Election Uncertainty Spurs Rich to Transfer Wealth Early in the U.S.
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, affluent Americans are accelerating wealth transfers to their heirs.
November 4, 2024Section
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The United States and Canada set the price of money, the direction of technology, and the trade rules the rest of the world lives by. The Rio Times covers North America through an emerging-market lens: the Fed and the dollar, Wall Street and the AI boom, tariffs and the policies that decide how capital flows to – or away from – Latin America. This hub gathers our daily US and Canada coverage and connects it to the wider Global South story.
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Google’s Search Dominance Challenged as Investors Reassess
Google's long-standing dominance in the search engine market faces unprecedented challenges. Despite Alphabet reporting better-than-expected results, some investors are reconsidering...
November 4, 2024
Buffett’s Empire Amasses Record $325.2 Billion Cash Reserve
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported a slight decrease in operational profits for the third quarter of 2024. Analysis from The...
November 3, 2024
Billionaire Influence Surges in 2024 U.S. Elections: A $1.89 Billion Story
The 2024 US elections have seen a significant increase in political donations from billionaires. A recent report by Americans for...
November 1, 2024
Amazon’s Q3 Profit Soars 55% to $15.3 Billion
Amazon's third-quarter financial results for 2024 have surpassed expectations, showcasing the company's resilience in a competitive market.
November 1, 2024
Apple’s Q3 2024: Revenue Up, iPhone Sales Dip
Apple's third-quarter results for 2024 paint a picture of a company navigating challenges while pushing forward with innovation.
November 1, 2024
ASEAN Exports Shift: U.S. Overtakes China as Top Destination
(Analysis) The global trade landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. ASEAN nations now find themselves. Analysis from The Rio...
October 31, 2024
Japan’s Political Shift Challenges U.S. Defense Strategy in Asia
Japan's recent election results have thrown a wrench into future U.S. defense plans for the Indo-Pacific region. Coverage and analysis...
October 31, 2024
Energy Giants Navigate Volatile Market: ConocoPhillips and Shell Reveal Q3 Results
Coca-Cola reported a 26.4% year-over-year decline in third-quarter profits. The American oil company's earnings fell to $2.05 billion. Revenues also...
October 31, 2024