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  • Congressional leaders announce government funding deal
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    The deal needs to be approved before a weekend shutdown deadline; European Union proposal would use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine; Wall Street bonuses averaged $177,000 last year, New York state says; Unilever to spin off ice cream business which includes Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s.

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  • Home builder confidence increases
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    Stocks rise; builder survey says demand for homes is up; mortgage application rates rise; credit rejection rates fall.

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  • AstraZeneca to cap out-of-pocket costs for inhalers
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    The cap of $35 takes effect June 1st; Super Micro Computer joins S&P 500 index; United Airlines reviewing safety after spate of incidents; Fitch says pharmacies, healthcare providers could take credit hit following UnitedHealth cyberattack.

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  • NAR agrees to change rules on agent commissions
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    Stocks fall; rule change will affect real estate agent commissions; import price inflation slows in February; consumer sentiment unchanged.

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  • Wall Street opens lower
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    Stocks have bounced around this week as traders reacted to mixed economic news; the Energy Department plans to loan more than $2 billion to a Canadian mining company; Honda and Nissan consider joining forces to develop electric vehicles; Adobe shares tumble when its predictions for second quarter earnings come in lower than expected.

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  • Energy costs push up producer price index
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    Stocks fall; crude oil prices have been rising this year; retail sales rise in February; mortgage rates fall.

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  • Economic data suggests the Fed may wait longer before cutting rates
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    The producer price index gained 0.6% in February; retail sales rose 0.6%, as well; initial jobless claims remained low at 209,000; Mnuchin says he will assemble group to purchase TikTok.

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  • Dollar Tree announces plans to close stores
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    Stocks close mixed; Dollar Tree closing about 1,000 Family Dollar locations; McDonalds says lower-income consumers are pulling back; mortgage applications rise.

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  • The European Union approves AI regulations
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    The comprehensive rules could set a benchmark for other countries; banking coalition calls on members to track emissions from capital markets activities; Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores.

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