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Trump says the Fed should cut rates anyway even though US and China have agreed to trade deal

US President Donald Trump speaks after announcing and initial deal with China while meeting the special Envoy and Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China Liu He at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on October 11, 2019. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Images …

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These stocks could be the biggest winners if the US completes this phased trade deal with China

US President Donald Trump shows a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping as he announces and initial deal with China while meeting the special Envoy and Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China Liu He Special Envoy and Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China Liu He at …

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Artists thrive after showing at artist alley during New York Comic Con

Artists thrive after showing at artist alley during New York Comic Con SEARCH QUOTES ‘};(function(){head=document.head||document.getElementsByTagName(“head”)[0],mpsload=document.createElement(“script”);mpsload.src=”http://”+mpsopts.host+”/fetch/ext/load-“+mpscall.site+”.js?nowrite=2″;mpsload.id=”mps-load”;head.insertBefore(mpsload,head.firstChild)})();

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I saved $300,000 by 26—doing these 5 weird things helped me save money

When it comes to growing your savings, there are a handful of traditional ways to do it, such as investing in the stock market or in your 401(k). And then there are the more creative strategies, such as dumpster diving, couch surfing for a few months or buying and selling …

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Profits expected to fall as earnings season kicks off in week ahead

Shipping containers at the Port of Seattle. Patti Domm | CNBC The third-quarter earnings season kicks off in the coming week, and it is likely to expose how much the trade war has cost companies’ bottom lines. First out of the gate are major banks and financial companies, with J.P. …

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Tech stock gains this big imply a strong 2019 stock market finish

Despite recent market volatility, stocks have still performed well this year. The Nasdaq Composite was the top performer of the three major indices. Over the first three quarters of 2019, the tech stock-heavy U.S. stock market benchmark jumped over 20%. That’s been a bullish indicator for the market most of …

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Many Americans are still struggling from the Great Recession

Pedestrians pass in front of the New York Stock Exchange. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Great Recession has officially been over for a decade. For many Americans, there’s little reason to celebrate. Many people’s finances haven’t recovered from the recession’s blows, according to a survey by personal …

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In ‘Catch and Kill,’ Ronan Farrow Recounts the Opposition He Faced Chasing the Harvey Weinstein Story

He didn’t let it go, though there were plenty of people who tried to pry him loose. In addition to the “all white, all male” chain of command at NBC, there was Weinstein himself, waging a war on all fronts. Image Part of the book is about Black Cube, the …

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To get in to a top college, your character matters, too

Steve Shepard | Getty Images Most people consider getting in to college a numbers game. However, in the wake of last year’s college admissions scandal, which underscored how much pressure parents and students feel to be accepted into elite universities, admissions directors are quietly turning their attention to something besides …

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Stocks are set to break out of a rut they’ve been stuck in for a year

Stocks have had some violent swings in both directions this year, but they keep coming back to the same place —and that may be setting up for longer term gains. At roughly 2,935-2,940, the S&P 500 is revisiting a chart point it’s been at a number of times this year, …

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