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US President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takachi (R) hold signed documents for a key minerals/rare earth deal with Japan during a meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan on October 28, 2025. Trump is on a trip to Asia that will include an ASEAN summit in Malaysia, followed by a visit to Japan and South Korea before the APEC meetings. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | getty imagesAs Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takachi travels to Washington for her first summit with US President Donald Trump, the Iran conflict will have a major impact on their…

AI is becoming a standard feature of the global wealth management toolkit. But contrary to popular belief, this doesn’t necessarily level the playing field so much as it highlights the quality of the data foundation. This is particularly true in markets such as the UK, where strict regulatory frameworks demand that advisers’ decisions be informed by clean, well-governed and accurately structured data. The question facing advisory businesses is not whether AI can deliver more sophisticated analysis, but whether it can do so in a way that can withstand regulatory and client scrutiny over time.From analytics to autonomous agentsThis scrutiny varies…

Reliability is a big factor when it comes to buying a car for many drivers. An unreliable vehicle can mean expensive trips to the repair shop and accidents on the road. There are plenty of popular automakers that make reliable cars, trucks, and SUVs, but some companies fall short when it comes to dependability. JD Power says the most unreliable car brand is German. Here’s what drivers need to know. What is the least reliable car brand for 2026? J.D. Power conducted the 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study to determine which car brands have the most problems per 100 vehicles.…

shares of campbell (cpb +0.80%) The stock fell to a 23-year low on March 11 in response to disappointing quarterly earnings results and guidance cuts. With so many going wrong, it may seem counterintuitive to go ahead and buy stocks. But Campbell is shaping up to be a compelling high yield dividend stocks For ultra-long-term value investors. here’s why. Image Source: Getty Images. from bad to worse When Campbell announced its fiscal 2026 first-quarter results in December for the three months ending November 2, 2025 – the food and beverage company guided for full-year organic net sales growth of negative…

Truck drivers are feeling the pinch as diesel prices are higher than regular gas amid the Iran war. According to the AAA Auto Club, the average price of diesel gas reached $5.04 per gallon on Tuesday, March 17, up from an average of $4.78 per gallon a week earlier on March 10. This is compared to the average price of regular gas, which rose to $3.79 per gallon on March 17. Patrick de Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in a post on X on March 17 that the price of diesel gas is likely to continue rising…

Distributed by EIN PresswireThe Wealth Engineering Family of Companies (WE) is pleased to announce the addition of Sophistic.AI as a core component of its Expert Sourcing Consortium. We warmly welcome you to the Wealth Engineering Expert Sourcing Consortium and appreciate the opportunity to work with RIAs serious about the future of advice. -Denis Gauthier, CEO of Sophistic.AI Orlando, FL, United States, March 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ – Wealth Engineering is pleased to announce the addition of the Family of Companies (WE) Sophistic.ai As a core component of its Expert Sourcing Consortium; Synergizing with our other specialist sourcing firms and our elastic…

dima_sidelnikov / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers If you’re trying to understand the Robinhood day trading rules, everything comes down to one key regulation: the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule. Day trading means buying and selling the same stock on…

According to Reuters, Volvo is killing the EX30 subcompact electric SUV in the US after just two model years. The Swedish automaker will continue to sell the EX30 globally, but the company has decided to discontinue the EV after the 2026 model year. The EX30 joins the ranks of electric vehicles that have been given a death sentence, as tariffs and production costs force automakers to adapt production strategies to the new automotive landscape. Due to the current administration’s stance on electric vehicles, a lack of federal incentives, and tariffs that have devastated some of the world’s largest automakers, many…

Annebek / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers There is a lot of information available about how to save for retirement. However, what isn’t talked about much is how to spend in retirement. In other words, how to make your money…

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management IRA Growth beats the industry average by 1.2x The growth highlights Morgan Stanley’s ability to meet the needs of investors at different stages of their financial journey New York, March 17, 2026–(business telegram)–Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced that Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets under management (AUM) have surpassed $1 trillion. 1. Since 2022, IRA assets have grown at a 15.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), compared to the 13.6% industry average. 2. The apparent growth underscores the strength of the firm’s differentiated platform spanning financial advisor-led, workplace and self-directed channels. “Surpassing $1 trillion in IRA…