Recently, the Supreme Court made a decision on a federal tax challenge involving certain foreign investments. The case in question, Moore v. United States, centered around a Washington state couple who faced taxes due to a one-time levy on earnings and profits in foreign entities. This levy, known as the “mandatory repatriation tax,” was enacted
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China has been a major player in the development of the electric car industry, having invested a substantial $230.8 billion over more than a decade. This investment has accounted for 18.8% of total electric car sales between 2009 and 2023. However, the scale of government support has been on the decline, dropping from more than
The ratings agency Fitch has adjusted its forecast for China’s policy rate cuts, now anticipating that a reduction will not occur until next year. This change in outlook comes as a result of the U.S. Federal Reserve maintaining high interest rates, which has implications for global monetary policy decisions. Fitch’s latest projection suggests that China
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been on a buying spree when it comes to shares of Occidental Petroleum. In fact, over the past nine trading sessions, Berkshire has been consistently increasing its stake in the Houston-based oil and gas producer. This recent surge has brought Berkshire’s holding to almost 29%, making them the largest institutional
The Federal Reserve recently announced that interest rates will remain unchanged with only one possible cut expected before the end of the year. This decision implies that individuals carrying balances on their credit cards will not be seeing much relief from the prevailing sky-high interest charges. According to Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst at LendingTree,
The topic of student loan forgiveness has been a contentious issue, sparking heated feelings about fairness, personal responsibility, and economic soundness. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin took around 30 years to pay off his $100,000 student loan balance and publicly questioned why other borrowers should have their debts wiped away. When Marlon Fox, a chiropractor
In today’s market environment, investors are increasingly concerned about concentration risk and looking for ways to mitigate it. One strategy that is gaining popularity is investing in value-oriented exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds offer a more diversified approach compared to traditional index funds like the S&P 500, providing investors with exposure to companies with low
As we approach the second-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 on June 17, it is crucial to understand the significance of making timely payments to avoid penalties. The IRS mandates that individuals who earn income without withholdings, such as from contract jobs, freelancing, gig economy work, or small businesses, must make quarterly estimated tax payments.
Christina Lewis’ journey into the world of wealth management began at the age of 7 when she started helping her father manage his stock portfolio. Even at such a young age, she was designated as her father’s “broker” and took an active role in tracking stocks and understanding the market. Her father’s passing at the
On Thursday, the U.S. stock market saw mixed results as investors assessed the latest economic data. The S & P 500 experienced a slight dip, but still remained close to its all-time high. This comes after the release of May’s producer price index data, which suggested a potential easing of inflation pressures. Additionally, weekly jobless