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Oil near one-week high on weak dollar, stocks rally

FILE PHOTO – Pump jacks drill for oil in the Monterey Shale, California, U.S. on April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices gained on Friday as the dollar slipped to a three-year low and global stocks headed for their... More »

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Got cash? Here is what to do with it now

U.S. Dollar banknotes are seen in this photo illustration taken February 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/Illustration CHICAGO – Cash is no longer trash. While there is no return to the 5 percent money market yields savers got a decade ago, there is some r... More »

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Oil prices rise 1 percent as stocks markets steady

FILE PHOTO: An offshore oil platform is seen in Huntington Beach, California, U.S., September 28, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose by 1 percent on Monday, recovering at least some of last week’s steep losses as Asia... More »

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Ways to ease social media’s strain on your wallet

FILE PHOTO – A visitor takes a picture of the Instagram application logo at the Young Entrepreneurs fair in Paris, France, February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jessica Jones, 26, jokes that when she wants to spend more money, she goes... More »

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Inflation threat deepens European equity sell-off

The German share price index, DAX board, is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, February 2, 2018. REUTERS/Staff/Remote LONDON (Reuters) – European stocks suffered a sharp sell-off at the open on Monday, tracking big drops in Asia as growing infla... More »

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Oil prices fall amid market sell off, Brent near one-month low

FILE PHOTO: An oil pump is seen operating in the Permian Basin near Midland, Texas, U.S. on May 3, 2017. Picture taken May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Ernest Scheyder/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices on Monday extended declines from the end of last week amid a wid... More »

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Dreading your taxes? Try filing as U.S. military

U.S. service member stands guard as an U.S. military transport plane lands at the Kandahar air base, Afghanistan January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani – RC1A69651DE0 NEW YORK (Reuters) – No matter how U.S. tax policies evolve in the future, it is doubtful tha... More »

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Win, Lose or Draw: First jobs of animation sensations

David Silverman, director nominated for Animated Short Film for “Maggie Simpson In The Longest Daycare” and Matt Groening (R) arrive at the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California February 24, 2013 REUTERS/Adrees Latif NEW YORK (Reuters) – Think of the go... More »

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Trump on Twitter (Jan 26) – Davos, Paul Kagame

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonald... More »

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Soothe the financial bite of a ‘bad’ dog

FILE PHOTO – A woman walks with her dog into the surf at Fingal Beach, located just 1 km (0.62 miles) south of the Queensland and New South Wales border, near the town of Tweed Heads June 22, 2013. REUTERS/David Gray NEW YORK(Reuters) – Try to imagine the “wor... More »

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Dollar wallows near three-year lows on U.S. government shutdown

FILE PHOTO: Sheets of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on the five-dollar bill currency are inspected through a magnifying glass at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington March 26, 2015. REUTERS/Gary Cameron/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – The d... More »

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Russia to sell six SU-30 warplanes to Myanmar: RIA

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will sell six SU-30 warplanes to Myanmar, the RIA news agency reported on Monday, citing the Russian Defence Ministry. Myanmar was also interested in buying other Russian military hardware for its land and naval forces, RIA reported. ... More »

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Your estate plan needs an update, even if it is new

A generic picture of a some office folders or binders. OFFPO REUTERS/Catherine Benson NEW YORK (Reuters) – Got a dusty old binder with your will and estate plan? Even if you had your paperwork set up a few years ago, all of your documents are now out of date, ... More »

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Oil retreats from $70 highs but set for fourth week of gains

FILE PHOTO: An offshore oil platform is seen in Huntington Beach, California, U.S. September 28, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday after hitting a three-year high of more than $70 a barrel the previous day, bu... More »

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Futures rise as investors assess big bank earnings

FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., January 8, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures rose and pointed to a positive open for Wall Street on Friday as investors digested fourth-... More »

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Factbox: Australian Open women’s singles champions

(Reuters) – List of Australian Open women’s singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated): 2017 Serena Williams (U.S.) bt Venus Williams (U.S.) 6-4 6-4 2016 Angelique Kerber (Germany) bt Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4 2015 Serena Will... More »

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Factbox: Australian Open men’s singles champions

(Reuters) – List of Australian Open men’s singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated): 2017 Roger Federer (Switzerland) bt Rafa Nadal (Spain) 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 2016 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) bt Andy Murray (Britain) 6-1 7-5 7-6(3... More »

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Penpix of the top women’s contenders at Australian Open

(Reuters) – Penpix of the top women’s contenders at the 2018 Australian Open, which begins on Monday: Simona Halep (Romania) World ranking: 1 Born: Sept. 27, 1991 (Age 26) Height: 1.68 metres Plays: Right-handed Grand slam titles: 0 WTA match record in 2018 (w... More »

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Penpix of top men’s contenders at the Australian Open

(Reuters) – Penpix of top men’s contenders at the 2018 Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on Monday. Roger Federer (Switzerland) World ranking: 2 Born: Aug. 8, 1981 (Age 36) Height: 1.85 metres Plays: Right-handed Grand slam titles: 19 (Australian... More »

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Grad school can be worth it if you pick wisely: study

Graduating seniors line up to receive their diplomas during Commencement at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S., May 26, 2017. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (The Jan. 10 story was refiled to clarify description of Sallie Mae as a student loan lender ins... More »

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Dollar extends losses vs yen after BOJ tapering talk

FILE PHOTO: Japan Yen and U.S. Dollar notes are seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar extended losses against the yen on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan’s move to trim Japanes... More »

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U.S. crude hits three-year high as prices climb in tight market

FILE PHOTO: A pump jack operates at a well site leased by Devon Energy Production Company near Guthrie, Oklahoma, U.S., September 15, 2015. REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, with U.S. crude touching its hig... More »

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History Lessons: First jobs of famous historians

FILE PHOTO: Drew Gilpin Faust speaks to reporters after being introduced as the 28th president of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts February 11, 2007. REUTERS/Adam Hunger NEW YORK (Reuters) – (This January 4 story has been refiled to remove refere... More »

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Dollar steady but its funding costs soar ahead of year-end

A U.S. Dollar note is seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar was little changed against other major currencies on Monday in holiday-thinned trading while the cost of swapping the yen for th... More »

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Nadal out of season-opening Abu Dhabi event

Tennis – ATP World Tour Finals – The O2 Arena, London, Britain – November 13, 2017 Spain’s Rafael Nadal during a press conference after losing his group stage match against Belgium’s David Goffin Action Images via Reuters/Tony O’Brien (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal ha... More »

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Trump on Twitter (Dec 22) – Tax cut, Missile defense bill

U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn as he departs the White House to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, U.S., December 21, 2017. REUTERS/Jim Bourg The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter a... More »

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Oil dips from highs, but OPEC’s cuts still support market

FILE PHOTO: A pump jack operates at a well site leased by Devon Energy Production Company near Guthrie, Oklahoma, U.S., September 15, 2015. REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices on Friday dipped away from some of their highest levels ... More »

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Dollar edges up, euro slumps after Catalan vote

FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Dollar note is seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar edged up on Friday though it remained on track for weekly losses, while the euro slumped after Catalan vo... More »

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Trump on Twitter (Dec 21) – Tax Cuts, Home sales

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates with Congressional Republicans after the U.S. Congress passed sweeping tax overhaul legislation on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements w... More »

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Your Money: Get ready for a flood of difficult divorces in 2018

A rose is covered with fresh snow on a cold winter day in the village of Lavacherie, Belgium December 3, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman NEW YORK (Reuters) – Acrimonious couples who were racing to get divorced by Dec. 31 or face dire tax consequences can breathe a s... More »

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A Model Life: How Petra Nemcova transformed tragedy into joy

FILE PHOTO: 70th Cannes Film Festival – Model Petra Nemcova poses on the red carpet prior to the screening of the film “Nelyubov” (Loveless) in Cannes, France, May 18, 2017. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – If Petra Nemcova’s life were a m... More »

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U.S. tax overhaul requires new math for 529 savings plans

The top of the cap of a graduating student is pictured during their graduation ceremony at UC San Diego in San Diego, California, U.S. June 17, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake NEW YORK (Reuters) – Families with children in private or parochial school will be able to ... More »

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Work hard, play hard: Life lessons from Sammy Hagar

FILE PHOTO: Chickenfoot guitarist Joe Satriani (L) performs with singer Sammy Hagar during the 43rd Montreux Jazz Festival early July 5, 2009. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo (The writer is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are his own.) By Chri... More »

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Golf: Rose cruises to Indonesian Masters title

(Reuters) – England’s Justin Rose carded a 10-under-par 62 in the final round of the Indonesian Masters on Sunday to record a dominant eight-stroke victory at the Asian Tour event. Play was delayed on Friday and Saturday due to multiple weather interruptions, ... More »

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An update on winners and losers on the U.S. tax scorecard

A man walks the campus of the City College of New York in the Harlem borough of New York, U.S., December 16, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz NEW YORK (Reuters) – In the lead-up to the conference agreement for the U.S. Tax Cut & Jobs Act released on Friday, there w... More »

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Wall Street set for higher open as tax bill concerns wane

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) – Wall Street was set to open higher on Friday, recovering from a bout of uncertainty surrounding the passage of the Republ... More »

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TSX futures point to flat opening

FILE PHOTO: A sign board displaying Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) stock information is seen in Toronto June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index futures were little changed on Friday even as oil prices rose amid ongoing... More »

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Oil prices edge up on North Sea pipeline outage, falling stocks

FILE PHOTO – A pumpjack brings oil to the surface in the Monterey Shale, California, U.S. April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Friday, lifted by the Forties pipeline outage in the North Sea, ongo... More »

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Vivienne Tam scales fashion peaks with China Chic

Designer Vivienne Tam celebrates the successful completion of her Fall/Winter 2012 collection show during New York Fashion Week February 15, 2012. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some of us are fortunate to find a calling in life early on... More »

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Use balance transfers to start 2018 with path to pay off debt

U.S. outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen arrives for a news conference after a two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, U.S. December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst NEW YORK (Reuters) – When the U.S. Federal Reserve raises ... More »

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Grad students plead for mercy from U.S. tax overhaul

FILE PHOTO – Graduate students rally against the proposed GOP tax reform bill at Union Square in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 29, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton CHICAGO (Reuters) – Graduate student Mollie Marr is worried th... More »

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European stocks rally after Brexit, banking rules deals

The German share price index, DAX board, is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, December 6, 2017. REUTERS/Staff/Remote/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – European stocks rallied to a week’s high on Friday as Britain and the European Union announced a ... More »

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Sterling rises, euro edges down as Brexit deal may be near

British Pound Sterling banknotes are seen in a counter machine at the Money Service Austria company’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 16, 2017. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger TOKYO (Reuters) – Sterling rose while the euro edged down on Friday, as traders wa... More »

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Oil stable as strong Chinese demand counters rising dollar

FILE PHOTO – A pump jack is seen at sunrise near Bakersfield, California October 14, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices were stable on Friday as the weight of a strengthening U.S. dollar was countered by China’s relentless thirst for... More »

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Strong November U.S. job gains anticipated- wages seen rising

Brochures are displayed for job seekers at the Construction Careers Now! hiring event in Denver, Colorado U.S. August 2, 2017. REUTERS/Rick Wilking WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth likely increased at a strong clip in November and wages rebounded as the ... More »

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Kuznetsova out of Australian Open with wrist injury

Aug 31, 2017- New York, NY, USA- Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia hits a backhand against Kurumi Nara of Japan (not pictured) on day four of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY S... More »

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Retail disruption is nothing compared to gnarly first jobs

Casper CEO Philip Krim speaks at the Wall Street Journal Digital conference in Laguna Beach, California, U.S., October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake NEW YORK (Reuters) – If any industry is in the throes of total disruption right now, it is retail. Some brick-an... More »

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Oil prices fall after U.S. drillers add rigs

A driver looks at the price as he fills the tank of his car at a gas station in Shanghai, China November 17, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil fell on Monday after U.S. shale drillers added more rigs last week, but prices still held close to their h... More »

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Canada stock futures little changed ahead of economic data

The Toronto Stock Exchange sign is seen in Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index futures were little changed on Friday as investors awaited GDP and jobs data. The gross domestic product report, due a... More »

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Deficit doubts on tax bill cool Wall Street rally

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures pointed to a reversal of some of this week’s gains for Wall Street on Friday as a delay in voting on a... More »

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Oil prices rise after OPEC extends output curbs

A oil pump is seen at sunset outside Scheibenhard, near Strasbourg, France, October 6, 2017 . REUTERS/Christian Hartmann LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Friday, following an agreement by OPEC and other major producers to extend output curbs until the end... More »

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Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Dec 1) – Kate Steinle, Tax cuts

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements were posted to the verified Twitte... More »

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Leishman, Bland take lead at Australian PGA as Scott bows out

Sep 28, 2017- Jersey City, NJ, USA- Marc Leishman hits a tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round foursomes match of The President’s Cup golf tournament at Liberty National Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports – 10313656 (Reuters... More »

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Qualcomm files new patent infringement complaints against Apple

A sign on the Qualcomm campus is seen, as chip maker Broadcom Ltd announced an unsolicited bid to buy peer Qualcomm Inc for $103 billion, in San Diego, California, U.S. November 6, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) – Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) said on Thursday it ... More »

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Citi Private Bank appoints Andrew Keating as UK Private Banker

FILE PHOTO: The Citibank building is seen in the financial district of Canary Wharf in London, Britain January 19, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs /File Photo (Reuters) – Citi Private Bank (CPB), a unit of Citigroup Inc that caters to wealthy individuals and famili... More »

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South African government bonds weaker after S&P downgrade

South African bank notes featuring images of former South African President Nelson Mandela (R) are displayed next to the American dollar notes in this photo illustration in Johannesburg August 13 2014. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Afri... More »

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Black Friday, Thanksgiving online sales climb to record high

Customers push their shopping carts after making a purchase at Target in Chicago, Illinois. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski CHICAGO (Reuters) – Black Friday and Thanksgiving online sales in the United States surged to record highs as shoppers bagged deep discounts a... More »

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Canadian charged in Yahoo hacking case to plead guilty in U.S.

A photo illustration shows a Yahoo logo on a smartphone in front of a displayed cyber code and keyboard on December 15, 2016. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration (Reuters) – A Canadian accused by the United States of helping Russian intelligence agents break into ... More »

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China stocks extend losses after worst day in months

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese stocks slipped further on Friday after the biggest selloff in months the previous day, with fresh government steps to reduce financial risks and a rout in the bond market sapping investors’ confidence. The blue-chip CSI300 Index .C... More »

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Oil markets tepid ahead of Nov. 30 OPEC meeting

Men work for Iraqi Drilling Company at Rumaila oilfield in Basra, Iraq, May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil markets were tepid on Monday as traders were reluctant to take on big new positions ahead of an OPEC meeting at the end of t... More »

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Shrinking GE rattles investors, shares hit 5-year low

General Electric Co's (GE.N) new Chief Executive John Flannery on Monday outlined steps that will turn the biggest U.S. industrial conglomerate into a smaller, more focused company, surprising some investors who sold the company's shares to a five-year low. More »