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Asia markets mostly higher as key Wall Street benchmarks rise amid fresh Trump tariff threats
The city skyline of Lujiazui Shanghai Center in China, on March 13, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Thursday, after key Wall Street indexes rose amid fresh tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 traded 0.37% higher at the open. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.32% […]
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. takes aim at neighbors with tariffs again
U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters It’s quiet… too quiet. After a few quiet weeks on the tariff front, U.S. President Donald Trump has again set his sights on Canada and Mexico, promising that tariffs paused earlier this month will […]
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Asia markets open lower as Trump tariffs dent sentiment; Bank of Korea rate decision on tap
South Korea’s export growth slowed in September, with shipments to the United States barely increasing, in an outcome that may support market expectations for an easing of monetary policy as early as next week. Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Tuesday after Wall Street fell overnight as Trump tariffs stoke […]
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How the FDA’s approval for food additives works, and why experts say a loophole allows companies to bypass it
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. Today, it’s estimated to oversee 80% of the U.S. food supply. This also places ingredient safety regulations under the FDA’s authority. According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food […]
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Walmart’s worst week since 2022: Retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong
Fast Money Walmart’s worst week since 2022: Retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong Published Sat, Feb 22 20259:00 AM EST Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman WATCH LIVE Source
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Asia-Pacific markets mixed as investors weigh Japan inflation data, Trump tariff threats
Tokyo, Japan skyline with the Tokyo Tower Chunyip Wong | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed Friday as investors assessed inflation data from Japan, while the threat of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs dents investor sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.43%, while the Topix declined 0.33%. Japan’s inflation rate in January climbed to […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Walmart, Hasbro, Shake Shack, Wayfair and more
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Walmart — The retailer slid 8% after issuing weaker-than-expected guidance. For fiscal 2026, Walmart sees earnings per share ranging between $2.50 per share and $2.60 per share. The company also said it wouldn’t be “immune” to impacts from currently postponed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Shake […]
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The key to a smartphone free childhood is enforcing 4 ‘simple’ rules, says NYU professor
mother picking up her teenage daughter from her basketball practise Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty Images When — and if — to give your child a smartphone has become a hot topic over recent months. Parents are citing evidence that social media can increase the risk of mental health issues as a reason to stop […]
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Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher as investors parse Japan GDP growth data
Doctoregg | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Monday, as investors parsed Japan’s fourth-quarter economic growth data, while awaiting a slew of central bank decisions from the region this week. Japan’s Nikkei 225 traded around the flatline, while the Topix added 0.15%. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.18% andthe small-cap Kosdaq added 0.35%. […]
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Asia-Pacific markets trade higher after Wall Street declines on inflation fears
Tokyo, Japan skyline with the Tokyo Tower Chunyip Wong | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded higher Thursday, breaking ranks with Wall Street that fell overnight as a stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading diminished prospects of policy easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.26%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1% while the […]
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