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World leaders attended the G7 Leaders’ Summit held in the Kananaskis Islands, Alberta, Canada, on June 17, 2025.Amber Bracken | ReutersU.S. trading partners on Friday cautiously welcomed a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down much of President Donald Trump’s flagship trade policy on global tariffs, but the World Trade Organization warned of lingering uncertainty over import tariffs.In a long-awaited Supreme Court ruling, a 6-3 majority ruled that the law that underpins import tariffs “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.”President Trump’s tariffs affected a wide range of countries, from the United Kingdom to India to the European Union. Some…

listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country was “prepared for peace” and ready for diplomacy with the United States, suggesting the possibility of an agreement between the two countries remained close despite U.S. threats.Araghchi appeared on the US television network MS NOW on Friday and emphasized that there is no military solution to Iran’s nuclear program.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”A diplomatic solution is within our reach and easily achieved,” Araghchi said.He denounced America’s massive military buildup in the Middle East, which includes two aircraft carriers and dozens of fighter jets,…

Latest information on Spanish Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday passed a new bill granting amnesty to hundreds of people charged or convicted for political reasons during the country’s 27-year dictatorship. Rights groups and opposition politicians have cautiously welcomed the law, saying it offers an opportunity to alleviate suffering for many people, but the process must be transparent and accountable. Some believe the bill did not go far enough, with others questioning whether amending one of its provisions would prevent pardons for exiled activists and opposition members. Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president who came to power after a US military operation removed…

Charles Leclerc took the lead with a blistering lap on the final day of F1 pre-season testing, underscoring Ferrari’s status as a genuine contender for the opening round of 2026.Leclerc was 0.879 seconds faster than second place Lando Norris. He could find himself at a disadvantage at the start of his title defense when the season begins with the Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Ferrari opted to run Leclerc throughout Friday, with Lewis Hamilton watching from the garage, but the Monaco driver was also impressed by the final day’s race…

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Investors looking to protect themselves from the risks of artificial intelligence may want to consider certain dividend stocks, according to investor Jenny Harrington. In fact, dividend stocks have outperformed so far this year as investors shift away from large-cap stocks and toward “old economy” stocks, he said. The iShares Select Dividend ETF is up nearly 11% year-to-date, and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Stock ETF is up about 15%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 was almost flat. DVY 1Y Mountain iShares Select Dividend ETF One-Year Performance Gilman Hill Asset Management CEO Harrington said investors are now rebalancing their portfolios as they realize…

Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, arrives at the U.S. Supreme Court building on November 5, 2025 in Washington.Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images”We’re thrilled to be on the right side of history here,” the CEO of Learning Resources said Friday after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of his educational toy company’s challenge to the legality of President Donald Trump’s unilateral tariff policies.”We felt like we were championing all the important things,” CEO Rick Woldenberg said in an interview on CNBC’s “Money Movers.””Obviously I feel vindicated and vindicated,” Woldenberg said in his first interview after the ruling Friday…

Peak XV announced Friday that it has raised $1.3 billion across a new fund focused on India and Asia. The company currently manages more than $10 billion in assets and is further increasing its focus on artificial intelligence and cross-border betting as competition for deals intensifies in the region. This capital will be deployed across its seed and venture funds in India and across its Asia Pacific operations. Managing director Shailendra Singh said in an interview on Friday that the majority is earmarked for India and the company plans to invest that pool over the next two to three years.…

February 20, 2026, Storm Washington Supreme Court.Annabelle Gordon Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal” country-based tariffs are unconstitutional, handing a victory to many consumer businesses facing rising import costs.However, this judgment does not cover all areas. The Supreme Court revisited tariffs enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), which the Trump administration used to justify sweeping tariff policies. No president has previously used this law to impose tariffs.In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.” Still, the Supreme…

Washington Supreme Court, January 27, 2026.Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court could decide the fate of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies as early as Friday, and economists say the decision will impact consumers’ wallets. Latest news: Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffsEconomists say a high court ruling that certain tariffs are unconstitutional could provide economic relief to consumers who have borne at least some of the cost of import duties through higher prices.The tariffs in question were imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977.The Trump administration used IEEPA as a legal tool to impose tariffs…