‘Avengers’ helps Disney top 3rd-quarter profit expectations; Disney Infinity
August 4, 2015
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‘Avengers’ helps Disney top 3rd-quarter profit expectations; Disney Infinity

Walt Disney fell in extended trading after posting third-quarter sales that fell short of analysts’…

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China tries to halt stock market plunge with short-selling curbs
August 4, 2015
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China tries to halt stock market plunge with short-selling curbs

“All the government’s measures including restrictions on short selling are working now”, Wu Kan, a…

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Puerto Rico defaults on debt payment
August 4, 2015
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Puerto Rico defaults on debt payment

She added that the default shows “Puerto Rico does not have the resources to make…

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As China Stocks Dive, Global Investors Worry More About Yuan
August 4, 2015
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As China Stocks Dive, Global Investors Worry More About Yuan

“We are pleased to be able to help our members take advantage of the opportunities…

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Lexus Maglev Hoverboard Goes Back to the Future August 5th
August 4, 2015
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Lexus Maglev Hoverboard Goes Back to the Future August 5th

The board looks as good as ever, crafted from bamboo, carbon fibre, liquid nitrogen-cooled superconductors…

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Hillary Clinton defends Keystone Pipeline comments, other criticisms of Obama
August 4, 2015
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Hillary Clinton defends Keystone Pipeline comments, other criticisms of Obama

At a New Hampshire town hall Tuesday morning, a voter asked Hillary Clinton to answer…

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Auto Sales Sizzled In July
August 4, 2015
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Auto Sales Sizzled In July

The nation’s Big Three automakers each reported their best July sales totals in almost a…

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Verizon Workers to Remain on Job Without New Contract
August 4, 2015
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Verizon Workers to Remain on Job Without New Contract

Union leadership opted not to call for a strike of Verizon workers on Sunday despite…

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American Katie Ledecky lowers own world mark in 1500 free
August 4, 2015
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American Katie Ledecky lowers own world mark in 1500 free

Occasionally, though, her mind drifts, even in races – even in a world championship.

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AT&T, DirecTV roll out all-in-one TV, wireless bundle
August 4, 2015
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AT&T, DirecTV roll out all-in-one TV, wireless bundle

Consumers are used to cable company representatives trying to coax them into home phone service…

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