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Dec 4 (Reuters) – Kroger narrowed its annual sales forecast on Thursday on signs of shoppers becoming more selective in spending on groceries and fresh produce even as it topped third-quarter profit expectations on the back of cost savings.
The supermarket chain operator is facing pressure from low-income...
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Dollar slips as traders eye next week’s Fed meeting
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed
NEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar slipped on Friday but held within recent ranges against major currencies as traders awaited next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates.
The dollar...
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Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading on Thursday, continuing its relatively calm run following weeks of sharp and scary swings.
The S&P 500 inched up by 0.1% and is just 0.5% below its all-time high. The Dow Jones...
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