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Long-term mortgage rates fall to historic lows

The low borrowing rates have been a boon for homebuyers, even as global financial markets are roiled by concerns over the global economy.

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Small businesses not high-profile, but a target for violence

Although mass shootings do happen in places like the Walmart in El Paso, where 22 people were killed this month, small businesses are more likely to be the setting for gun violence.

Solid earnings from major retailers push stocks higher

U.S. stocks marched broadly higher in afternoon trading Wednesday as investors welcomed a batch of strong earnings reports from several big retailers.

Possible Powell signal on future rate cuts may not matter

Chairman Jerome Powell may signal Friday what the Federal Reserve will do — or can do — to strengthen the economy and restore confidence at a time of uncertainties and global weaknesses.

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