The controversial media tycoon and former prime minister of Italy has emerged as a potential kingmaker in a crucial general election to be held Sunday.

This Chinese investor wants to dump Hilton hotels

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8 years 6 months ago

HNA Group plans to sell "some or all" of its stake in a company that owns dozens of Hilton hotels globally.

China will use Trump's tariffs to its advantage

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8 years 6 months ago

Beijing could retaliate by imposing punishing measures of its own, but it may also use Trump's tariffs to cast itself as the defender of global trade and deflect criticism of its own behavior.

Superstar burger chef credits prison for his success

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8 years 6 months ago

Ex-convict James Purifoy earned an associate degree in culinary arts while serving 10 years prison. Today, he's a burger chef and a local celebrity, with a bustling business in his hometown of Rockford, Illinois.

NY Fed chief says tariffs risk 'trade war' as Trump eyes protectionist action

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8 years 6 months ago

New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley slammed protectionist actions as "destructive" to an economy. The speech came as President Trump is mulling tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Italy's economy is still stuck in 1st gear

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8 years 6 months ago

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Brexit dream of 'frictionless' trade with EU is dying

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8 years 6 months ago

Prime Minister Theresa May wants a Brexit deal that allows "frictionless" trade with the European Union. It's increasingly clear she won't get one.

The U.S. needs to do a better job training its workers. Here's how

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8 years 6 months ago

While the Trump administration has proposed a plan to restructure the government's workforce training system, economists and politicians have some other ideas. Here are some that just might work.

People with pre-existing conditions could face tough times ahead

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8 years 6 months ago

The Trump administration is taking steps to lower premiums, increase choice and foster competition in the health insurance market. But many of those steps are coming at the expense of those with pre-existing conditions.

Is your paycheck being taxed enough? Check the new IRS calculator

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8 years 7 months ago

The revised IRS withholding calculator can help you figure out if you're getting too much ? or too little ? extra cash in your paycheck this year as a result of the new federal tax law.