Tag: News
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Tariffs Sneak into Your Cart: Amazon Caught in the Crossfire If your Amazon Prime haul has gotten pricier lately, it’s not your imagination – it’s geopolitics. Recent Amazon tariffs have effectively become an invisible surcharge on countless Amazon products, raising costs behind the scenes. In one dramatic episode, Amazon even floated the idea of telling…
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Intel’s stock (NASDAQ: INTL), one of the pillars of the global semiconductor industry, is undergoing great change in 2025. From executive leadership changes at the top to joint ventures in production and growing geopolitical tensions, recent news about Intel is driving investor sentiment and the future of Intel in an intensely competitive market. Intel’s appointment…
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April 2, 2025 – US stock futures dived on Tuesday evening after a shock statement by former President Donald Trump that the government under him would levy very aggressive new tariffs on imports, spooking markets about the resumption of a global trade war. The move created a shockwave across markets, plunging Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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Trump’s 20% Tariff Plan: Economic Risks, Market Reactions, and the Political Playbook Behind ‘Liberation Day’ Former President Donald Trump is floating a bold trade proposal that could redefine U.S. economic policy: a flat 20% tariff on nearly all imported goods. Dubbed “Liberation Day,” the proposal is framed as an aggressive move to cut the U.S.…
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Bond Market Watches for Inflation, Fed Cues as Yields See-Saw at Week’s StartThe bond market enters the new week with anxiety—and a clear focus: inflation data, Fed commentary, and what it all means for interest rates. Investors are fixating on Treasury yields after a week of strong economic reports and guarded optimism. investors are watching…
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Elon Musk’s battle with fraud at PayPal is more than a business war story—it’s the lens through which Elon Musk now targets one of America’s most vital and vulnerable systems: Social Security. Musk’s words on Social Security have caused a commotion. He’s labeled the program “unsustainable” and even “the biggest fraud ever.” The rhetoric might…
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In a significant policy turnaround, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs of 25% on all foreign cars and some automobile parts, to be imposed on April 2, 2025. The decision is aimed at restructuring the U.S. automobile industry, boosting domestic production, and repairing long-standing trade imbalances. Understanding the Scope of the Tariffs…
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Intel’s Defining Crossroads Yet, Intel’s status as the unchallenged semiconductor king has been under severe pressure for the last decade. With the growing competition from AMD, Apple’s move to in-house processors, and global supply chain shocks, the technology giant had reached a turning point. But since 2021, when Pat Gelsinger became the CEO, Intel has…
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In a dramatic turn of events, genetic testing company 23andMe’s stock (NASDAQ: ME) has witnessed a sharp plunge in its stock price following alarming news of its CEO’s resignation and speculation surrounding the company’s financial health. As investor sentiment nosedives, concerns about potential bankruptcy and leadership instability have taken center stage. What Occurred? On March…
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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), a telecommunications behemoth, is poised to tap the high-grade corporate bond market with a strategic issue to repay debt. also to strengthen its finances. The bond sale takes place amid the backdrop of a shifting economic landscape. It offers keen insight into Verizon’s financial strategy. It also sheds light on…