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China and Fed fallout to weigh on stocks
Global stocks were in the red Thursday and U.S. markets look set to follow them lower.
Japan stocks plunge on weak China data
A seven-month rally in Japanese stocks came to an abrupt halt Thursday as the benchmark Nikkei index plunged by 7.3%, with investors rattled by weak economic data from China.
China factory activity contracts in May
Fears of a slowdown in global growth were reinforced Thursday as a preliminary report on China's manufacturing in May showed activity contracted for the first time in seven months.
HP soars as Meg Whitman turnaround continues
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New Jersey's "Operation Swill" cracks down on alleged liquor substitution
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Tesla repays federal loan nearly 10 years early
Tesla Motors announced Wednesday that it has repaid a $465 million loan from the government nearly a decade before it was scheduled to do so.
Stocks slip as Fed sends mixed message
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Auto plants skipping summer shutdowns
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Jamie Dimon may face a new, tougher board
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Bernanke warns against hitting the brakes too soon
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How police can find your deleted text messages
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Europe steps up fight against tax cheats
European leaders took the fight to tax cheats Wednesday with a pledge to share bank account data across the European Union and accelerate initiatives to tackle abuse by companies.
Vatican moves to clean up finances
Pope Emeritus Benedict had made cleaning up the Vatican's reputation for shady money a top priority, and Pope Francis is continuing the effort.
Crowdfunding sites raise thousands for Oklahoma victims
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Memorial Day travel to dip this year
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Home sales continue to climb
Home sales continued to climb in April, according to the latest reading on the housing recovery from an industry trade group.
Sony shares surge on spin off talk
Sony shares spiked to their highest level in two years Wednesday as the company said it would consider a proposal to spin off its movie and music division.
Regulator okays RBS, Lloyds funding plans
Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds won't need to tap investors or taxpayers for new funds to bolster their financial strength as they prepare to be returned to the private sector.
Nobody puts baby food in a corner
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Women are breaking through the 'concrete ceiling'
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