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Pair of mentor and protege compete in building China-Laos Railway's cross-border tunne
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U.S. stocks end mixed amid earnings
U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as investors parsed a slew of earnings reports.
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U.S. growth slows amid supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, Delta surge: Beige B
U.S. economic growth slowed from mid-August through September.
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U.S. oil imports down, exports up last week: EIA
U.S. crude oil imports went down while exports increased during the week ending Oct. 15.
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U.S. stocks rally amid upbeat earnings
U.S. stocks finished higher on Tuesday, boosted by a slew of positive earnings reports.
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Oil prices rise as energy remains tight
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, driven by concerns over tight supplies.