Austin Smith - Editor for 24/7 Wall St.
Lastest Stories by Austin Smith
: Iceland, with no military, joined NATO in 1949 for strategic North Atlantic importance. Despite opposition, Iceland chose Western security over neutrality. Crucial for monitoring North Atlantic...
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: 23 of 32 NATO members meet the 2% defense spending goal; Canada, Spain, and Italy lag behind. Italy struggles financially, while others are close or have plans to reach the target. Political shifts...
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: Microsoft’s new AI features raise privacy concerns. AI investments might take years to pay off. Microsoft faces competition from cheaper AI apps. Also: Investors believe they’ve found “The...
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: Seek 0% financing on less popular car models to save on interest. Compare rates from car companies, banks, and credit unions. Total cost savings: 0% vs. higher rates can save thousands over time....
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: Government overestimated job creation by 900,000. Weaker job market increases recession concerns. Miscount may have delayed earlier Fed rate cuts. One of the best ways to protect yourself in a...
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: Ford is criticized for altering iconic brands like the F-150 and Mustang for EVs. Suggestion to create new, affordable EV models without impacting legacy brands. Importance of keeping future plans...
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: Government overestimated job creation by 900,000. Weaker job market increases recession concerns. Miscount may have delayed earlier Fed rate cuts. One of the best ways to protect yourself in a...
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: Seek 0% financing on less popular car models to save on interest. Compare rates from car companies, banks, and credit unions. Total cost savings: 0% vs. higher rates can save thousands over time....
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: Ford is criticized for altering iconic brands like the F-150 and Mustang for EVs. Suggestion to create new, affordable EV models without impacting legacy brands. Importance of keeping future plans...
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: A will is essential to avoid probate issues. Trusts aren’t just for the wealthy; they protect assets. Use a state-knowledgeable lawyer and make them the trustee to prevent family disputes....
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: Ford halts its electric SUV project and reduces EV investments. Struggles with EV versions of the F-150 and Mustang. Indicates broader challenges in Ford’s EV strategy. Though EV companies have...
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: Waymo logged 100,000 trips in a week, showing strong progress in self-driving technology. Tesla and Chinese companies lead in data collection, but Waymo’s tech-focused approach is competitive....
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: Ford halts its electric SUV project and reduces EV investments. Struggles with EV versions of the F-150 and Mustang. Indicates broader challenges in Ford’s EV strategy. Though EV got some...
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: Waymo logged 100,000 trips in a week, showing strong progress in self-driving technology. Tesla and Chinese companies lead in data collection, but Waymo’s tech-focused approach is competitive....
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: Strategic ambiguity on Taiwan may be outdated due to increasing China tensions. Taiwan isn’t a major focus in the current U.S. election but could become crucial soon. U.S. public’s aversion to...
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