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Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed concerns around border dispute and the trade imbalance.
Stocks stumble on inflation fears, but 2 of our names give us reasons to stay bullish
Stocks came under pressure last week as surging oil prices and bond yields stoked renewed concerns about inflation and the Fed's next move.
Construction robots are tackling America's housing shortage, but we're a long way from humanoid homebuilders
America's housing market is short inventory and workers, pressuring home affordability. Constructions robots are reality, but to date not humanoid homebuilders.
College sticker prices keep rising. Why many schools are still under financial strain
Even with soaring price tags, a growing number of private colleges are in financial distress.
Buffett's confidence in troubled decade-old acquisition finally pays off
Warren Buffett has said he paid too much for Precision Castparts in 2016. Now its complex metal castings are in high demand.
I worked with Gloria Steinem for 30 years—This was her No. 1 antidote to fear
Take The Lead founder Gloria Feldt recalls working with Gloria Steinem and the part of her legacy she will carry with her.
Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks
In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.
Oil's roundtrip back to $100. Why China could determine what happens next
The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties
Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.
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Iran’s Houthi allies capture strategic island on vital oil shipping route
Rampant Yemeni fighters take control of island in narrow point of Bab al-Mandab strait, which Saudi is relying on for oil exportsWhy the rapid Houthi advance matters and what’s at...