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How the Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Pricing in a Fed Rate Cut

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average will rise today with investors bullish on chances the U.S. Federal Reserve will lower interest rates. And here's what analysts say this morning's prices reflect… But first, the numbers from Friday for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq: Index Previous Close Point Change Percentage Change Dow Jones 27,154.20 -68.77 -0.25 […]

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Crummy 2018 Refund? These Corporate Tax Dodgers Made Billions - and Got $4.3 Billion Back

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Many Americans were disappointed and angry over lower-than-expected tax refunds this year.

But corporations fared much better.

This year, 60 U.S. companies that turned a profit in 2018 not only paid nothing to the IRS – they actually received millions in rebates from the government.

The 2017 tax law, while not entirely responsible, made the disparity between what individuals pay and what corporations pay much wider.

We've got all the ugly details right here...

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Jumps 100 Points as Asian Stock Markets Lock In Record Gains

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 103 points in premarket trading after Chinese markets had their best day in two years.

The Shanghai Composite Index rallied more than 4% after the nation's financial leaders announced plans to offer more support to the nation's embattled stock market and economy.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Dow Jones Today in Three Minutes

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The Dow Jones today projected a small decline in premarket hours as investors continued to monitor earnings reports and ongoing tensions around the globe.

Investors remain on edge after President Trump proposed last week to slap a 10% tariff on $500 billion in Chinese imports - the entirety of goods China sends to the U.S.

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Dow Jones Today Ticks Higher as China Moves to Avoid Trade War

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The Dow Jones today traded 50 points higher in pre-market trading after the Chinese government announced that it welcomes direct talks with the United States if it will help avert a global trade war.

The declaration came a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he would fly to Beijing to discuss bilateral trade between the world's two largest economies...

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How Japan Is Fueling Another Record-Breaking Day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is going to open at another record-high today after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won re-election over the weekend.

Dow Jones futures are up 20 points as Abe's election sets the path for even more stimulus activity in the world's third-largest economy.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar...

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Dow Jones News Today: Stocks Set for Big Day After French Election Results

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The Dow Jones news today is highlighted by the first round of the French election and prospects for a big trading day.

The Dow Jones projected a 216 point gain after the anti-EU leader Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron advanced to the second round of France's election on May 7.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar...