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For the first time in history, the world spent more than $2 trillion on its militaries in 2021. Most of that came from the $801 billion the United States spent on defense, more than the $777 billion...
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The United States Air Force has been the pre-eminent air power since its inception in 1947. Retaining this status requires constantly upgrading the airborne inventory to stay ahead of rivals such as...
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Nvidia's blow-out second-quarter revenue outlook should be enough to make any CEO happy.
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China's cybersecurity agency has banned some Micron chips, and put options volume in Nvidia does not necessarily mean investors expect the company to report bad news on earnings later this week.
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Here is a look at three companies that are reporting quarterly results before markets open on Thursday.
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Rising tensions between China and Taiwan might be cause for concern for the small island nation. China has 10-times the military personnel that Taiwan has. While having the biggest military is not...
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It has been over a year since Russia’s forces rolled into Ukraine, and despite mounting losses, the war seems far from over. One would think Moscow would have made more of an impact by now. After...
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The past 20 years have been an era of rapid economic growth in China. Between 2001 and 2021, China’s gross domestic product grew by more than 1,200% – from $1.34 trillion to $17.73 trillion,...
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These five high-profile stocks with huge exposure to the purchasing power of the Chinese consumer make sense for long-term growth investors seeking companies that should remain leaders in their...
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Just one year after surpassing $2 trillion for the first time, global military expenditure reached a staggering $2.24 trillion in 2022, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace...
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World military spending increased by 3.7% in 2022, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute released today. The arms control and disarmament research...
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China announced its economy grew by 4.5% in the first quarter. Is that figure too good to be true?
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. China State Shipbuilding Corporation, or CSSC, is the world’s...
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Gold buying by central banks reached its highest level in 55 years this February 2023, according to the World Gold Council. The uptick in gold buying is part of a decades-long shift away from the...
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In most countries around the world, joining the military requires a minimum age criteria to be met. The minimum age differs from one country to another, depending on various factors such as national...
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