Economy
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Aims to open nearly 9,000 restaurants
A McDonald’s store sign in Austin, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023. Brandon Bell |Getty Images McDonald’s wants to open more than…
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U.S. leads coalition to triple nuclear power by 2050
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry participates in an event on women’s role in building a climate-resilient world,…
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How Rio Tinto is poised to benefit from the EV boom
Copper mines like Rio Tinto’s Bingham Canyon mine on the outskirts of Salt Lake City are on the frontline of…
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Fed’s favorite gauge rises 0.2%; 3.5% from a year ago
Inflation as measured by personal spending increased in line with expectations in October, possibly giving the Federal Reserve more incentive…
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Amazon reveals Trainium2 AI chip while deepening Nvidia relationship
Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky speaks at the Collision conference in Toronto on June 27, 2023. Chloe Ellingson |…
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Rep. Dean Phillips, Democrat challenging Biden, won’t run for reelection
Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., speaks during the news conference on the Invest to Protect Act outside the Capitol on Thursday,…
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Stick with cash? Experts rethink popular portfolio strategies for 2024
Many investors have kept money in fixed income products this year amid high rates and sticky inflation, but two experts…
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Mortgage demand jumps to six-week high as interest rates continue to drop
Mortgage demand is finally crawling out of the basement as interest rates continue to move lower. Total application volume increased…
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Tech experts react to a chaotic weekend for OpenAI and Microsoft
The past few days have been chaotic for the AI industry, with technology experts weighing what this could mean for…
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SpaceX Starship rocket goes for second launch attempt
SpaceX’s next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket lifts off from the company’s Boca Chica launchpad on an…
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