US retail sales rose a solid 0.3 pct. in April, a sign confident consumers are spending more

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US retail sales rose a solid 0.3 pct. in April, a sign confident consumers are spending more

WASHINGTON — US retail sales rose a solid 0.3 pct. in April, a sign confident consumers are spending more.

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US retail sales rose a solid 0.3 pct. in April, a sign confident consumers are spending more

To Make More Money, Rolls-Royce Is Aiming Higher on Price, Not Production

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power

Trump Allows Cheaper, Dyed Diesel to Be Used in Nonfarm Vehicles

A.I. Officials Stonewall on Questions About Technology’s Risks

Five reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growing

Burst of Attacks in Gulf Heightens Fears Over Fragile Energy Trade

We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why

High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.

Euro slides to 17-month low, boosting dollar’s standing

Crypto super PAC to back candidates in 32 House races

Trump administration announces new additions to hospital price transparency regulations