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Seven & i Management Buyout Bid Taps Citi, BofA for Financing

Citigroup and Bank of America to Finance Seven & i Holdings Buyout, Adding to Consortium of Banks and Investors

Presidential Spending Authority: The Impoundment Debate

Several high-profile confrontations in the first weeks of the Trump administration center around questions of presidential spending authority, potentially setting the stage for a bigger battle to come. At issue is whether a president has the authority to treat spending laws passed by Congress as proposals rather than directives.

Asian Stocks Advance as Global Equities Stabilize

Asian equities rose, buoyed by gains on Wall Street. The yen strengthened amid caution ahead of key events including US jobs data and the UK rate decision. Nomura shares surged on strong earnings.

Nissan CEO Terminates Merger Talks with Honda

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida wants to terminate merger talks with Honda, the Asahi newspaper reports.

Trump Orders Plan for Sovereign Wealth Fund

President Trump plans to create a national sovereign wealth fund, modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund, to finance national priorities like supply chain initiatives.

WEX reports stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings, raises outlook

Wex Inc. reports Q4 net income of $63.9 million, or $1.60 per share. Adjusted earnings were $3.57 per share, above analysts' expectations of $3.54. Revenue came in at $636.5 million, also topping estimates.

Toyota Announces Bullish Earnings, Plans for China EV Unit and US Battery Plant

Toyota stock surges on upbeat guidance, EV unit plans, and China expansion. Quarterly revenue up 2.9% to $80.95 billion, net profit jumps 62%. Full-year profit forecast raised, with plans for a wholly-owned EV unit in Shanghai and expanded US battery production.

Trump Tariffs Close De Minimis Exemption, Hitting Bargain Hunters

Trump's tariffs may hit consumers hard, especially those who shop online for cheap Chinese goods. The end of the de minimis exemption will add tariffs and fees to Chinese packages, costing consumers billions of dollars. The legality of the tariffs is also unclear, with some experts predicting lawsuits to overturn them.

Assa Abloy's CEO Plans Price Increases if Trump Tariffs Implemented

Assa Abloy raises prices if Trump follows on tariffs with Canada, Mexico; China demand still weak

Midwest Refineries Eye Domestic Oil as Canada-US Trade War Looms

Marathon Petroleum is considering switching to domestic oil if a trade war limits access to foreign supply, potentially impacting US refiners' reliance on Canadian crude.