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China deal might not bail out lobster industry this New Year
American seafood exporters are optimistic that a new trade deal with China will allow them to claw back into one of the world's biggest markets for lobster, but help might not have arrived in time for the biggest day on the calendar. The busiest season for lobster exports to China is around Chinese
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Bank of America CEO: We should lend to oil companies, not divest from them
In a new interview, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said oil and gas companies need funding so they can be part of the solution to climate change.
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The economy's been growing forever. Stop worrying about it.
At some point the current economic expansion, the longest on record, will end.
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Elaine Chao describes people's biggest complaints about drones
Elaine Chao, secretary of the department of transportation, knows that people are bothered by drones. And the FAA is working on ways to address the issue.
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What you need to know about homeowner tax deductions
The tax benefits of buying a home differ by income and residency.
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US Treasury chief says trade deal possible with UK in a year
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested Saturday that Britain and America would be able to conclude a trade deal this year, despite lingering disagreements on a digital services tax and whether to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to build aspects of a new high-speed mobile network. Huawei is
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India, Brazil agree to boost ties in IT, biofuel and mining
India and Brazil on Saturday agreed to boost trade and investment across a range of fields such as defense, mining, biofuel, cybersecurity, food, the environment and health. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Brazil as “a valuable partner” as he and visiting President Jair Bolsonaro witnessed
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One year on, Brazilian city haunted by deadly dam collapse
Like she has so many other nights, Ana María Gomes is awakened by the cries of her husband and tries to calm him as he shouts for help from his mine coworkers. Sebastião Gomes, who worked in the environmental clean-up division of the mine in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, recounted the episode and said
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What drove user interest and what can we expect moving forward?
As we kick off 2020, we're taking a look at the past year's most popular stocks and the trends that fueled them. To do this, we took a peek within our award-winning technical analysis product Technical Insight to see which U.S. instruments yielded the highest search rate from our global investor
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Fiat Chrysler denies union bribery allegations in GM lawsuit
Fiat Chrysler is moving to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit filed by rival General Motors, denying allegations that it bribed union officials to impose higher labor costs on GM. In papers filed Friday with the federal court in Detroit, FCA argued that GM’s lawsuit is not based on facts. It also argued
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Fitch upgrades Greek credit rating by 1 notch to BB
Fitch ratings agency on Friday raised Greece's credit rating by one notch to BB with a positive outlook, implying that a further upgrade could come in the future. Finance Minister Christos Staikouras welcomed the upgrade, noting that it brings Greek bonds closer to investment grade — under Fitch
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The big lesson from the Bezos hack: Anyone can be a target
You may not think you're in the same league as Jeff Bezos when it comes to being a hacking target. Probably not, but you — and just about anyone else, potentially including senior U.S. government figures — could still be vulnerable to an attack similar to one the Amazon founder and Washington Post
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California OKs highly questioned LA County voting system
California’s secretary of state on Friday approved Los Angeles County’s new publicly owned computerized voting system — a first of its kind for the nation — but is requiring modifications to address serious security and technical problems identified in testing. Secretary of State Alex Padilla is also
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First Alaska retail pot shops get OK to allow on-site use
The first marijuana shops in Alaska where customers can partake on-site have gotten approval, putting them on the leading edge nationally. Visions for the spaces range from a living room feel to a brewery-style tasting room with a TV to watch football games. Zoning and ventilation requirements and
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US fines Delta $50,000 for booting off 3 Muslim passengers
Delta Air Lines is being fined $50,000 for ordering three Muslim passengers off planes even after the airline's own security officials cleared them to travel. Delta denied that it discriminated against the passengers in two separate incidents but agreed it could have handled the situations differently
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Energy firm withdraws permit application for Oregon pipeline
A Canadian energy company has withdrawn its application for a state permit for a controversial natural gas pipeline and export terminal in Oregon, and a project spokesman said Friday it is instead awaiting possible federal approval. Two Oregon state lawmakers on Friday accused the Jordan Cove Energy
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For businesses, virus in China fans fear and uncertainty
China’s worst health crisis in years has sparked fear and uncertainty for businesses from North America to Asia that depend on trade in the affected region. McDonald’s has shuttered restaurants in five Chinese cities, including the inland port city of Wuhan where the crisis is centered. Restrictions
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Why new FICO standards should keep risky borrowers out of the housing market
Changes are coming to FICO scores -- and that could help keep riskier borrowers out of the housing market, said Doug Duncan, chief economist at Fannie Mae.
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Stock market news live: Stocks end week lower as confirmed cases of coronavirus rise
Headlines moving the stock market in real time.
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Novavax exec: Making a coronavirus vaccine could take a long time
The coronavirus that has killed dozens and rattled markets has no immediate cure — and a vaccine could be years in the making, a medical executive told Yahoo Finance.
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The Argus Research View on Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments shares dipped 1% in a down market after posting annual declines in revenue and EPS for 4Q19 but beating consensus expectations for both. The company cheered semiconductor investors when it characterized its end markets as “stabilizing,” while not expressing undue optimism about the
