The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits held steady at a low level last week.
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Wall St edges up as Tesla and Apple gain; Fed decision awaited
Wall Street’s main indexes crept higher in volatile trading on Monday as shares of Tesla and Apple advanced.
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Report: Inflation Increased Again In March As Consumer Spending Rose
According to the latest report, inflation increased in March, with a key barometer the Federal Reserve watches closely showing that price pressures continue to increase.
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US economic growth slows in first quarter; inflation surges
he U.S. economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly two years as a jump in imports to meet still-strong consumer spending widened the trade deficit.
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Wall St gains from megacaps thrust; earnings, Fed comments on tap
Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, boosted by megacap growth stocks and as corporate results rolled in.
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Wall St slips after big bank earnings
Wall Street’s main stock indexes as some big banks dipped after reporting dour quarterly results and most megacap growth stocks and chipmakers receded.
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