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Exclusive: Walmart, Google-backed Deliv end online grocery partnership

The world’s largest retailer began bolstering its partnerships with third-party courier firms to reach consumers in 100 U.S. cities last year, after failing to use Uber and Lyft to deliver groceries, and struggling in its attempt to use its own employees to deliver goods. Deliv, which was one of Walmart’s earliest partners with pilot programs in Miami and San Jose…

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Exxon in negotiations with Chad over record $74 billion fine: Bloomberg

Exxon has appealed the Oct. 5 court ruling, but the appeals court hearing has been delayed because of the talks, Bloomberg reported, citing a lawyer for Exxon. The court decision fined a consortium led by Exxon over 44 trillion CFA francs

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Strong U.S. retail sales reinforce December interest rate hike

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in October as households bought motor vehicles and a range of other goods, pointing to sustained economic strength that could allow the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month. The Commerce Department said …

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U.S. existing home sales rise for second straight month, inventory still tight

The National Association of Realtors said on Friday existing home sales increased 1.7 percent to an annual rate of 5.45 million units. March's sales pace was revised slightly higher to 5.36 million units from the previously reported 5.33 million units. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast home resales rising to a 5.40 million-unit pace last month.

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U.S. new home sales rebound strongly in October

September's sales pace was revised down to 447,000 units from the previously reported 468,000 units. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast new home sales, which account for about 8 percent of the housing market, rebounding to a rate of 500,000 units.

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U.S. new home sales rebound strongly in October