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Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.    President Donald Trump welcomes South Korea’s President Moon Jae-In at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2018. Carlos Barria | Reuters DETROIT — As President Donald Trump threatens to further increase tariffs on U.S. trading partners, the greatest impact for the auto industry outside of North America would be additional levies on South Korea and Japan. The…

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Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS’ ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS’ ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.    In this article CVS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The CVS pharmacy logo is displayed on a sign above a CVS Health Corp. store in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 7, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images After a dismal 2024, CVS Health could be starting to turn itself around.  Some investors seem convinced, especially after the retail drugstore…

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Dalio stressed that governments are responsible, and that leaders should make a pledge to reduce the U.S. budget deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP or resign.Dalio stressed that governments are responsible, and that leaders should make a pledge to reduce the U.S. budget deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP or resign.    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio issued a fresh warning about the U.S. economy, warning of dire consequences if the Trump administration does not cut the country’s debt. “It’s like if I was a doctor and I was speaking with you about your…

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Trump said he would begin talks with India on disparities on trade and hoped to reach an agreement.Trump said he would begin talks with India on disparities on trade and hoped to reach an agreement.    U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters New Delhi and Washington will work to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday. Speaking at the…

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Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analysts’ estimates, but the company issued soft guidance.Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analysts’ estimates, but the company issued soft guidance.    In this article ABNB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Thomas Fuller | Lightrocket | Getty Images Airbnb shares jumped 15% in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ estimates. Here’s how the company did compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: 73 cents vs. 58 cents expected Revenue: $2.48 billion vs. $2.42 billion expected Revenue increased 12% from…

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Trump said he would begin talks with India on disparities on trade and hoped to reach an agreement.Trump said he would begin talks with India on disparities on trade and hoped to reach an agreement.    U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters New Delhi and Washington will work to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday. Speaking at the…

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Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS’ ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS’ ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.    In this article CVS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The CVS pharmacy logo is displayed on a sign above a CVS Health Corp. store in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 7, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images After a dismal 2024, CVS Health could be starting to turn itself around.  Some investors seem convinced, especially after the retail drugstore…

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Efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department are underway. Here’s what it could mean for students.Efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department are underway. Here’s what it could mean for students.    The Trump administration has already begun carrying out its plans to close parts or all of the Department of Education, which is responsible for underwriting student loans, disbursing college aid and ensuring equal access to education. President Donald Trump campaigned on a pledge to “find and remove the radicals who have infiltrated the federal Department of Education,” and suggested that Linda McMahon, his nominee for Education secretary, would…

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Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analysts’ estimates, but the company issued soft guidance.Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analysts’ estimates, but the company issued soft guidance.    In this article ABNB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Thomas Fuller | Lightrocket | Getty Images Airbnb shares jumped 15% in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ estimates. Here’s how the company did compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: 73 cents vs. 58 cents expected Revenue: $2.48 billion vs. $2.42 billion expected Revenue increased 12% from…

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All three major averages are on pace to end the week higher.All three major averages are on pace to end the week higher.    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 13, 2025.  NYSE S&P 500 futures were little changed Thursday night after President Donald Trump held off on imposing new reciprocal tariffs. Futures linked to the broad market index hovered near the flatline, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added just 23 points. Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.1%. During the day’s regular session, the S&P 500 added 1.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose…

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An investment programme of €713 million for regional and local roads in 2025 has been announced by the Department for Transport. This represents an overall increase of over 8% in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and local road network. Announcing this funding, Transport Minister O’Brien said: “My main priority is the ongoing maintenance and renewal of the regional and local road network, alongside strategic investment in developing and improving the road infrastructure network. “Rehabilitation and maintenance is fundamental to keeping the network in a good condition, and a significant increase in funding…

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