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Meet the ‘Dirty 15’ countries that could be hit hardest by Trump’s tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump announces that his administration has reached a deal with elite law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom during a swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House on March 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images President Donald Trump is about to announce his biggest […]
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South Korea ends its longest short-selling ban in history after systemic reforms
Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Ahn Young-joon | AP South Korea on Monday lifted the longest short-selling ban in the country’s history, after tightening measures to crackdown on illegal transactions. The short-selling ban was put into […]
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43-year-old American who never plans to return to the U.S. shares her No 1. piece of advice for moving abroad
Take a glance at Nicole Brewer’s finances, and you might not be eager to trade salaries. The 43-year-old Detroit native makes about $40,000 a year teaching English at a university in Nizwa, an ancient city in Oman. Add in side hustle income as a freelance writer and travel agent, and the total for 2024 climbs […]
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Asian auto stocks extend declines as Trump tariffs on car imports dent sentiment
Vehicles awaiting shipment are parked at a port on March 27, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. U.S. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images Asian auto stocks fell for a second straight day as investors fretted over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on cars and certain automobile parts not made in the country. Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as Trump tariff threats keep investors on edge
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Scott E Barbour | The Image Bank | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs kept investors on edge. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.19% as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national election on May 3, […]
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Why GM stock is getting hit the hardest by Trump auto tariffs
The GM logo is seen on a water tank of the General Motors assembly plant in Ramos Arizpe, in Coahuila state, Mexico, on Feb. 11, 2021. Daniel Becerril | Reuters As auto stocks reacted to the latest tariff announcement out of Washington, D.C., on Thursday, General Motors took the brunt of the hit. Shares of […]
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Asia markets set for higher open after Wall Street extends gains on hopes of softer Trump tariffs
pedestrians walking across with crowded traffic at Shibuya crossing square.Shibuya crossing is the busiest road crossing in the world. Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, Jaczhou | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Wednesday, tracking Wall Street gains on expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be softer than expected earlier. Australia’s […]
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These 10 Asian markets offer high returns on short-term rentals — half top $40,000 a year
Short-term rentals in Hakuba, Japan on average, bring in over $60,000 annually, according to new data by AirDNA. Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images Starting a short-term rental business can be very lucrative if done correctly. One of the biggest initial hurdles is picking the right market to purchase a property, which can play […]
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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as U.S. economic uncertainties linger
Shares of Mitsubishi Motors climb after reports of Foxconn collaboration Shares of Mitsubishi Motors rose 4.5% after reports that it is closing in on an EV collaboration deal with Taiwan’s Foxconn, according to Nikkei citing sources close to the matter. Discussions have been ongoing for over six months, sources were cited as saying. —Lee Ying […]
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Samsung CEO says company will pursue deals as it struggles for growth
Han Jong-hee, co-chief executive officer of Samsung Electronics Co., speaks at the company’s annual general meeting at the Suwon Convention Center in Suwon, South Korea, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it is looking at major deals to drive growth as it faced tough questions from shareholders after its failure to […]
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