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President Donald Trump sent markets into a tailspin Monday after officially announcing sweeping 25% tariffs on all imports from Japan and South Korea, starting Aug. 1. The new tariffs apply to all goods from the two Asian economies and are in addition to any existing sector-specific duties. The...

U.S. futures slipped on Tuesday after two days of record-setting advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. Nasdaq and S&P 500 scaled new highs on Monday. The Donald Trump administration is reportedly lowering its aspirations for comprehensive reciprocal deals. Instead, it...

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) has launched Stock Tokens, a groundbreaking offering that blends traditional stock market investing with blockchain technology, now available to European Union customers. What Are Stock Tokens? These tokens, derivatives tracked on the blockchain, mirror the...

To avoid a hefty fine from the EU, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is reportedly offering to revamp its search results to better showcase rivals, as scrutiny over the tech giant’s dominance intensifies. What Happened: According to internal documents seen by Reuters,...

European regulators are examining structural changes at Elon Musk's social media platform X following its acquisition by xAI. What Happened: On Thursday, the EU announced that it was closely monitoring changes in the corporate structure of X, formerly Twitter, following a $33 billion acquisition by...

On Wednesday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and ByteDance-owned TikTok challenged the European Union's supervisory fees under the Digital Services Act, arguing that the fee calculations are flawed and unfairly inflate their charges. What Happened: The two companies brought their case before...

Elon Musk's social media platform X has reportedly made a visible push to clarify its blue checkmark policy as European regulators ramp up scrutiny that could lead to a massive fine. What Happened: X has started prominently displaying a disclaimer stating that blue checkmarks signify a paid...

On Friday, BOfA Securities analyst hosted Richard Aboulafia, a partner at AeroDynamic Advisory, to discuss expectations for the upcoming 2025 Paris Air Show. The analyst says that regarding news of potential 50% EU tariffs, Aboulafia warned that the Air Show could foreshadow how future...

Chinese carmaker BYD Company ADR (OTC:BYDDY) might have stolen the April electric vehicle title in Europe, but markets didn’t bat an eyelid. Neither did Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares. BYD sold 7,231 battery electric cars (BEVs) in Europe in April, edging out Tesla, which sold 7,165, new figures...

The past week was a rollercoaster for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). The tech giant dodged a bullet with the new reciprocal tariffs, only to face potential supply chain disruptions. Plans to shift iPhone production from China to India emerged, while rising costs and AI delays led to a price target...

The ongoing U.S. trade war has put tech giants like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google at the heart of negotiations, with the EU preparing retaliatory measures and the U.K. offering tax relief to...

Experts urge the U.S. to collaborate with the European Union to secure assets in Ukraine’s critical minerals, arguing that a joint partnership would be the best solution for everyone involved. Dr. Patrick Schroder and Armida van Rij, senior research fellows at Chatham House, advocate for a...

Former White House Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci, has suggested that the EU should counter President Donald Trump‘s tariff strategy by reducing their own tariffs on U.S. imports to zero. What Happened: In a recent podcast, Scaramucci put forth this strategy. Rather than...

French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications S.A. has risen over 630% since Monday, following President Donald Trump‘s announcement of a freeze in Ukraine’s military aid. What Happened: Eutelsat’s surge comes as the French company is in talks with the European Union to...

Risk assets tumbled as a wave of bearish sentiment gripped markets, with escalating trade tensions, disappointing earnings and signs of economic fragility weighing on investor confidence. President Donald Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective March 4, while also...