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Washington Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Faced with geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record-low new investment plans
WASHINGTON — American companies in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for this year and declining confidence in profits, while uncertainty in U.S.-China relations and President Donald Trump's tariffs have become their top concerns, according to a business survey released Wednesday. The companies are also challenged by China's slowing economy, where weak domestic demand and overcapacity in local industries are eroding profitability for the Americans.
South China Morning Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
US firms consider China market critical despite fraying relations, other issues, survey says
A new survey of American companies operating in China indicated that most of them consider the country's market critical despite fraying bilateral relations, tariffs, economic weakness and lost market share. Nearly all respondents participating in an annual US-China Business Council survey said they cannot remain globally competitive without their business in the world's second-largest economy, according to a report about the survey published by the advocacy group on Wednesday. This is despite the fact that a growing number of US firms report dropping sales, reputational damage and pressure on profitability in the face of growing geopolitical tensions and trade issues and stricter investment restrictions. Moreover, although leaving China is not viable for many American firms, the group said that fewer than half of survey respondents are optimistic about the future, given persistent concerns over tariffs, China's deflation and insufficient demand and policy uncertainty. The survey covered about 130 of the group's 270 member firms, most of which are large corporations that have been in China for over 20 years, and was conducted between March and May. Sean Stein, the trade group's president, in an interview with the Post called for current bilateral trade talks to address issues other than just tariffs and export controls. 'Now it feels like all of the negotiation oxygen is being taken up by tariffs and export controls … What we need to make sure is if both sides actually do want to have robust American investment in China,' he said.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Trade war with U.S. has not dampened foreign investors' appetite for Montreal
Foreign companies invested more money than last year in the greater Montreal area despite threats from U.S President Donald Trump. "Bonjour Montreal" in giant letters in front of downtown on July 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz MONTREAL — Foreign investment is on the rise in Montreal despite Canada's trade war with the United States. A Montreal economic development agency says the value of investment from foreign companies rose 55 per cent to $1.69 billion in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2024. Preliminary data from Montréal International says the agency this year supported 29 projects in the greater Montreal area that created 1,866 jobs with an average salary of $101,000. And despite tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump — and his recent threats to impose more — 46 per cent of foreign investment in Montreal so far this year is from American companies. Stéphane Paquet, CEO of Montréal International, says the uncertainty around immigration is hurting investment in the city more than the trade war is. Paquet says companies are looking for more stability in provincial and federal immigration policies so that firms can better predict labour market trends. --- Stéphane Rolland, The Canadian Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 11, 2025.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Dividend Kings You'll Wish You Bought Before 2025 Ends
When it comes to building long-term wealth, I've always been drawn to companies that reward patience with growing their dividend year after year. That's why I love companies on the Dividend Kings list. They are stocks that have raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. And these are companies that have navigated themselves through recessions, periods of inflation, and other geopolitical issues, yet continue to deliver consistent payouts. Among the elite group of Dividend Kings, a few stand out not just for their history but for their strong fundamentals and potential for future growth. Up Nearly 20% in a Month, Is This Turnaround Dividend Stock Still a Buy in July? Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. As we reach the halfway point of the year, you may be wondering which Dividend Kings have performed well since the start of 2025. Technical indicators, such as Barchart Opinion and Opinion Direction, and Wall Street's analyst consensus ratings of 'Moderate' and 'Strong Buy,' help us decide whether the stock is at or past its peak. With that out of the way, here are three of my favorite Dividend Kings that I believe are still worth buying today. Emerson Electric Company is an American multinational specializing in automation solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential markets. The company is known for its automation solutions, specifically for its Copeland Brand. Emerson is a Dividend King, having increased its dividends for 68 consecutive years. It pays a forward annual dividend of $2.11, translating to an approximate yield of 1.52%. EMR stock is also up 11.94% YTD. Barchart Opinion reports a strengthening direction for the stock, indicating a potential bullish run over the short (20-day) and medium (50-day) terms. Overall, the company has an 88% buy rating, representing a significant improvement from last month's 40% buy rating, and highlights why investors are buyingEMR stock right now. Meanwhile, a consensus among 24 analysts rate the stock a moderate buy. Walmart is a one-stop shop that primarily dominates retail here in the United States and Canada. Today, they operate as hypermarkets, department stores, and grocery stores and cater to our basic needs. It is no surprise that the company is on my list of favorite Dividend Kings as it offers a sense of stability while continuing to grow. Walmart has increased its dividends for 52 consecutive years, and today, they pay a forward annual dividend of $0.94, translating to a yield of 0.97% WMT's stock price is up 7.46% YTD, with the distinct possibility of additional gains in the second half of 2025, if Wall Street's strong buy rating and $120 high target is any indication. On the technical side, Barchart Opinion rates WMT stock a 72% buy overall, with moving averages indicating potential weakness over the short and medium terms. Still, I'm a long-term investor, and with that in mind, WMT stock still holds a 'Strong Buy' rating from analysts. That said, in the short term, WMT investors must expect the possibility of choppy price movements - and take advantage of them as a buying opportunity. S&P Global Inc. is a leading independent provider of information and analytics, popular for showing transparent and objective ratings, benchmarks, and data. The company operates across four main divisions: S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Global Platts, and S&P Dow Jones Indices. S&P Global Inc. is a Dividend King that has increased its dividends for over 50 years. Today, it pays a forward annual dividend of $3.84, yielding around 0.73%. Not the highest, but definitely one of the most stable investments with great potential. SPGI stock rose 5.69% YTD, roughly in line with the S&P 500's 5.85% performance over the same period. SPGI's Barchart Opinion score has also vastly improved, now sitting at an 88% buy - up from 40% buy over the last month, although the technical indicators forecast some resistance over the long term. Dividend Kings are known for their stability, but many do not recognize that you can still get in while they're cheap and capitalize on a bullish run. If you're looking for a stock that pays consistent dividends, like me, these three Dividend Kings could be a great addition to your portfolio. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Billionaire Michael Platt Just Made a Move that Would Please Warren Buffett
Platt has been known for anticipating market shifts and taking appropriate action. This top investor's latest move could be seen as a vote of confidence in American companies. 10 stocks we like better than SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust › Billionaire investors have proven their talents over the years by producing big returns for clients and for themselves. They don't all make the same moves at the same times, though -- and sometimes they pivot in completely opposite directions. For example, in the past year, Stanley Druckenmiller of the Duquesne Family Office sold all of his Nvidia shares -- but in the first quarter of 2025, Chase Coleman of Tiger Global Management added to his Nvidia position. Both decisions could be winning ones: Druckenmiller locked in his gains on a position he had held for a while; Coleman is positioning himself to potentially benefit from Nvidia's next wave of growth. So, investors don't have to take the exact same path to win in investing. But, in some cases, billionaires do have similar ideas, and this brings me to the subject of Michael Platt and Warren Buffett. Recently, Platt -- the managing director of giant European hedge fund BlueCrest Capital Management -- made an investment move that the "Oracle of Omaha," as Buffett is often called, would applaud. This particular investment is one Buffett himself has held in the recent past -- and one he recommends to every investor. First, though, a quick note on Platt, who oversees $86 billion in assets at BlueCrest and is the U.K.'s wealthiest hedge fund manager. He co-founded the firm back in 2000, and it has operated as a private partnership -- taking no money from outside investors -- for almost a decade. The fund has been very successful, last year recording a 38% gain after delivering a 20% return in the previous year, according to press reports. Platt has been known to anticipate market shifts and effectively take action. For example, in 2007, concerned about a potential market crash, he sold BlueCrest's bank shares -- a move that was key to the firm successfully navigating the financial crisis. He also invests across asset classes, and this diversification has helped him minimize risk and maximize profit over the long term. Now, let's consider one of Platt's recent moves. In the first quarter, the billionaire bought shares of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index. This is a new holding for Platt, and he bought 117,163 shares, for a position that represented 2.8% of his portfolio, based on the 13F form he most recently submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Managers of more than $100 million in U.S. securities must file those forms on a quarterly basis. So, what does Buffett have to say about such an investment? The billionaire has held this ETF in his portfolio in the past, and has even said that he has requested that, upon his death, the trustee of his estate should put most of the cash he leaves to his wife into just such an ETF. Buffett likes S&P 500 ETFs because they allow investors to easily bet on the best U.S. companies as a class -- and he's a big believer in their ability to deliver great returns over time. "American business has done wonderfully over time and will continue to do so (though, most assuredly, in unpredictable fits and starts)," Buffett once wrote in a letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. The SPDR S&P 500 fund is the perfect way to benefit from the growth of American companies because it mimics the index's composition -- and the index includes the top American companies of the moment. I say "of the moment" because the index adjusts its components quarterly, adding and removing members as companies that are driving the economy rise into the ranks of the nation's largest and others drift out. The fund then makes the same moves in its holdings in order to properly track the benchmark index's performance. So, with one simple purchase, Platt -- and other investors in this ETF -- gain exposure to America's finest businesses, and investors don't have to make any adjustments over time. Thanks to the index's regular moves, investors know they'll always have stakes in the most compelling companies of the moment. Platt's purchase of the SPDR S&P 500 fund in the first quarter suggests he expects more gains for the broad market, and considering his solid track record of predicting market trends, there's reason to be confident about that. We could view this as a vote of confidence in American companies. Even better, though, no matter what direction the index takes in the short term, over the long term, it has always advanced. Despite the fact that it has down periods on a regular basis, it has delivered an average annual return of 10%. That means this Buffett-approved investment isn't only a potential winner for Platt -- but it could be a winner for you too, if you buy and hold on for the long haul. Before you buy stock in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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