Wall Street’s main indexes climbed on Wednesday, while investors awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day.
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Wall St opens slightly lower ahead of data, Fed commentary
Wall Street opened a touch lower on Tuesday after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record high levels in the last session, with focus on a crucial jobs report later this week.
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US retailers aim to cash in on Cyber Monday with steep online discounts
Retailers are pulling out all the stops with steep promotions and discounts on their websites and apps after the long Thanksgiving weekend.
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Inflation drives bargain hunt among Black Friday shoppers
Some retailers found small clusters of early Black Friday shoppers waiting outside stores for exclusive merchandise, such as Taylor Swift’s new $39.99 Eras Tour book sold only at Target stores.
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US third-quarter economic growth unrevised at 2.8%
The U.S. economy grew at a solid clip in the third quarter, the government confirmed on Wednesday, amid robust consumer spending.
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US-based travel companies plan layoffs ahead of 2025
U.S.-based travel companies are trimming their budgets and workforce ahead of next year as falling leisure travel demand from lower-income travelers hits top-line growth.
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