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Waymo self-driving vehicles cover 20 million miles on public roads

Waymo self-driving vehicles cover 20 million miles on public roads

Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc , said its vehicles had covered more than 20 million miles (32.2 million km) on public roads since its creation in 2009.



6 years ago
Declining imports push U.S. trade deficit to three-year low

Declining imports push U.S. trade deficit to three-year low

The U.S. trade deficit fell to a more than three-year low in November as imports declined further, likely weighed down by the Trump administration's trade war with China, and exports rebounded, suggesting the economy ended 2019 on solid footing.



6 years ago
Here's why Americans are contributing more to their 401(k) plans

Here's why Americans are contributing more to their 401(k) plans

Americans are stashing away more of their salaries in their 401(k) plans, due partly to the greater share of businesses automatically enrolling workers at higher savings rates.

6 years ago
Goldman Sachs shakes up business units in push for more transparency

Goldman Sachs shakes up business units in push for more transparency

Goldman Sachs Group Inc will start reporting details on its consumer business for the first time and get rid of a volatile reporting line called investing and lending, in response to long-standing requests from analysts and investors.



6 years ago
Falling imports push U.S. trade deficit to three-year low

Falling imports push U.S. trade deficit to three-year low

The U.S. trade deficit fell to a more than three-year low in November as imports declined further, likely weighed down by the Trump administration's trade war with China, and exports rebounded, suggesting the economy ended 2019 on solid footing.



6 years ago
Japan issues arrest warrant for Ghosn's wife amid efforts to snare him

Japan issues arrest warrant for Ghosn's wife amid efforts to snare him

Japanese prosecutors on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn's wife for alleged perjury, as officials stepped up efforts to bring the fugitive car industry boss back to face trial on financial misconduct charges.



6 years ago
Canada posts Nov. trade deficit of C$1.09 billion, rail strike takes toll

Canada posts Nov. trade deficit of C$1.09 billion, rail strike takes toll

Canada posted a trade deficit of C$1.09 billion ($0.84 billion) in November, thanks in part to a major railway strike that slowed the shipment of imports and exports, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
S&P 500, Dow open slightly lower, chips support Nasdaq

S&P 500, Dow open slightly lower, chips support Nasdaq

The S&P 500 and the Dow opened slightly lower on Tuesday, dragged down by healthcare and energy stocks, while the Nasdaq was supported by positive corporate updates from chipmakers.



6 years ago
ABLE accounts let the disabled plan, dream and save big—without risking essential federal benefits

ABLE accounts let the disabled plan, dream and save big—without risking essential federal benefits

ABLE accounts are simple to set up and have low minimums, so disabled people can save for the future.

6 years ago
Wall Street poised for small gains as Mideast concerns ebb

Wall Street poised for small gains as Mideast concerns ebb

U.S. stock index futures signaled small gains for Wall Street at the open on Tuesday, as investors took comfort from the absence of fresh escalation in the standoff between the United States and Iran.



6 years ago
Here's one way to dig out of huge credit card debt — with strings attached

Here's one way to dig out of huge credit card debt — with strings attached

Moving a balance from a high-rate credit card to one with a no-interest or low-interest offer can reduce the amount of interest you're paying. However, if the balance is not paid off in full before the introductory period expires, it can come back to bite you.

6 years ago
Lebanon says it will take the necessary steps over Interpol red notice for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Lebanon says it will take the necessary steps over Interpol red notice for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Lebanon's public prosecutor has received an Interpol red notice over fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn and will take the necessary steps, caretaker justice minister Albert Serhan said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
Japanese ambassador to Lebanon requests more cooperation on Ghosn: statement

Japanese ambassador to Lebanon requests more cooperation on Ghosn: statement

Japan's ambassador to Lebanon on Tuesday requested greater cooperation from President Michel Aoun in dealing with former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn in order to avoid negative repercussions for their bilateral ties, Lebanon's presidency said in a statement.



6 years ago
U.S. trade deficit drops to more than three-year low

U.S. trade deficit drops to more than three-year low

The U.S. trade deficit fell to a more than three-year low in November as imports declined further, likely weighed down by the Trump administration's trade war with China, and exports rebounded, suggesting the economy ended 2019 on solid footing.



6 years ago
A Saudi family feud, a decade-long debt saga and a court's $14 billion decision

A Saudi family feud, a decade-long debt saga and a court's $14 billion decision

Saudi Arabia's largest and longest debt saga, fueled by a feud that has split one of its richest families, could be nearing a resolution after a court approved about $14 billion in claims related to the collapse of two business empires a decade ago.



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