as source of market turmoil

With global markets flashing concern about the fallout from the U.S.-China trade war and the near-term strength of the American economy, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday targeted Federal Reserve policy as the culprit for recent market turmoil.



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Crowdfunding for a Startup: How it Builds a Business’ Credibility

Crowdfunding for a Startup: How it Builds a Business’ Credibility

Guest Post | Aug 14, 2019 You see a need. You know that your new business can fill that need. The problem is that it takes an incredible amount of capital to start a business. Besides purchasing equipment, raw materials, and computer systems, you also have the expenses that no one ever thinks about when

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Ford extends warranties on 560,000 Focus, Fiesta models

Ford extends warranties on 560,000 Focus, Fiesta models

Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it was extending warranties on clutch and related hardware in 560,000 Focus and Fiesta cars in the United States and Canada after reports of problems with their six-speed transmission.



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Factbox: Where's the fit? Sensor specialist AMS eyes lighting group Osram

Factbox: Where's the fit? Sensor specialist AMS eyes lighting group Osram

Austrian sensor specialist AMS plans to buy Osram Licht in a deal that would value the bigger, German group at 4.3 billion euros ($4.8 billion).



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U.S. stocks stumble on fears of looming recession

U.S. stocks stumble on fears of looming recession

Wall Street stumbled on Wednesday as investors fled equities for safe-haven assets, seeking shelter amid gathering signs that a recession could be on the horizon.



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WeWork preps for IPO with growing revenues and widening losses

WeWork preps for IPO with growing revenues and widening losses

WeWork owner The We Company on Wednesday published detailed financial statements for the first time, showing it lost more than $900 million in the first half of 2019 while revenue doubled, as it steps up preparations for an initial public offering next month.



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Novartis says Avexis' Chief Science Officer, head of R&D no longer at company

Novartis says Avexis' Chief Science Officer, head of R&D no longer at company

Novartis said on Wednesday that the chief science officer and top research and development executive at its Avexis unit are no longer at the company after some data from early testing of the unit's more than $2 million gene therapy Zolgensma was manipulated.



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Forget technology, cash is still king when it comes to teen spending

According to a new survey, 75% of teens have made purchases in cash and 80% who get money from their parents are paid in cash.

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Macy's not looking to raise prices if new tariffs imposed: CEO

Macy's not looking to raise prices if new tariffs imposed: CEO

Macy's Inc Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gennette said on Wednesday that the department store chain would not raise prices on products if the Trump administration goes ahead with its latest 10% tariffs.



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Wall Street slides as recession fears grow

Wall Street slides as recession fears grow

Wall Street main indexes slid 1.5% on Wednesday, as a closely watched U.S. bond market indicator pointed to a renewed risk of recession following poor economic data from Germany and China.



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