Image source: Getty Images Today (14 February) is Saint Valentine’s Day. So in the spirit of Foolish fun, I’ve penned a soppy love letter to a beloved holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Namely Ferrari (NYSE:RACE). You make my heart beat faster, Ferrari “Dear Ferrari shares, “From the moment we met in 2022 and I welcomed you into my portfolio, I knew this was no ordinary investment. “At first though, I hesitated. You traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 36, and some called such a valuation too racy. But I saw it differently. Extreme quality demands a premium and…
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People walking through the neon lit night streets of Sinchon in the heart of Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital city.Fotovoyager | E+ | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets mostly rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains overnight as President Donald Trump signed a reciprocal tariffs plan, but did not enact the levies immediately.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was trading down 0.56%, while the broader Topix index was flat.Over in South Korea, the Kospi was up 0.59% while the small-cap Kosdaq advanced 1.11%.The country’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate hit 2.9% in January, easing from its three-year high of 3.7% in the month before.Mainland China’s CSI 300 Index rose 0.7%, while…
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As the most followed CFA charterholder on LinkedIn, Eric Sim, CFA, has expertly leveraged social media to connect with other professionals, build his personal brand, and advance his career. In the How to Master Social Media series, adapted from his recent book Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success, Sim shares some critical lessons on how to make social media work for you. In 2020, I made two of LinkedIn’s lists for its content creators: China Spotlight and Singapore Top Voices. It was such an honor that my LinkedIn work had been recognized for driving thoughtful and professional conversations. I’m sometimes asked…
USD/JPY struggled after President Trump’s delay of reciprocal tariffs. The US Dollar weakens as US yields decline across the curve. Japan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa stated that authorities will take appropriate action regarding US reciprocal tariffs. USD/JPY remains steady after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 152.60 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair faced challenges following US President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the implementation of reciprocal tariffs. Additionally, the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid falling US yields across the curve, despite ongoing concerns about a global trade war. Investors now await the release of US Retail…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersIndia and the U.S. will work to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.Speaking at the conclusion of the two leaders’ meeting in Washington, Modi also said that “Our teams will work on concluding very soon, a mutually beneficial trade agreement.”Trump acknowledged India’s recent move to reduce tariffs on select imports and said he…
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he stands in the Oval Office of the White House, on the day Robert F. Kennedy Jr is sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025. Nathan Howard | ReutersPresident Donald Trump’s administration began a mass firing of federal workers on Thursday.Office of Personnel Management officials met with agency leaders and advised them to dismiss probationary employees, according to a person familiar with the matter.Hundreds of thousands of people could potentially be affected, according to data from the Office of Personnel Management, although the exact number of…
An investor researching how to invest in sovereign bonds. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Sovereign bonds are debt securities issued by national governments and are typically seen as safe investments, especially those from economically stable countries. They provide fixed income returns, making them attractive for conservative investors looking to diversify their portfolios. If you’re considering sovereign bonds, a financial advisor can help you choose options that align with your financial objectives. Sovereign bonds are government-issued debt instruments used to fund infrastructure projects, public services or debt refinancing. These bonds…
This week on Talking Headways, we’re joined by Ren Yee of UN Studio at the Mpact Transit + Community conference in Philadelphia. We chat about the cognitive workload of pedestrians and creating safe opportunities for mind wandering and absorbing information.Scroll down below the audio player for an edited excerpt of our conversation, or click here for an unedited, AI-generated transcript of the entire episode.Jeff Wood: It brings me to something that you mentioned in your session earlier that stuck my head in, the idea of mind wandering and just being able to, like, shut off a little bit, maybe, and go to the place where…