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Business Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Times
China weighs exempting some US goods from tariffs as costs rise
[NEW YORK] China's government is considering suspending its 125 per cent tariff on some US imports, sources familiar with the matter said, as the economic costs of the tit-for-tat trade war weigh heavily on certain industries. Authorities are considering removing the additional levies for medical equipment and some industrial chemicals such as ethane, the sources said, asking not to be identified as discussing private deliberations. Officials are also discussing waiving the tariff for plane leases, the sources said. Like many airlines, Chinese carriers do not own all of their aircraft and pay leasing fees to third-party companies to use some jets – payments that would have become financially ruinous with the additional tariff. The exemptions China's mulling mirrors similar moves on the part of the US, which excluded electronics from its 145 per cent tariff on Chinese imports earlier this month. The pullbacks reflect how deeply intertwined the world's two biggest economies are, with some key industries grinding to a halt after the trade war escalated. While the US imports far more from China than the other way around, Beijing's move spotlights the areas of its economy that remain reliant on US goods. China is the world's largest plastics manufacturer but some of its factories depend on ethane, which is mainly imported from the US. And its hospitals rely on advanced medical equipment such as magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound machines made by US firms such as GE Healthcare Technologies. China's Ministry of Finance and General Administration of Customs did not respond to requests for comment. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The list of exemptions is still in flux and discussions may not progress. Companies in vulnerable sectors have been asked by authorities to submit the customs codes of US goods that they need to be exempt from the new tariffs, other sources familiar with the matter said. At least one Chinese airline has been notified that payments to aircraft leasing companies located in free trade zones will not be subject to the new levy, one source said. Traders have also been circulating purportedly tariff-exempt lists of customs codes that correlate to key chemicals and chip-making components. Bloomberg News could not independently verify the lists. Beijing is also preparing to waive additional tariffs on at least eight semiconductor-related products, Caijing reported on Friday (Apr 25), citing anonymous sources. Those categories do not include memory chips for the time being, the outlet said, in a potential blow to Micron Technology, the world's No 3 memory chipmaker. Investors are looking for signs that the two countries will engage to lower tariffs, but relations appear to still be at a standstill. On Thursday, Chinese officials publicly demanded the US revoke all unilateral tariffs before agreeing to trade talks. President Donald Trump has tried to get President Xi Jinping on the phone since he returned to office, but the Chinese leader has, so far, resisted, pushing instead for lower-level talks to work out a deal. On the US front, Trump's administration has exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs – a major reprieve for global technology manufacturers including Apple and Nvidia, though potentially a temporary one. The exclusions apply to smartphones, laptop computers, hard drives and computer processors and memory chips as well as flat-screen displays. BLOOMBERG
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Small-Cap Stock on Our Buy List and 2 to Think Twice About
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they're frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets. These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. That said, here is one small-cap stock that could amplify your portfolio's returns and two that may have trouble. Market Cap: $342.2 million Founded in 1976, 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) is an online retailer of flowers, gifts, and gourmet foods, serving customers globally. Why Do We Pass on FLWS? Products and services aren't resonating with the market as its revenue declined by 9.7% annually over the last two years Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 29.6% annually while its revenue grew Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management's recent investments are destroying value 1-800-FLOWERS's stock price of $5.48 implies a valuation ratio of 17x forward price-to-earnings. To fully understand why you should be careful with FLWS, check out our full research report (it's free). Market Cap: $4.33 billion Established after the founder noticed the difficulty freight wagons had making sharp turns, Timken (NYSE:TKR) is a provider of industrial parts used across various sectors. Why Are We Out on TKR? Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth Earnings per share fell by 2.9% annually over the last two years while its revenue was flat, showing each sale was less profitable Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 6.3 percentage points Timken is trading at $63.30 per share, or 9.7x forward price-to-earnings. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than TKR. Market Cap: $953.5 million Powering what it calls the "circular economy" with over 5.5 million registered buyers across its platforms, Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) operates online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of surplus assets, from consumer returns to industrial equipment to government property. Why Are We Bullish on LQDT? Annual revenue growth of 20.4% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle Performance over the past two years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue Rising returns on capital show management is finding more attractive investment opportunities At $31 per share, Liquidity Services trades at 17.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like Sterling Infrastructure (+1,096% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Yahoo
21 Toxic Moms Who Should Have Had Their Parenting Cards Revoked Yesterday
Note: Some posts include topics of domestic abuse and verbal abuse. Please proceed with caution. mom, who was beyond cruel and didn't accept her trans kid's new name: mom, who refused to take accountability for being abusive to her daughter (and instead blamed her kid): mom, who totally destroyed her kid's phone because she couldn't open it (which isn't her place at ALL): stepmom, who texted their stepdaughter deeply cruel things long after she divorced her dad: mom, who refused to console her daughter after learning she was assaulted at 15 years old by her brother-in-law: mom, who was totally out of line and essentially wrote up a "lease" with ridiculous "rules" (some revolving around personal hygiene) for her teenage daughter: mom, who abandoned their grocery shopping responsibilities for their kids and unfortunately got drunk at a bar instead: mom, who couldn't understand why her daughter had a problem with her brother SMACKING HER BUTT at a family event: mom, who verbally abused her kid after learning they didn't vote for Donald Tr*mp (but still "claimed to love them anyway"): mom, who yelled at her grown-ass son for getting a tattoo none of her business??? And he didn't need to get her permission?: mom, who said extremely damaging things to her kid after they came out as bisexual: mom, who didn't support her kid when they needed medical help and made them feel weirdly guilty about the whole thing: mom, who refused to take responsibility for the hurt they caused their daughter: mom, who manipulated their kid in the most disgusting way possible when they weren't available to drive their dad to work: mom, who tracked down their kid on Instagram after having no contact and harassed them: mom, who was baffled that their son cooked ramen noodles in the house because they went against their "healthy food" rules: mom, who borrowed their daughter's car and then weirdly refused to return it when their daughter needed it: mom, who kicked their kid out of the house got a tattoo???: mom, who tried to make their son feel guilty when he didn't share his flight information: mom, who, after kicking their trans son out of the house and filing a false police report against him, sent this email: this mom, who criticized their adult daughter for having a healthy birth control plan: If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 ( service can be provided in over 140 languages.
Buzz Feed
26-01-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
21 Toxic Moms Who Should Have Had Their Parenting Cards Revoked Yesterday
Note: Some posts include topics of domestic abuse and verbal abuse. Please proceed with caution. 1. This mom, who was beyond cruel and didn't accept her trans kid's new name: 2. This mom, who refused to take accountability for being abusive to her daughter (and instead blamed her kid): 3. This mom, who totally destroyed her kid's phone because she couldn't open it (which isn't her place at ALL): 4. This stepmom, who texted their stepdaughter deeply cruel things long after she divorced her dad: 5. This mom, who refused to console her daughter after learning she was assaulted at 15 years old by her brother-in-law: 6. This mom, who was totally out of line and essentially wrote up a "lease" with ridiculous "rules" (some revolving around personal hygiene) for her teenage daughter: 7. This mom, who abandoned their grocery shopping responsibilities for their kids and unfortunately got drunk at a bar instead: u/wb_2006 / Via 8. This mom, who couldn't understand why her daughter had a problem with her brother SMACKING HER BUTT at a family event: u/kanondreamer / Via 9. This mom, who verbally abused her kid after learning they didn't vote for Donald Tr*mp (but still "claimed to love them anyway"): u/advice23639201974 / Via u/advice23639201974 / Via 10. This mom, who yelled at her grown-ass son for getting a tattoo none of her business??? And he didn't need to get her permission?: u/xxvxwxc / Via u/xxvxwxc / Via 11. This mom, who said extremely damaging things to her kid after they came out as bisexual: u/macabrejaguar / Via u/macabrejaguar / Via 12. This mom, who didn't support her kid when they needed medical help and made them feel weirdly guilty about the whole thing: u/No_Passage5020 / Via u/No_Passage5020 / Via 13. This mom, who refused to take responsibility for the hurt they caused their daughter: u/ZealousidealLaw9364 / Via 14. This mom, who manipulated their kid in the most disgusting way possible when they weren't available to drive their dad to work: u/buttery-battery / Via u/buttery-battery / Via u/buttery-battery / Via u/buttery-battery / Via 15. This mom, who tracked down their kid on Instagram after having no contact and harassed them: u/MetallHengst / Via u/MetallHengst / Via u/MetallHengst / Via 16. This mom, who was baffled that their son cooked ramen noodles in the house because they went against their "healthy food" rules: u/AsianVixen4U / Via 17. This mom, who borrowed their daughter's car and then weirdly refused to return it when their daughter needed it: u/Massive_Struggle4395 / Via u/Massive_Struggle4395 / Via 18. This mom, who kicked their kid out of the house got a tattoo???: u/Intrepid-Guest9811 / Via 19. This mom, who tried to make their son feel guilty when he didn't share his flight information: u/shadowknuxem / Via u/shadowknuxem / Via u/shadowknuxem / Via u/shadowknuxem / Via 20. This mom, who, after kicking their trans son out of the house and filing a false police report against him, sent this email: u/heyitskevin1 / Via 21. And this mom, who criticized their adult daughter for having a healthy birth control plan: u/Recifeeder / Via u/Recifeeder / Via If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 ( service can be provided in over 140 languages.
