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U.S. stock benchmarks rally late-morning Friday, with indexes picking up steam after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell affirmed the central bank’s strategy of gradually normalizing interest rates. See full story.
AMD dethrones Amazon in investor money flows
AMD’s stock has surged this year, burning short-sellers. What are the chances it can rise 10-fold, as Nvidia did? See full story.
These Sears and Kmart stores will start liquidation sales as early as next week
Sears provides a list of 46 unprofitable stores, across 28 states, that it will close in November, with liquidation sales beginning as early as Aug. 30. See full story.
Ryanair’s latest fees for carry-on bags is angering and confusing its passengers
Ryanair has changed its carry-on baggage charges for the second time in a year, a move that it says will cut flight delays and boarding times. See full story.
As Hurricane Lane pushes toward Hawaii, here’s what travelers need to know
Tourist attractions have closed in advance of the storm. See full story.
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Consumers are returning to some ‘uncool’ brands and even quietly politicizing their fashion choices. See full story.
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