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Audi Cuts 2025 Profit Forecast Again Amid U.S. Tariff and EV Transition Pressures
31 October 2025 Audi, the premium-brand arm of Volkswagen Group, has once again revised down its full-year profitability outlook, underscoring the mounting headwinds facing legacy automakers amid rising trade barriers and the costly pivot to electric vehicles. In its latest update, Audi announced that it now anticipates an operating margin of 4–6% for the year, a marked drop from its previous guidance of 5-7%. The firm, however, maintained its revenue expectations. The scale
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US to Dominate New TikTok Board Under White House Plan
20 September 2025 TikTok logo is placed on a U.S. flag in this illustration taken, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic A deal unveiled by...
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Nvidia’s Bold Bet: $5B Stake and Deal with Intel
18 September 2025 Nvidia has made a major move, pledging $5 billion to buy into Intel, securing about a 4% stake, and joining forces in a...
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Commerce Department expands 50 % tariffs to steel and aluminum-derived products, deepening protectionist ripples across U.S. manufacturing
15 August 2025 Creator: Rost-9D Credit: Getty Images On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department dramatically broadened the scope of...
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Wall Street Futures Creep Higher as Markets Await Trade Resolution and Labor Data
2 July 2025 U.S. stock index futures edged modestly higher on July 2, reflecting a market that remains cautiously optimistic amid a swirl of macroeconomic and political uncertainty. Investors are bracing for key developments including the looming July 9 tariff deadline, the upcoming June employment reports, and trade negotiations that continue to shape market sentiment. The modest gains in futures come amid a backdrop of mixed signals, with traders seeking clarity before comm
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Market Highs, Policy Uncertainty, A Delicate Balance in U.S. Business
29 June 2025 On paper, U.S. markets are roaring both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recently touched record highs, propelled by a brief ceasefire...
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DOJ Deal Clears Way for HPE’s $14 Billion Juniper Acquisition, With Conditions Attached
28 June 2025 In a move that marks a major reshaping of the U.S. networking equipment market, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to resolve antitrust concerns surrounding its $14 billion all-cash acquisition of Juniper Networks. The resolution, aimed at preserving competition in a field dominated by just a few giants, will allow the deal to move forward pending judicial review while imposing specific structural remedi
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U.S. Equity Funds See Sixth Consecutive Weekly Withdrawals
27 June 2025 REUTERS/Brendan McDermid U.S. equity funds endured their sixth straight week of outflows through June 25, reflecting investors’ cautious stance amid elevated market valuations and anticipation ahead of key economic data. According to LSEG Lipper, net withdrawals totaled a hefty $20.48 billion, marking the most significant weekly sell-off since March. While large-cap funds bucked the trend with $1.3 billion in net inflows, mid-, small-, and multi-cap segments saw
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Micron Spark Ignites U.S. Markets Even as Economy Shows Mixed Signals
26 June 2025 Micron’s stock has been among the S&P 500’s top performers this month. Photo: Getty Images/iStock U.S. markets are brimming with optimism this morning, as futures for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq drift just below their all-time highs, fueled by strong earnings from Micron Technology and fresh economic data that paints a nuanced picture of the national economy. As of June 26, tech-fueled momentum is lifting investor sentiment, even as GDP contraction cools enthusia
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Markets Poised for Gains as Geopolitical Fears Ease and Fed Signals Patience
25 June 2025 Investors around the globe found cautious optimism on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, as signs of a potential easing in Middle East tensions combined with measured signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve pushed U.S. stock indexes toward record territory. The S&P 500 came within a sliver of its all-time high while futures on major indexes pointed toward a mixed but steady open. Market participants digested key geopolitical developments and prepared for insights from Fed Cha
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U.S. Business Growth Slows as Tariffs and Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Concerns
23 June 2025 Credit: Getty Images In June 2025 the U.S. business landscape continued to expand, but at a noticeably slower pace as rising...
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Global Markets on Edge as Middle East Risk Forces Investor Recalibration
22 June 2025 President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon arriving at the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) The spread of tension between Israel and Iran has prompted a notable ripple effect across financial markets, especially as investors brace for potential escalation that could send crude prices soaring and rattle global economic sentiment. Southeast Asia’s Strait of Hormuz, a crucial gateway for nearly 20 percent of w
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Coinbase Pushes to Tokenize Wall Street as It Seeks SEC Approval for Blockchain-Based Stock Trading
17 June 2025 Coinbase, the leading U.S.–based cryptocurrency exchange, is readying a strategic shift that could redefine its market positioning: the firm’s legal team is seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a new product tokenized equities. In essence, these are digital tokens issued on a blockchain that represent shares in publicly traded companies. If approved, Coinbase would be able to offer stock trading via blockchain technology, placing
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Global Investors Reevaluate U.S. Market Dominance
29 May 2025 In a notable shift, global investors are increasingly favoring European equities over U.S. stocks, driven by concerns over U.S. market volatility, high valuations, and policy unpredictability. A recent JPMorgan survey conducted at its Global Markets Conference revealed that 36% of international investors expect European equities to outperform in 2025, compared to only 17% who favor U.S. stocks. Factors Influencing the Shift U.S. Market Concerns: Investors cite sev
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U.S. to Cease Penny Production: Implications for Consumers and Businesses
28 May 2025 In a significant monetary policy shift, the U.S. Treasury Department has announced the cessation of penny production, with...
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Small Businesses Grapple with Tariff-Induced Challenges Amidst Economic Uncertainty
28 May 2025 Small businesses across the United States are facing mounting challenges due to the Trump administration's recent imposition...
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Global Markets Steady Amid Easing Trade Tensions and Anticipation of Nvidia Earnings
28 May 2025 Global financial markets exhibited stability on Wednesday, buoyed by signs of easing trade tensions between the United States and Europe, while investors turned their focus to the impending earnings report from semiconductor giant Nvidia. In Europe, major indices posted modest gains. The STOXX 600 edged up by 0.1%, continuing its upward trajectory over the past two days. Britain's FTSE and France's CAC 40 both increased by 0.2%, while Germany's DAX rose by 0.3%, r
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U.S. Business Investment Slows Sharply in April Amid Tariff Uncertainty
27 May 2025 AP Photo Business investment in the United States experienced a significant decline in April 2025, as companies grappled with...
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Trump Media Plans $2.5 Billion Bitcoin Investment to Expand Financial Services
27 May 2025 Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the social media company founded by U.S. President Donald...
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SpaceX's Starship Test Flight Ends in Mid-Air Disintegration
27 May 2025 Cheney Orr | REUTERS paceX's ambitious Starship program faced another setback as its latest test flight concluded with the...
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