Volkswagen makes a $3.5 billion bet on China

    HEFEI, China (AP) — Volkswagen is making a major bet in China, the largest and one of the most cutthroat auto markets in the world. The question is whether it will work. The German carmaker, which once dominated the market with a more than 50% share, has invested 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in a…

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    Japan's stock market surged nearly 5% overnight. Why it's happening and how to invest in it

    Japan’s stock market surged nearly 5% overnight. Why it’s happening and how to invest in it

    Japan’s stock market surged to a record high overnight as new political leadership in Tokyo fueled bets on stronger fiscal support and stable monetary policy. Here’s how U.S. investors can take advantage of one of the world’s most powerful equity bull runs. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped 4.8% to overnight Monday after the country’s ruling…

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    Asian shares trade mostly higher after stocks on Wall Street extend losses

    Asian shares trade mostly higher after stocks on Wall Street extend losses

    TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Wednesday, after discouraging signs about the U.S. economy sent Wall Street shares declining, and Investors are sifting through a slew of corporate earnings reports to assess how businesses may have been affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Among Japanese companies, automakers Honda Motor…

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