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Japan to Triple North American LNG Imports by 2030 in Strategic Energy Pivot

Japanese energy firms are tripling LNG imports from North America by 2030. Discover how this shift from Asia-Pacific supplies impacts energy security and global trade.

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Tokyo Puts $46 Billion Behind Massive $550 Billion U.S. Investment Pledge

Japan earmarks $45.9 billion in its fiscal 2026 budget to support a $550 billion investment pledge in the U.S., focusing on infrastructure and nuclear power.

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Bitcoin Sinks Below $87,000 as Gold and Metals Hit Record Highs (BTC, Gold, LINK)

Bitcoin falls below $87k on Dec 26, 2025, while Gold hits a record $4,573. Geopolitical tensions in Nigeria and Venezuela drive capital toward physical metals.

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Coinbase Tapped as Top 2026 Fintech Pick with Projecting 70% Upside

Clear Street analyst Owen Lau names Coinbase a top fintech pick for 2026 with a $415 target. Explore why diversification into USDC and AI tools drives this 70% upside potential.

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China Vanke Clinches Debt Extension on $526 Million Bond, Avoiding Immediate Default

China Vanke avoids a default on its $526M bond after bondholders agreed to a grace period extension. The property giant continues to struggle amid a cooling economy.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Eyes India for Major 2030 MMA Plastic Plant

Mitsubishi Chemical targets 2030 for a new MMA plastic plant in India, aiming to finalize a site by 2027. The move shifts focus from oversupplied China to India's growing market.

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AI Pivot Sparks 300% Rally for Bitcoin Miners while Pure-Plays Lag

Bitcoin miners in 2025 saw a massive divergence: AI-pivoted firms like IREN surged 300% while pure-plays like Bitdeer plummeted 50%. Insights on 2026 fintech trends.

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Silver Rush 2026: A Strategic Guide to Trading Coins, Bars, and Stocks

Master silver trading in 2026. From physical bars and coins to high-liquidity ETFs and mining stocks, learn the best ways to profit from the silver market.

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S&P 500 Eyes 7,000 Milestone as Investors Gear Up for 2025 Finale

The S&P 500 is nearing the 7,000 mark in the final week of 2025. Reuters reports on investor optimism and the key drivers behind this historic year-end rally.

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Nvidia’s Record $20B Groq Acquisition as S&P 500 Eyes Weekly Gains

Nvidia agrees to acquire Groq assets for a record-breaking $20 billion as the S&P 500 continues its year-end rally. Leather goods prices surge 22% amid tariff pressures.

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Oracle's Stock Plunges 30% as $300 Billion OpenAI Bet Spooks Investors

Oracle's stock suffers a 30% quarterly plunge, its worst since 2001. Despite a $300B deal with OpenAI, concerns over debt and margin compression dominate investor sentiment.

Beyond Tariffs: How the World Can Crack America’s 'Digital Locks' in 2026
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Beyond Tariffs: How the World Can Crack America’s 'Digital Locks' in 2026

In 2026, countries may bypass traditional tariffs and instead repeal anti-circumvention laws to target US tech giants. This strategic move could directly impact Apple, Tesla, and the broader US economy.