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The ‘phase one’ trade deal between the U.S. and China didn’t significantly boost optimism among investors. See full story.
New jobless claims fall 5th straight week to 204,000 in sign of strong U.S. labor market
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in early January fell for the fifth week in a row, giving a clean bill of health to strong U.S. labor market as 2020 got underway. Initial jobless claims declined by 10,000 to 204,000. See full story.
Stock-market benchmarks surge to new records as investors ride optimism of U.S.-China trade accord
U.S. stocks are gaining Thursday, putting equity benchmarks on a multi-day rally aided by the signing of a formal trade truce between the U.S. and China Wednesday and healthy corporate earnings reports . See full story.
How fund giant Vanguard is misleading investors about a tax on stock trades
A financial transaction tax would not harm Main Street investors, as Vanguard contends, writes Michael Edesess. See full story.
Warren accused Sanders of calling her a ‘liar’ in tense exchange after debate, CNN audio reveals
Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a “liar on national TV” in a heated exchange caught on camera after the debate ended, according to audio released Wednesday by CNN. See full story.
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The ‘phase one’ trade deal between the U.S. and China didn’t significantly boost optimism among investors. See full story.
