Asia


Japan’s Next Prime Minister May Not Stick Around Long Enough to Matter

The clock is ticking on Sanae Takaichi even before she takes office, William Pesek writes in a guest commentary.

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Japan Picks Fifth Leader in 5 Years. The Stock Rally Ignores the Politics.

A big factor for investors is that Japan’s stocks are still cheap—and there are positive catalysts. ahead.

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Nvidia’s UAE Sales Hit Snag, Report Says, Stock Rises Anyway

Nvidia stock was gaining as Japan's Fujitsu outlined an expanded collaboration with the chip maker but hardware purchases by the UAE could be delayed.

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South Korea’s Market Ignores Tariff Threats. AI Is Driving the Rally.

Korean stocks stand a lot more to gain from global markets’ artificial intelligence mania than they do to lose from the Trump administration’s tariffs.

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Nvidia, AMD Stocks Rise. What's Driving the AI Chip Rally.

Nvidia, AMD and other AI chip stocks were gaining as OpenAI pushes ahead with heavy spending.

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Shutdown Triggers Safety Trades. The Dollar Isn’t One of Them.

The greenback isn’t seeing a flight-to-safety boost.

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Apple Stock Is on a Roll. But This Data Show iPhone 17 Sales Losing Momentum.

Apple stock has been driven by apparently healthy demand for the latest devices.

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Half of the Growth in Global Financial Assets Came From the U.S. Last Year, Report Says

That growth is expected to continue this year as the U.S. stock market continues to trend higher

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Freeport Stock Divides Market After Copper Mine Tragedy. It's Upgraded and Downgraded.

After a tragic accident, Freeport’s copper production from its Grasberg mine in Indonesia will be impacted into 2026, estimates Citi analyst Alexander Hacking.

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India Has Struggled. But Long-Term Prospects Remain Strong.

U.S. tariffs have hit India hard, and so have policies from the Modi government. But valuations have improved, and growth over the next three to five years should allow the country to take its next star turn.

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Boeing Stock Rises on $8 Billion Uzbekistan Deal. More Orders May Be on the Way.

Uzbekistan Airways will buy up to 22 planes and expand its international routes to the U.S.

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Berkshire Hathaway’s Portfolio Is Up Sharply. Why Its Own Stock Is Lagging Behind.

As the portfolio has appreciated, Berkshire’s valuation has gotten more reasonable, enhancing the investment case for the stock.

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The H-1B $100K Fine Brings Chaos. U.S.-India Ties Will Suffer.

Roughly 30% of their current U.S.-based staff of major IT Indian companies are on these visas.

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Teradyne Stock Is the Best Performer in the S&P 500. This Might Be Why.

The maker of semiconductor test equipment has a better chance to snap up market share, analysts say.

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These Tech Stocks Are Already Falling Amid H-1B Immigration Visa Chaos. Why It Matters.

Indian outsourcers’ business models are set to be disrupted following news over the weekend from the White House that skilled workers applying to the scheme face a $100,000 fee.

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Why the U.S.-U.K. Quantum Computing Pact Is Vital for the Nascent Technology

The countries say they will work together to ‘realize true quantum advantage’ and develop standards.

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Apple Stock Rises as iPhone 17 Goes on Sale. Investors, Though, Await Something Else.

Some new features have arrived with the release of Apple’s latest operating system, but one piece is missing.

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Nepal’s Tiny Car Market Tells a Big Global Story

The future of the global auto economy is being written on the streets of Kathmandu, Ben Cahill writes in a guest commentary.

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Japanese Stocks Are Breaking Out. Own Them. 

Something has changed to bring in more buyers. The country’s economy is solid and rates are reasonable. Now is the time to get in.

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U.S., India Trade Officials to Meet as They Seek Off-Ramp From Recent Tensions

After taking India to task for buying Russian oil and describing its economy as “dead,” President Donald Trump has taken a softer tone in social media posts.

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Chipotle Will Open Its First Asian Eateries. It Needs to Sell a Lot More Burritos Back Home, Too.

The burrito maker’s expansion into Asia follows its moves into Mexico and the Mideast. The stock is down 35% year to date and is nearing its lowest level in 10 years.

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American Exceptionalism May Be Dying. How to Make the Best of It.

Foreign stocks have momentum as the dollar weakens. These funds can help you capture the gains.

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VinFast Stock Drops After EV Maker Posts Wider-Than-Expected Loss

VinFast reports a second-quarter operating loss of $524 million from sales of $663 million.

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Emerging Markets Stocks Are Outperforming the U.S. Why the Rally Can Continue.

The dollar selloff is helping developing countries’ stocks.

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India Is Rewriting Its Playbook, at Home and Abroad, as U.S. Tariffs Rise

The government has stepped up efforts to overhaul its economy, while trying to improve its relationship with China.

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