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Snapchat redesign hasn’t hurt downloads, says App Annie

Lucas Jackson | Reuters Snap cofounders Evan Spiegel (C) and Bobby Murphy ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with NYSE Group President Thomas Farley shortly before the company’s IPO in New York, U.S., March 2, 2017. Snap’s downloads have remained strong, according to one estimate, …

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Cramer’s charts reveal that euphoria caused the stock market meltdown

While CNBC’s Jim Cramer is content to blame the market’s recent sell-off on high-risk products that traders used to bet against volatility, he knows there could be more to the story. That’s why the “Mad Money” host recruited technician Carley Garner, the co-founder of DeCarley Trading and the author of …

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Trump discuss Iran with Saudi and Emirati leaders

Bandar Algaloud | Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court | Reuters President Donald Trump gestures as Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (R) stands next to him during a reception ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2017. U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Iran’s “destabilizing activities” and other security …

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Infrastructure bill may not pass this year, Republican senator says

Bill Clark | CQ Roll Call | Getty Images Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks with reporters about the tax reform plan between votes in the Capitol on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The U.S. Senate’s second highest-ranking Republican said on Tuesday it will be “challenging” to win approval of an infrastructure …

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This mindset increases your chance of achieving success, according to science

Slaven Vlasic | Getty Image Mark Cuban speaks onstage during the THRIVE with Arianna Huffington panel at The Town Hall during 2016 Advertising Week New York on September 28, 2016 in New York City. Billionaire Cuban, an investor for “Shark Tank,” also faced obstacles early in his career. In an …

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Yields started jumping right at this moment with Powell

Bond yields rose to the highs of the day as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell laid out a case where the Fed could raise rates more than it has forecast. “At the December meeting the median participant called for three rate increases in 2018,” Powell said Tuesday in response to …

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US consumer confidence index February

Eddie Seal | Bloomberg | Getty Images A shopper makes a purchase at a Best Buy store in Corpus Christi, Texas. U.S. consumer confidence surged in February, building off its rebound from January and reaching the highest level since 2000. The Conference Board’s measure of consumer attitudes on current and …

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Disney donates $1 million to youth STEM programs

Alberto E. Rodriguez | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Actor Letitia Wright who plays ‘Shuri’ from Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2017 Marvel Studios Panel in 2017. “It is thrilling to see how inspired young audiences were by the spectacular technology in the film,” …

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White House cuts deal with Boeing for two new Air Force Ones: NBC News

Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, June 13, 2017. The White House has confirmed that the administration has reached a deal with Boeing for two new Air Force One planes, according to NBC News. “President Trump has …

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Citi makes Intel a ‘top pick’ because of chipmaker’s booming corporate sales

David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Attendees view the Acer Switch 7 laptop computer powered by the Intel Corp. i7 processor at the company’s booth during the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Intel shares will rise due to its strong chip sales to companies, according …

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