Prime Day deals mix genuine discounts with hype
The article reviews pricing analyses from four market trackers ahead of Amazon Prime Day. It notes Alexa only deals show deeper cuts, especially on Amazon devices and private labels, while food and beverages are less discounted. Overall, Prime Day prices hovered near prior averages, with about half of items not cheaper. Amazon asserts broader and deeper discounts across electronics, toys, and essentials.
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How the US corporate tax rate compares
The tax reform law cut the federal corporate rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, reducing the overall burden to about 24 percent when state taxes are included. It leaves the United States above the global average, with Hungary and Ireland among the lowest among major economies, while promising simplified calculations for businesses.
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