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The Decade in Blockchain — 2010 to 2020 in Review

ConenSys | Dec 3, 2019 On January 3rd, 2009, in the wake of a global financial crisis that accelerated the growing chasm of inequality throughout world economies, a mysterious figure named Satoshi Nakamoto launched a virtual currency named Bitcoin that functioned atop what s/he called a ‘Proof of Work chain.’ In its ‘genesis block,’ Nakamoto

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Three Big Things: The Most Important Forces Shaping the World

Collaborative Fund | Morgan Housel  | Oct 16, 2019 An irony of studying history is that we often know exactly how a story ends, but have no idea where it began. Find something that’s important to you in 2019 – social, political, economic, whatever – and with a little effort you can trace the roots

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United Airlines picks industry veteran Kirby for top job

United Airlines Holdings Inc insider Scott Kirby will succeed Oscar Munoz as chief executive officer next year as part of a transition the airline hopes will secure a growth path after some tumultuous years.



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One step you can take in 2020 to head off a tax surprise

The IRS has released its updated Form W-4 just in time for the new year. Here's how to use it to fine-tune the taxes withheld from your paycheck.

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Wall Street dips as investors stay off big bets, eye trade talks

U.S. stocks dipped on Thursday as declines in defensive sectors such as consumer staples overshadowed gains in technology stocks, while the absence of new updates in U.S.-China trade talks kept investors on the sidelines.



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Significant regulatory delays on 737 MAX grounding could force Boeing to halt production: letter

Significant additional regulatory requirements or delays in returning the 737 MAX to commercial service could cause Boeing Co to cut or temporarily halt 737 MAX production, the U.S. planemaker said in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.



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How to Spend Money

Of Dollars and Data | Nick Maggiulli | Dec 3, 2019 Psychological Tricks for Worry-Free Spending I want to teach you how to spend money.  You may think that statement sounds ridiculous and say to yourself, “Nick, I don’t need help with spending money.  I’m an expert at that!”  But I’m not talking about how

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Stocks falter on trade uncertainty; sterling gains

The dollar slid and global equity markets faltered on Thursday as investors dismissed solid economic data and again fretted about the likelihood of a "phase one" trade deal before a new round of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports begins in 10 days.



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No apology for Elon Musk from British diver at 'pedo guy' defamation trial

The British cave explorer suing Elon Musk for calling him a "pedo guy" on Twitter testified on Thursday that his criticism of the Tesla Inc billionaire chief executive that led to the tweet was not a personal attack.



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Trump says meetings, talks with China going well

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States is having meetings and discussions with China right now that are going well.



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Wall Street dips as investors stay off big bets, eye developments on trade

U.S. stocks dipped on Thursday as declines in defensive sectors such as consumer staples overshadowed gains in technology stocks, while a lack of new developments in trade talks between Washington and Beijing kept investors on the sidelines.



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U.S.-China trade talks are 'on track': Mnuchin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday that trade talks with China are on track, with deputy negotiators from both countries holding a call Thursday as they actively worked toward a deal, but he said the United States is not bound to a deadline.



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U.S. trade deficit shrinks sharply; labor market tight

The U.S. trade deficit dropped to its lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in October, suggesting trade could contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter, though a broad decline in imports hinted at a slowdown in domestic demand.



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Airbus sold 222 jets in November, poised to win order race

Airbus booked orders for 222 aircraft in November, driven mainly by the Dubai Airshow, and formally recognized a cut in orders for the soon-to-be-axed A380 superjumbo following a major fleet review by Dubai's Emirates, company data showed on Thursday.



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Nissan to close U.S. operations for two days next month

Japan's No. 2 automaker Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday its U.S. unit would halt operations for two days next month, as the company tries to reverse a slide in profitability in the country.



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