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How to Prep Your Portfolio for a Shift Overseas

After years of U.S. stock-market gains, investment experts see more value abroad. One recommendation: 15% to 20% in foreign markets.

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Japan Bond Auction Hit by Weak Demand. What It Means for U.S. Treasury Yields.

Japan’s government held an auction for 40-year notes Wednesday that showed the weakest demand in almost a year, which pushed yields on other Japanese government bonds higher.

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Markets Are on Bond-Auction Watch. These Are the Ones to Worry About.

The U.S. is selling $183 billion of debt, while Japan is selling 40-year bonds following a poorly received auction of 20-year paper.

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The Bond Market Is Putting a Spotlight on Japan. Trouble Ahead.

Tariffs have Japanese bonds quaking, William Pesek writes in a guest commentary.

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These Investors Search for ‘Extreme Winners.’ Why Aurora, BYD, Tempus AI Make the Cut.

Lingotto Innovation’s James Anderson and Morgan Samet favor companies with explosive growth potential and a focus on innovation.

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It’s Time to Worry About Japan and the Yen Carry Trade Again

Moderate moves to tighten monetary policy in Japan are disrupting markets on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

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Wolfspeed, UnitedHealth, Nvidia, Target, Lowe’s, Alphabet, Fair Isaac, XPeng, and More Stock Market Movers

Wolfspeed is preparing to file for bankruptcy within a matter of weeks, The Wall Street Journal reports, UnitedHealth stock gets a downgrade, and Target’s earnings miss analysts’ estimates.

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Global Bond Rout Worsens as 30-Year Yield Surges Past 5%. Government Debt Isn’t a Place to Hide.

The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield has breached 5% level.

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Apple Ignores Trump Over Indian iPhone Plan. Why That’s Probably Smart.

The company is increasing production of iPhones in India despite the president’s criticism.

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Bond Buyer’s Strike in Japan Could Cast a Long Shadow on Treasury Market

Japan had one of the worst bond auctions in more than a decade after the prime minister described the country’s finances as worse than Greece’s.

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Nvidia, Tesla, UnitedHealth, JPMorgan, SMCI, Palantir, Novavax, and More Stock Market Movers

Nvidia announces it will be opening its artificial-intelligence server platform to rival chip makers, while Walmart stock falls after President Trump criticized the retailer, saying it shouldn’t blame price increases on his tariffs.

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Apple Stock Has Been in the Tariff Spotlight. Where Things Stand Now.

The company’s ‘aggressive push towards India production has been a very smart strategic move,’ Wedbush says.

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Asian Leaders See Right Through Trump’s Tariff Man Act

China smelled weakness. Other leaders will too, William Pesek writes in a guest commentary.

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Trump Says India Has Offered No Tariffs; Dimon Says Recession Isn’t ‘Off the Table’

Trump imposed a 26% tariff on Indian imports to the U.S. when he announced widespread levies back on April 2.

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Apple Stock Slips. Why Trump Has a Problem With CEO Tim Cook.

Apple's plan to produce more iPhones in India has attracted criticism from President Donald Trump.

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Foxconn Supplies Nvidia and Apple. Why It Cut Its Guidance.

The company is best known for being the primary contract manufacturer of the iPhone.

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Taiwan’s Export Surge Points to U.S. Stockpiling

Taiwan’s goods exports grew almost 30% in April, while shipments to the U.S. were up by nearly the same amount. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on stock market volatility, the put/call ratio, and gold.

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This International Stock Fund Is Beating the S&P 500. 11 of Its Picks.

It seems time for other global markets—including the U.S.’s northern neighbor—to shine.

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Toyota Wants to Buy Its Biggest Subsidiary. That Could Touch Off Other Megadeals.

Toyota’s potential deal could encourage other Japanese companies to consolidate.

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One Down, Dozens to Go. Trump’s Tariff Talks Get Harder From Here.

Managing simultaneous negotiations will tax an underpowered negotiating tea, Christopher Tang writes in a guest commentary.

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TSMC Stock Rises as Sales Surge. What It Means for the AI Trade.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported record monthly sales, having previously said it expects revenue from AI-related servers and processors to double in 2025.

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Tesla Supplier Laying Off 10,000. Panasonic Stock Rises.

The Japanese electronics company posts fiscal fourth-quarter earnings per share of about 23 cents from sales of $14.2 billion. Wall Street was looking for about 12 cents and $13 billion, respectively.

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Global Shipping Is Grinding to a Standstill. It’s a Matter of Time Until Americans Feel It.

There aren’t shortages of goods in U.S. stores yet, but if the deterioration in global shipping is any indication, they are on the way.

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Sirens Are Sounding About the Market. The U.S. Has a Lot to Lose.

Jens Nordvig sees a strategic shift happening among global investors that could affect U.S. assets.

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