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Charitable contributions take a hit following tax reform

Early numbers show that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act negatively impacted individuals' charitable contributions.

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IAG orders 14 A321XLRs for Aer Lingus and Iberia

IAG on Monday ordered 14 of Airbus' new long-range version of the A321 passenger jet for its Irish Aer Lingus and Spanish Iberia airlines in order to boost their transatlantic routes, the company said on Tuesday.



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Explainer: 'Stablecoins' in the spotlight as Facebook unveils Libra cryptocurrency

The original cryptocurrency accounts for over half of the $285 billion global coin trading market. But that dominance is under threat, with a host of alternative digital coins emerging as developers race to build cryptocurrencies able to enter mainstream commerce and finance.



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Facebook takes aim at e-commerce with Libra cryptocurrency

Facebook plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra next year as part of its wider efforts to expand beyond social networking into e-commerce and global payments.



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Loonie little changed, pares earlier drop as oil price rallies

The Canadian dollar was little changed on Tuesday, paring earlier losses after slipping to a two-week low against the greenback, as a rally in oil prices offset domestic data showing an unexpected drop in April manufacturing sales.



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Exclusive: U.S. seen open to mechanism to end aircraft subsidy spat - sources

The United States is expected to be open to negotiations on an "enforceable mechanism" that could allow European planemaker Airbus to receive government funding on commercial terms and ease the risk of tit-for-tat sanctions, two U.S. sources said.



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Kellogg to cut jobs, take $35 million pretax hit on North America unit revamp

Kellogg Co said on Tuesday it would cut about 150 jobs and take a $35 million hit to trim its North American operations following the sale of Keebler biscuits and a handful of other brands for $1.3 billion in April.



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One group of stocks has been a surefire winner when the Fed cuts interest rates

Investors bracing themselves for lower Federal Reserve rates should think about loading up on health care stocks, history shows.

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Government bonds are now the 'most crowded' market trade, more popular than technology stocks

The move marks the first time investor preference for Treasurys has topped the list.

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Facebook shares jump on Libra plan, which could make it a major e-commerce, banking player

Facebook shares rose in premarket trading after the tech giant unveiled its part in a new digital currency.

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White House's Kudlow: U.S. looking for 'enforceable' trade deal with China - Fox

The United States wants to continue trade discussions with China that focus on structural changes and enforcement mechanisms when talks continue late this month during the G20 summit in Japan, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Tuesday.



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German government to buy three new Bombardier jets: papers

Germany's government will buy three new Bombardier jets this year, RND newspapers reported on Tuesday, adding that the deal would have a volume of 240 million euros ($268.51 million).



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Eviation targets commuters with electric plane Alice

An electric plane capable of flying up to 650 miles with nine passengers made its debut at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday, with its manufacturer targeting regional commuter routes such as the French capital to the southern city of Toulouse.



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Boost for Boeing as BA owner backs grounded 737 MAX jet

Boeing won a major vote of confidence at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday as British Airways owner IAG signed a letter of intent to buy 200 of its 737 MAX aircraft that have been grounded since March after two deadly crashes.



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Draghi questions market-based inflation indicators

Some market-based measures of inflation expectations have lost significance “due to technical conditions”, the European Central Bank’s President Mario Draghi said on Tuesday.



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