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Trump Ends Chinese Tariff Loophole, Raising the Cost of Online Goods
The Trump administration on Friday officially eliminated a loophole that had allowed American shoppers to buy cheap goods from China…
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How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
When Congress raised the threshold for imported goods to enter the United States tax-free to $800 from $200 nearly a decade ago, it threw…
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Gold set for worst week in more than two months; US jobs data eyed
GOLD prices were poised for their worst weekly performance in more than two months on Friday as receding trade tensions tempered…
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U.S. Payoff for Ukraine Minerals Deal Faces Many Hurdles
Now that the United States has secured a deal to share the rights to Ukraine’s mineral reserves — including elements crucial for a range…
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Asia: Stocks gain after China teases US tariff talks
Asian markets largely rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.…
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Backyard barnyard: rising egg prices prompt hen hires in US
Stung by the rocketing price of eggs – and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple – Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens…
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CapitaLand Investment sinks 8% as counter goes ex-dividend
CapitaLand Investment’s (CLI) shares plunged more than 8 per cent on Friday (May 2) morning, after trading in the company went ex-dividend…
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Australia shares hit near two-month high on boost from banks
AUSTRALIAN shares touched a two-month high on Friday, on track for a seven-day rally, as gains in financials overshadowed the decline in…
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Chinese EV makers sell more plugin-hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs: research firm
CHINESE carmakers including BYD and Chery are selling more plugin-hybrids in the European Union to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made…
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Lured by Thailand perks, China’s EV makers face reality check
IT’S HARD to miss the aggressiveness of Chinese automakers in the Thai market on the drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport into Bangkok: huge…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Nio, MIT, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, iFast, Sasseur Reit, Elite UK Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (May 2). CapitaLand Investment (CLI):…
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iFast receives MAS trust business licence, enhances wealth management capabilities
iFast Corp announced on Friday (May 2) that its global trust, a Singapore-incorporated entity within the group, has been granted a trust…
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Adani Group gets Modi’s blessing as it expands mega India port
INDIA Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the second phase of Adani Group’s mega port in Kerala on Friday, showcasing the…
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When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?
New Yorkers — and residents of many other states — have paid more for entertainment in recent years than just their Netflix or Hulu…
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US tariffs provide opportunities for Greenlink Digital Bank: chairman
The continued uncertainty with US tariffs could provide more opportunities rather than challenges to Greenlink Digital Bank (GLDB). GLDB…
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U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans
The Justice Department on Thursday accused three of the nation’s largest health insurers of paying hundreds of millions of dollars in…
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Mastercard profit beats expectations on resilient consumer spending
MASTERCARD beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday as customers kept up spending on its card network despite the…
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Woman Says She Was Sexually Assaulted on American Airlines Flight
A woman has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, saying a man sexually assaulted her during a red-eye flight from San Francisco to…
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Amazon Says Operating Profits May Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty
As much as Amazon may have wanted to dodge the spotlight in President Trump’s trade war, there was no avoiding it for America’s largest…
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U.S. Dollar Falls. The Euro Could Step Up as Reserve Currency
The U.S. dollar has fallen about 9 percent in the past three months, according to an index that tracks its performance against a basket of…
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SharkNinja Recalls 1.8 Million Pressure Cookers After Burn Reports
SharkNinja is recalling more than 1.8 million pressure cookers after it received more than 100 reports of burn injuries, federal safety…
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Who Decides How Much You Pay for College? Here’s How Tuition Costs Are Set.
Last month, four Republicans from the House and Senate sent letters to the presidents of Ivy League schools demanding years of data about…
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At a Dubai Conference, Trump’s Conflicts Take Center Stage
Sitting in front of a packed auditorium in Dubai, a founder of the Trump family cryptocurrency business made a brief but monumental…
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Kennedy Issues Demands for Vaccine Approvals that Could Affect Fall Covid Boosters
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan that would require placebo-controlled studies for all new vaccines, surprising…