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Here’s what’s in the infrastructure deal agreed to by Biden and senators
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have agreed to a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan. So, what…
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‘We have a deal,’ Biden says after meeting with senators on bipartisan infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a bipartisan deal on infrastructure spending, after he hosted an Oval Office meeting with…
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Biden to meet with senators in bid to finalize agreement on bipartisan infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden on Thursday was taking part in efforts to achieve a bipartisan deal on infrastructure spending, as he…
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Brazil and Russia see fresh wave of COVID cases, showing pandemic is far from over in many places
Brazil counted a record number of new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, while Russia saw its highest tally since late…
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S&P 500 tests record territory as stocks rise after economic data
U.S. stocks rose modestly Thursday, with the S&P 500 index pushing back into record territory as investors sifted through a…
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Mortgage rates jump above 3% for the first time since April — economists warn they’re likely to rise higher
Benchmark mortgage rates rose above the 3% mark once again, as bond markets responded to signs that the Federal Reserve…
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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito ‘extremely worried’ about Olympics amid pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of…
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U.S. Economic Calendar – MarketWatch
MONDAY, JUNE 21 9:30 am Fed Presidents Bullard, Kaplan, Harker speak at OMFIF Fedweek event 3 pm New York Fed…
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Natural-Pool Owners Are Kissing Chlorine and Other Chemicals Goodbye
This summer, some homeowners will be swimming in their backyard pools au naturel. The iconic, aqua-blue vessels of chlorine-treated water…
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Melting Arctic Ice Pits Russia Against U.S. and China for Control of New Shipping Route
MURMANSK, Russia—Melting ice in the Arctic Ocean is bringing a centuries-old dream closer to reality for Russia: a shipping passage…
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Biden’s long-term spending plans ‘are not about overheating the economy,’ says White House adviser
Top White House economic adviser Brian Deese on Wednesday defended some of the Biden administration’s long-term spending plans, characterizing the…
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Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is now in 85 countries and accounts for 20% of U.S. infections in past two weeks
The delta variant of the coronavirus causing COVID-19 has now been detected in 85 countries, according to the World Health…
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Warren Buffett leaves Gates Foundation board — and says he’s halfway in giving away most of his fortune
Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A, -0.85% CEO Warren Buffett has resigned from the board of the world’s largest charitable foundation, but he’s…
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Russia fires warning shots at U.K. warship in Black Sea waters near Crimea
A Russian warship fired warning shots and a warplane dropped bombs Wednesday to force a British destroyer from waters near…
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Senate Republicans’ filibuster blocks Democrats’ signature voting bill
WASHINGTON — The Democrats’ sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law stalled in the Senate on Tuesday, blocked…
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This is the most expensive city in the world for expats working abroad
Thinking of working abroad? The most expensive city in the world for expats may surprise you. Ashgabat, the capital of…
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U.S. stocks attempt to build on bounce, with all eyes on Fed’s Powell
U.S. stocks traded moderately higher Tuesday, attempting to build on a sharp rebound in the previous session as investors awaited…
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Existing-home sales slump as momentum slows in the housing market
The numbers: Existing-home sales fell for the fourth consecutive month, as buyers continue to face major hurdles in the road…
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WHO warns poorer countries are not getting fair share of COVID vaccine supply, as Colombia passes 100,000 deaths
The global tally of confirmed cases of COVID-19 was headed toward 179 million on Tuesday, a day after the World…
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U.S. nursing-home deaths jumped 32% last year, Medicare watchdog finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year, with two devastating spikes eight…
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Amazon is the world’s most valuable brand, but Alibaba and Facebook have better financials
Amazon.com has continued to grow at an excellent pace as it has branched out into new categories of products and…
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Supreme Court unanimously rules against NCAA in athlete compensation case
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the NCAA regulations that restrict student-athletes from receiving compensation violate U.S. antitrust law. The…
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30 states likely to miss President Biden’s July 4 vaccination goal, and Brazil death toll tops 500,000
The U.S. is getting close to President Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of the adult population receive at least…
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8 amazing deals Walmart is offering on Prime Day — from Apple Airpods Pro to air fryers to robot vacuums and more
MarketWatch has highlighted these products and services because we think readers will find them useful. We may earn a commission…
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U.S. Plans to Spend Big on Critical Minerals; Choosing Where Isn’t Easy
The U.S. has pumped millions of dollars into researching how to extract rare-earth minerals from abandoned coal fields, an approach…
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The housing market is so crazy, this $600,000 ‘horror’ is drawing multiple cash offers
This Realtor is keeping it real. Maybe too real. While many listings that describe homes for sale are notorious for…
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U.S. moves to fill gap in treatments for COVID, as Delta variant creates worrying spike in new cases in the U.K.
The U.S. is planning to invest $3.2 billion to develop antivirals to treat COVID-19 and other viruses that have the…
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16 short-squeeze targets in the stock market, including Canoo, Tootsie Roll and a prison operator
In the world of meme stocks, the most important factor for traders looking for quick gains is probably the concentration…
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Buy these 6 types of stocks next as Big Tech falters and inflation falls, says Swiss bank UBS.
U.S. stocks are set for a mixed day ahead, following a tumultuous Thursday that saw technology companies help the Nasdaq…
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CureVac says its COVID vaccine was poor match against 29 COVID variants, as global case tally tops 177 million
The global tally of confirmed cases of COVID-19 climbed above 177 million on Thursday, a day after disappointing news from…
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Momentum grows for 2-step strategy on infrastructure, as 11 Republican senators back bipartisan plan
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators that’s working to make a deal on infrastructure with President Joe Biden’s administration has…
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Supreme Court upholds Obamacare with a 7-2 vote
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to confirm the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act by a 7-2 margin, with…
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Why inflation could create a ‘giant wealth transfer’ from lenders to borrowers
Higher prices for rental cars, airplane tickets and uncooked beef roasts have economists and consumers wondering whether we’re living through…
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House sends Juneteenth bill to Biden’s desk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the…
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Biden says he told Putin infrastructure should be ‘off limits’ to cyberattacks
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that critical infrastructure should be off-limits to…
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Biden administration cancels $500 million of student debt of scammed students
Roughly 18,000 borrowers who were scammed by their college will have their federal student loans discharged, amounting to approximately $500…
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CDC says Delta COVID variant is ‘of concern,’ as experts warn of higher risks of infection and serious illness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reclassified the Delta variant of COVID-19 as one “of concern,” underscoring how much…
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Opinion: Why a crash in meme stocks AMC and GameStop looks more likely now
Could insider sales of meme stocks signal a coming crash in their share price? The empirical research suggests the answer…
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CEOs want SEC climate reporting separate from earnings but concede new rules are likely
CEOs at the powerful Business Roundtable, investor groups and mostly Democratic lawmakers told the Securities and Exchange Commission they’d support…
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Senate approves bill to create Juneteenth federal holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday commemorating…
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What Biden and Putin are hoping to get out of their face-to-face meeting in Switzerland
GENEVA (AP) — An American president won’t side with Moscow over his own intelligence agencies. There will be no talk…
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Federal Judge Stops Biden Administration From Blocking New Oil and Gas Leases
A federal judge in Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Biden administration from pausing new oil and gas leases…
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Pending home sales sink as the housing market falls back to Earth
The numbers: An indicator of existing-home sales fell in April, suggesting that the housing market could be cooling in the face…
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Oil Giants Are Dealt Major Defeats on Climate-Change as Pressures Intensify
Exxon XOM 1.17% Mobil Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell RDS.A 0.38% PLC suffered significant defeats Wednesday as environmental groups and…
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There’s a new ETF for stock-market FOMO
An exchange-traded fund that offers investors exposure to meme assets, and all the trending investments that social media has to…
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Geico to Use Artificial Intelligence to Speed Up Car Repairs
Geico, the nation’s second-biggest auto insurer, will try to speed up vehicle repairs for its policyholders by running photographs of…
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Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in June 2021
Amazon Prime Video has a returning fan favorite and a selection of international series on tap for June. “Bosch” (June…
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Here’s everything new coming to Netflix in June 2021 — and what’s leaving
Netflix has another loaded month of new releases in June, with the return of some of its most popular international…
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WHO head slams ‘scandalous inequity’ in COVID vaccines with 10 countries accounting for 75% of doses administered
The head of the World Health Organization slammed wealthy countries for a “scandalous inequity” in COVID-19 vaccines that is prolonging…
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What is a minimony? Ariana Grande’s micro wedding gives engaged couples the luxury of thinking small
Ariana Grande may sing about splurging on lashes and diamonds and bottles of bubbles, but her wedding ceremony sounds almost…
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