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Republicans divided over Trump's tax plan

The Republican majority in the House of Representatives began debating Donald Trump's tax plan on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, although internal tensions threaten its adoption. The plan aims to extend the...

IQE, one of Apple's suppliers, is considering repatriating part of its production to the US

As the manufacturer of the chips used in iPhone facial recognition technology, IQE may well decide to relocate in order to cushion the impact of the price hike. ...

Andrew Witty leaves UnitedHealth, with company suspending forecasts

UnitedHealth has announced the suspension of its annual forecasts for 2025 following the departure of its CEO Andrew Witty. The group, which has been struggling since its profit warning in April, fell...

Tariffs: a pause that's not removing uncertainty

On Monday, in a joint statement the US and China announced a significant reduction in tariffs. This good news was welcomed by the markets with a sharp rise in stock indices. However, this pause does...

The trade truce between Beijing and Washington gives hope to shipping industry

The container shipping industry welcomed with relief Monday's announcement of a trade truce between the United States and China, which provides for a temporary reduction in punitive tariffs. Industry...

The United States tightens restrictions on 'de minimus' regime from China

The United States and China seem determined to ease trade tensions. In line with this desire, the United States is lowering taxes following the abolition of the de minimis regime....

Apple raises prices but says nothing on the impact of tariffs

According to a US daily newspaper, Apple is reviewing the pricing structure for its mobile devices while seeking a justification other than customs duties, so as not to upset the White House.

What are Donald Trump's interests in the Persian (or Arabian) Gulf?

Donald Trump's return to the White House has reignited attention on his close ties with Gulf monarchies. On the eve of a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, the US president is...

Donald Trump deals another blow to Big Pharma

Donald Trump is back on the attack against the pharmaceutical industry. The former president is set to sign an executive order on Monday to lower the price of prescription drugs. The goal is to bring...

Is OpenAI heading for a Wall Street listing?

Rumors surrounding the start-up behind ChatGPT are intensifying. According to the Financial Times, the artificial intelligence leader is heading straight for an IPO.

Venezuelan oil disguised as Brazilian crude to circumvent US sanctions

Traders have quietly re-designated over $1bn worth of Venezuelan oil shipments bound for China as Brazilian over the past year, according to two maritime tracking companies, internal documents, and...

Qatar ready to offer Trump a 747

The Trump administration plans to accept a Boeing 747-8 donated by the Qatari royal family, which would be used as a temporary presidential aircraft, according to a source close to the matter. This...

Trump wants to reduce drug prices by up to 80%

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would sign an executive order aimed at reducing the prices of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products, with estimated reductions of between...

U.S. and China Strike Temporary Tariff Deal

In a significant shift in tone between the world's two largest economies, the United States and China have agreed to temporarily roll back steep tariffs on each other's goods, sparking a strong rally...

The Best Articles of the Week: The art of concealment in China and a fatal birthday

This week's press review features creative Chinese authorities, spies in fintech, Americans who dream of Europe, Skype on its last legs, and even a cat that refuses to die. While artificial...

The special ones: 25 stocks in "special situations" on the stockmarket

At MarketScreener, we have had an internal list of companies in special situations in Europe for several years now. Here are 25 of them, including the latest addition: LVMH.

May 9 parade in Moscow: from a day of mourning to a celebration of war?

Russia is holding its grand military parade on Friday to commemorate the end of World War II. Billed as the largest ever, the event serves as a military showcase, a moment of national unity, and a...

Share buybacks and regional strategy: Lyft changes track

The US ride-hailing specialist has posted strong results and, more importantly, provided a positive outlook for the future. With a clear strategy and a strengthened share buyback program, its share...

Pinterest raises forecasts as Advertising AI boosts results

Pinterest reported strong quarterly results on Thursday, driven by its AI-powered advertising tools and growing demand from advertisers. The social network expects Q2 revenue to exceed Wall Street...