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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

Why Apple Might Not Start Making iPhones in the USA

The idea of Apple starting to make iPhones in the USA has been tossed around, especially with the trade tensions between the USA and China. However, this shift is not as simple as it sounds. Apple has been making iPhones in China for nearly two decades. The company set up a complex supply chain ther

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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

Car Shopping in Chaos: Tariffs and Your Wallet

Car buyers are facing a tough time. Tariffs have made the market unpredictable. Some people are rushing to buy cars before prices go up. Others are holding back, worried about the future. The car market is in a strange place right now. It is not just about the tariffs. The economy is also playing a

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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

How China's Railway Rules Shake Up the Economy

The Chinese railway system is a complex web of tracks and trains, influenced by many factors. To understand how government rules affect this system, a new approach has been developed. This approach, known as the improved comparative static model, uses clever math tricks to figure out how changes in

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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

How Big Tech is Battling Tariff Turmoil

Big tech companies are in a race against time. Dell, Microsoft, and Lenovo are quickly moving laptops into the U. S. They are trying to beat the clock before new tariffs kick in. These tariffs are part of a larger trade dispute, mainly with China. The goal is to push companies to move their manufact

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

China's Shopping Spree: Can It Save the Economy?

China is in a tough spot. The trade war with the United States is heating up, and the Chinese government is looking for ways to keep the economy afloat. One of their big plans is to get Chinese people to spend more money at home. This might sound simple, but it's not as easy as it seems. The id

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes at JCPenney's New Parent Company

Catalyst Brands is making some tough decisions. The company, which is the new owner of JCPenney, is cutting 9% of its corporate jobs. This is the second round of layoffs in just a few months. So, what's going on? Catalyst Brands is in the middle of a big review. They're looking at all parts of the

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

European Venture Capitalists Bet Big on Green and Social Startups

A fresh wave of investment is sweeping across Europe, focusing on startups that prioritize both the planet and people. This shift is evident in the recent closure of a €100 million fund by Revent, a European venture capital firm based in Berlin. The fund, known as Fund II, is specifically earmarked

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

The Unlikely Pair: Crypto and Cannabis

Cryptocurrency and cannabis have been buzzwords for several years. But what has happened since the initial hype? Both industries have seen their fair share of ups and downs. So, what role does cryptocurrency play in the cannabis industry? The cannabis industry is still struggling with federal re

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

The End of an Era: Beth Israel Hospital's Final Days

The historic Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan has finally closed its doors. The hospital, which has been a staple in the community for 135 years, shut down its emergency room on a Wednesday morning. This move came after a lengthy legal battle and a court ruling that favored Mount Sinai Health Syste

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

China's Trade Strategy: A Long Game in the Making

China has been quietly getting ready for a big economic showdown with the United States. This isn't a new development. It's been in the works for a while. A recent visit to China by a well-known US political scientist shed some light on this. He met with key leaders and got a sense of their mindset.

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