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What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?

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The Fifth Circuit court ruled that the 2018 post was protected speech. It also vacated an order to reinstate a pro-union Tesla worker who was fired.

Walmart continues to lure in Americans with its low value. That's expected to continue into the holiday season.

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Three quintessentially American companies — Starbucks, Nike and Boeing — share a common predicament at the moment.

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Chipotle's investments in employees seem to be paying off.

The financial ratings agency, citing a “fiscal deterioration” with rising borrowing and a political logjam, downgraded its outlook for French debt.

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

A federal judge issued a ruling blocking the pending merger of luxury fashion brands Tapestry and Capri on the grounds it would undercut competition in the handbag market.

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Stocks are reviving somewhat as a pullback in US bond yields lifted some recent pressure on risk appetite.

Up to 8 million borrowers could see part or all of their debt wiped away under President Biden's latest student loan relief plan.

Spirit Airlines announced in a regulatory filing this week that it agreed to sell some of its planes and plans to cut its workforce as it seeks to raise cash.

The swimsuit model Stacey Williams said Jeffrey Epstein brought her to Trump Tower, where the future president groped her. Mr. Trump’s campaign denied it.

Mark Cuban admitted that former President Trump can be "fun to hang around, charismatic," but he'll become "a worse" leader for America if elected to a second term.

The Trump campaign was informed this week that hackers may have gained access to data from the phones through a breach of American telecommunications systems.

Health officials say that recalls of onions — the suspected source of the contamination — would help lessen the risk to consumers. Other major fast-food chains have also stopped offering onions.

The Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) is down 28% since the start of 2024 amid a difficult year for solar. Investors are worried about the election and interest rates.

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Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively.

She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.

Recent sex trafficking charges against Michael Jeffries could implicate the retailer, too, as it tries to close a tumultuous chapter in its history.

Will Lewis, the company’s chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not endorsing presidential candidates.

Harley-Davidson lowered its revenue forecast for 2024 as stubborn inflation, high interest rates and consumer blowback from a DEI controversy impacted the motorcycle maker's sales.

Regional lender New York Community Bancorp delayed its plan to become profitable to 2026, offering a new reminder that commercial real estate problems are not totally in the rear-view mirror of US banks.

Military spending and recruitment are causing the country’s economy to overheat, leaving regulators in a struggle to rein in rising prices.

Stocks are reviving somewhat as a pullback in US bond yields lifted some recent pressure on risk appetite.

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Stocks are reviving somewhat as a pullback in US bond yields lifted some recent pressure on risk appetite.

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In an online survey, Yahoo Finance users said Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump's presidential campaign makes them less likely to vote for the former president.

There are many technical indicators for traders to choose from. For Carter Worth, there's one that stands out above all others.

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As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.

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The billionaire has reportedly been in regular contact with the Russian president, heaping more scrutiny on the power and influence the entrepreneur wields over the U.S. government.

Shares of Capri Holdings plunged after a US judge blocked its pending $8.5 billion merger with Coach owner Tapestry.

Critics have said freeports do not boost actual job numbers, but move investment to a different area instead.

Stocks are reviving somewhat as a pullback in US bond yields lifted some recent pressure on risk appetite.

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Stocks are reviving somewhat as a pullback in US bond yields lifted some recent pressure on risk appetite.

Gold prices have reached record highs this week amid uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election as well as the continued growth in the U.S. national debt and fiscal deficits.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating after fresh data shows The Lone Star State is dominating in job creation. Since Abbott took office in 2015, the state has added 2.4 million jobs.

Tesla delivered a surprise profit this week and projected an increase in deliveries in 2025. The stock shot up. Despite the other visions CEO Elon Musk has for the company, it's still all about cars for now.

Keir Starmer is under pressure to define his election tax promise ahead of next week's Budget.

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.

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(Reuters) -German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz on Friday said third-quarter earnings in the core car division plunged by 64%, massively missing analysts' estimates, as Chinese consumers continued to cut back on luxury goods in a weakening economy. "The Q3 results do not meet our ambitions," CFO Harald Wilhelm said in a statement, adding that the group will step up cost cuts. The July-September earnings were hit by model revamp costs as well as a tough market, especially for new versions of the G-Class SUV, which will roll out in the next quarter, Mercedes added.

The UK's biggest utility company secures a loan of up to £3bn to help the firm last until next October.