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U.S. to delay China tariffs on some products, including laptops, cell phones

U.S. to delay China tariffs on some products, including laptops, cell phones

The Trump administration on Tuesday delayed imposing a 10% import tariff on laptops, cell phones, video game consoles and some other products made in China that had been scheduled to start next month, in an abrupt pull-back from a hardline stance on Chinese trade.



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CBS, Viacom reach agreement in principle: sources

CBS, Viacom reach agreement in principle: sources

CBS Corp and Viacom Inc have reached an agreement in principle, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, reuniting media mogul Sumner Redstone's U.S. entertainment empire after 13 years apart.



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Money stress traps many women into staying in unhappy marriages

A large number of American women stay in marriages that are unhealthy and even border on dysfunctional due to financial insecurity and stress, and the ongoing gender pay gap.

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Shares fall after Argentina peso tumble, safe-havens shine

Shares fall after Argentina peso tumble, safe-havens shine

Share markets fell for a third straight day on Tuesday as fears about a drawnout global trade war, protests in Hong Kong and a crash in Argentina's peso currency kept investors huddled in bonds, gold, and the Japanese yen for safety.



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Snap, in augmented reality push, launches new Spectacles

Snap, in augmented reality push, launches new Spectacles

Snap Inc said Tuesday it will launch a new version of its Spectacles sunglasses, which will have the capability of capturing photos and videos and uploading them directly to its unit Snapchat, as the technology company works to develop its augmented reality features.



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Here's why some people don't mind overpaying the IRS

More than 4 out of 10 people polled by NerdWallet are perfectly fine with taking home less pay and sending more money to the IRS throughout the year. That's because they're banking on a big refund next year.

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Stocks bounce, safe havens retreat as Trump delays China tariff

Stocks bounce, safe havens retreat as Trump delays China tariff

Asian shares joined a global equities rally and safe-haven government bonds pulled back on Wednesday, after Washington delayed tariffs on some Chinese imports in much-needed relief for markets gripped by political and economic turmoil.



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U.S. inflation accelerates; Fed rate cut still expected

U.S. inflation accelerates; Fed rate cut still expected

U.S. consumer prices increased broadly in July, but the signs of an acceleration in inflation will likely do little to change market expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month amid worsening trade tensions.



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Stock 'tape' glitch means it's still not exactly clear where the Dow, S&P 500 closed on Monday

There was a trading glitch at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. Here's what happened.

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Wall St. opens lower amid geopolitical tensions, trade worries

Wall St. opens lower amid geopolitical tensions, trade worries

U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday, tracking a global shift out of riskier assets, as investors grappled with simmering geopolitical tensions and fears of a recession due to a drawn-out U.S.-China trade war.



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Lower fees, snazzy branches: Hong Kong banks gird for online-only onslaught

Lower fees, snazzy branches: Hong Kong banks gird for online-only onslaught

Hong Kong's biggest banks are set to cut fees, boost digital services and jazz up branches with features such as touch-screen display panels to meet competition from new online-only lenders in one of the world's most profitable banking markets.



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Third Point cuts United Technologies stake after opposing Raytheon deal

Third Point cuts United Technologies stake after opposing Raytheon deal

Hedge fund Third Point LLC said on Tuesday that it recently cut its investment in United Technologies Corp , becoming the second activist hedge fund to sell shares after the company announced a merger with Raytheon Co. that the funds said they would not support.



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Trump just blinked, giving China a possible edge in trade war, Jim Chanos and others say

Some influential voices on Wall Street are saying that Trump blinked in the latest exchange with China.

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Here's how not to make the most common money mistake of all

The unknown doesn't have to be scary. Just learn a few things about investing.

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Oil drops on demand concerns, rising U.S. shale output

Oil drops on demand concerns, rising U.S. shale output

Oil prices dropped on Tuesday after see-sawing throughout the session as lingering concerns over global demand and rising U.S. output offset expectations for major producers to further curtail supply.



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