Tag #Economy

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Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on All Chinese Goods

President Donald Trump threatened a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking through Mexico and Canada, despite market concerns about inflation; he also threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Monday.

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Smithfield Foods Targets $10.73 Billion Valuation in Landmark IPO

Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork processor, is targeting a $10.73 billion valuation in its New York IPO, its largest since 2021, raising up to $939.6 million by offering 17.4 million shares priced between $23 and $27; the company plans to reduce pig production by 21% in 2024 compared to this ...

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China Urges Global Cooperation for Inclusive Growth at Davos

In a Davos speech, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang advocated for multilateralism and inclusive growth, emphasizing China's commitment to green transition and economic opening while urging global cooperation on key challenges like climate change and digital connectivity. He met with several world ...

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Disney's "Moana 2" Surpasses \$1 Billion at Box Office

Moana 2" surpassed \$1 billion in global box office revenue during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, making it Disney's third billion-dollar film of 2024 and highlighting a significant recovery for the studio after shifting its distribution strategy away from streaming-first releases.

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UK Government Intervention Limits Car Finance Mis-selling Payouts, Boosting Lender Shares

The UK Treasury is seeking to limit compensation payouts in a multi-billion pound car finance mis-selling case, causing shares in affected lenders to rise sharply, despite the potential for industry disruption.

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European Auto Industry Faces 2024 Challenges Amidst EV Transition

The European automotive industry anticipates a difficult 2024 despite rising EV sales, facing challenges from reduced government subsidies, stringent CO2 emission targets, and increased tariffs on Chinese EV imports, impacting profitability and R&D investment.

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RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Global Uncertainty

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations, entered its third year on January 1, 2022, significantly reducing trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and lowering non-tariff barriers, despite global trade cost increases due to ...

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Netflix's Record Subscriber Growth Fuels Price Hikes and Stock Surge

Netflix added a record 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live sports and "Squid Game," prompting price increases across various plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina and resulting in a 13 percent stock surge.

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RCEP: World's Largest Trade Agreement Faces Sustainability and Geopolitical Challenges

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations and impacting roughly one-third of global GDP and population, by reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers.

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Wall Street Activist Challenges Veteran Stock Picker in London Investment Trust Power Struggle

Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, including Herald Investment Trust, led by Katie Potts, in a vote today that could reshape the industry.

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Activist Investor Challenges Board of £1.4 Billion Herald Investment Trust

Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital is challenging the board of the £1.4 billion Herald Investment Trust, highlighting concerns about corporate governance and shareholder engagement in the UK investment trust sector; similar past events with Alliance Trust, Electra, and Foreign & Colonial demonstrate a re...

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Neo Performance Materials Poised for Growth Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

Neo Performance Materials (NEO-T), a Canadian rare earth metals processor, is expanding its operations in Estonia and rationalizing its Chinese facilities to capitalize on the global shift towards renewable energy and electric vehicles, while mitigating geopolitical risks; the company's strong balan...

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