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Services sector grows at fastest pace ever in September

The U.S. services sector expanded last month at its fastest pace on record, according to data released Wednesday by the Institute for Supply Management.

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‘Rip-roaring hot’ jobs market sees private payrolls surge by 230,000, highest since February

Job growth surged in September to its highest level in seven months as the economy put up another show of strength, according to a report Wednesday from ADP and Moody’s Analytics.

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Here are the key changes between the old NAFTA and the new one

The Trump administration’s new trade deal with Canada and Mexico leaves much of the old North American Free Trade Agreement intact. There are some key differences, however, particularly when it comes to the dairy and auto industries.

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72-year-old Fidelity bets on the future with blockchain, virtual reality and AI

The financial services company is experimenting with blockchain, artificial intelligence and virtual reality and competing with Google, Facebook and Microsoft to recruit top talent from Silicon Valley.

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US consumer spending increased steadily in August

U.S. consumer spending increased steadily in August, while a measure of underlying inflation remained at the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target for a fourth straight month.

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Final reading on Q2 GDP confirms 4.2% gain, the fastest rise in nearly four years

The final reading on second-quarter gross domestic product was expected to show a rise of 4.2 percent, up from the 2.2 percent increase in the previous quarter.

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Consumer confidence hits 138.4 in September, vs. 132 estimate

Consumer confidence hits 138.4 in September, vs. 132 estimate

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Salesforce co-CEO Marc Benioff: The economy is ‘ripping’

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff connects the company’s performance with the condition of the broader economy.

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Consumer confidence rises to highest level in 18 years

Consumer confidence rose in September, notching its highest level in about 18 years.

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Jamie Dimon sees ‘no great potholes,’ saying 3%-plus economic growth ‘may very well continue’

The U.S. economy is humming along with little in the way to derail its recently stronger growth trajectory, the J.P. Morgan chief says.

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