Tesla work on Autopilot changes amid fatal Florida crash
Elon Musk indicates Tesla is pursuing a long term Autopilot update while facing pressure after a Model S crash in Florida that killed a driver when a tractor trailer pulled in front. The update aims to address concerns over partial self driving as regulators scrutinize the system.
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Tax plan seeks three brackets and lower corporate rate
The Tax Policy Center notes Trump's proposal would cut seven brackets to three with a top rate of 25 percent and a 15 percent corporate tax rate, boosting spending and investment but cutting federal revenue by about 9.5 trillion over ten years. Clinton would raise taxes on the top 1 percent, fund family and education initiatives, and maintain a higher corporate tax. Moody's and Oxford Economics see mixed growth effects and increased borrowing.
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CANDIDATES CLASH OVER ECONOMY AND TRADE POLICY
The analysis outlines sharp differences among candidates on tariffs against China and Mexico, the Trans Pacific Partnership, minimum wage plans, and enforcement of currency rules. Zandi notes risks to exports and growth from tariffs while others favor limited changes. Oxford’s Dace warns on wage costs for US firms. Initial wage proposals vary from no hike to increases toward 12 dollars per hour with state flexibility.
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Trump flags trillion-dollar infrastructure push and bank plan
New York magazine cites Donald Trump discussing a trillion-dollar rebuilding program to fix highways bridges airports and waterways. He claims 13 million jobs would be created and growth boosted by 0.3 percentage points the first year with a $275 billion five year spend and a $25 billion infrastructure bank funded by closing corporate tax loopholes.
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Pokémon Go sparks surge in merchandise sales and licensing windfall
The Pokémon Go craze boosts merchandise demand as fans buy Pikachu plushes and vintage games while Nintendo and Pokémon Co. International benefit from licensing. Walmart and Target report online search and product interest increases. total licensed goods sales reach about $600 million annually.
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