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As an investor, I’ve learned that making money isn’t just about buying low and selling high — it’s also about understanding the financial consequences of every move. One of the biggest pitfalls investors face is capital gains taxes.Failing to plan for taxes can eat into your profits and leave you with far less than expected when you finally cash in on an investment.Over the years, I’ve developed a deep respect for tax planning, and I want to share what I’ve learned about capital gains taxes — what they are, how...

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile has sparked significant interest and debate. This initiative aims to position the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency by holding government-controlled reserves of bitcoin and other digital assets, per Reuters. For You: 13 Cheap Cryptocurrencies With the Highest Potential Upside for You Check Out: These 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle While the immediate market impact was mixed, the long-term implications could reshape how investors view cryptocurrency as...

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European companies to halt their planned investments in the United States. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced global tariffs on American imports. What Happened: Macron made this appeal during a meeting with French industry representatives. He advised that any forthcoming or recently announced investments should be paused until there is clarity with the United States, reported Reuters. Macron did not dismiss any reaction to Trump’s tariffs and proposed employing the anti-coercion mechanism, an EU tool designed to protect the bloc’s trade. He also proposed countermeasures focusing...

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European companies to halt investments in the US until Donald Trump clarifies his newly imposed tariffs on Europe and other countries. His call comes after Trump introduced steep tariffs, including a 20 per cent tax on EU imports, sparking economic concerns and a strong response from European leaders.read moreFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged companies to halt investments in the United States until Donald Trump clarifies his “harsh and unjustified” new tariffs on Europe and other countries.His remarks came after Trump imposed heavy...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the Investments and Securities Act 2025 is a game changer that has the strong potential for stimulating growth for the Nigerian capital market and the economy. The director-general of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama stated this during an interview in Abuja on some of the highlights of the ISA 2025. He said the new law is revolutionary in all respects as it provides the SEC the opportunity of retaining its signatory A status with the International Organization of Securities Commission. Agama said...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 1, 2025) - Northwest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: NWH.UN) (the ‘REIT’ or ‘Northwest’), a leading owner and operator of healthcare real estate infrastructure in North America, Brazil, Europe and Australasia, announces the sale of 33% of its interest in Assura PLC(1) (“Assura”) (LSE: AGR), representing 82.0 million shares, through an on-market trade for gross proceeds of approximately $70.0 million (£37.9 million). The selling price of £0.462 per share represents a gain of over 20% to the REIT’s December 31, 2024, IFRS book...

Real estate crowdfunding has transformed the real estate investing landscape. Once reserved for only the most affluent investors, many real estate platforms have significantly lowered the barrier to entry when it comes to investing in real estate. The low account minimums, reasonable fee structures and cleanly laid out investment details on these platforms make it easier for investors to include real estate in a well-diversified portfolio. What's the difference between these platforms and REITs?Real estate crowdfunding platforms, on the other hand, pool funds together to let average investors participate in...

The mood has darkened in the U.S. stock market, and no wonder. Pessimism about the Trump tariffs has set off painful declines.But the picture has been less dire for people with investments outside the U.S. stock market. Holding plenty of bonds and including stakes in international stock markets were keys to stability and, maybe, even modestly positive returns in the first three months of the year. While there is no guarantee that this approach will work as well in the future, it has held its own over many years and...

The stock market, you may have heard, has had a terrible month. While it’s never a good idea to try and time the market, it might be a good time to reconsider your mix of funds. Long-time Thrift Savings Plan multimillionaire Abe Grungold shared more with the Federal Drive with Tom Temin.Tom Temin Golly, these swoons are what we said we’d sign up for by being investors. But it’s been quite a roller coaster lately. Abe Grungold This is the perfect buying opportunity. It’s like an Amazon sale that every TSP...

Macron's comments are seen as an attempt to dissuade French tycoons from cozying up to Trump, potentially to try to cut private deals, outside regular EU trade policy. Earlier this month Trump announced that French shipping giant CMA CGM intended to invest €20 billion in the U.S. In January, meanwhile, Bernard Arnault, the head of luxury goods giant LVMH, said he was considering increasing investment in the U.S. and lauded Trump's economic policy. On Wednesday the Trump administration slapped the EU with 20 percent tariffs on all exports to the...