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___ Faster delivery of nearly everything is the next big thing NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are betting big on delivery services that will drop off everything from gadgets to groceries on doorsteps faster.

The Federal Reserve has given the OK to 32 of the 35 biggest banks in the U.S. to raise their dividends and buy back shares, judging their financial foundations sturdy enough to withstand a major economic downturn.

A rally for technology companies helped U.S. stocks recover some of their recent losses Thursday, but trading remained uneven as investors puzzled over whether tensions between the U.S. and other nations will spill over into a trade war.

Out of 35 banks, 34 received the Fed's approval for dividend and share buyback plans.

Shares of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. are soaring as it returns to the public markets after seven years.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1.34 billion.

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The company authorized a $10 billion share repurchase program.

The new feature comes in time for the back-to-school shopping season.

Investors were keeping their eyes on GDP and bank stress tests.

Be your own fleet operator with vans and drivers.

Apple alleged that Samsung violated its patents by "slavishly" copying the design of the iPhone.

Last year's hack exposed personal info for nearly 148 million Americans.

LaCroix is the most popular seltzer brand in the U.S., according to recent sales data.

If combined, the telecom giants will amass more than $75 billion in debt.

Profit was hurt by higher input and freight costs.

The deal creates a leader in frozen foods with an expanded presence in snacks.

The Nasdaq Composite led a broad selloff.

The basic tool for buying ads now will be named Google Ads.

U.S. companies return billions to America in repatriation record.