Japan’s economy contracts in April-June quarter
August 17, 2015
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Japan’s economy contracts in April-June quarter

The world’s third-largest economy shrank 0.4 per cent in the three months to June –…

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China’s devaluation of the yuan could wallop us — Mercury News editorial
August 17, 2015
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China’s devaluation of the yuan could wallop us — Mercury News editorial

The country’s Central Bank raised the value of the yuan by 0.005pc against the dollar.

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Gas prices continuing to decline
August 17, 2015
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Gas prices continuing to decline

Almost two in five Americans (39%) say that gas prices are lower than they were…

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Google Creates Alphabet, but Runs Into BMW
August 17, 2015
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Google Creates Alphabet, but Runs Into BMW

China strengthens yuan rate against US dollar
August 17, 2015
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China strengthens yuan rate against US dollar

The yuan’s drop has caused volatility in currency markets over the past few days.

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Tyson Closing Iowa Beef Plant
August 17, 2015
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Tyson Closing Iowa Beef Plant

There is too much beef production capacity in the region and cattle supplies remain low,…

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Goni strengthens into typhoon, may or may not threaten Taiwan
August 17, 2015
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Goni strengthens into typhoon, may or may not threaten Taiwan

Jori Lois, a senior weather forecaster from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration…

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Kohl’s Drops After Saying 2015 Profit Will Be Low End of Range
August 17, 2015
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Kohl’s Drops After Saying 2015 Profit Will Be Low End of Range

Kohl’s has struggled hard in the past one year, owing to a challenging retail/sales environment…

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Nicki Minaj Is So Much More Than Her Butt
August 17, 2015
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Nicki Minaj Is So Much More Than Her Butt

The 24-year-old rapper called out wax museum, Madame Tussauds, for its decision to portray Nicki…

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Motorola offers brief look at next-gen Moto 360
August 17, 2015
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Motorola offers brief look at next-gen Moto 360

The competition is stiff this year with pricing being a major differentiator that is good…

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