Economy

US-Canada trade deal collapses as Trump's 50% tariffs go into effect

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US-Canada trade deal collapses as Trump's 50% tariffs go into effect

A trade deal between the United States and Canada fell apart in the eleventh hour ahead of President Donald Trump’s Friday night deadline, pushing the Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on its northern neighbor into effect overnight.

2 months ago

The biggest U.S. stocks have done great for you. Experts say not to get greedy

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The biggest U.S. stocks have done great for you. Experts say not to get greedy

Low-cost S&P 500 index funds are the foundation of many portfolios to grow wealth, but investors should add assets to diversify and lower volatility.

2 months ago

Diamonds for sale: lab-grown gem auctions are all over TikTok right now, but some aren’t happy about it

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Diamonds for sale: lab-grown gem auctions are all over TikTok right now, but some aren’t happy about it

Streamed auctions offer a cheap way to buy the precious gems, but experts warn that quality is not guaranteed

2 months ago

These stocks are most overbought even as the S&P 500 posts a losing week

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These stocks are most overbought even as the S&P 500 posts a losing week

Several stocks remain technically overbought even as the S&P 500 pulled back on the week amid rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns.

2 months ago

Warren Buffett Watch: It's Buffett, not Abel, who appears to be calling the shots on stocks

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Warren Buffett Watch: It's Buffett, not Abel, who appears to be calling the shots on stocks

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel appears to be letting Warren Buffett and portfolio manager Ted Weschler make all the decisions on the company's equities.

2 months ago

Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers

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Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers

From McDonald's to Wendy's, longtime Coke customers have been expanding their beverage offerings to boost their profit margins.

2 months ago

So a C-List Celebrity Is Selling Your House?

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So a C-List Celebrity Is Selling Your House?

Reality-TV stars and influencers are getting into real estate.

2 months ago

To win the next war, America must give up consumer goods race against China

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To win the next war, America must give up consumer goods race against China

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, our pride in successfully reaching this milestone must be tempered by the challenge we face: ensuring a strong, secure, and resilient nation for the next 250 years and more.

2 months ago

'Learn to code' is dead: Gen Z is picking up a wrench

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'Learn to code' is dead: Gen Z is picking up a wrench

Congress is currently locked in an intensive debate over the future of artificial intelligence. Lawmakers are aggressively wrestling with algorithmic censorship, national security threats, and tech sector copyright protections. Committee rooms are filled with industry lobbyists arguing over abstract future risks. Yet Washington is completely missing the foundational labor crisis occurring under its nose.

2 months ago

Canada vows to match Trump’s 50% tariffs after trade deal talks fail

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Canada vows to match Trump’s 50% tariffs after trade deal talks fail

Mark Carney accuses Washington of ‘unfair’ last-minute changes to deal, as US and Canada fail to reach agreement after three-day extension of talks

2 months ago

Six investors reveal the biggest market risks

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Six investors reveal the biggest market risks

Investors see different risks threatening markets, but broadly agree that traders should diversify beyond recent winners.

2 months ago

U.S., Canada Fail to Reach Tariff Deal, Deepen Trade War

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U.S., Canada Fail to Reach Tariff Deal, Deepen Trade War

The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal late on Friday, and the U.S. said it would impose 50% tariffs on some imports from Canada.

2 months ago