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Billionaire's ugly divorce ignites battle over spectacular art trove

An enormous trove of masterpieces described as “extraordinary” and “internationally renowned" has become the latest chapter in a rancorous unraveling. Among the more than 150 pieces are multiple works by Pablo Picasso, Jeff Koons, Willem de Kooning and Mark Rothko.

How much Social Security you could get from a $75,000 salary

The first monthly Social Security check was cashed in 1940 for a grand total of about $23. Fast forward to 2019, and the average retired worker gets almost $1,500 a month. How much you receive is based on your income, the year you were born and the age you decide to start taking benefits. So what if you earn a $75,000 salary? Here's how your monthly benefit is calculated, and how much you can expect when you retire.

Your home may not be a mansion, but you might still have to pay a 'mansion tax'

Most real estate deals trigger what is known as a transfer tax. But certain cities and states are levying an additional tax on homes that sell above a certain price known as a 'mansion' tax.

Huawei pushes 5G in Southeast Asia, brushing off 'tech war' with US

Chinese phone giant Huawei said Sunday it was ready to roll out 5G infrastructure across Southeast Asia, dismissing US warnings its tech could be used to hoover up data for Beijing.

Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of state-run oil firm

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia formally started its long-anticipated initial public offering of its state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco on Sunday, which will see a sliver of the firm offered on a local stock exchange in hopes of raising billions of dollars for the kingdom. 

Delta Air Lines may pull out of Alitalia bidding, Corriere says

Delta Air Lines Inc. may pull out of bidding for Alitalia SpA, complicating efforts to rescue the bankrupt Italian carrier, Corriere della Sera reported, citing unidentified people familiar.

Fosun buys Thomas Cook brand for £11 million

Chinese conglomerate Fosun has snapped up the Thomas Cook brand for £11 million ($14.2 million), weeks after the renowned British travel group went bust and left hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers stranded abroad. 

Draft ASEAN statement: World's biggest trade deal to be delayed to 2020

The signing of the world's largest trade pact will likely be kicked back to 2020, according to a draft statement by Southeast Asian leaders, delaying a deal craved by China to offset a painful tariff war with the US.

UAE's central bank boss warns of rising risks after latest interest rate cut

A recent move by the United Arab Emirates to cut interest rates will protect the currency and support the economy amid rising external risks, the country's top central banker told CNBC on Sunday

Trump boasts of 'blowout' 303K jobs report, economists puzzled

Trump touted 'blowout' 303K jobs added in October, more than twice figure reported. He accounted for prior months revisions and GM, census effect

‘Baby Shark’ makes millions for family behind infectious tune

It was practically the anthem for this year’s World Series, with tens of thousands of Washington Nationals fans clapping in unison and belting out “Baby Shark, doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo.”

Alaska mine could bring billions but might threaten salmon

A brown bear loped across rolling green tundra as Charles Weimer set down a light, single-engine helicopter on a remote hilltop. 

Is it finally time to buy Mattel?

The toy maker’s business stabilizes for a second straight quarter.

Pinterest stock plummets on disappointing results

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Facebook's head fake is your sell signal

The bad PR just keeps coming fast and furious, a more significant signal than the minor stock rise Thursday on a decent, but not spectacular, earnings.

5 stocks to buy in November

These five stocks have little in common --- except for having good potential to deliver great returns over the long run.