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Conditions are tense along the border between South and North Korea. The uncertainty is rippling far and wide, to leaders, citizens and investors all over the world. That’s because North Korea moved a missile into position -- one supposedly with a range of 2,500 miles. If this is true, that makes...
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China isn’t just a global economic powerhouse. It’s a global military power as well. And it isn’t about to let anyone forget that, least of all its Asian neighbors whom it’s battling over the rights to the South China Sea’s natural resources. Buried deep beneath the ocean...
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Did you know that roughly 70% of the U.S. economy is comprised of consumer spending? That is the money that you and I spend at the grocery store, the shopping mall, at car dealerships, and at our favorite restaurants. That's a statistic investors should never forget. Another number to note is how...
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Casinos are increasingly cropping up all over the country, with states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Ohio looking to boost their revenues by adding, or providing more, local options for gamers. To remain far ahead of its potential new competition, Nevada is now placing its bets on a new state law...
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It may sound more like a spy novel than real life, but the White House leveled charges that Chinese government-controlled hackers are behind a slew of cyber attacks against U.S. government, media and business websites. Cyber security watchdog Mandiant claimed that it has traced recent cyber attacks to...
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If you are a tech investor, and you are not including Asian companies in your stock portfolio, I think you are ignoring some of the very best opportunities on the planet. That’s because China is home to a huge, hidden tech mecca that can give Silicon Valley — and its investors — a run for their money...
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I love Malaysia — its people, and the food. More importantly, it is a vibrant, growing country with some excellent investment opportunities. I’d like to share some of them with you today in this special report and video update from its capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia, with almost 30...
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The Senkaku Islands are a remote group of uninhabited and undeveloped islands in the East China Sea. These islands have little commercial or military value. In fact, they are considered so inconsequential that they have been used as practice targets for military training sessions. Then why are Japan...
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You may think of New York City-based Citigroup (C) as an American company. But I’ve traveled the world extensively, and I can say that I have yet to set foot in a country that does NOT have a Citibank branch. Citi truly is a worldwide enterprise, with 200 million customers in 160 countries. This global...
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I just returned from an 18-day trip to China. And one of the things that struck me most was the Chinese love affair with everything Western. Whether it’s music, electronics, footwear, perfume or even coffee, a large and growing number of companies that produce and sell these popular brands are...
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I love my research trips because I get to see new, fascinating parts of the world, meet interesting people and, most importantly, discover incredible investment opportunities that the Wall Street crowd has never heard of. I’ve been on many trips. And EVERY one of them has yielded at least one investment...
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“Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see again And I can’t wait to get on the road again.” No, I’m not singing an old Willie Nelson song. But I am off on another great Asian treasure hunt — this time taking a close look at what’s really happening in China from inside the...
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Today, Asian-Americans are the best-educated, highest-income and fastest-growing group in the United States, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. Things have changed significantly for the better since 1957, when my mother and I journeyed to the United States from Japan. And the opportunities...
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Lower prices at the gas pump have given your wallet some relief in recent weeks. But if you’re like most Americans, you probably haven’t channeled this cost savings back into the economy. While U.S. consumers are giving their debit cards a rest, retail sales in China are trouncing ours. In...
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You know you can easily look to the Nasdaq or the NYSE to find today’s tech leaders. But as for the companies’ physical locations, don’t be surprised to find out that some of the biggest players have their roots in Asia. In fact, today’s top two chip-makers are located in Taiwan...