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Stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street early Thursday as investors tried to shake off several days of volatile trading brought on by escalations in the U.S.-China trade war. Investors snapped up technology stocks in a signal that they are more willing to take on some risk after several days of fleeing to safer holdings, […]

Asian stocks rebounded Thursday after Wall Street eked out a gain following volatility fueled by concern about possible fallout from the U.S.-Chinese trade war. Market benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all advanced, recovering some of their losses following three days of anxiety over the decline of China’s yuan against the dollar. Investors were

How bad is your disposable razor for the environment? The question is gaining attention among consumers amid a growing global campaign against plastic waste, with cities and countries introducing bans on single-use plastic bags and straws. Don’t worry, there’s no talk of banning your razor, which isn’t exactly single use. Still, billions of plastic razors

As Deborah Sweeney placed her order in the drive-thru of a Starbucks near her home, she was impressed by the barista’s attitude and attention to detail. At Sweeney’s next visit, the staffer remembered her name. Sweeney, CEO of MyCorporation.com, was so amazed that she hired the young woman, first as a receptionist and then in

As Deborah Sweeney placed her order in the drive-thru of a Starbucks near her home, she was impressed by the barista’s attitude and attention to detail. At Sweeney’s next visit, the staffer remembered her name. Sweeney, CEO of MyCorporation.com, was so amazed that she hired the young woman, first as a receptionist and then in

Small business owners who compete with large companies as well as each other for job candidates find they need to be creative to get the staffers they want. Some have given up on online job boards and develop their own strategies. Here’s what they do: — Never stop recruiting. Many owners are always on the

The trade war between Washington and Beijing took an unexpected turn this week as China let its currency drop sharply and the United States responded by officially designating the country a currency manipulator. The confrontation underscored the Trump administration’s focus on weakness in foreign currencies — and the corresponding strength of the dollar — as

Consumer borrowing slowed in June to the smallest increase in three months as a jump in auto loans and student loans was offset by a big drop in borrowing on credit cards. Overall consumer borrowing increased by $14.6 billion in June after a $17.8 billion advance in May, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday. It was

Stocks fell in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday as fears that an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China may stifle global economic growth. Investors sought shelter in bonds, gold and other safe-haven holdings. Bond yields sank around the world, something that happens when investors see a weaker economy and low inflation on

Shares of newspaper publisher The New York Times Co. slid Wednesday after the company said a key profit measure slipped, revenue missed Wall Street expectations and it warned of challenging times in digital advertising for the remainder of the year. The company continued to add digital-only subscriptions in the second quarter — it has been