Nato’s Asia office adds ‘layer of cooperation’ for Japan but won’t result in its membership
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The new liaison office is an ‘important and positive development’ for Japan but is unlikely to result in the country eventually joining Nato, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3219388/natos-asia-office-adds-layer-cooperation-japan-wont-result-its-membership?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy Does This Cannibalistic Fish Keep Washing Ashore?
New York Times The lancetfish, one of the biggest species to roam the deep ocean, sometimes appears ashore along the West Coast, baffling scientists. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/us/lancetfish-oregon-beaches.html
Read MoreWarren Buffett’s Rule for Success: One Good Decision Every Five Years
Wall Street Journal Berkshire Hathaway has obliterated the market in his 58 years at the company. He credits roughly 12 decisions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting-dfb51505
Read MoreThe End of Title 42 Border Policy Puts Migrants in a Quandary
Wall Street Journal Asylum seekers weigh whether to attempt crossing the border into the U.S. before or after the pandemic-era policy expires. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-end-of-title-42-border-policy-puts-migrants-in-a-quandary-de615d99
Read MoreApple Set to Report Weaker Sales for Second Straight Quarter
Wall Street Journal The iPhone maker is expected to report that its sales declined as demand has waned for some of its products after reaching record levels during the pandemic. https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-aapl-q2-earnings-report-2023-25ab6709
Read MoreFaced With Jail for Defending Kremlin Opponents, Russian Lawyers Are Leaving
Wall Street Journal Outspoken lawyers have been branded “foreign agents” by the state and subjected to extra scrutiny and harassment. Dozens have been stripped of their license. Some are in jail facing criminal charges relating to their work or criticism of Moscow’s war in Ukraine. https://www.wsj.com/articles/faced-with-jail-for-defending-kremlin-opponents-russian-lawyers-are-leaving-9cb1069e
Read MoreWarren Buffett Has Been Betting Big on Oil. It’s Time to Find Out Why.
Wall Street Journal One of the most successful stock pickers of all time admitted years ago that he was “dead wrong” on an earlier oil-company investment. What’s changed? https://www.wsj.com/articles/warren-buffett-oil-stocks-berkshire-hathaway-charlie-munger-2c8b12b8
Read MoreIt Takes Three Months to Renew a Passport, So Do This to Save Your Summer Trip
Wall Street Journal Travelers should expect longer waits to get their passports renewed. But there are options to speed up the process. https://www.wsj.com/articles/passports-renewal-travel-customs-global-entry-a47be108
Read MoreCorporate Profit Margins Are Finally Stabilizing
Wall Street Journal A larger share of revenue at big U.S. companies is beginning to reach the bottom line. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-profit-margins-are-finally-stabilizing-creating-new-tailwind-for-stocks-bbbdbcc4
Read MoreScrambling to Avoid Default, White House Weighs Debt-Limit Fallback Options
Wall Street Journal Short-term increase to the debt ceiling under consideration. https://www.wsj.com/articles/scrambling-to-avoid-default-white-house-weighs-debt-limit-fallback-options-c08b0f76
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