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Billionaire Bill Ackman May Be the Next Warren Buffett. He's Buying 2 Magnificent Stocks Up 160% and 270% Since 2023.
Reuters5 hours ago
Japan's Nikkei nudges higher, but snaps three-week winning streak
Reuters5 hours ago
China to impose duties of up to 34.9% on EU brandy, starting July 5
Reuters5 hours ago
RPT-For retailers, US-Vietnam trade deal leaves questions
The Motley Fool5 hours ago
Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It
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South African rand inches up; US bill and tariff updates in focus
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Billionaire Bill Ackman May Be the Next Warren Buffett. He's Buying 2 Magnificent Stocks Up 160% and 270% Since 2023.
Key PointsHedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman hopes to recreate Warren Buffett's success by turning Howard Hughes into a "modern-day Berkshire Hathaway."Ackman's hedge fund took a stake in Amazon in the second quarter, betting on the resilience of its retail and cloud computing businesses.Ackman's he...The Motley Fool
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Stocks
Japan's Nikkei nudges higher, but snaps three-week winning streak
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei ended slightly higher on Friday, as chip-related stocks tracked Wall Street's strong overnight performance, but the index snapped a three-week winning streak on caution ahead of the U.S. trade deal deadline. The Nikkei .N225 was...Reuters
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Commodities
China to impose duties of up to 34.9% on EU brandy, starting July 5
HONG KONG, July 4 (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry issued its final ruling on brandy originating in the European Union on Friday, implementing duties of up to 34.9% for a period of five years starting from July 5 2025, a ministry statement said.The ruling follows an investigation into Europ...Reuters
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RPT-For retailers, US-Vietnam trade deal leaves questions
Vietnam garment factories rely on fabric, items made in ChinaUnclear yet how trade deal will affect Nike and AdidasUS imported 274 million pairs of shoes from Vietnam last year, group saysBy Helen Reid LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - A trade deal announced by the U.S. and Vietnam creates new question ...Reuters
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Stocks
Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It
Key PointsPresident Trump has overseen a flurry of Social Security changes in his first five months in office. In less than three weeks, a 50% clawback rate on Social Security overpayments -- up from just 10% during Joe Biden's presidency -- will officially kick in.Social Security beneficiaries who'...The Motley Fool
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Stocks
South African rand inches up; US bill and tariff updates in focus
JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (Reuters) - The South African rand inched up against a weaker dollar in early trade on Friday, as traders considered the impact of the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill U.S. President Donald Trump is about to sign into law and as pressure mounted on countries to secure trade de...Reuters
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Yaskawa Electric Corp - Revised Full-Year Earnings Forecast For FY Ending February 2026 Because Of Increased Uncertainty About Demand Outlook Due To Impact Of U.S. Tariff Policies
July 4 (Reuters) - Yaskawa Electric Corp 6506.T:YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORP - REVISED FULL-YEAR EARNINGS FORECAST FOR FY ENDING FEBRUARY 2026 BECAUSE OF INCREASED UNCERTAINTY ABOUT DEMAND OUTLOOK DUE TO IMPACT OF U.S. TARIFF POLICIESReuters
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Stocks
Could Buying Palantir Technologies Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Key PointsPalantir Technologies has been the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 since the start of 2024, driven by robust revenue growth and soaring profits.The company's groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) has helped fuel its stunning growth.An artificial intelligence (AI)-fuele...The Motley Fool
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Israeli military preparing enforcement plan to ensure Iran no longer threatens Israel, defense minister says
DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - The Israeli military is preparing an enforcement plan to "ensure that Iran cannot return to threaten Israel", Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz told senior military officials on Thursday.Reuters
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My Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) Strategy: Freedom Through Passive Income
Key PointsInvesting in companies that pay high-quality, high-yielding dividends is the foundation of my strategy. I also invest in ETFs that generate income. Alternatives like private real estate and private credit also enable me to produce passive income. My top financial goal is to achieve financ...The Motley Fool
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India's Devyani, Sapphire rises after media report says Yum plans local franchisee merger
** Indian Pizza Hut and KFC operators Devyani International DEVY.NS and Sapphire Foods SAPI.NS rise 3% to 172.1 and 9.9% to 352.35 rupees respectively** Yum Brands YUM.N is in talks to facilitate a merger of its two franchisee partners in India, Economic Times reports, citing people aware of the mat...Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s Latest Profit-Taking Spree Was Driven By HODLers: Data
On-chain data suggests the veterans of the Bitcoin network were the ones that took profits during the latest market selloff. Older Bitcoin Groups Recently Realized A Large Amount Of Profit In a post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how profit-taking has been distributed among...Bitcoinist
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Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Latest Rally Backed By Stronger Purchasing Power: Report
Data of the Bitcoin Stablecoin Supply Ratio suggests investors have stronger purchasing power today than during the previous bull rally. Bitcoin Stablecoin Supply Ratio Showing Neutral Purchasing Power In its latest weekly report, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest tre...NewsBTC
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia's overnight attack is cynical, one of largest yet
KYIV, July 4 (Reuters) - The latest overnight Russian attack on Ukraine was one of the largest yet, and Russia will not stop its strikes without large-scale pressure, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday."For every such strike against people and human life, they must feel a...Reuters
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Stocks
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on July 4
July 4 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Friday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.28%. * MJ GLEESON: British homebuilder MJ Gleeson GLEG.L said on Monday that it was reshuffling management of its Gleeson Homes unit. * TESLA: Tesla's new ...Reuters
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India's BSE, Angel One, Nuvama Wealth slide after SEBI bars Jane Street
** BSE BSEL.NS slips 3.7%; Nuvama Wealth Management NUVA.NS and Angel One ANGO.NS slide ~5% each; Central Depository Services (India) CENA.NS down 2%** SEBI bars U.S. trading company Jane Street from market, saying probe found co manipulated stock indexes through positions in derivatives** News of S...Reuters
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Economic Indicator
Tesla's German car sales continue to fall in June (July 3)
July 3 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O sales volume in Germany fell by 60% in June, the German road traffic agency KBA said on Tuesday, although sales of battery electric vehicles rose overall.KBA said Tesla sold 1,860 cars in Germany in June, down 60% from a year earlier. The number of Teslas sold i...Reuters
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