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Futures inch higher on hopes of quick economic revival

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as signs of more official stimulus supported hopes of an economic recovery from a coronavirus-led slump, even as six U.S. states saw a record rise in new COVID-19 cases.



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UK's Supreme Court rules against Mastercard, Visa in retailers' fees battle

Britain's highest court on Wednesday upheld an earlier Court of Appeal ruling that credit card companies Visa and Mastercard restricted competition in the way they set fees for retailers, opening the way for them to seek compensation.



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Trade war? U.S. battle over kitchen cabinets really a domestic dispute

The anti-China trade mood has reached U.S. kitchens, where a battle is being waged over competing visions of where and how cabinets should be made.



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These 7 states might give you a tax break for work-from-home costs

Employees who are still working from their couches can't take a write-off on their 2020 federal return, yet a handful of states will allow you a tax deduction for costs employers won't reimburse.

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Stocks grind higher as recovery hopes stand firm

Europe's shares added to their best gains in almost a month as safety plays lost their lustre on Wednesday, with hopes of a rapid economic recovery holding firm against a resurgence of global coronavirus cases.



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Wall Street set to extend three-day rally on recovery hopes

Wall Street's main indexes were set to open higher on Wednesday, building on their three-day rally as signs of more official stimulus supported hopes of an economic recovery, even as six U.S. states saw a record rise in new coronavirus cases.



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PepsiCo's Aunt Jemima brand to change name, logo: NBC News

PepsiCo Inc's Aunt Jemima pancake mix will change its name and image in an effort by the brand to distance itself from racial stereotypes, NBC News reported on Wednesday.



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Here's why you need to up your financial literacy: It's costing you money

Here's how to get a better idea of the true cost of your purchase. Start by looking for the hidden costs.

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Oil falls on fears of more COVID-19 cases

Oil prices fell on Wednesday on fears about fresh outbreaks of COVID-19 but prices drew some support from stimulus measures and positive tests of a drug that could save some critically ill patients.



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Mars Inc says evaluating changing Uncle Ben's brand image

Mars Inc is "evaluating all possibilities" regarding changes to its Uncle Ben's rice brand image, the food company told Reuters on Wednesday, following news that PepsiCo Inc was dropping its Aunt Jemima brand.



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Wall Street opens higher on hopes of swift economic recovery

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, rising for a fourth straight session, as signs of more stimulus bolstered hopes of a quick economic rebound, even as six U.S. states saw a record rise in new coronavirus cases.



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Trump administration vows to push for 'broad reset' at WTO

The Trump administration will push for a broad reset of "outdated tariff determinations" at the World Trade Organization to right what it sees as years of unfair treatment of the United States, a top trade official will tell lawmakers on Wednesday.



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Looking for work during the coronavirus pandemic: How recent college grads can up their game

Once looking forward to a strong economy, recent college graduates are now scrambling to find jobs.

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Google releases new ad features to help small businesses

Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday introduced new advertising features intended to help local businesses get more customers and recover from the coronavirus pandemic.



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Acknowledging 'racial stereotype,' PepsiCo to drop Aunt Jemima name, brand

PepsiCo Inc will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup, it said on Wednesday, dropping a mascot criticized for a racist history.



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