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Canada will retaliate against Trump's tariffs with escalating counter-tariffs, aiming to target American goods sold in significant quantities with readily available Canadian alternatives to create political pressure.

Published on: February 01, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

The American Dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly unattainable as rising mortgage rates and home prices push the median homeowner's income spending on housing to a near-historic 42%. First-time homebuyers are getting older, with the median age now at 38, and many are opting to rent instead of buying due to affordability concerns. Experts cite a shortage of homes on the market and stagnant wage growth as the primary drivers of this trend, leaving many Americans locked out of homeownership and its potential for equity and wealth building.

Published on: February 01, 2025, 02:00 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods raise uncertainty for global stock markets. Sectors and stocks most at risk include automakers, industrials, and Asian chip giants. Europe may also face tariffs, impacting industries such as autos and mining. Investors are advised to be selective and consider companies with low exposure to trade disputes.

Published on: January 31, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC

Mixed Signals on Oil, Gas Tariffs Add Uncertainty to Energy Markets

Published on: January 31, 2025, 06:03 PM UTC

DeepSeek's AI model challenges assumptions about AI development, raising questions about the cost of training cutting-edge models and highlighting the potential risks to tech valuations.

Published on: January 30, 2025, 01:03 PM UTC

The European Central Bank is set to lower interest rates for the fifth time in a row this Thursday amid slowing economic growth and trade war concerns.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 02:04 PM UTC

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, triggers a tech sell-off as investors fear a cheaper open-source large language model. However, top analysts believe the panic-selling may be overdone, citing the potential for increased AI use and productivity gains.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 11:01 PM UTC

Nvidia highlights DeepSeek's advances, emphasizing the essentiality of its chips for the Chinese market and future demand due to DeepSeek's service requirements.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

Sell-off in big tech stocks on Monday highlights the importance of tech earnings for the ongoing bull market, with Nvidia and Broadcom dropping sharply on competition concerns. Despite expectations for slower tech earnings growth, big tech remains a critical driver for the S&P 500.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 04:02 PM UTC

Casual dining chains like Chili's, Olive Garden, and Texas Roadhouse are competing to become the go-to for special occasions as consumers return to pre-COVID habits. Despite industry fragmentation, brands that leverage scale, marketing, and technology have significant market share opportunities. Inflation, fast-casual players, and breakfast-focused chains like Denny's and Cracker Barrel pose challenges, but value deals and convenience remain key drivers.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 03:03 PM UTC