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The article discusses the escalating trade tensions between the European Union (EU) and China over electric vehicles (EVs), with the U.S. imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs. The EU is expected to announce import duties on Chinese EVs, impacting the strategic importance of the European market for Chinese manufacturers like BYD. European automakers, including BMW and Volkswagen, are also dependent on the Chinese market for revenues and technology partnerships. The potential tariff impacts and negotiation dynamics highlight the complexity of the situation and the high stakes for both sides in avoiding a full-blown trade war.
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Reported 11 months ago
Oil futures fell as traders awaited the upcoming OPEC+ meeting, leading to a directionless week of trading with West Texas Intermediate settling near $77 a barrel amid broader risk-off sentiment. Discussions within OPEC+ revolve around extending production cuts into the second half of the year and potentially into 2025, while the market is showing signs of weakness with crude piling up on the Gulf Coast. Futures marked a second consecutive monthly decline due to decreasing geopolitical risk premium, softening physical market, and weak summer demand, with the Brent futures timespread now in a brief bearish contango structure.
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Reported 11 months ago
Vistra Corp., one of the largest US power producers, has seen its shares surge over 300% in the past year, surpassing Nvidia, thanks to the growing demand for artificial intelligence. Investors like Daniel Loeb are optimistic about Vistra's potential in supplying power to AI data centers. Vistra's stock performance is attributed to its mix of gas and nuclear power plants, positioning it uniquely in the market. While concerns about oversupply impacted shares momentarily, Vistra's focus on data center power demand and ownership of nuclear generation capacity make it a promising investment in the AI and data-center sectors.
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Reported 11 months ago
Former Federal Prosecutor Renato Mariotti criticized Donald Trump's defense strategy as a 'very poor strategy' following Trump's guilty verdict on 34 counts of falsifying business records in a New York trial. Mariotti suggested that the defense could have won the case with better tactics but expressed concern over future trials, particularly the January 6 case in DC, which he believes has stronger prosecutors. Despite potential restrictions, Trump's ability to campaign may not be significantly hindered, given the current political climate and technology allowing for effective virtual campaigning.
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Reported 11 months ago
The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index for April, excluding food and energy costs, showed a 0.2% rise as anticipated by Wall Street, a slower increase from March's 0.3%. Despite the deceleration, some investors view this data positively as a step in fighting inflation. Analysts suggest this could impact future Federal Reserve rate decisions. For more detailed insights on the report and expert analysis, viewers can watch Yahoo Finance's full episode of Catalysts.
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Reported 11 months ago
Andreé Goldberg, the woman who confronted Kylie and Jason Kelce outside a New Jersey restaurant and demanded a photo, issued a public apology stating that her actions were out of character and not reflective of her true self. She expressed regret for her behavior and acknowledged the couple's right to privacy. Mayor Collins also apologized to the Kelces for the incident, offering to help them redo their date night in South Jersey, while the Kelces have not publicly commented on the matter.
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Reported 11 months ago
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Reported 11 months ago
Nvidia is poised to overtake Apple as the world's second-most valuable company, benefitting from the growing adoption of AI applications and the reliance on its high-end chips. Nvidia's market value has nearly tripled over the past year to $2.68 trillion, while Apple has slipped to the No. 2 spot behind Microsoft due to weaker iPhone demand and tough competition in China. Analysts attribute Nvidia's success to its ability to innovate and meet demand in gaming, crypto, and AI sectors, resulting in explosive growth that has driven U.S. stock records. The company's forward earnings valuation has improved, and it has become a popular choice in the derivatives market with its fund reaching record assets amid bullish trading activity.
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Reported 11 months ago
紐約大都會在對亞利桑那韻律鑽石隊的比賽前進行了一些變動，其中包括捕手奧馬·納瓦斯被指定為分配球員。大都會隊用$100,000換取老將捕手魯伊斯·托倫斯，這位32歲的捕手自上季在紐約簽署為期兩年的合同以來，在進攻和守備方面表現令人失望。納瓦斯在上賽季大部分時間因腿筋受傷而困擾，在本賽季開始時，阿爾瓦雷斯是主力，但在受傷後由尼多接替，而托倫斯本賽季樂隊的三A球隊表現不俗。
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Reported 11 months ago
Kyrie Irving提到在波士頓度過的困難時期，並表示已經處於生活中的新階段，準備在決賽對戰波士頓凱爾特人。自2019年離開凱爾特人後第三次面對波士頓的Irving，將在2024年NBA總決賽與凱爾特人對決，並希望能夠以新的心境迎接這場比賽。雖然他預料在波士頓的比賽中會受到強烈的噓聲，但他表示將採取高姿態面對挑戰，期待這場棋局競賽。
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Reported 11 months ago
Since 2018, Donald Trump has faced a series of losses, eroding his once-established mystique as a political and business figure who can defy norms and win against the odds. From convictions in criminal trials related to Stormy Daniels' hush money payment to losing the 2018 midterm elections, the 2020 presidential election, and the 2022 midterms, Trump's track record as a serial loser is growing. His legal battles include facing more than 50 criminal charges in multiple trials, substantial fines for fraudulent practices, and defamation lawsuits. Despite his ability to rally supporters, Trump's history of defeats may impact his future endeavors, including the 2024 presidential race.
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Reported 11 months ago
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. opens up about his emotions as he prepares for a second ACL surgery after tearing his left knee ligament during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite feeling like he's letting his team down, Acuña Jr. finds solace in the support from teammates and MLB players, expressing gratitude and determination to make a comeback. The upcoming surgery in Los Angeles will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the same surgeon from his previous ACL injury three years ago. Acuña Jr., the 2023 NL MVP, sees this setback as an opportunity for personal growth and hopes to return stronger. With Acuña Jr. and pitcher Spencer Strider out for the season, he trusts his team to succeed in the 2024 season, believing they have the capability to win a World Series without him.
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Reported 11 months ago
Gap股價在紐約時間週五上午9:34飆升15%，篩選了一份令人瞠目結舌的財報，顯示新任首席執行官Richard Dickson主導的時尚改革正在奏效。Dickson去年8月加入Gap，負責振興這家以T恤和牛仔褲著稱的零售商。為實現這一目標，他們採用了名人營銷，與獨立品牌合作，聘請時尚設計師Zac Posen出任其大眾市場Old Navy店的創意總監。這些舉措似乎取得了成功，公司在今年第一季度看到了強勁的麻布銷售。和Gap一樣，Abercrombie＆Fitch公司透過擁抱其上世紀90年代的過去找到了成功，而Urban Outfitters公司的Free People運動休閒品牌也深受購物者喜愛。所有這三家公司“主要吸引到了服裝市場中的舒適休閒部分，而消費者願意在今年初花費，”全球數據零售董事總經理尼爾·桑德斯通過電子郵件告訴彭博社。根據巴克萊的Adrienne Yih向客戶發出的一份便函，公司最新的盈利證明“這是一個經典的零售業復甦，銷售增長，利潤擴大，並且所有橫幅都在獲取市佔率。”
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Reported 11 months ago
Costco（COST）第三季度盈利超过华尔街预期，消费者继续寻求价值。 高级研究分析师Oliver Chen表示，Costco的中店销售额连续五个季度增长最快，表明Costco在继续提供价值方面表现出色。 他还指出，Costco的非食品产品销售也增长，突显了超市以外的消费者支出。 即使Costco的估值可能昂贵，Chen强调“物有所值”，指出会员模式为零售巨头的大约一半利润贡献了可靠的增长来源。
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Reported 11 months ago
最近，皇室观察者一直在谈论Beatrice公主。尽管我一直在思考她可能会在皇室家族中扮演更重要的角色，但我也无法忘记她最近选择穿着来自Alice & Olivia的泡泡袖牛仔外套，定价395美元的摇滚蓝色款式。玛莉亚首次穿着它参加了一个特别场合：在当地学校朗读《当恐龙漫步地球》以及标记创始奥斯卡图书俱乐部，这是她作为赞助人的一个倡议。Beatrice随后在摩纳哥穿着同款牛仔外套，与表姐扎拉·廷达尔一起参加F1大奖赛。两次活动都配搭了连衣裙。她看起来是不是十分随性？泡泡袖（和短款）真的为她穿搭增加了气质。我喜欢这种特定的Alice & Olivia款式如何轻松成为一种搭配，就像Beatrice明显所做的一样，我知道我会再次选它。这绝对是一个很快就会售空的风格。与此同时，我将会购买一些可爱的中长款连衣裙。一条类似于Beatrice的花裙将是夏日的完美之选，你不觉得嘛？
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Reported 11 months ago
Major League Baseball and the players' association extended Wander Franco's administrative leave through July 14. Tampa Bay Rays' All-Star shortstop has not played since Aug. 12, as MLB investigates an alleged relationship with a minor. Being on administrative leave is not disciplinary, and Franco continues to be paid. MLB is expected to wait for the conclusion of the Dominican investigation before deciding on any potential discipline.
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Reported 11 months ago
Acting and directing are different skills, but many actors have successfully made the transition to directing. This article highlights 32 great actors who have also become great directors, including Clint Eastwood, Ron Howard, Bradley Cooper, Penny Marshall, Ben Affleck, Denzel Washington, and more, showcasing their achievements in both the acting and directing realms.
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Reported 11 months ago
The New York Mets are sending Brett Baty and Christian Scott to Triple-A Syracuse while calling up Jose Iglesias and Dedniel Nunez to replace them on the roster. Scott's stay in the minors is expected to be short due to scheduling reasons, allowing the team to manage his innings. Baty's demotion was expected, with Mark Vientos now taking over as the regular third baseman. Baty had struggled offensively, hitting .225 over 49 games, leading to the decision by the Mets' management.
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Reported 11 months ago
Jessica Lange, an experienced actress, shares that while sexism and ageism in Hollywood may have been more extreme in the past, the treatment of actresses 'at a certain age' hasn't changed much. At 75, Lange reflects on the challenges faced by women in the industry and how roles tend to become scarce as actresses get older. Despite this, Lange and her contemporaries have continued to reinvent themselves, earning nuanced roles on stage and screen over the decades.
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A teenager has been arrested by French police for suspected plans to carry out a terrorist attack at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. The 18-year-old Chechan national was targeting the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in St Etienne, aiming to become a martyr in the attack. This marks the 50th attack foiled by French intelligence services since 2017. The suspect, previously unknown to authorities, has been placed in pre-trial detention, and investigations are ongoing. The incident raises security concerns for the Olympics, with potential plans to relocate the opening ceremony due to safety fears.
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Reported 11 months ago
Explore the key fantasy basketball insights for teams eliminated from playoff contention, including predictions for players like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Nikola Jokić. See how potential roster changes and offseason moves could impact the fantasy landscape for teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, and more.
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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, who confirmed their separation in 2023, recently walked the red carpet together at the Bad Boys: Ride or Die premiere with their children and extended family, showcasing a united front. Despite their separation, the couple, known for their fashionable appearances, have not finalized their divorce plans as Jada expressed her commitment to working through any difficulties they face together.
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Reported 11 months ago
The article discusses the potential of Chubb, an undervalued stock, to offer significant long-term returns for investors based on Warren Buffett's investment in the company and its current valuation. With analysts projecting annualized earnings growth of around 9.5% over the next five years and a current trading price below the fair value estimate, Chubb presents an opportunity for investors. However, the article also notes that with recent increases in its share price, the value proposition may diminish, making it essential for investors to conduct thorough research before considering an investment.
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Reported 11 months ago
A video of a Dachshund named Winston displaying territorial behavior over a toy he just discovered has gone viral, with his owners capturing the humorous incident on camera and sharing it on TikTok. Dachshunds, known for being protective, can sometimes exhibit behaviors like guarding possessions or people. While they may have certain behavioral issues like separation anxiety or excessive barking, these can be addressed through training and routines, without overshadowing the love and joy they bring as pets.
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