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Impact of big IPO’s on Target Date Funds

I have been thinking about the impact of the big IPO’s - Space X, Anthropic and Open AI and the exposure that Target Date Funds will have post IPO to those public securities. Using Vanguard as the example, most of their Target Date Funds are invested in Vanguard Total Stock Market Fund. The percentage of ownership is dependent the actual Target Date (ie 2030 vs 2065). The Total Stock Market Fund is exactly that, meaning it owns all the public stocks of the US (within certain parameters). So on t

Trump roils waters on 'Taiwan independence': 4 things to know

Brussels Just Gave Itself the Power to Override Private Contracts

This article examines the European Union's proposed Tech Sovereignty Package and its potential impact on the technology sector. According to the report, the proposal could allow EU authorities to intervene in semiconductor supply arrangements during emergencies and impose stricter requirements on where sensitive government data is stored and processed. The article discusses how these measures could affect major technology companies, cloud providers, and existing commercial agreements. It also ex

US agency goes back to the future to take on China’s Belt and Road Initiative

The US agency set up to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative is blending national security with development finance to try to secure a critical minerals supply chain, according to analysts and officials. Created in 2019 during President Donald Trump’s first administration, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) puts its money into private-led projects rather than those led by the state, as is often the case with China. The agency operates in more than 100 countries,...

Will Gen Z be the generation to revive moviegoing?

Gen Zers like affordable, social experiences and are driving demand for anime and video game titles at the theaters.

Analysis: An end to the Iran war may be just the beginning of a new era of U.S. inequality

Stocks have boomed while consumers have paid the costs of high energy prices.

Meta has struggled at selling anything other than ads. Will AI be different?

Meta is making a major push to expand its business beyond online advertising, but past efforts show that success is far from guaranteed.

Liability risk: a hasty decision – and managers are threatened with prison

Anyone who, as a manager, violates the Foreign Trade or War Weapons Control Act is quickly imprisoned. Only a few are criminals. Many are simply careless.

What would cause the Fed to hike rates this year? The answer might surprise you.

Later this month, the Kevin Warsh-led central bank will start preparing a possible pivot to tighter policy.

Kaizen: Japan shows how productivity can really be increased

Managers are wondering how they can increase productivity. They could find an answer in Japan.

Washington steps back from Russia-Ukraine mediation, and it’s not a bad thing

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Investment: “It’s not a good idea to keep gold in a safe at home”

Asset manager Gerd Kommer explains how he protects his clients' assets - and how much cash you should have on hand in case of an emergency.

Real estate column: Heating law: For property owners, the heat pump is usually the best solution

Replacing the heating system is primarily an economical project. The federal government's new law doesn't change that. A comment.

Hanwha against TKMS: With this delicate strategy, Korea wants to outdo Germany in the submarine business

Germany and Korea are fighting for Canada's billion dollar deal. In the final phase, Berlin sends its defense minister, Seoul plays the entire country. Who secures the contract?

What is your equivalent to the Vietnamese wedding?

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Digital Sovereignty: Cloud without Americans

The risks of depending on American software are well known. If you don't set yourself up for resilience today, you shouldn't complain tomorrow.

Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday expressed her determination to achieve a “breakthrough” in resolving the long-standing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea, vowing to weigh all options, including summit talks. At a rally in Tokyo calling for the return of Japanese abductees, Takaichi urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to take a “courageous step” together for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries. “Whatever it takes, I will resolve the abduction issue by...

‘I have no preexisting conditions’: I’m 56, earn $198,000 and want to retire early. Can I afford private healthcare?

“I’m trying to figure out whether it’s worth my while achieving FIRE.”

Hang Seng is still below levels it touched years ago. Will it ever recover?

Japan’s Nikkei recently crossed 60,000. Taiwan’s market surged with the AI and semiconductor boom. Korea’s KOSPI is near record highs too. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng is still sitting far below its peak from years ago. And this wasn’t supposed to happen. For a long time, China looked unstoppable economically. But then the property crisis hit. Evergrande alone had liabilities of more than $300 billion. At the same time, companies like Alibaba and Tencent faced heavy regulatory crackdowns tha

Party conference of the Hesse CDU: Rhein and Spahn demonstratively support Merz

Hesse's Prime Minister Rhein calls for “more Merz”. Union faction leader Spahn calls the change rumors “nonsense”.

Kretinsky Sees Potential to Boost TotalEnergies Stake

'Given that we currently own a stake of less than 5 percent, if we felt the need to further diversify, we could continue increasing our stake in Total'.

5 villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave freed after 10-day ordeal

Five villagers trapped deep in a flooded cave in Laos have been freed, ending a 10-day underground ordeal that relied on expert cave rescuers racing against time to guide the group through flooded passages before fresh rains further complicated the mission. Hugs, cheers and tears met four of the group who emerged thin and muddied on Saturday afternoon to be quickly wrapped in foil blankets to regulate their body temperature after days in the damp, cold cave. Another man was freed overnight. But.

Scheme allowing Hong Kong drivers to enter Guangdong province extended to 2031

The popular scheme allowing Hong Kong vehicles to travel north to Guangdong province has been extended by five years, mainland Chinese authorities have announced, as the initial three-year period is set to expire. Under the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme, eligible private car owners in Hong Kong can drive into Guangdong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge without a mainland number plate or dual-plate permit. Drivers can stay in the province for up to 30 consecutive days per...

HYS € accounts

Hi, I’m a US/FR national residing in the Uk. Most of my portfolio is in $ and £ but I now have a fair amount of € that I’m looking to find a smart way to invest. I prefer to keep the Euros rather than convert to GBP for diversification and because kids might go to uni in Europe, I might later try to buy a small property etc. I was trying to find the equivalent of a High-yield savings account which is readily available in the UK & US but the € accounts all seem to have dismal interest rates in co

When asset management charges you 2% in fees to underperform the market...

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Will VT tank severly when correction on semiconductors comes?

Hi. I'm not saying we have a bubble, this post is just about the volatility of VT vs the entire market which is now heavily driven by semiconductors sector. Since VT is so much diversified it has pretty mediocre gains compared to say DRAM or SOXX. So slow incline, but shall the equally slow decline be expected or will it tank as much as these sector ETFs when investors take money from the entire stock market? Trying to understand the significance of diversification here. submitted by /u/Unarmore

Trade dispute: China threatens possible counter-reactions after EU debate

In Brussels, a committee is discussing Europe's relationship with China. Beijing is monitoring developments closely – and is urging the EU to be cautious.

State election: Northern AfD government plans reach legal limits

The AfD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is entering the election campaign with a tough line on security, migration and media. However, many of the projects cannot be implemented by a single federal state.

Carcass off a Danish island: Dead humpback whale recovered: The search for clues will soon begin

A rescue team successfully pulled the whale stranded off the Danish island of Anholt ashore. Now the autopsy is coming up. Veterinarians and experts want to examine the carcass on Thursday.

‘It is such a fine line’: I am a CFP and see nothing wrong with networking on the golf course. Am I wrong?

“I would love to develop working relationships with almost everyone I play golf with.”