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The case for having Big Oil in your 401(k) or IRA

Energy exposure may help you sleep better at night.

Stock market: New escalation in the Middle East pushes Dax below 25,000 points

The renewed tensions between Iran and the USA are causing the Dax to fall. Oil prices rise, inflation worries return.

Russo-Ukrainian War: Russia stops exports of diesel due to fuel crisis

Drivers in Russia have to wait in front of the gas station for hours. The government wants to ease the situation with hastily imposed measures. President Putin sees no real problems.

Delaying Social Security reform raises risks for bond markets and the economy, research finds

Social Security's trust fund that helps pay retirement benefits is projected to run out in late 2032. New research finds that may pose serious economic risks.

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Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would fly from Turkey to Britain on an older Air Force One aircraft, an unexpected switch that raised questions about a retrofitted Boeing 747 donated by Qatar that ‌he unveiled only weeks ago as his new presidential jet. The trip to Turkey was the first international trip for the new plane. The switch follows months of scrutiny over the luxury gift intended to serve as a temporary replacement while Boeing struggles to deliver long-delayed...

Heating Act: Will heat pumps become cheaper in the future despite reduced funding?

The federal government is planning to reduce subsidies for heating replacement. However, homeowners should avoid making quick decisions.

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Russia Bans Diesel Exports Amid Heavy Ukraine Attacks On Refineries

Russia has officially banned all diesel exports in a bid to secure its domestic fuel market following highly destructive Ukrainian drone strikes on its energy infrastructure. According to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, the embargo covers all diesel exports, closing a loophole that allowed self-producing oil firms to sell fuel abroad. The ban is scheduled to remain in place through the end of July. On Tuesday, a long-range Ukrainian strike successfully crippled Gazprom Neft’s Omsk oil ref

Investment: Just a breather while chasing records on the stock markets? Six bubble signals in the key figure check

Will the bubble burst? After the recent stock market records in the USA, Asia and Europe, uncertainty is spreading. Two indicators urge caution, but four signal the all-clear.

Shop opening: Sunday is a competitive day – not just in Germany

The debate about opening hours for shops on Sundays is back. The economy is increasing the pressure on politics – and could fail again.

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Guest Comment – Global Challenges: The EU must prove that it is serious about Ukraine’s accession

Ukraine's European integration is no longer a mere promise. Kiev must now implement reforms at a rapid pace, warns Ukrainian political scientist Ivan Nagornyak.

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NATO summit in Ankara: Several slips of the tongue: Trump makes a mistake in his appearance with Zelensky

“Islamic Republic of Japan” and “JCPOC”: During an appearance at the NATO summit in Ankara, the US President made several slips of the tongue. One scene is particularly strange.

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‘The Pitt’ leads Emmy nominations, with ‘Hacks’ not far behind

The Pitt led all nominees with 25 in a dominant second season, while Hacks led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced on Wednesday. HBO Max’s emergency room series The Pitt was a rookie upstart last year with big wins including best drama series, best actor for Noah Wyle and best supporting actress for Katherine LaNasa. Already a beloved veteran show, it owned this year’s acting categories. Wyle was nominated again, as was LaNasa. Taylor Dearden, Fiona..

The Street is divided over Meta's latest gamble. Here's where we land

Let's explore the bull case and the bear case on Meta Platforms' plans for a cloud business.

Alliance in crisis: First riot, then love: Trump shakes up the NATO summit

Chancellor Merz invokes the good “spirit of Ankara” at the NATO summit. But Trump is looking for a riot. In the end he is still forgiving.

All entry-level jobs require 3-5 years of experience. How am I supposed to get that if no one will hire me?

How to get experience if no one is willing to be your first employer.

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China Plans 1,000-Satellite Network to Watch Over Central Asia

China is planning to deploy a constellation of over 1,000 remote-sensing satellites to observe Central Asia, according to China’s official news outlets Xinhua and The People’s Daily. The first batch of five satellites of the Tianwu Constellation is expected to be launched into orbit by the end of 2026. The project is presented as a combined initiative with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, with a declared purpose of monitoring environmental developments and reducing the potential harm cause

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+++ Ukraine war +++: NATO states promise Ukraine billions at summit

NATO states promise Ukraine billions at summit +++ Russia imposes diesel export ban +++ Trump announces Patriot license for Ukraine +++ The news blog.

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Eight NATO allies to create new satellite mega-constellation

The network will involve Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey.

Ebola in the Congo: Strike in hospitals in the Congo – Ebola area affected

In Congo, healthcare workers are striking for better working conditions and more money. The regions affected by Ebola should be exempt. But there is a strike there too.

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+++ NATO summit +++: Merz received a revolver and ammunition from Erdogan

Concerns about the new Air Force One? Trump takes older plane +++ Security expert Neumann: “Both sides will shy away from war” +++ The news blog.

+++ NATO summit +++: Safety concerns about the new Air Force One? Trump takes older plane

Security expert Neumann: “Both sides will shy away from war” +++ Trump on the NATO summit: “There was a lot of love in the room” +++ The news blog.

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+++ NATO summit +++: “Incredible love” in the room – Trump praises the atmosphere at the summit

Rutte and Merz emphasize Trump's commitment to NATO +++ US President announces new attacks against Iran - and confuses Zelensky and Putin +++ The news blog.

Dow Jones, S&P 500: US indices in the red: Geopolitical concerns weigh on Wall Street

At times there were record levels on Wall Street during the current trading week. However, geopolitical risks overshadow market events – at least for now.

Rivian tailspin hasn't shaken one trader's resolve

Mike Khouw revisits his Rivian trade after the stock tanks on a share offering.

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Value factor as a return booster?

Hello everyone, I'm currently reading up on factor investing and would like to get your opinion on a potential strategy expansion. The common mantra here in the forum or as with Finanzfluss/Finanztip is usually: “Keep it simple” via MSCI World + EM or directly as a one-ETF solution via the FTSE All-World. This is absolutely solid as a forecast-free basic investment, but I wonder whether performance is being left behind here. Specifically, I got the iShares Ed

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Comment: Trump and NATO – the madness knows no limits

The US President is pursuing foreign policy with a wrecking ball. The result: escalation in the Middle East as well as at the NATO summit. None of this is in American or European interests.

Lemonaid: Lemonade for everyone!

The lemonade seller Lemonaid is offering some of its shares – in an unusual way. That's only logical: Lemonaid is more likely to be a fan investment than a return pearl.

Russo-Ukrainian War: Russia stops exports of diesel due to fuel crisis

Drivers in Russia have to wait in front of the gas station for hours. The government wants to ease the situation with hastily imposed measures. President Putin sees no real problems.

France election 2027: Marine Le Pen benefits from the chaos of her opponents

Marine Le Pen sets course for the Élysée. For the fourth time. This time as a convicted felon with an ankle bracelet - and good chances against a fragmented left and center.

Handelsblatt Live: Stock market expert Koch on US-Iran tensions: “Wall Street hopes that people will row back”

In view of rising oil prices, the stock market is doing “astonishingly well,” comments Markus Koch. Despite uncertainty, there is still hope on Wall Street that both Iran and the USA are interested in an agreement.