Business titans face complex system in US health care push

The leaders of Amazon.com, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan announced the ambitious goal of improving health care coverage all of their employees. They say they are forming a new company that will be "free from profit-making incentives... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Thousands of lost Atlantic City casino jobs are coming back

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City, New Jersey, is trying to put years of casino closings and job losses behind it.Since 2014, five of its 12 casinos have closed, putting 11,000 people out of work.For many laid-off workers,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Ferrell's return bump ratings for 'SNL'

NEW YORK (AP) — Judging by the ratings, NBC will be happy to invite old friend Will Ferrell back to "Saturday Night Live" whenever he wants.The Nielsen company said that the late-night comedy show reached 7.47 million viewers for... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Vice says exec accused of sexual misconduct has left company

NEW YORK (AP) — Vice said Tuesday that its chief digital officer, who had been on leave while it investigated allegations of sexual misconduct, has left the company.The digital media company had said in early January that the executive,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Rents tipped to spike in next two years: Property Institute

Housing rents have been picked to increase rapidly in the next two years - an issue which will overtake high house prices as a far bigger problem, according to Property Institute chief executive Ashley Church."The cost of renting... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Trump to herald economic progress in State of the Union

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday's State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and boost his... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Macau casino regulators look into allegations against Wynn

HONG KONG (AP) — The China arm of Steve Wynn's casino empire said Tuesday it will comply with Macau regulators as they seek more information about sexual misconduct allegations against the Las Vegas billionaire.Wynn Macau Ltd. said... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Montana Wines dumps Kiwi grapes in favour of Australian

A Kiwi wine reviewer has slammed one of the country's best known wine labels for its decision to start using Australian grapes in some of its wines.Kiwi wine brand Montana has ditched its award-winning Marlborough grapes for those... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US group: Beijing will retaliate if Trump acts on trade

BEIJING (AP) — The head of an American business group said Tuesday that Chinese officials warned him "there will be retaliation" if President Donald Trump launches trade remedies in disputes over technology, steel and other issues.The... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Yet another House chairman giving up a coveted post

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers spend their careers eying coveted committee chairmanships, angling for the chance at the perks and power that came with the top spot.New Jersey Republican Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen is bowing out after... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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