Economic News
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After decisive loss at Alabama Mercedes plants, powerful auto union vows to return and win
A decisive vote against the United Auto Workers at two Mercedes factories in Alabama sidetracked the union's grand plan to sign up workers at nonunion plants mainly in the South
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Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina
Commuters in Buenos Aires are being hit by an abrupt 360% increase in subway fares
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Frontier Airlines, stuck in a money-losing slump, is dumping change fees and making other moves
Frontier Airlines is dropping those dreaded change fees, at least for some of its passengers
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Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since
For the nation’s bicycle shops, the past few years have probably felt like the business version of the Tour de France
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The Dow closed above 40,000 for the first time. The number is big but means little for your 401(k)
Through its long history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has offered a way for people to get a quick read on how Wall Street is doing
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week
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Stock market today: Asian shares retreat after Wall St edges back from records
Asian shares have retreated after U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights
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Psychedelic therapy and workers' rights bills fail to advance in California's tough budget year
California lawmakers on Thursday voted to keep hundreds of bills from advancing for a floor vote during a tough budget year
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Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
The Justice Department has announced multiple arrests in a series of complex stolen identity theft cases that officials say are part of a wide-ranging scheme that generates enormous proceeds for the North Korean government, including for its weapons program
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UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024
The United Nations is reporting improved economic prospects since its January forecast for the global economy, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several large emerging economies including Brazil, India and Russia
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