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US economy grew at strong 3.2% rate in first quarter, overcoming worries about slow start to year
FinanceAssociated PressUS stocks move sideways despite strong economic growth
A government report showing solid economic growth and a mixed bag of corporate earnings sent U.S. stocks sideways in early trading Friday on Wall Street. Stocks are on pace to finish the week barely higher after investors weighed contrasting earnings results. Amazon and Ford led their respective sectors
NewsAFP NewsMacron tax cuts to help 15 million, but 'yellow vests' continue fight
France's finance minister promised Friday that some 15 million households would benefit from tax cuts announced by President Emmanuel Macron, but the move did little to calm tempers among "yellow vest" protesters. In a major address on Thursday night, the French leader promised a new round
NewsAFP NewsAlgeria protesters keep up pressure after resignations, arrests
Algerian protesters vowed Friday to keep up the pressure on the regime left behind by Abdelaziz Bouteflika, staging a tenth consecutive weekly mass rally after a string of people close to the toppled president were sacked or arrested over alleged graft. The interim administration has pledged to hold
NewsAFP NewsTrump tells Americans measles vaccination 'so important'
President Donald Trump on Friday urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles as an outbreak spread across the country, reaching the highest number of cases since 2000. "Vaccinations are so important," Trump told reporters at the White House. "They have to get their shots."
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Guardiola says City, Liverpool have set new Premier League standards
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City and Liverpool have raised the bar in what is required to win a Premier League title after a blockbuster campaign by both teams. If both sides win their remaining three games, Liverpool would finish the campaign on 97 points -- the third-highest tally in the Premier
NewsAFP NewsGuardiola says City, Liverpool have set new Premier League standards
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City and Liverpool have raised the bar in what is required to win a Premier League title after a blockbuster campaign by both teams. If both sides win their remaining three games, Liverpool would finish the campaign on 97 points -- the third-highest tally in the Premier
NewsAFP NewsSuspected Banksy work tackles climate protests
A new work believed to be by British street artist Banksy appeared near London's Marble Arch on Friday, where climate change protesters have camped out for days. The work features a child clasping a symbol of Extinction Rebellion, the group behind the protests, crouching next to a spade and a new
FinanceAssociated PressUber looks to raise up to $9B in initial public offering
Uber is planning to sell 180 million shares for between $44 and $50 each, valuing the ride-hailing giant lower than previous estimates in a sign that some of the excitement around ride-hailing has cooled. Uber also disclosed that PayPal plans to buy $500 million in stock at the IPO price, and that the
FinanceAssociated PressTrump to speak to a weakened National Rifle Association
The nation's largest gun rights organization was pivotal in President Donald Trump's victory in 2016. Three years later, the National Rifle Association is limping toward the next election divided and diminished. It's a reversal that has stunned longtime observers and raises questions about
NewsAFP NewsRenault wants joint holding with Nissan: media
French car maker Renault wants to create a common holding company with its Japanese partner Nissan that will own 100 percent of both auto manufacturers, the business daily Nikkei reported Friday. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources close to the proposal, said that the shareholders of Renault and
NewsAFP NewsStock markets muted despite US economy surging
Global stock markets were mixed on Friday despite the US economy smashing expectations during the first three months of the year, with analysts warning of an economic divergence between the US and the rest of the world. Traders have been cheered by a string of better-than-expected earnings from corporate
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Work messaging app Slack takes next step for IPO
Work messaging platform Slack is taking the next step in filing to go public, the latest in several highly anticipated tech IPOs. In documents posted with the Securities and Exchange Commission Friday, Slack Technologies Inc. says it posted a loss of $138.9 million on revenue of $400 million in the
NewsAFP NewsPolice in 'Good Friday' hunt for Cyprus serial murder victims
The search focused on two lakes southwest of Nicosia where the suspect, named in local media as Nicos Metaxas, a 35-year-old Greek Cypriot army officer, allegedly confessed to having dumped the bodies. The suspect has admitted to killing seven foreign women and underage girls in total on the Mediterranean
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Markets Right Now: Stocks fall as weak earnings offset GDP
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are opening lower Friday after weak earnings reports offset a report showing solid growth in the U.S. economy. The economy ...
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Momota survives scare to march into badminton semi-finals
Japan's world number one Kento Momota suffered a scare on the way to an ultimately comprehensive quarter-final victory at the Badminton Asia Championships on Friday. The reigning champion and top seed lost the first game to home player Lu Guangzu before storming back to march into the semi-finals
NewsAFP NewsMomota survives scare to march into badminton semi-finals
Japan's world number one Kento Momota suffered a scare on the way to an ultimately comprehensive quarter-final victory at the Badminton Asia Championships on Friday. The reigning champion and top seed lost the first game to home player Lu Guangzu before storming back to march into the semi-finals
FinanceAssociated PressExxon's 1Q profit tumbles 49% partly on higher spending
Exxon Mobil's first-quarter profit fell by half to $2.35 billion as the company spent more on oil production and was hit by lower margins in its refinery business. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations, and the shares fell in early trading Friday. During the quarter, Exxon continued
NewsAFP NewsKvitova comes from behind to reach Stuttgart semis
World number three Petra Kvitova overcame a rocky start to beat Anastasija Sevastova in three sets and progress to the last four of the WTA tournament in Stuttgart on Friday. Along with Japanese world number one Naomi Osaka, Kvitova is one of the favourites in Stuttgart.
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Peapack-Gladstone: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
The bank, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, said it had earnings of 58 cents per share. The bank holding company posted revenue of $56.3 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $41.7 ...
NewsAFP NewsUS economy surges at the start of 2019
The unexpected surge will be welcome news for President Donald Trump, who rattled the economy by shutting down the government for five weeks in December and January in a battle with Democrats over funding for a border wall. GDP expanded at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the January-March period, smashing
