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Escalating Trade Tensions Leads China to Threaten with New Tariffs

Escalating Trade Tensions Leads China to Threaten with New Tariffs

China warned on Friday that it would fight back “at any cost” with countermeasures in response to the U.S.’s tariffs, after President Donald Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese goods by an additional $100 billion.&ldquo..

Most Powerful Year Opening for Oil Since 2014

Most Powerful Year Opening for Oil Since 2014

Tuesday witnessed oil prices posting their best year opening since 2014. The price of crude rose to significant highs in the midst of large Iranian anti-government rallies and consistent supply cuts initiated by Russia and OPEC.American WTI (West Te..

Strong Retail Sales for Holiday Season

Strong Retail Sales for Holiday Season

Retail sales from the period of November 1 through Christmas Eve were up 4.9 percent from last year, indicating the highest growth rate since 2011.Online sales, which were up 18.1 percent for the season, contributed to the large growth in total reta..

Apple Stock Down After Report Indicates iPhone X Demand Lower than Expected

Apple Stock Down After Report Indicates iPhone X Demand Lower than Expected

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares fell more than 2.5% Tuesday after a report by Taiwan's Economic Daily claiming that demand for iPhone X could come in below expectations in the first quarter of sales.According to a report by Reuters, the Ta..

Home Depot Report Strong Quarterly Sales

Home Depot Report Strong Quarterly Sales

Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) on Tuesday posted third quarter sales and earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, boosted by demand for rebuilding materials after hurricanes and wildfires.The Atlanta-based retailer said revenue rose 8.1 percent to ..