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Corporate Japan’s $77bn in property gains offer target for activists
Non-real estate companies recorded big increase in property book values in 2023, according to Goldman SachsFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Auditors failed to raise alarm before 75% of UK corporate collapses
Three in four audit reports did not provide alerts that companies risked going bankrupt, think-tank findsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Mexico eyes tax squeeze on banks to raise revenue
New government will need to plug hole in public financesFinancial Times - World - Mexico -
Dollar rally falters as falling inflation raises hopes of rate cuts
US currency on track for first negative month of the year after end to months of above-forecast CPI dataFinancial Times - Business -
Youngkin Vetoes Measures to Remove Tax Breaks for Confederate Heritage Group
The Virginia governor rejected efforts by the state’s Democrats to reshape the Commonwealth’s relationship with its Confederate past.The New York Times - Top stories -
Is Hunt right that Labour’s spending plans would leave a £38bn black hole?
Labour criticises a dossier released by the Conservatives that adds up how much their spending commitments would cost.BBC News - Top stories -
Our adviser put 50% of our holdings in individual stocks, but now we fear a big tax hit by switching to index funds
Changing investment strategies midstream can lead to significant capital gains when you sell.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden's proposed tax hike would crush workers and the economy
Biden is eager for more hard-earned money from U.S. taxpayers, and he is willing to drive businesses overseas again by raising corporate tax rates.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘He’s holding all the cards’: My mother, 86, has dementia. Her partner of 30 years is on the deed to her home. How can I gain control of her finances?
“I asked to be put on the deed to my mother’s home and I was met with a swift ‘no’ from her partner. He said that since he had paid off the mortgage, the house is his.”MarketWatch - Business -
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, Treasury Secretary Yellen said, rejecting an idea floated by Brazil, France and other countries.
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, Treasury Secretary Yellen said, rejecting an idea floated by Brazil, France and other countries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia launched a satellite into space in February 2022 that is designed to test components for a potential antisatellite weapon that would carry a nuclear device, U.S. officials said.
Russia launched a satellite into space in February 2022 that is designed to test components for a potential antisatellite weapon that would carry a nuclear device, U.S. officials said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
GameStop shares fell 20% after the videogame retailer said that it would sell up to 45 million more shares and that sales were continuing to slide sharply.
GameStop shares fell 20% after the videogame retailer said that it would sell up to 45 million more shares and that sales were continuing to slide sharply.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Individual investors made 30% of GameStop trades on Monday
As the stock prices of GameStop and AMC skyrocket, so does the number of people trading those shares.MarketWatch - Business -
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Trillion Dollar Shot
A new podcast series from The Journal explores how a new class of drugs, led by Ozempic, is transforming bodies, fortunes and industries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.2%
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.2% to 99.16 — snapping a three-trading-day losing streak.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The WSJ Dollar Index Was Flat at 99.16
The WSJ Dollar Index was flat at 99.16, and was down four of the past five trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Corporate insiders at these companies are telling us that consumers are cruising
Executive and director buying supports these 9 travel, gaming and recreational boat stocks.MarketWatch - Business -
New spending fight emerges
Business & Economy The Big Story McConnell and Democrats on collision course over spending Senate Republicans are on a collision course with Democrats over government funding, as the latter insists nondefense spending programs receive equal ...The Hill - Politics -
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Advance to Start Week
Stocks rose, with technology shares leading the way higher as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite sought fresh record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance
Fossil-fuel dependent country hopes to provide bridge between wealthy global north and poor south at November gathering. Oil is inescapable in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The smell of it greets the visitor on arrival and from the shores of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.2% to 99.33
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.2% to 99.33 — up for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Speed Capital' Review: How the Indy 500 Was Born
Road racing in the early 20th century was popular, but hard to watch as the cars zoomed by. Indianapolis changed that.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wildfires rage in Canada’s oil hub
Blazes put more than 2mn barrels a day of supply at risk amid geopolitical tensions in Middle East and RussiaFinancial Times - World -
Canada wildfires force thousands to evacuate
Several fires are burning across the country, with a few dangerously close to towns and cities.BBC News - Top stories -
Countries wooing corporate digital nomads hope to make them stay
Nearly 60 countries are offering remote visas, many with an eye to making visitors permanent residentsFinancial Times - Business -
How Biden is winning over corporate America behind closed doors
Biden hosted CEOs of United Airlines, Citigroup and Marriott International for a private roundtable at the White House earlier in May.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
House approves measure condemning 'calls to defund the police'
The House approved a resolution Friday that condemns “calls to defund the police,” taking aim at the rallying cry embraced by some progressives amid the Black Lives Matter movement. The chamber approved the four-page measure in a 337-61 vote, with ...The Hill - Politics -
NWSL: Portland gains momentum, Utah struggles
The Portland Thorns are gaining momentum and are first in our NWSL Power Rankings this week, while the Utah Royals continue to struggle.ESPN - Sports -
US Supreme Court rejects challenge to top consumer finance agency
Case had questioned the constitutionality of financing for the Consumer Financial Protection BureauFinancial Times - Business -
Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Funding Method
The way the agency--a target of a conservative attacks--gets money from the federal government does not violate the Constitution, the court rules in a 7-2 vote.Inc. - Business -
CAIR condemns GOP call to probe finances of student protesters
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling out House Republicans over their request for the Treasury Department to investigate the finances of the pro-Palestinian student protesters who have set up encampments at scores of U.S. ...The Hill - Politics -
How much money the U.S. spends on war
American military spending reached $916 billion in 2023, which accounts for more than a third of the world's total military expenditure.CNBC - Business -
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We're Spending Billions on This Work-From-Home Indulgence
Without the boss nearby, who can resist placing that Amazon order?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Downtown Restaurant Spending Drops in Weekday Lunch Crunch
Data frompayment companySquare showrestaurants in business districtsare losing middaybusiness to inflation and hybrid work policies, but many customers nowspendmore on weekends and at happy hour.Inc. - Business -
Canada wildfires prompt U.S. air quality warnings
Canada is battling several wildfires that are prompting air quality concerns in the U.S. Dr. Alice Chen, a primary care physician, joins CBS News with more details on the health risks that come with raging wildfires.CBS News - Top stories -
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Siemens to Sell Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners for $3.8 Billion
Siemens agreed to sell its Innomotics large motors business to private-equity firm KPS Capital Partners, the latest move by the German industrial giant to reshuffle its portfolio.The Wall Street Journal - Business