STOCK

May 26 2025FINANCE

Apple's Stock Struggles: What's Next?

Apple's stock has been on a rough patch. It's been dropping for eight days straight. This downturn started after a certain political figure made some strong statements. He suggested that if Apple doesn't make iPhones in the U. S. , the company could face big tariffs. This news hit the stock hard, ca

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May 26 2025FINANCE

Trade Talks: U. S. and EU Hit Pause on Tariffs

The U. S. and EU have decided to postpone a planned 50% tariff on EU imports. This change came after a conversation between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump mentioned that the delay was requested by von der Leyen. She wanted more time to negotia

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May 24 2025POLITICS

The EU-US Trade Showdown: A Brewing Storm

The former US President Donald Trump has recently stirred the pot in international trade. He has threatened to impose a hefty 50% tariff on goods coming from the European Union. This move comes after he felt that the current trade talks were not going anywhere. He pointed out several issues with the

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May 24 2025BUSINESS

Executives Cash In: Palantir's Big Share Sales

Executives at Palantir, a company known for its AI software, have been busy selling shares. The CEO, Alex Karp, led the way by selling over $50 million worth of stock. This happened over two days, with prices ranging from $125. 26 to $127. 70 per share. After these sales, Karp still holds a signific

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May 21 2025FINANCE

Tech Stocks Take a Breather

On May 20, 2025, the stock market experienced a shift. The previous day's gains were not enough to keep the momentum going. The S&P 500, which had been on a winning streak for six days, finally took a pause. It dropped by 0. 39%, closing at 5, 940. 46. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also saw a slig

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May 20 2025FINANCE

The Electric Vehicle Battery Giant's Big Day

Investors are buzzing about the electric vehicle (EV) industry. A major player in this field is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. This company is known as CATL. It is the world's leading maker of EV batteries. CATL recently made headlines with a significant event. It had a secondary listing o

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May 20 2025BUSINESS

The Rise of CATL: A Global Power in EV Batteries

The world's leading electric vehicle (EV) battery producer, China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL), has started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This is a significant move, making it the largest initial public offering (IPO) of the year. CATL is no small player. It ch

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May 20 2025FINANCE

US Debt Downgrade: What Happened and Why It Matters

The United States faced a significant credit rating downgrade. This is not the first time this has happened. The last two times were in 2011 and 2023. This time, it was Moody's turn to lower the rating. They dropped the US credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. This change sent shockwaves through the f

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May 20 2025FINANCE

The Big Worry: Are Markets Ignoring Real Risks?

The leader of a major US bank, Jamie Dimon, has a warning for investors. He thinks markets and central banks are not paying enough attention to serious risks. These risks include huge government deficits, trade tensions, and the possibility of higher inflation. Dimon shared his thoughts during a mee

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May 19 2025FINANCE

Economic Wobbles: Stocks Dip and Bond Yields Surge

Monday was a rough day for financial markets. Investors were in a selling mood, dumping U. S. stocks, bonds, and even the dollar. This triple whammy is a clear sign that confidence in the world's biggest economy is waning. The S&P 500 index took an early hit, dropping by about 1 percent in New York

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