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How the rise of iPhone is worrying the Fed
Americans' love of their smartphones and apps may be contributing to the sluggish pace of inflation that is worrying Wall Street and the Federal Reserve, a top bond manager at BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said on Wednesday.

Thank God I don't work at Whole Foods anymore
Whole Foods wasn?t a great job. But it was a job. Under Amazon, it?s not clear how many workers will make the cut. 

How Republican Medicaid caps could hurt millions
Republicans who wrote a health care bill behind closed doors call it a repeal of Obamacare. But the legislation could fundamentally transform another federal health program that provides coverage to far more Americans than the insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act.

Secrets real estate agents won't tell you
From hosting an open house to getting an estimate of your property's value, these real estate tips from the experts ought to help in today's tough market.

Oil, data in the spotlight on Wall Street
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a relatively flat to slightly lower open on Thursday, as investors geared up for a cluster of data releases.

6 tips for getting the best deal on a mortgage
With the spring housing market in full swing, prospective buyers are battling rising prices and tight inventory. Still, it?s not all bad news for today?s buyers. While lending standards are far stricter than they were during the height of the housing boom, it is nevertheless possible for most qualified borrowers to get a loan these days. 

Inside Travis Kalanick's resignation as Uber?s C.E.O.
At a Chicago hotel on Tuesday, two venture capitalists presented Mr. Kalanick with a list of demands, including his resignation by the end of the day.