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U.S. manufacturing activity slows further in July

U.S. manufacturing activity slows further in July

U.S. manufacturing activity slowed to a near three-year low in July and a measure of new orders received by factories rebounded slightly, as the negative effects of a bitter trade war between the United States and China lingered.



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Similar 'adjustments' by the Federal Reserve in the 1990s led to boom times for stocks

The central bank made "midcycle adjustments" in 1995 and 1998, cutting rates three times, which drove the S&P 500 higher.

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Wedding loans exist and couples are borrowing $11,000 on average to pay for the perfect day

With loans for pricey weddings on the rise, experts are concerned about bigger burdens for Americans already swamped with debt.

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August is typically a rough month for stocks and could be again

Uncertainty looms after the Fed's rate cut, but traders haven't lost optimism.

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Kellogg's profit and sales beat estimates on strong snacks demand

Kellogg's profit and sales beat estimates on strong snacks demand

Kellogg Co beat Wall Street expectations for quarterly sales and profit on Thursday, driven by higher demand for its snacks, including Pringles and Pop-Tarts, in North America, sending its shares up about 4% before the bell.



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Here are the biggest analyst calls of the day: IBM, Corning, RH & more

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday

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Fannie Mae net income falls, seen paying $3.4 billion to U.S. Treasury

Fannie Mae net income falls, seen paying $3.4 billion to U.S. Treasury

Fannie Mae's net income fell in the second quarter from a year-ago due to losses on its derivatives, while it is expected to pay $3.4 billion in dividends to the U.S. Treasury, the No. 1 U.S. mortgage financing agency said on Thursday.



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U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; labor market still tightening

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; labor market still tightening

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased last week, but the trend in claims remained consistent with tightening labor market conditions.



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Wall St. set to open flat as focus shifts to mixed earnings

Wall St. set to open flat as focus shifts to mixed earnings

U.S. stocks were set to open flat on Thursday, with focus shifting back to a mixed bag of corporate earnings after a cautious message from the Federal Reserve on interest rates drove some of the biggest falls since May in the previous session.



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BMW says it can shift production to Europe from Oxford if Brexit results in no deal

BMW says it can shift production to Europe from Oxford if Brexit results in no deal

BMW's Chief Executive on Thursday said the German carmaker can move more production of its Mini to a plant in the Netherlands if Britain fails to strike a trade deal with the European Union after its exit from the common market.



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Using PR to Grow Your Startup: Part II

Using PR to Grow Your Startup: Part II

This week, we’re walking through some tactical moves startups can make to begin building out their own PR strategies. Continue reading

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U.S. factory activity growth slows to weakest in nearly three years

U.S. factory activity growth slows to weakest in nearly three years

The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in July, but the pace of growth decelerated to its weakest in nearly three years stemming from a broad decline in activities from the month before, an industry report released on Thursday showed.



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Here's how to feel richer with the money you already have

You don't necessarily need to make more money to feel wealthy. Try doing more with the funds you already have. These tips can help you get started.

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NYSE-owner ICE beats profit view on growth in transaction, data units

NYSE-owner ICE beats profit view on growth in transaction, data units

Intercontinental Exchange Inc , which owns the New York Stock Exchange, on Thursday beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit, helped by growth across its transaction and clearing business and data services unit.



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Fed rate cut, trade wars: How to know if you have too much risk in your portfolio

The markets could be in for a bumpy ride. If you have a set-it-and-forget-it approach to your portfolio, you may want to reevaluate your positions.

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