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Tory Burch: 'I got my fair share of patronizing pats on the back when starting out'

Tory Burch: 'I got my fair share of patronizing pats on the back when starting out'

Tory Burch, the fashion icon who launched a preppy-chic lifestyle brand in 2004 and turned it into a $1.5 billion empire, is on a mission: to advance women empowerment and entrepreneurship by shattering stereotypes and creating new norms.

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Shortage of Chinese parts caused $50 billion fall in February's global exports: U.N.

Shortage of Chinese parts caused $50 billion fall in February's global exports: U.N.

China's exports of vital parts and components for products ranging from automobiles to cellphones are estimated to have shrunk by an annualized 2% in February, costing other countries and their industries $50 billion, a United Nations agency said on Wednesday.



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Wall Street surges after Biden's surprise Super Tuesday lead

Wall Street surges after Biden's surprise Super Tuesday lead

Wall Street surged on Wednesday, with healthcare stocks providing the biggest boost after Joe Biden overtook Bernie Sanders to become the new front-runner in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.



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Next BoE boss Bailey wants clearer view on coronavirus hit before rate decision

Next BoE boss Bailey wants clearer view on coronavirus hit before rate decision

Andrew Bailey, the next governor of the Bank of England, said on Wednesday that he wanted to see more evidence about the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak before deciding whether to cut interest rates.



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Next BoE governor Bailey sees coronavirus help for UK firms

Next BoE governor Bailey sees coronavirus help for UK firms

Andrew Bailey, set to become Bank of England governor just as Britain is facing an economic hit from coronavirus, said financial support would probably have to be rushed out for companies struggling with disruption caused by the outbreak.



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GM launches advanced electric batteries to power its EVs

GM launches advanced electric batteries to power its EVs

U.S. automaker General Motors Co on Wednesday launched Ultium, a battery with higher capacity and fast charging capabilities, to power its upcoming line of electric vehicles.



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Money and Payments in the Digital Age

Money and Payments in the Digital Age

Bank of Canada | Timothy Lane Speech at CFA Montréal FinTech RDV2020 | Feb 25, 2020 Building a modern ecosystem So let me now talk about some key areas where the Bank of Canada is focusing in order to adapt to this fast-moving world of payments. First, we are working to make sure that Canadians

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GM CEO: North American plants secure 'quite far into this month'

GM CEO: North American plants secure 'quite far into this month'

General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Wednesday the automaker's North American vehicle production should be secure from parts shortages caused by the coronavirus outbreak "quite far into this month."



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GM challenges Tesla with 'Ultium' batteries and fleet of EVs

GM challenges Tesla with 'Ultium' batteries and fleet of EVs

General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said Wednesday the Detroit automaker will invest $20 billion by 2025 in electric and automated vehicles as it races to catch up with Elon Musk's Tesla Inc as vehicles go electric.



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IMF chief says coronavirus wipes out hopes for faster growth in 2020

IMF chief says coronavirus wipes out hopes for faster growth in 2020

The faster spread of the coronavirus will wipe out any hope of stronger growth in 2020, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday, adding that a third of the Fund's 189 member countries were now affected.



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Fiat Chrysler's U.S. sales chief Reid Bigland who sued company steps down

Fiat Chrysler's U.S. sales chief Reid Bigland who sued company steps down

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said on Wednesday its U.S. sales chief, Reid Bigland, is leaving the company to pursue other interests.



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GE says coronavirus will hit first-quarter cash flow, sticks to full-year forecast

GE says coronavirus will hit first-quarter cash flow, sticks to full-year forecast

General Electric Co predicted on Wednesday that the coronavirus would wipe out a substantial chunk of industrial free cash flow in the first quarter, but stuck to full-year financial targets the company set in January.GE predicted that the outbreak would erase $300 million to $500 million from industrial free cash flow and cause a hit of $200 million to $300 million to its first-quarter operating profit. GE set a forecast for first-quarter earnings of about 10 cents a sh



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Fragile safety net leaves U.S. economy vulnerable to coronavirus hit

Fragile safety net leaves U.S. economy vulnerable to coronavirus hit

The spreading coronavirus outbreak poses a double-barreled threat to U.S. workers who face not only the prospect of lost wages if they are forced to stay home during a quarantine but also a fragile safety net to fall back on during such a crisis.



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How you can profit from the record low 10-year Treasury yield

How you can profit from the record low 10-year Treasury yield

A recent surge in demand for safe-haven investments sent the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note below 1% the first time ever. Home buyers and student loan borrowers could benefit.

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Campbell Soup boosts guidance as profit beats forecasts; shares jump

Campbell Soup boosts guidance as profit beats forecasts; shares jump

Campbell Soup Co on Wednesday raised its fiscal full-year earnings forecast and posted better-than-expected quarterly profit and sales due to strong demand for soups and snacks, and its shares rose 5% in early trade.



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