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The new policy takes effect on May 1.

Stocks rose on Wall Street in early trading Thursday as gains in banks and technology companies outweighed losses elsewhere in the market.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: Accenture PLC, up $8.65 to $175.12

The company is facing an effort by activist investors to remove the entire board of directors.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan says it has reached an agreement with Meijer on policy changes and training after a pharmacist at one of the retailer's stores refused to fill a prescription to help a woman complete a miscarriage.

Both pharmacies will slowly start to offer cannabis-infused products to customers.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Centene Corp., down $2.73 to $52.12.

The rise in direct-to-consumer home decor companies is adding extra pressure.

The location features indoor and outdoor seating and a streamlined checkout process that allows customers to pay through their phones.

Iconic retailers have been fleeing Manhattan’s famous shopping strip in recent months.

Wayfair generated $6.8 billion in net revenue for 2018.

The memoir has sold nearly 10 million copies since November.

Online furniture seller Wayfair is expanding its physical presence, opening its first permanent mall store later this year.

The group contends Bed Bath & Beyond has failed to adapt as consumers increasingly shop online or expect unique experiences in bricks-and-mortar stores.

U.S. stocks edged lower in early trading Monday, extending losses from a broad sell-off last week, as new economic data stoked investors' worries over slowing global growth.

Michael Avenatti failed to take on the athletic giant.

Avenatti is also being charged with wire and bank fraud in California.