Trump says 'big progress' made in talks with China

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says "big progress" is being made in talks between the U.S. and China to head off further escalation in a yearlong trade war.Trump says Saturday that he had a "long and very good call" with... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Get organised: Single use plastic bags gone by end of year

Remembering re-usable bags should be one of every shopper's New Year's resolutions - single-use plastic bags will be gone from all major supermarkets from Tuesday.New World, Pak'nSave and Four Square have joined Countdown and will... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Andrew Woodward: Why you shouldn't pay off your mortgage

Every year, we trawl through the archives and republish a few of the standout business stories from the last year. This is essentially a mix of the most popular, topical or insightful pieces published in 2018. Here's one that made... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US retailers hope higher pay will buy more efficient workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's retailers, struggling to fill jobs, have been raising pay to try to keep and attract enough employees. Now, some stores want something in return: A more efficient worker.To that end, retailers, fast food... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Local Focus: 'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'

Every year, we trawl through the archives and republish a few of the standout business stories from the last year. This is essentially a mix of the most popular, topical or insightful pieces published in 2018. Here's one that made... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Bankruptcy aids firms in shedding their pension debts

Once the Marsh Supermarkets chain began to falter a few years ago, its owner, a private-equity firm, began selling off the vast retail empire, piece by piece. The company sold more than 100 convenience stores. It sold the pharmacies.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Oregon hotel apologizes a week after kicking out black man

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Attorneys for a black man who was kicked out of an Oregon hotel last week say they want a public explanation for why he was told to leave.Nearly a week later, the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Portland apologized... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Comment: Five possible victims of the bear market

COMMENT: It had to end sooner or later. In the run-up to Christmas, while everyone was doing some last minute shopping, the longest bull market on record quietly came to an end.There was no spectacular crash, nor was there complete... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Going Agile: Is Spark's big move the way your workplace is heading?

Every year, we trawl through the archives and republish a few of the standout business stories from the last year. This is essentially a mix of the most popular, topical or insightful pieces published in 2018. Here's one that made... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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EPA proposes easing regulation of mercury from coal plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is considering backing off of its regulation of toxic mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.In an announcement Friday, the EPA proposes what would be another Trump administration... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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