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FOX BIZ NEWS: Stock futures jump on US-China trade progress

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Stock futures jump on US-China trade progress Trade progress with China and a historic meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un put investors in a buying mood.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Halfway through 2019, tech leads Wall Street

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Halfway through 2019, tech leads Wall Street Uncertainty related to the trade conflict and Washington's blacklisting of China's Huawei have pushed the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 8% from its record high in April, but it is still up 27% for the year, buoyed by expectations that a slump in global sales is near its bottom and that demand is set to recover.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Bodies of Salvadoran migrants return home after harrowing border deaths

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Bodies of Salvadoran migrants return home after harrowing border deaths Martinez and his family had left El Salvador in April, hoping to find work in the United States. But their dream unraveled last Sunday when they tried to cross the river that separates northeast Mexico from the United States.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Lawsuit targets alleged Puerto Rico power company corruption

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Lawsuit targets alleged Puerto Rico power company corruption The board said billions of dollars in alleged overpayments from 2002 to 2015 caused the power company to slide deeper into debt.

FOX BIZ NEWS: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ narrows gap to break highest-grossing film record following rerelease

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ narrows gap to break highest-grossing film record following rerelease “Avengers: Endgame” has broken several box office records, but it has yet to claim the ultimate title of being the highest-grossing film of all time despite its rerelease this weekend.

FOX BIZ NEWS: No 'amnesty' for Huawei, despite Trump easing some restrictions

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No 'amnesty' for Huawei, despite Trump easing some restrictions Trump's move does not mean the administration no longer regards Huawei as a surveillance agency for Beijing, Kudlow said.

FOX BIZ NEWS: De Blasio will restore benefits to LGBTQ veterans if elected president

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De Blasio will restore benefits to LGBTQ veterans if elected president New York City mayor and presidential hopeful Bill de Blasio announced Sunday he will work to restore benefits to LGBTQ veterans if he’s elected president in 2020.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump meets with Kim Jong Un, becomes first sitting US president to enter North Korea

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Trump meets with Kim Jong Un, becomes first sitting US president to enter North Korea President Trump on Sunday met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone on Sunday, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to step into North Korea.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump says meeting with China went ‘far better than expected’

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Trump says meeting with China went ‘far better than expected’ President Trump on Saturday touted the success of his “great meeting” at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which the leaders agreed to restart trade talks

FOX BIZ NEWS: At G20 summit in Japan, these were the 5 biggest moments you missed

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At G20 summit in Japan, these were the 5 biggest moments you missed Between some contentious world leader meetings and noticeably cozier ones, these are the top takeaways from the summit. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: NBA free agency: Best player options for low taxes

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NBA free agency: Best player options for low taxes Some states offer an attractive perk to players: the ability to keep more of their earnings.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump offers to meet Kim Jong Un at DMZ while in South Korea

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Trump offers to meet Kim Jong Un at DMZ while in South Korea President Trump on Friday night took to Twitter about his trip to South Korea, while also expressing interest in a face-to-face with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US business groups praise Trump for trade cease-fire with China

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US business groups praise Trump for trade cease-fire with China The president declared that relations between the two nations were “right back on track” after the meeting.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US-China trade war timeline: How did the spat begin?

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US-China trade war timeline: How did the spat begin? President Trump's 2016 presidential campaign hinged on leveling out the trade disparities between the U.S. and some of its allies,

FOX BIZ NEWS: What is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s net worth?

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What is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s net worth? Russian President Vladimir Putin’s wealth has always been a mystery but some believe he could be the richest man in the world.

FOX BIZ NEWS: NFL stars Thomas Morstead, Vernon Davis on how investments prepare players for life after football

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NFL stars Thomas Morstead, Vernon Davis on how investments prepare players for life after football Since few NFL players earn enough money during their careers to retire for good, the development of a financial plan away from the field is a necessity.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Anheuser-Busch purchases Instagram star’s wine brand

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Anheuser-Busch purchases Instagram star’s wine brand Anheuser-Busch InBev announced that it was buying Babe Wine, a brand co-founded by Instagram star Josh Ostrovsky.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Newark Liberty International Airport briefly grounds all flights following ‘airport emergency’

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Newark Liberty International Airport briefly grounds all flights following ‘airport emergency’ Newark Liberty International Airport announced Saturday that it briefly grounded all flights following an “airport emergency.”

FOX BIZ NEWS: WARNING: 'Overloaded' fireworks recalled ahead of 4th of July

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WARNING: 'Overloaded' fireworks recalled ahead of 4th of July More than 37,000 units of celebratory explosives were recalled ahead of the 4th of July holiday in 2019.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump, Xi agree to restart trade negotiations after G20 meeting

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Trump, Xi agree to restart trade negotiations after G20 meeting Both sides also confirmed that they do not plan to impose additional sanctions on either side at this time.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump, Xi reach plan to resume trade talks, tariffs on hold for now

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Trump, Xi reach plan to resume trade talks, tariffs on hold for now President Trump declared relations with China were “right back on track” after he and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced they reached a trade truce.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump says Huawei can purchase from American suppliers

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Trump says Huawei can purchase from American suppliers President Trump announced Saturday at the G20 Summit that U.S. suppliers will be able to sell components to Huawei.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trish Regan: Kamala Harris could be the one to beat

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Trish Regan: Kamala Harris could be the one to beat FOX Business' Trish Regan on Sen. Kamala Harris' attack against Joe Biden.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Deutsche Bank considering slashing up to 20k jobs: report

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Deutsche Bank considering slashing up to 20k jobs: report Deutsche Bank is reportedly considering slashing between 15,000 to 20,000 jobs.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook forming oversight board following feedback campaign

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Facebook forming oversight board following feedback campaign Facebook is working on an oversight board to help handle users’ appeals about the content posted on the social media platform, but the company said in a report this week that it still has a long way to go.

FOX BIZ NEWS: This Social Security mistake is costing retirees trillions, study says

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This Social Security mistake is costing retirees trillions, study says When’s the right time to claim Social Security? If you don’t know, it could cost you.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Apple moving Mac Pro production from US to China: report

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Apple moving Mac Pro production from US to China: report A report from The Wall Street Journal states Apple has shifted the manufacturing of its Mac Pro computer from the U.S. to China.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Elon Musk says SpaceX flights on Earth will be like riding Disney’s Space Mountain

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Elon Musk says SpaceX flights on Earth will be like riding Disney’s Space Mountain Tesla CEO Elon Musk compared a ride across the world in a spacecraft to be similar to that of riding on Disney World’s Space Mountain.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Google Maps’ new feature will show commuters how crowded train or bus will be

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Google Maps’ new feature will show commuters how crowded train or bus will be Google Maps unveiled a new feature Thursday that will allow commuters to see how packed their scheduled train or bus will be.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US stocks rise on trade optimism at G20

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US stocks rise on trade optimism at G20 For the month, all three major averages are on pace for gains of more than 6 percent.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Tampa Bay Rays stadium split would be a 'big cost' for players

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Tampa Bay Rays stadium split would be a 'big cost' for players Tax bills would rise for athletes if the team decides to split time between Florida and Montreal.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Tampa Bay Rays offer $2 tickets as team mulls stadium split

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Tampa Bay Rays offer $2 tickets as team mulls stadium split The Rays had historically low attendance at a game in May.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook revamps terms of service to explain how it profits from targeted ads

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Facebook revamps terms of service to explain how it profits from targeted ads Facebook said reworked terms of service do not change any of its existing practices or policies.

FOX BIZ NEWS: When celebrating the Fourth of July, these are the best cities to be: WalletHub

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When celebrating the Fourth of July, these are the best cities to be: WalletHub A new analysis by WalletHub determined which cities were the best places, based on affordability, weather and activities, to spend your Fourth of July holiday.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump hits G20 ready to meet Russia's Putin and China's Xi Jinping

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Trump hits G20 ready to meet Russia's Putin and China's Xi Jinping Trump will meet his toughest foreign counterparts at the G20 starting Friday.

FOX BIZ NEWS: 2020 Democratic candidates list China, NATO as global relationships that need to be ‘reset’

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2020 Democratic candidates list China, NATO as global relationships that need to be ‘reset’ The 2020 Democratic contenders had a few thoughts Thursday night on which relationships around the globe they felt were important to prioritize and repair if elected president.

FOX BIZ NEWS: What is Marianne Williamson's net worth?

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What is Marianne Williamson's net worth? Here is best-selling author and 2020 hopeful Marianne Williamson's net worth.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Here's how much Pete Buttigieg, husband have in student loan debt

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Here's how much Pete Buttigieg, husband have in student loan debt Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Glezman, have more than $130,000 in student loan debt, like millions of other Americans.

FOX BIZ NEWS: What is Kirsten Gillibrand's net worth?

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What is Kirsten Gillibrand's net worth? Here's how much Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is worth.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Democrats sound off on socialism during second night of debates

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Democrats sound off on socialism during second night of debates Democrats questioned the place of socialism in their party on the debate stage Thursday night.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump slams Democratic candidates at debate for supporting health care for illegal immigrants

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Trump slams Democratic candidates at debate for supporting health care for illegal immigrants President Trump weighed in on the second round of the Democratic primary debates on Thursday, slamming the pool of contenders for supporting the idea of giving illegal immigrants health care.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Biden slams Trump at Democratic debate, says he would scrap tax cuts for wealthy

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Biden slams Trump at Democratic debate, says he would scrap tax cuts for wealthy Former Vice President Joe Biden slammed President Trump during the second round of the Democratic primary debates on Thursday and said he’d work to get rid of tax cuts for the rich.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Sanders: Taxes will rise for middle-class Americans to pay for Medicare-for-all

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Sanders: Taxes will rise for middle-class Americans to pay for Medicare-for-all Health care costs, he said, would decrease.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trish Regan: What 2020 Democrats don’t understand: Higher taxes are never the answer

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Trish Regan: What 2020 Democrats don’t understand: Higher taxes are never the answer FOX Business' Trish Regan gives her take on 2020 Democratic debate.

FOX BIZ NEWS: RIP the Chevy Camaro?

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RIP the Chevy Camaro? This muscle car's days may be numbered.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Arby’s makes 'meat-based vegetable' to rival plant-based meat craze

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Arby’s makes 'meat-based vegetable' to rival plant-based meat craze In response to the meatless burger craze, Arby’s has decided to come out with its own alternative: meat-based vegetables.

FOX BIZ NEWS: PepsiCo’s Aquafina water to be sold in aluminum cans

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PepsiCo’s Aquafina water to be sold in aluminum cans PepsiCo is hoping the switch from plastic to aluminum packaging for water will help save the planet.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Most Americans lose sleep over money issues, survey finds

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Most Americans lose sleep over money issues, survey finds They say more money means more problems, but a recent survey found that people with less money actually worry about it more when they should be sleeping.

FOX BIZ NEWS: These are the most expensive cities for those working, living abroad

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These are the most expensive cities for those working, living abroad Mercer submitted its annual ranking of the world’s most expensive cities to live for expats and found that it was Asian cities that dominated the list.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Apple recalls MacBook Pros for overheating batteries that led to reports of minor burns, damage

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Apple recalls MacBook Pros for overheating batteries that led to reports of minor burns, damage Apple recalled about 432,000 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops due to overheating batteries that could spark a fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday.