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Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea and Taiwan among the markets showing gains, while Hong Kong and Australia traded lower. The Hang Seng Index fell 141.87 points, or 0.56%, to 25,271.25. South Korea’s Kospi gained 133.69 points, or 1.91%, to 7,129.08, while Taiwan’s index rose 184.81 points, or 0.39%, to 47,511.08.
Japan’s Nikkei was up 120.73 points,
Read MoreCanada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The US currently has in place a 25% tax on Canadian cars and trucks, as well as taxes on Canadian steel, aluminium and lumber. In late August, President Donald Trump imposed new 50% tariffs on other goods like dairy, alcohol, hockey sticks and perfume.
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Read MoreWhy are average returns so hard to earn? Small-cap funds gave return of 14.8%, but investors lost 1.6%
A fund’s reported return may not be what its investors actually earn. The timing of money flows can make a big difference.
Representative image: How can a fund make money while investors lose?
Bullish (BLSH) Heads Into Earnings With A Pricey Valuation In Focus
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Upcoming Earnings Put Bullish in Focus for Crypto Stock Investors
Bullish (BLSH) is drawing attention ahead of its second quarter earnings report on August 13,
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Read MoreOne chart shows how small businesses are ramping up a favorite worker perk
Small businesses are offering retirement plans a lot more often than they used to, and white-collar workers are benefiting the most.
Nich Tremper, senior economist at payroll and benefits platform Gusto, said over 5 million more small-business workers had access to retirement plans than in 2019. He said in a post that “industries that have historically not offered 401(k)s are now doing so more often.”
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Read MoreThe Burst
Where Is Tesla Headed Next Year?
Tesla has rarely struggled for attention, but in 2025 it quietly fell behind. Over the past year, Tesla returned roughly 13%, trailing the S&P 500 and lagging most of its “Magnificent Seven” peers, a surprising outcome for a stock long viewed as a market leader. As 2026 approaches, the question isn’t whether Tesla has upside potential,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Broadcom Isn’t Cheap But Will It Still Power Higher?
Broadcom has quietly become one of the biggest winners of the AI boom. Shares have soared over the past two years as demand for AI infrastructure exploded, and even after a recent pullback of more than 5% from November highs, the stock is still up over 50% this year.
That short-term dip raises an obvious question: Is Broadcom finally offering a better entry point,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Nvidia Just Proved the AI Boom Isn’t Slowing
For months, skeptics have suggested that AI spending was leveling out. Nvidia’s numbers told a very different story. The company reported $57 billion in revenue, a 62.5% jump over the prior year and a 22% increase from the previous quarter.
Profitability soared alongside it, with adjusted EPS climbing 60% and margins reaching an impressive 73.4%.
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